Lighted Mushroom Collection #2 Amigurumi Pattern

Lighted Mushroom Collection #2 Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming trio of illuminated flat mushrooms in small, medium, and large sizes. This pattern guides you step-by-step to crochet caps with internal gills, stems, and self-standing bases, then insert clear craft plastic and LED "fairy lights" to create warm glowing nightlights. Youll enjoy simple shaping techniques, optional color changes, and a no-sew construction that makes gifting easy and fun.

Materials Needed for Lighted Mushroom Collection #2 Amigurumi Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Insert the finished clear craft plastic piece into the cap while the cap is still open (DO NOT FINISH OFF the cap before inserting the plastic). Match the center of the plastic spokes with the cap center and trim excess plastic to be even with the last single crochet round.
• Feed the LED fairy lights up through the base into the mushroom stem and cap, unwinding and straightening the wire as needed; leave the battery control outside the base for easy access.
• Use safety-pin style stitch markers to mark the back loops of the first and last stitches of the indicated round (Round 18 for small, Round 24 for medium, Round 33 for large) and align these markers when flattening and seaming the base to create a flat disc.
• Flatten the base to create a disc shape and join by sl st through both loops of the final base round and the back loops of the previously marked round, working all the way around, then finish off and hide the yarn end.
• Secure the craft plastic inside the cap with a small amount of clear tape where needed after trimming, ensuring plastic does not block lights and is flush with the crochet edge.
• For large mushrooms, use two 20-LED strings for brighter coverage; place lights evenly inside the cap by rotating the mushroom as you feed the lights in.

Important Notes

• 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and the back loops to be aligned later, especially the markers indicated for flattening the base.
• 💡Work with consistent tension and slightly firmer yarns to help maintain the mushroom shape; very fuzzy novelty yarns may block the light and are best avoided.
• 💡Do not finish off the cap before inserting the clear craft plastic; the pattern instructs you to pause with the cap open so you can fit the plastic support and then continue to the gills.
• 💡Leave the battery pack/control outside the base for easy access and replace batteries as needed; check whether your lights need CR2032 or AA/AAA batteries.

These illuminated mushrooms are a delightful way to bring handmade warmth to any room — bright enough to be a cozy nightlight, and small enough to cluster as a whimsical centerpiece. Create a trio in complementary colors or make a whole forest of glowing toadstools for seasonal decor or special gifts. 🧶✨🍄