Knitting Patterns for Mushrooms

I recently crocheted a mushroom for my daughter because I came across a pattern I thought was cute and why not? (You can see the finished product on Instagram.)

But I knew there had to be a lot of cute mushroom knitting patterns, too, so I went looking and of course there are. This roundup is sticking to patterns for actual mushrooms rather than knit items with mushrooms on them; maybe we’ll take a look at those soon.

Several of these are the classic red and white “toadstool” style mushroom (more accurately a fly agaric) but you could of course knit them in whatever colors you like.

And indeed we’re going to start with some that aren’t red and white. The chestnut mushroom from Amanda Berry (free on Ravelry) is a little brown mushroom that looks good enough to eat. They’re worked in one piece in DK weight yarn.

The Porcini Mushrooms from Norman Schwarze are very life like as well, and perfect for your neutral sock yarn leftovers. Grab this free pattern on Ravelry.

Tatyana Grigoryan’s Magic Mushroom (also free on Ravelry) is a sweet little ‘shroom worked in worsted weight yarn from the top down. When I first looked at it, I thought the dots on the top were beads, which would be a cute way to embellish it.

Cute Knit Toy on Etsy has another sweet mushroom you can make any color you like with your DK weight scraps.

The Mushroom or Fairy House? pattern from Natasha Hanson (free on Ravelry) can go either way. Stitch it up as a regular brown (or red and white) mushroom, or add a little embroidered door to make it into a fairy house. This one calls for worsted-weight yarn.

This classic fly agaric mushroom comes in two sizes in a pattern from Nimble Needlez on Etsy.

How about mushroom Christmas ornaments? These get to be shared here because of course they don’t have to be ornaments, they could just be mushrooms. Amy Gaines has a cute collection you can grab on Ravelry, or check out this pattern from DROPS Design.

This mushroom can also be a rattle, which is super cute for a baby with a woodland-themed nursery. This pattern is from Ravelry and was designed by Say Little Hen and worked in DK weight yarn.

Knits from a Fairy Tale in Enchanted Knits

Knit Your Own Gnome

Gift Idea: Yarn Bowls

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.

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