It’s that time of year where if I don’t put chapstick on every hour or so (and up my water intake), I turn into a shriveled husk – but I’m really wretched at remembering to put it on, and also to drink more water, so I came up with a brilliant solution: make it so I can attach my chapstick to my giant water bottle, my purse, my keys, etc. in a cute way!

So I created this little mushroom, and thought it turned out so cute I’d share it so others can make their own – I’ve also already made a few for friends and family. It’s nice to give something to others that they can actually use. I love making plushies, but one can only receive so many plushies 😅

YouTube Pattern Video

Below you’ll find the pattern video. I use YouTube’s “Chapters” feature to sort each individual instruction (rounds, sewing, sections, etc.) into a time stamped section. You should be able to see the chapters in the timeline/seek bar of the video below, but if you click over to YouTube, you’ll be able to pull the chapters up and move more easily between them.

As always, with the pattern write-up here on my blog, the written instructions are “bare bones” – they’re designed to work hand-in-hand with the video tutorial, so there aren’t a lot of images or descriptive language. If you’re having any issues, please refer to the video! I work hard to make them as clear as possible. 

If the video still doesn’t answer your questions, drop me a comment here on the blog or over on the video on YouTube, and I’ll see if I can help you out. 👍

Concepts

I would grade this pattern as an advanced beginner pattern:

1. Uses all basic amigurumi techniques (starting a magic ring, working in the round, single crocheting, increases & decreases, slip stitching, and fastening off) – You should be comfortable doing these before beginning this tutorial for the best success.
2. Uses double crochet, working in the back loop only, and a small amount of construction (we’ll be threading a chain we create on the stalk through holes in the cap of the mushroom).

With all of my tutorials, I’ll guide you through each step to the best of my ability. Don’t be afraid to give it a try, as I try to go slow to help you master new concepts. I also use the chapter functions on YouTube, so you can quickly rewind or fast-forward through the pattern! 😍

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in main color (red for me) and white, or your choice of weight and color – just remember to size hooks and accessories accordingly. Note: changing the weight of the yarn may mean your chapstick tube won’t fit, so tread carefully. I used approximately 7g/12 yds of my main color and about 10g/18 yds of white. It doesn’t take very much yarn at all!
• 4.5 mm crochet hook or whatever size you need, based on the weight of yarn you choose – again, we’re shooting to make something that will fit a standard tube of chapstick, so choose wisely
• Your standard amigurumi items: tapestry/yarn needle(s), stitch marker, scissors – no stuffing for this one!

Pattern Notes

All of my patterns are written with US terminology. 

As with most amigurumi projects, your work will be formed by crocheting in a continuous spiral, with a stitch marker marking the beginning of each round. Any other construction style will be indicated in the pattern!

Abbreviations

These are my most commonly used abbreviations. Any special stitches or exceptions will be denoted in the pattern as they appear.

rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
MR	magic ring
( )	number of stitches at the end of each round
* *	repeat instructions between in the order they appear, the indicated amount of times
inc	increase (typically single crochet – otherwise denoted)
dec	decrease (typically single crochet – otherwise denoted)
BLO	work in the back loop only
FLO	work in the front loop only
slp st	slip stitch
dc	double crochet
hdc	half double crochet
ch	chain
st(s)	stitch(es)
YO	yarn over
[ ]	special instructions
sk	skip
sp(s)	space(s)

Pattern

Cap

In main color (red for me), form MR

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: *inc* x 6 (12)

Rnd 3: ch 1 st, sk 1st st of round, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, sk next st, 1 sc in remaining 5 sts (12 – ch sts count as a stitch!)

Rnd 4: *1 sc, inc* x 6 (18) Note: I like to work in the ch 1 sp from the previous round. It helps open this space up!

Rnds 5-6: 1 sc in each st around [2 rnds sc total!]

Rnd 7: *2 sc, inc* x 6 (24)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st around [1 rnd sc total!]

Rnd 9: *3 sc, inc* x 6 (30)

Rnd 10: *in next st, place 1 sc & 1 dc. 1 sc in next st, then slp st to next st* x 10, forming the swoops of the skirt on the cap.

Fasten off, leaving a medium tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave this tail in. Cut any remaining tail. Trim the MR tail short too – it can sort of hang out on the inside of the cap, or you can weave it in. Either’s fine! Set the cap aside. We’ll be back for it in a bit.

Stalk

In white, form MR.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2: *inc* x 6 (12)

Rnd 3: working in BLO, 1 slp st in each st around (12)

Rnd 4: working in BLO, 1 sc in each st around (12)

Cut the MR tail short here.

Rnds 5-14 (or more/less, depending on length of chapstick!): 1 sc in each st around [10 rnds of sc total!]

Rnd 15: slp st to 1st st of rnd, then ch 30 sts (or more/less, depending on the length you’d like the strap to be!).

Once you’ve finished chaining, cut a long tail (approximately 24 inches – we won’t need ALL of this, but I like to have a lot to work with) and pull the last loop long, removing your hook . Being careful not to twist the chain, thread it up through one of the ch 1 sps on the cap, going from the inside of the cap to the outside. Then, thread down through the other ch 1 sp (from the outside of the cap back inside). Reinsert your hook into the loop and tighten it down.

Then, insert your hook into the 6th st of Rnd 14 of the stalk, and slp st until you reach the 1st slp st at the base of the ch. Pull the last loop through, then weave this tail in.

Insert your chapstick into the stalk by tugging the cap of the mushroom up, then seal it away by sliding the cap down. You can then attach the strap to a water bottle, purse, or anything!

Complete!

As always, thanks for tuning in. If you haven’t already checked out my YouTube page, I’d be forever grateful if you’d consider subscribing or watching my other tutorial videos. I’m getting back into my regular production schedule after starting a new job, but hope to have more videos and patterns posted soon.

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