Mushroom Crochet Gnome Towel Topper free pattern

Jul 26, 2024 | Crochet patterns

An adorable Mushroom Crochet Gnome Towel Topper is a free crochet pattern by Nana’s Crafty Home!

After releasing the Gnome for Summer C2C Throw earlier this summer featuring a mushroom gnome home, I realized that I had neglected to design a Mushroom Gnome Towel Topper even though it has been on my to-do list for several years!

Crochet Mushroom Gnome Towel Topper free pattern

This summer Mushroom crochet gnome towel topper joins my many other gnome themed towel toppers already on the blog – the original Christmas Gnome, Leprechaun Gnome, Patriotic Gnome, Viking Gnome, Pilgrim Gnomes as well as the Spring Girl Gnome with braids! What a fun group!

This mushroom crochet gnome towel topper would make a whimsical addition to your summer kitchen decor. I know he brings a smile to my face each time I see him!

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Mushroom crochet Gnome Towel Topper pattern Details

This quick and easy towel holder starts with two identical single crochet half circles sewn together to create a mushroom cap shape. While crocheting the final row of the back panel you will work 5 stitches over a plastic craft ring.

The mushroom spots are simply small rounds of single crochet that are sewn to the top of the front panel before sewing the panels together.

The 3″ craft ring is hidden inside the mushroom where you will hang the towel. This allows the towel to be removable for easy washing.

A hanging tab is sewn to the top of the mushroom to allow the mushroom crochet gnome towel topper to hang from your kitchen cabinet, drawer or stove.

This towel topper is so versatile, too! Skip adding the gnome nose for a mushroom cap towel topper. I also found these adorable butterfly buttons at Joann’s that would add a special and unique summer touch! Add braids to make a girl mushroom cap version to match. Raid your stash for different mushroom colors – so many things you could do to add a personalized touch to this crochet mushroom towel topper.

Mushroom gnome & girl gnome towel topper pattern set

I used Red Heart Super Saver* yarn for my gnome mushroom crochet pattern. Red Heart Super Saver yarn is a medium weight #4 acrylic worsted weight yarn. But, you could certainly use any yarn you have on hand – a fantastic project for scraps!

I have many towel topper patterns that utilize a hidden 3″ ring* which allows the towel to be removable for washing. I purchase my rings from Amazon* but you can substitute with inexpensive plastic shower rings, wood rings or even elastic hair ties. All have been used successfully by other makers.

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Pattern written in US crochet terminology

Supplies:

Red Heart Super Saver Weight 4 / Medium

Cherry Red 0.5 oz / 27 yds (Red)
White 0.1 oz / 6 yds (White)
Buff 0.1 oz / 6 yds (Cream)

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
1 – 3” plastic ring
1 – 3/4” button
Small amount of polyfil for stuffing nose
Embroidery floss for sewing on button
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers

Approximate finished size: 5” across (not including towel)

Gauge: 5” = 9 rows of sc

Abbreviations:

WS = wrong side
RS = right side
MC = magic circle
ch(s) = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
sp = space
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (see special stitches section below)

Special Stitches:

sc2tog = (insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop) twice, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Pattern Notes:

Towel topper is worked in two panels which are then joined together at the end.
Plastic ring is crocheted over while working back panel.

Front Panel

Row 1: (RS) With red, make a MC, ch 1, 3 sc in MC. Turn. (3)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Turn. (6)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last st, 1 sc in last st. Turn. (9)

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. Turn. (12)

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 3 sts, sc in last 3 sts. Turn. (15)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 4 sts, sc in last 4 sts. Turn. (18)

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 5 sts, sc in last 5 sts. Turn. (21)

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 6 sts, sc in last 6 sts. Turn. (24)

Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, *1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to last 7 sts, sc in last 7 sts. (27)

Do not turn after row 9, work sc sts evenly along bottom edge, sl st to first st of row 9. Leaving a long tail for sewing, fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Panel

Rows 1 – 8: Repeat rows 1 – 8 of Front Panel.

Row 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, working over plastic ring sc in next 5 sts, now working in sts only, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts. (27)

Do not turn after row 9, work sc sts evenly along bottom edge, sl st to first st of row 9.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Hanging Tab

Row 1: With red, (leaving a long tail for sewing), ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. Turn. (4)

Row 2 – 20: Ch 1, sc in each st. Turn. (4)

Row 21 (Button hole row): Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (2 st + 2 ch)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 1 sc in last st. (4)

Fasten off. Weave in end.

With embroidery thread, sew button to non-button hole end of tab.

Spots (make 5)

With white, make a MC, ch 1, 6 sc in MC, sl st for first st. (6)

Fasten off.

Nose (worked in seamless rounds)

With Cream make MC.

Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc sts in MC, place a stitch marker in the first sc made. Do not join with sl st to first st after last sc st. (6)

Note: Continue moving up your stitch marker to the first st of each round.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * to * to end. (15)

Round 4: 1 sc in each st. (15)

Round 5: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 1 sc2tog,* repeat from * to * to end. (12)

Stuff nose

Note: I recommend stuffing the nose right before the last sc2tog in round 6.

Round 6: Sc2tog x 6. Join with sl st to first st. (6).

Fasten off. Pull yarn through last st, sew yarn end through front loop of each of the 6 sts, pull tight to close the circle. Weave in end.

Assembly

With yarn ends, sew spots to front panel where desired.

With WS of panels facing (ring to inside of panels, open part of ring at bottom), attach front and back panels together. With long length of red yarn left for sewing, sew panels together across top edges leaving bottom open.

With long tail, sew hanging tab to top of back panel.