Free Crochet Pattern: Mushroom Pop-It Fidget Toy

If you’re looking for a fun, quick crochet project that’s both cute and functional, this mushroom pop-it fidget toy is the perfect make. Today I’m sharing the free crochet pattern for one of my most popular items—especially at craft fairs!

This mushroom pop-it combines amigurumi with a sensory fidget element, making it great for kids, teens, and adults. It works up fast, uses minimal yarn, and is easy to customize.

Why I Love This Crochet Mushroom Pop-It

This pattern was designed to be:

• Quick and satisfying

• Beginner-friendly

• Scrap-yarn friendly

• Fun to pop and squish

I even made a couple of these during slower moments at a craft fair, and people instantly noticed them. They’re small, adorable, and hard to put down once you start popping.

About the Crochet Fidget Toy Pattern

This free mushroom pop-it crochet pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques and works in continuous rounds. If you know how to single crochet, increase, and decrease, you’ll be good to go.

Pattern features:

• Small, handheld size

• Soft and squishy texture

• Built-in pop-it fidget

• Minimal sewing

• Great for gifts or markets

Materials Used

For this mushroom pop-it, I used:

• Yarn: Premier Chunky

• Hook size: 6.0 mm

• Safety eyes: 12 mm

• Stuffing (polyfill)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Customizing Your Mushroom Pop-It

One of the best things about this pattern is how easy it is to customize.

You can:

• Change colors for fun or themed mushrooms

• Add or remove embroidered spots

• Use crocheted eyes instead of safety eyes for younger children

• Make mini or larger versions simply by changing your yarn weight and hook size

Each change gives your mushroom a totally different look and personality.

Free Crochet Pattern: Mushroom Pop-It Fidget Toy

Notes:

• Worked in continuous rounds

• Do not join unless stated

• Use a stitch marker to track rounds

Mushroom Top (Red Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]

R2: inc around [12]

R3: 1 sc, inc around [18]

R4: sc around [18]

R5: 2 sc, inc around [24]

R6–7: sc around

Using white yarn, embroider mushroom spots on the top. Each spot is 1 stitch long. Add as many or as few as you like.

Switch to White Yarn (Stem)

R8: BLO 2 sc, dec around [18]

R9: sc around

R10: 1 sc, dec around [12]

R11: sc around [12]

R12: dec around [6]

Bottom Edge

R13: FLO inc around [12]

R14–16: sc around

• Add 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, with 2 stitches between

• Add stuffing to the stem only

• Do not stuff the mushroom top

R17: dec around [6]

Fasten off and close.

Final Thoughts

This crochet mushroom pop-it fidget toy is a fun, fast project that’s perfect for markets, gifts, or personal use. It’s one of those patterns that’s hard to make just one of—you’ll probably want to try different colors and sizes once you’re done.

If you make one, I’d love to see it! Share your finished mushroom or tag me on social media. Happy crocheting! 🧶🍄