Meet Tofi, the most relaxed little mushroom you'll ever encounter! He's just sitting back with his favorite warm drink, and honestly, we could all learn a thing or two from his chill vibe. This project uses super bulky yarn, so he works up surprisingly fast and feels like a giant, squishy hug once he's finished. You're going to love how he looks sitting on a shelf or as a cozy desk companion.
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— 1. Mug :
Round 1 :
Using Brown yarn, start with a mc and work 6 sc into the ring (6)
Round 2 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc around the circle (9)
Round 3 :
Switch to Yellow yarn and work in the blo for this entire round of sc (9)
Round 4-7 :
Work 4 rounds of sc in every st (9)
Round 8 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 dec around the circle (6)
Info :
Cut the yarn leaving a very long tail. Use a pencil to push the brown base inward to create the cup interior, then lightly stuff the remaining space. Weave the tail through the last round to close. To make the handle, pull the tail out at the bottom, ch 9, and sl st to the top brim.
— 2. Spots :
Round 1 :
Using White yarn, create a mc and work 8 sc into it (8)
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc into every st around the circle (16)
Round 3 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc for the entire round (24)
Info :
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Create at least 6 of these, or 8 if you want a spottier look.
— 3. Cheeks :
Row 1 :
Using Red yarn, ch 3. Work a 3-column bobble st into the first ch made. To do this: yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops (repeat 3 times in same st), then yo and pull through all loops on hook.
Info :
ch 1 to secure and cut a long tail. Make 2 of these and push the bobble out to create a rounded shape.
— 4. Legs :
Round 1 :
Using Green yarn, start with a mc and work 6 sc into it (6)
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc into every st around (12)
Round 3 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc for the entire round (18)
Round 4 :
Work in the blo for this entire round of sc (18)
Round 5-7 :
Switch to Beige yarn and work 3 rounds of sc in every st (18)
Info :
Fasten off leaving a long tail and stuff the legs firmly. Make 2.
— 5. Arms :
Round 1 :
Using Beige yarn, begin with a mc and work 6 sc into the ring (6)
Round 2 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc around (9)
Round 3-10 :
Work 8 rounds of sc in every st (9)
Info :
Stuff the hand area firmly and the rest of the arm lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both sides to close. Make 2.
— 6. Mushroom Stem :
Round 1 :
Using Green yarn, start with a mc and work 8 sc into it (8)
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc into every st around (16)
Round 3 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc around (24)
Round 4 :
Repeat a pattern of 2 sc and 1 inc around (32)
Round 5 :
Repeat a pattern of 3 sc and 1 inc around (40)
Round 6 :
Repeat a pattern of 4 sc and 1 inc around (48)
Round 7 :
Repeat a pattern of 5 sc and 1 inc around (56)
Round 8 :
Work in the blo for this entire round of sc (56)
Round 9 :
Work 1 round of sc in every st, then change to Beige yarn (56)
Round 10-24 :
Work 15 rounds of sc in every st using Beige yarn (56)
Round 25 :
Switch to Brown yarn and repeat a pattern of 6 sc and 1 inc around (64)
Round 26 :
Repeat a pattern of 7 sc and 1 inc around (72)
Round 27 :
Repeat a pattern of 8 sc and 1 inc around (80)
Round 28 :
Repeat a pattern of 19 sc and 1 inc around (84)
Info :
Place a marker in your final st and fasten off. Leave the brown section empty for now, but stuff the beige section very firmly.
— 7. Mushroom Cap :
Round 1 :
Using Yellow yarn, create a mc and work 6 sc into it (6)
Round 2 :
Work 1 inc into every st around (12)
Round 3 :
Repeat a pattern of 1 sc and 1 inc around (18)
Round 4 :
Repeat a pattern of 2 sc and 1 inc around (24)
Round 5 :
Repeat a pattern of 3 sc and 1 inc around (30)
Round 6 :
Repeat a pattern of 4 sc and 1 inc around (36)
Round 7 :
Repeat a pattern of 5 sc and 1 inc around (42)
Round 8 :
Repeat a pattern of 6 sc and 1 inc around (48)
Round 9 :
Repeat a pattern of 7 sc and 1 inc around (54)
Round 10 :
Repeat a pattern of 8 sc and 1 inc around (60)
Round 11 :
Repeat a pattern of 9 sc and 1 inc around (66)
Round 12 :
Repeat a pattern of 10 sc and 1 inc around (72)
Round 13 :
Repeat a pattern of 11 sc and 1 inc around (78)
Round 14 :
Repeat a pattern of 12 sc and 1 inc around (84)
Round 15-26 :
Work 12 rounds of sc in every st (84)
Round 27 :
Hold this round of the cap and the last brown round of the stem together. sc through both layers all the way around to join them (84)
Round 28-30 :
Continuing with only the Yellow yarn, work 3 rounds of sc in every st (84)
Info :
Fasten off and shape the underside of the cap to create a deep channel effect.
I hope you enjoyed bringing Tofi to life as much as I did! There's something so peaceful about his little face and that big yellow cap. He’s the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon of crafting. Whether he’s sitting on your bookshelf or brightening up a friend’s day as a gift, he’s sure to spread some joy. Don't forget to share your finished Tofi with me—I'd love to see the colors you chose! Happy crocheting, and may your stitches always be even! 🧶✨