Willow the Mushroom Witch Amigurumi Pattern

Introduction

Meet Willow the Mushroom Witch, a whimsical amigurumi who’s ready to cast a spell of autumn magic! With her flowing terracotta hair, grey witch hat adorned with a yellow buckle, and a basket brimming with red-capped mushrooms, Willow is the perfect companion for your cozy crafting sessions. Inspired by a forest witch gathering treasures on a crisp fall day, this intermediate-level pattern is a delightful project for those who love fantasy-themed crochet. Offering this detailed pattern free of charge is possible thanks to the support that keeps our digital studio bustling with creativity.

Materials Needed

Yarn (Alize Cotton Gold, 55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m unless specified):

• Beige melange (152) – for head, hands, and ears
• Terracotta (36) – for hair and small bag patch
• Grey melange (182) – for hat and coat
• Pink-violet (98) – for dress and sleeves
• Brown (YarnArt Jeans, 71) – for boots and bag
• White (55) – for socks and mushroom stems
• Khaki melange (270) – for bag patch and buttons
• Yellow (14) – for hat and boot details
• Milk (01) – for mushroom spots
• Red (YarnArt Jeans, 26) – for mushroom caps

Other Supplies:

• Crochet Hooks: 2 mm and 1.3 mm
• Plastic safety eyes: 6 mm
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Remember, these are just suggestions – use your favorite colors and tools to bring Willow to life!

Skills Required & Techniques

This pattern is rated intermediate due to the multiple components, color changes, and detailed accessories like the mushrooms and bag. You’ll need to be comfortable with:

• Magic ring (MR)
• Single crochet (sc) and increases/decreases
• Color changes (e.g., for the dress and socks)
• Working in front/back loops only (FLO/BLO)
• Sewing components together
  The popcorn stitch for the thumb and working in turning rows for the hair and coat add a fun challenge, giving Willow her unique charm.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
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

A Note on Photos & Your Unique Willow the Mushroom Witch

The photos accompanying this pattern show one possible outcome using specific colors and yarn for Willow the Mushroom Witch. Please remember that crochet is wonderfully creative! Your finished Willow 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 Willow 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 uses US crochet terminology.
• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker.
• Stuff firmly but carefully, adding stuffing gradually to avoid lumps, especially in the mushrooms and bag.
• When working the hair and coat, turning rows create a textured, layered look—perfect for Willow’s witchy style.

Pattern Instructions

Materials and Tools:
– Yarn:
Alize Cotton Gold – 182 (grey melange)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 55 (white)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 152 (beige melange)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 270 (khaki melange)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 36 (terracotta)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 01 (milk)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 14 (yellow)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
Alize Cotton Gold – 98 (pink-violet)
(55% cotton 45% acrylic, 100gr/330m)
YarnArt Jeans – 71 (brown)
(60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50 gr/165m)
YarnArt Jeans – 26 (red)
(60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50 gr/165m)
– Fiber Filling
– Hook size 2 mm and 1,3 mm
– Tapestry needle for sewing
– Scissors
– Plastic eyes 6 mm in diameter

Abbreviations
SC – single crochet
MR – magic ring
CH – chain
INC – increase
DEC – decrease
SL ST -slip stitch
HDC – half double crochet
FLO – front loops only
BLO – back loops only

Head
Start working with beige melange color:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc) х 6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
Rnd 6. (4 sc, inc) х 6 (36)
Rnd 7. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)
Rnd 8. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
Rnd 9. (7 sc, inc) х 6 (54)
Rnd 10. (8 sc, inc) х 6 (60)
Rnd 11. (9 sc, inc) х 6 (66)
Rnd 12. (10 sc, inc) х 6 (72)
Rnd 13.-24. (12 rnds) 72 sc
Rnd 25. (10 sc, dec) х 6 (66)
Rnd 26. (9 sc, dec) х 6 (60)
Rnd 27. (8 sc, dec) х 6 (54)
Rnd 28. (7 sc, dec) х 6 (48)
Rnd 29. (6 sc, dec) х 6 (42)
Stuff
Rnd 30. (5 sc, уб) х 6 (36)
Rnd 31. (4 sc, уб) х 6 (30)
Stuff
Leave a long tail for sewing

Hair
Start working with terracotta color
Work in turning rows:
Rnd 1. 19 ch
Rnd 2. 7 sl st, 11 hdc, 1 ch
Rnd 3. 11 hdc, 7 sl st, ch
Rnd 4. 7 sl st, 12 ch
Rnd 5. 11 hdc, 7 sl st, ch
Repeat 4 and 5 rows х 7

Continue crochet:
Rnd 1. 7 sl st, 31 ch
Rnd 2. 30 hdc, 7 sl st, ch
Rnd 3.7 sl st, 30 hdc, ch
Repeat 2 and 3 rows х 17
Continue crochet: 30 hdc, 7 sl st, ch and crochet together 18 sc

Ears (х2)
Start working with beige melange color
Work in turning rows:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 5 inc, 1 sl st
Leave a long tail for sewing

Legs (х2)
Start working with grey melange color:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. 3 inc, 3 sc, Rnd 4. 3 inc, 3 sc (18)
Rnd 5. (1 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (24)
Rnd 6. (2 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (30)
Rnd 7. (2 sc, inc) х 10 (40)
Rnd 8. (7 sc, inc) х 5 (45) and crochet (+10 sc)
Change yarn color to the brown color: BLO 45 sc
Rnd 9.-13. (5 rnds) 45 sc
Rnd 14. (13 sc, dec) х 3 (42)
Rnd 15. 12 sc, (1 sc, dec) х 6, 12 sc (36)
Rnd 16. 12 sc, 6 dec, 12 sc (30)
Rnd 17.-19. (3 rnds) 30 sc
Stuff

Rnd 20. Change yarn color to the white color: BLO (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
Do not cut off the thread
Rnd 21. Change yarn color to the beige melange color: BLO (2 sc, dec) х 6 (18)
Do not cut off the thread
Rnd 22.-31. (10 rnds) 18 sc
Stuff

Socks (start working the white yarn color) FLO:
Rnd 1-2. 24 sc

Boots (start working with brown yarn color) FLO:
Rnd 1-2. 30 sc

Crochet second leg the some way.
Do not cut off the thread on the second leg and continue crocheting the body

The gap between the legs should be 9 ch:
Rnd 1. 18 sc the first leg, 9 sc the chain, 18 sc the second leg, 9 sc the chain (54)
Rnd 2. (8 sc, inc) х 6 (60)
Rnd 3-13. (11 rnds) 60 sc
Rnd 14. (8 sc, dec) х 6 (54)
Rnd 15.-18. (4 rnds) 54 sc
Rnd 19. (7 sc, dec) х 6 (48)

Rnd 20.-21. 48 sc
Rnd 22. (6 sc, dec) х 6 (42)
Rnd 23. 42 sc
Rnd 24. (5 sc, dec) х 6 (36)
Rnd 25.-26. 36 sc
Stuff
Rnd 27. (4 sc, dec) х 6 (30)
Rnd 28. BLO 30 sc
Rnd 29. (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
Rnd 30. 24 sc
Stuff

Dress
Start working with pink-violet color
Attach the thread to the 28 row (FLO):
Rnd 1. 30 sc
Rnd 2. (4 sc, inc) х 6 (36)
Rnd 3. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)
Rnd 4. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
Rnd 5.-7. (3 rnds) 48 sc
Rnd 8. (7 sc, inc) х 6 (54)
Rnd 9.-10. 54 sc
Rnd 11. (8 sc, inc) х 6 (60)
Rnd 12.-14. (3 rnds) 60 sc
Rnd 15. (9 sc, inc) х 6 (66)
Rnd 16.-17. 66 sc
Rnd 18. (10 sc, inc) х 6 (72)
Rnd 19.-21. (3 rnds) 72 sc
Rnd 22. (11 sc, inc) х 6 (78)
Rnd 23.-25. (3 rnds) 78 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing

Hands (х2)
Start working with beige melange color:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
Rnd 4.-7. (4 rnds) 18 sc
Rnd 8. (“popcorn”) 5 sc in 1, 17 sc
Rnd 9.-10. 18 sc
Stuff

Rnd 11. (4 sc, dec) х 3 (15)
Rnd 12. (3 sc, dec) х 3 (12)
Rnd 13.-18. (6 rnds) 12 sc and crochet (+8 sc)
Rnd 19. Change yarn color to the pink-violet color: 12 sc
Rnd 20. BLO 12 sc
Rnd 21.-29. (9 rnds) 12 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing

Sleeves (start working the pink-violet yarn color) FLO:
Rnd 1. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
Rnd 2-6. (4 rnds) 18 sc

Hat
Start working with grey melange color:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 sc
Rnd 3. (1 sc, inc) х 3 (9)
Rnd 4. 9 sc
Rnd 5. (2 sc, inc) х 3 (12)
Rnd 6. 12 sc
Rnd 7. (3 sc, inc) х 3 (15)
Rnd 8. 15 sc
Rnd 9. (4 sc, inc) х 3 (18)
Rnd 10. 18 sc
Rnd 11. (5 sc, inc) х 3 (21)
Rnd 12. 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (24)
Rnd 13. (7 sc, inc) х 3 (27)
Rnd 14. 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc (30)
Rnd 15. (9 sc, inc) х 3 (33)
Rnd 16. 5 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 5 sc (36)
Rnd 17. 36 sc
Rnd 18. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)

Rnd 19. 42 sc
Rnd 20. (6 sc, inc) х 6 (48)
Rnd 21. 48 sc
Rnd 22. (7 sc, inc) х 6 (54)
Rnd 23. 54 sc
Rnd 24. (8 sc, inc) х 6 (60)
Rnd 25. (9 sc, inc) х 6 (66)
Rnd 26. (10 sc, inc) х 6 (72)
Rnd 27. 72 sc
Rnd 28. (11 sc, inc) х 6 (78)
Rnd 29. 78 sc
Rnd 30. (12 sc, inc) х 6 (84)
Rnd 31. 84 sc
Rnd 32. (13 sc, inc) х 6 (90)
Rnd 33. 90 sc
Rnd 34. (14 sc, inc) х 6 (96)
Rnd 35.-36. 96 sc
Rnd 37. (15 sc, inc) х 6 (102)
Rnd 38. 102 sc
Rnd 39. FLO (16 sc, inc) х 6 (108)
Rnd 40. (8 sc, inc) х 12 (120)
Rnd 41. (9 sc, inc) х 12 (132)
Rnd 42. 132 sc
Rnd 43. (10 sc, inc) х 12 (144)
Rnd 44. 144 sc

Coat
Start working with grey melange color
Work in turning rows:
Rnd 1. 31 ch
Rnd 2-3. 30 sc, ch
Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc) х 10, ch (40)
Rnd 5. (3 sc, inc) х 10, ch (50)
Rnd 6. (4 sc, inc) х 10, ch (60)
Rnd 7. (9 sc, inc) х 6, ch (66)
Rnd 8. (10 sc, inc) х 6, ch (72)
Rnd 9. (11 sc, inc) х 6, ch (78)
Rnd 10. (12 sc, inc) х 6, ch (84)
Rnd 11. (13 sc, inc) х 6, ch (90)
Rnd 12. (14 sc, inc) х 6, ch (96)
Rnd 13. (15 sc, inc) х 6, ch (102)
Rnd 14. (16 sc, inc) х 6, ch (108)
Rnd 15. 14 sc, sleeves: skip 18 sc, 44 sc, sleeves: skip 18 sc, 14 sc, ch (72)
Rnd 16.-27. (12 rnds) 72 sc, ch

Sleeves:
Rnd 1. (5 sc, inc) х 3 (21)
Rnd 2. (6 sc, inc) х 3 (24)
Rnd 3. (7 sc, inc) х 3 (27)
Rnd 4. (8 sc, inc) х 3 (30)
Rnd 5. 30 sc
Rnd 6. (9 sc, inc) х 3 (33)
Rnd 7. (10 sc, inc) х 3 (36)
Rnd 8. 36 sc

Bag
Start working with brown color.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc (18)
Rnd 4. (1 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (24)
Rnd 5. (2 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (30)
Rnd 6. (3 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (3 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (36)
Rnd 7. (4 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (4 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 8. (5 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc, (5 sc, inc) х 3, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 9-16. (8 rnds) 48 sc

And continue crochet (+12 sc)
Continue crochet the strap for the bag 66 ch
Connect to the opposite side of the bag: 2 sc
65 sc on to the strap and 2 sc on to the bag

Big patch
Start working with khaki color
A thread Alize Cotton Gold consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm
Work in turning rows:
Rnd 1. 9 ch
Rnd 2-8. (7 rnds) 8 sc, ch
Leave a long tail for sewing

Little patch
Start working with terracotta color
A thread Alize Cotton Gold consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm
Work in turning rows:
Rnd 1. 5 ch
Rnd 2-4. (3 rnds) 4 sc, ch
Leave a long tail for sewing
sew the khaki patch on to the bag
sew the terracotta patch on to the khaki patch

Details for the hat, boots (х3)
Start working with grey melange color
A thread Alize Cotton Gold consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (4 sc in 1, 2 sc) х 4 (24)
Rnd 4. Change yarn color to the yellow color: 24 hdc
Leave a long tail for sewing

sew the detail on to the hat
sew the details on to the boots
sew the ears on to the head (20-24 rnds)
sew the hands on to the body
embroider the mushroom on to the dress
between the mushroom 3 sc

Mushroom (х2)
Start working with red color
A thread Yarn Art Jeans consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm:
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. 12 sc
Rnd 4. (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
Rnd 5.18 sc
Rnd 6. (2 sc, inc) х 6 (24)
Rnd 7. 24 sc
Rnd 8. (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
Rnd 9. 30 sc
Rnd 10. (4 sc, inc) х 6 (36)
Rnd 11. (5 sc, inc) х 6 (42)
Rnd 12. 42 sc
Change yarn color to the milk color:

BLO (5 sc, dec) х 6 (36)
Rnd 14. (4 sc, dec) х 6 (30)
Rnd 15. (3 sc, dec) х 6 (24)
Stuff
Rnd 16. (2 sc, dec) х 6 (18)
Rnd 17. (1 sc, dec) х 6 (12)
Rnd 18.-21. (4 rnds) 12 sc
Rnd 22. BLO (3 sc, inc) х 3 (15)
Rnd 23. (4 sc, inc) х 3 (18)
Rnd 24.-27. (4 rnds) 18 sc
Rnd 28. (1 sc, dec) х 6 (12)
Stuff
Rnd 29. 6 dec

Join milk yarn color to the mushroom (22 row)
A thread Alize Cotton Gold consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm
Rnd 1. FLO (3 sc in 1) х 12

Buttons (х3)
Start working with khaki color
A thread Alize Cotton Gold consists of 4 threads, split this thread in half. Then crochet in two threads, using a hook size 1,3 mm
Rnd 1. 6 sc in mr
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 -4. 12 sc
Rnd 4. 6 dec
Sew the buttons on to the coat

Assembly Instructions

• Sew the ears onto the head between rounds 20-24.
• Sew the hands onto the body, positioning them just below the dress collar, angled slightly outward for a natural pose.
• Sew the head onto the body, ensuring it’s securely attached and centered.
• Attach the hair to the head, aligning the terracotta strands to cascade naturally around the face and down the back.
• Sew the hat onto the head, placing the yellow detail at the front for a charming accent.
• Sew the bag to Willow’s hands, positioning it so she appears to be holding it naturally. Place the mushrooms inside the bag, with their red caps peeking out.
• Sew the yellow details onto the boots for a cohesive look with the hat.
• Embroider the mushroom onto the dress as indicated (with 3 sc between the mushroom details).
• Sew the khaki buttons onto the coat, evenly spaced down the front.

Tips and Tricks

• Invisible Decrease: Use this technique for the neatest look, especially on the mushrooms and head shaping.
• Stuff As You Go: Add stuffing gradually to the mushrooms and bag to maintain their shape without overstuffing.
• Neat Color Changes: When switching colors (e.g., for the socks or dress), complete the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color to keep transitions smooth.
• Pro-Tip for the Hat: When attaching the yellow detail to the hat, use small, even stitches to mimic a buckle for an authentic witchy look.
• Pro-Tip for Mushrooms: Lightly stuff the mushroom caps to keep their rounded shape, and use the milk yarn FLO round to create a ruffled, realistic underside.

Conclusion & Care

Congratulations on crafting your very own Willow the Mushroom Witch! Standing approximately 10 inches tall, she’s a magical addition to your collection or a heartfelt gift for a fantasy lover. To care for Willow, spot clean with a damp cloth and avoid machine washing to preserve her delicate details. Offering this detailed pattern free of charge is possible thanks to the support that keeps our digital studio bustling with creativity. I’d love to see your finished Willow—share your creation with me on social media! Happy crocheting, and explore more whimsical patterns on trendydecos.com!

With love, Professor Patricia Poltera

FAQs

What is the best yarn for amigurumi like Willow the Mushroom Witch?
Cotton yarn, like Alize Cotton Gold, gives great stitch definition, perfect for Willow’s detailed mushrooms and bag. Acrylic is also a popular, soft alternative.

How do I make my stitches tighter?
Use a smaller hook than the yarn label suggests (e.g., 2 mm for worsted weight) and maintain consistent tension, especially for the tiny mushroom details.

Can I sell finished items made from this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please kindly credit Professor Patricia Poltera / trendydecos.com as the designer. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.

How do I place the safety eyes on Willow?
Insert the 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 20-21 on the head, about 8-10 stitches apart, before stuffing to ensure a secure fit and a cute expression.