Hello and welcome to the crochet pattern for Peregrine’s Mushroom Basket! This pattern is meant to be an add on to my Peregrine the Little Fox pattern. The crochet pattern for Peregrine the Little Fox is NOT included in this listing. This listing only includes the pattern for Peregrine’s Mushroom Basket.

In Peregrine’s pattern it was mentioned that he loves to explore, and that autumn is his favorite season, with foraging for mushrooms being one of his go to activities. This pattern allows you to make some of the mushrooms that he has found while out foraging, along with his trusty mushroom basket. I hope you enjoy following this pattern to make your own little basket and mushrooms and thank you so much for your support. Note: You may have to zoom in on some pictures.

This pattern is written in US terminology and uses metric measurements. This pattern is currently only available in English. This is a Beginner, level 1 crochet pattern. My patterns can be of the following difficulties: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Intermediate level 1, Intermediate level 2. Level 1’s are easier than level 2’s. I have provided various pictures and detailed instructions to help you make this pattern. You may have to zoom in on some pictures.

This pattern was designed with Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the colorways Light Champagne 603 (1 skein), Soft Fudge 610 (1 skein), Vanilla Cream 608 (1skein), and Coffee Bean 611 (1skein) with a 3.7mm (F-5) crochet hook. Exact amounts are provided in the pattern. You will also need 1g of Fiberfill, a yarn needle, stitch markers, pearlized sewing pins, a scissor, and a ruler to make this pattern.

The average size of the dolls is listed below:
The button mushroom measures 1.5cm tall from the top of the cap to the bottom of the stem, and the cap has a 2cm diameter.
The porcini mushroom measures 3cm tall from the top of the cap to the bottom of the stem, and at its widest points the cap has a 2.5cm diameter.
A three layered oyster mushroom measures 2cm tall and 3cm at its widest.
A two layered oyster mushroom measures 1.2cm tall and 2.7cm at its widest.
The basket has a diameter of 3.6cm. The height of the basket is 2cm. From the top of the strap to the bottom of the basket, it measures 10.5cm.
These measurements were taken with mushrooms and a basket made with Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran yarn and a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook.
Note: Be aware your dolls may vary in size from mine. I have been told I have a tight tension when it comes to my stitches.

You should be familiar with the following stitches and skills for this pattern:
Basic stitches: chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, half double crochet increase, slip stitch, single crochet increase, fasting off
Special stitch: invisible fasten off stitch
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Making a chain
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Use of a whip stitch for sewing pieces together
Able to identify between the front and back loops of a single crochet stitch
Working into back and front loops only
Able to identify right and wrong sides of pieces
Using stitch markers to identify stitches
Working into marked stitches
Able to securely weave in loose ends
Working multiple stitches into the same stitch

Gauge is not terribly important in amigurumi. However, if you wish to make a similarly sized doll as mine, or if you want to ensure that different types of yarn are of the same thickness, make a gauge swatch to match mine or to test that the different yarns have a similar swatch size. Use the following pattern for your gauge swatch.
R1: 6sc into a mr 6
R2: (sc-inc)x6 12
R3: (sc, sc-inc)x6 18
R4: (2sc, sc-inc)x6 24
R5: (3sc, sc-inc)x6 30
My swatch measured 5cm in diameter with paintbox yarns cotton aran yarn. If your swatch measures the same as mine (or to each other if you are testing two different types of yarns), our tensions match. Frog the swatch and continue with the pattern. If yours is bigger, repeat R1-R5 with a smaller hook (go down half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, make another swatch, and compare the sizes again. If yours is smaller, make another swatch using a larger hook (go up half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, and compare the sizes again. Do not try to achieve the swatch size by matching my tension, as you will naturally revert back to your normal tension as you continue to crochet. However, it is not crucial that our tensions match for this pattern so do not feel pressured to have the exact same sized swatch as me. Do try to use the same type of yarn for all pieces of this project to minimize any size disparities.

Terms and Agreements
By Purchasing this pattern, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, filming, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may sell dolls made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. Dolls must be sold one at time. Using this pattern for “preorder” or “made to order” formats is not allowed. When selling your dolls, please credit me as the creator of the pattern. An appropriate way to do so is: “Pattern by TonkiCrafts”. Tagging me or links to my sites are not necessary, but greatly appreciated in your finished products.

All pattern sales are final.

I do not recommend the dolls made from this pattern be given to infants, toddlers or young children. This pattern creates small pieces which may pose a choking hazard or can cause other safety hazards such as blocked airways as some of the pieces for this pattern can be easily inserted into areas such as a nostril. Always supervise children when playing with dolls made from this pattern.
Though all of the pieces should be securely sewn, always supervise children when playing with this toy as pieces may come loose with enough force and pose a choking hazard.

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. Thank you for your support!