Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer Amigurumi Pattern

Introduction

Meet Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer, a charming amigurumi creation that brings a touch of forest magic to your crochet hook! With his iconic mushroom cap hat, rosy cheeks, and snug little vest, Wilbert is ready to waddle into your heart. This beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for crafters looking to create a delightful handmade toy. Offering this detailed pattern free of charge is possible thanks to the support that keeps our digital studio bustling with creativity. Let’s dive into crafting your very own Wilbert!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in colors appropriate for Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer (Cotton recommended; specific color suggestions below if provided in future inputs)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E) or size suitable for your yarn
• Safety Eyes: 8mm (or black embroidery floss for embroidered eyes)
• Black Embroidery Floss: For facial details
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing: For stuffing
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing
• Stitch Marker: To mark rounds
• Scissors: For trimming yarn
• Pins: Optional, for positioning parts

Note: These are suggestions – feel free to use your favorite colors and tools!

Skills Required & Techniques

This pattern is Beginner-friendly, requiring basic crochet skills. You’ll use:

• Magic Ring (MR): For starting rounds
• Single Crochet (sc): The main stitch
• Increase (inc) and Decrease (dec): For shaping
• Slip Stitch (sl st) and Double Crochet (dc): For the mushroom hat
• Working in Back Loop Only (BLO): For texture
• Basic Sewing: To assemble parts

These techniques are straightforward, and the pattern’s clear instructions make it approachable for newer crocheters.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• row(s): row(s)
• [...]: stitch count
• (...): repeat instructions
• MR: magic ring
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• FO: fasten off
• dc: double crochet

A Note on Photos & Your Unique Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer

The photos accompanying this pattern show one possible outcome using specific colors and yarn for Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer. Please remember that crochet is wonderfully creative! Your finished Wilbert might look slightly different depending on the exact yarn you choose, your personal crochet tension, the colors you select, and even small variations in stuffing or feature placement. Embrace these differences – they make your handmade Wilbert truly unique! Consider this pattern your guide, and enjoy the process of bringing your own version to life.

Pattern Notes

• Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
• This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker.
• Stuff firmly but carefully. Add stuffing gradually to avoid overstuffing, especially for the mushroom hat.

Pattern Instructions

Head:

Round 1: mr 6 sc [6]

Round 2: inc x6 [12]

Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]

Round 4: sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc)x5, sc 1 [24]

Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 [30]

Round 6: sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc)x5, sc 2 [36]

Round 7: (sc 5, inc)x6 [42]

Rounds 8-13: (6 rounds) sc around [42]

Round 14: sc 13, inc x3, sc 10, inc x3, sc 13 [48]

Round 15: sc 14, (inc, sc 1)x3, sc 9, (inc, sc 1)x3, sc 13 [54]

Round 16: sc 14, (dec, sc 1)x3, sc 9, (dec, sc 1)x3, sc 13 [48]

Round 17: sc 13, dec x3, sc 10, dec x3, sc 13 [42]

If using safety eyes, insert them between rows 13 and 14, in the stitches that line up with the edge of the cheek, roughly 6-7 stitches apart

Round 18: (sc 5, dec)x6 [36]

Round 19: sc 2, dec (sc 4, dec)x5, sc 2 [30]

Round 20: (sc 3, dec)x6 [24]

Round 21: sc 1, dec, (sc 2, dec)x5, sc 1 [18]

Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff head to medium firmness.

Arms (x2):

Round 1: mr 6 sc [6]

Rounds 2-5: (4 rounds) sc around [6]

Sc last row in half through both loops[3]

Tie off. Stuffing the arms is optional.

Legs:

Make two legs, tie off 1st leg, but not the second.

Round 1: mr 6 sc [6]

Round 2: sc around [6]

Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x3 [9]

Round 4: sc around [9]

Tie off the first leg but not second, proceed to body

Body:

Round 5: ch 3, sc into any st in the last row of first leg and sc around, placing 3 sc on either side of ch [24]

Round 6: inc, sc 7, inc, sc 3, inc, sc7, inc, sc 3 [28]

Round 7: inc, sc 9, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc 9, inc, sc, inc, sc [34]

Round 8: sc around [34]

Round 9: sc 6, inc 2, sc 15, inc 2, sc 9 [38]

Rounds 10-12: (3 rounds) sc around [38]

I recommend stuffing the legs now rather than at the end because it can get tricky to do so later

Round 13: sc 8, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 8 [36]

Round 14: sc 2, dec, (sc 4, dec)x5, sc 2 [30]

Round 15: (sc 3, dec)x6 [24]

Round 16: sc 5, sc arm through next 3, sc 8, sc arm through next 3, sc 5 [24]

Each arm should be on either side of the body. If you find that after the first 5 st the arm will not end up where it should be, sc until you are at a good spot to place the arms, you may also just sew on the arms later if you want.

Round 17: Sc 1, dec, (sc 2, dec)x5, sc 1 [18]

Round 18: sc around [18]

Tie off, hide tail. Stuff body to medium firmness.

Mushroom Hat Bottom:

Round 1: mr 6 sc [6]

Round 2: inc x6 [12]

Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]

Round 4: sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc)x5, sc 1 [24]

Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 [30]

Round 6: sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc)x5, sc 2 [36]

Round 7: (sc 5, inc)x6 [42]

Round 8-10: (3 rounds) sc around [42]

Round 11: ss into 1st st and ch 2, starting in same st, BLO (dc 3, dc inc)x10, dc 2, ss into ch 2 space. [52+ch2]

Round 12: ch 2 and dc in same st, dc in next st, dc inc, (dc 4, dc inc)x9, dc 4, ss into ch 2 space. [62+ch2]

Tie off, flip inside out

Mushroom Hat Top:

Round 1: mr 6 sc [6]

Round 2: inc x6 [12]

Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]

Round 4: sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc)x5, sc 1 [24]

Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 [30]

Round 6: sc around [30]

Round 7: sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc)x5, sc 2 [36]

Round 8: sc around [36]

Round 9: (sc 5, inc)x6 [42]

Round 10: sc around [42]

Round 11: sc 3, inc, (sc 6, inc)x5, sc 3 [48]

Round 12-13: sc around [48]

Round 14: (sc 7, inc)x6 [54]

Round 15: sc 4, inc, (sc 8, inc)x5, sc 4 [60]

Round 16: (sc 9, inc)x6 [66]

Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Vest:

Ch 37

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 36, ch 1, turn piece [36]

Row 2: sc 36, ch 1, turn [36]

Row 3: (dec, sc 4)x3, (sc 4, dec)x3, ch 1, turn [30]

Row 4: (dec, sc 3)x3, (sc 3, dec)x3, ch 1, turn [24]

Row 5: sc 2, ch3, skip 3 st, sc 14, ch 3, skip 3 st, sc 2, ch 1, turn [24]

Row 6: sc across, placing 3 sc in each ch space [24]

At the end of row 6, ch 1 and sc evenly down the side of the vest, then ch 1 and evenly sc across the bottom, ch 1 at the end and sc up the other side of the vest, tie off, and weave in ends.

Assembly Instructions

• Attach the head to the top of the body, stuffing as you sew the opening shut so that the head will not flop around.
• Place the mushroom top on top of the mushroom bottom (wrong sides together). The bottom will stick out a little further than the top, but that is on purpose and should help the brim of the hat curve upward slightly. Sew through the loops from the last row of each part. You may add a tiny bit of stuffing to the very top of the mushroom if you desire, but avoid overstuffing to ensure it sits well on the head.
• After that, dress your mushroom man in his vest and embroider the eyes if you are not using safety eyes!

Tips and Tricks

• Invisible Decrease: Use this technique for the neatest look when shaping Wilbert’s head and body.
• Stuff As You Go: Especially for the legs and body, as the pattern suggests, to avoid tricky stuffing later.
• Neat Color Changes: If switching yarn colors, complete the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color for a seamless transition.
• Mushroom Hat Fit: When sewing the mushroom hat parts, ensure the brim curves slightly upward by aligning the bottom to extend past the top, as instructed.
• Vest Placement: Pin the vest in place before sewing to ensure it fits snugly around Wilbert’s body.

Conclusion & Care

Congratulations on crafting your very own Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer! This adorable amigurumi is a testament to your creativity and skill. To care for Wilbert, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, and avoid machine washing to preserve his handmade charm. Offering this pattern free is made possible by the support that fuels our creative studio. Share your finished Wilbert on social media with #WilbertTheMushroomWanderer, and explore more patterns at trendydecos.com! Happy crocheting!

FAQs

• What is the best yarn for amigurumi like Wilbert the Whimsical Mushroom Wanderer? Cotton yarn offers great stitch definition, while acrylic is soft and budget-friendly.
• How do I make my stitches tighter? Use a smaller hook (e.g., 3.5mm) than the yarn label suggests and maintain consistent tension.
• Can I sell finished items made from this pattern? Yes, you may sell finished items, but please credit Professor Patricia Poltera / trendydecos.com as the designer. Do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.
• How do I get the mushroom hat to sit properly? Avoid overstuffing the hat and ensure the bottom brim extends slightly past the top for the upward curve.