Porcini Mushroom Crochet Pattern: Your Next Free Foraging Adventure

Porcini Mushroom Crochet Pattern: Your Next Free Foraging Adventure

Rustic and realistic, the Porcini Mushroom Crochet Pattern is a must-try for mushroom and crochet enthusiasts alike! This iconic edible mushroom design is part of the Mushroom Harvest bundle, a collection of 9 varieties and 21 individual patterns to explore.

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Just so you can appreciate crocheting this little fungi even more:

The Porcini (Boletus edulis), also known as the King Bolete, is a highly prized edible mushroom. Its rich, nutty flavor and meaty texture make it a favorite in Italian and French cuisine. Porcini mushrooms contain antioxidants and compounds that support gut health. They are typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often near pine or spruce trees.

They are highly sought after by chefs and mushroom enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts:

  • Porcini mushrooms are commonly dried and rehydrated for use in soups and risottos.
  • They are highly sought after by chefs and mushroom enthusiasts alike.

I’ve created a helpful video tutorial for this pattern bundle as well. The video will demonstrate for you how to crochet the gills used in this chanterelle mushroom crochet pattern. You can find that further down in this post or access it straight away on YouTube here.

Are you embarking on a crochet mushroom-foraging adventure?

You can download this porcini mushroom crochet pattern as part of the Mushroom Harvest Crochet Pattern Bundle here. This ad-free, printable PDF conveniently includes all 9 mushroom varieties in one place for some seriously cozy couch crocheting!

With all the different sizes included in the written pattern, that’s actually 21 (yes, TWENTY-ONE) mushrooms all in one pattern. I guess it’s sort of a crochet mushroom e-book, really!

Mushroom harvest crochet pattern bundle

The mushroom varieties included in the Mushroom Harvest are:

This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.

Porcini Mushroom Crochet Pattern Guide:

Size & Gauge:

Size: Small – 2.25″ | Medium – 3.25″ | Large – 3.5″

Gauge: N/A

Policies & Disclaimers:

This crochet pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This pattern or parts of it may not be reproduced, resold, distributed, published, altered, translated, posted or shared without authorization. You can sell your finished items provided that you credit Off the Beaten Hook as the designer using this verbiage, “This pattern was designed by Lindsey Roe and Off the Beaten Hook.” Thank you for your respectfulness!

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What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?

THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% cotton yarn yarn for this pattern.

THE STUFFING: I used a variety of recycled materials to stuff these mushrooms, including recycled polyester, recycled cotton and yarn scraps.

THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.

If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Crochet Image Heart Yarn

Materials you will need:

Yarn:

100% Cotton | 3/DK/Light Worsted

I used yarn from my stash for this mushroom, which I always encourage you to try first! If you don’t have anything that will work, you’re sure to find a suitable color using one of the following collections:

  • Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK – I recommend the colors Vanilla Cream and Soft Fudge for these Porcini mushrooms
  • The yardage for this mushroom is small enough (under 1 ball), so the quantities are not specified.

If you would like to explore other yarn options, here are some that would work well for this pattern:

DK Weight (use a hook sized somewhere between 2.50 mm and 3.00 mm)

Worsted/Aran Weight for a larger mushroom (use a hook sized somewhere between 3.50 mm and 4.50 mm)

Other tools and materials needed:

Abbreviations/Skills:

ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number

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The Porcini Mushroom Crochet Pattern:

NOTES:

  • The small Porcini mushroom is worked in continuous rounds from the cap down through the stem in one piece, changing colors for the stem.
  • The medium and large Porcini mushroom caps and stems are worked separately, and then joined together.
  • Work in continuous rounds (do not join), unless otherwise indicated.

Porcini Mushroom #1 (small)

SMALL
Begin with Color A
Rnd 1:st 6 sc in a magic circle[6]
Rnd 2:inc in each st around[12]
Rnd 3:(sc 1, inc) x6[18]
Rnd 4:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 5:(sc 3, inc) x6[30]
Rnd 6-8:sc around[30]
Rnd 9:sl st around | PH 90[30]
Switch to Color B
Rnd 10:working through the loops behind the row of sl st, (sc 3, dec) x6 | PH 91[24]
Rnd 11:(sc 2, dec) x6[18]
Rnd 12:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 13:(sc 3, inc) x6 | PH 92[30]
Rnd 14-18:sc around[30]
Rnd 19:(sc 3, dec) x6[24]
Rnd 20:(sc 2, dec) x6[18]
Stuff mushroom.
Rnd 21:(sc 1, dec) x6[12]
Rnd 22:dec around[6]
Snip yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail. Pull through final two loops. Using the yarn tail and a tapestry needle, weave yarn through front loops only of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tightly to close. Bring yarn to inside and back outside a side wall. Snip cleanly with the surface.

Porcini Mushroom #2 (medium)

MEDIUM STEM: Use Color B
Rnd 1:st 6 sc in a magic circle[6]
Rnd 2:inc in each st around[12]
Rnd 3:(sc 1, inc) x6[18]
Rnd 4:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 5:(sc 3, inc) x6[30]
Rnd 6:(sc 4, inc) x6[36]
Rnd 7:(sc 5, inc) x6[42]
Rnd 8-12:sc around[42]
Rnd 13:(sc 5, dec) x6[36]
Rnd 14:(sc 4, dec) x6[30]
Rnd 15-16:sc around[30]
Rnd 17:(sc 3, dec) x6[24]
Rnd 18-21:sc around, sl st to first st, ch 2[24]
Rnd 22:(dc, dc inc) x12[36]
Fasten off and weave in end. Stuff stem. PH 93
MEDIUM CAP: Use Color A
Rnd 1:st 6 sc in a magic circle[6]
Rnd 2:inc in each st around[12]
Rnd 3:(sc 1, inc) x6[18]
Rnd 4:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 5:(sc 3, inc) x6[30]
Rnd 6:(sc 4, inc) x6[36]
Rnd 7:sc around[36]
Do not fasten off yet. PH 94

ATTACH THE CAP TO THE STEM: Lay the cap on top of the stem (PH 95). Picking up where you left off on the cap, join the two pieces together by making one sc through each st of the cap and corresponding st of the stem beneath, all the way around. Stop and stuff the cap about 2/3 of the way around before you close completely. Invisible fasten off and weave in end.

Porcini Mushroom #3 (large)

LARGE STEM: Use Color B
Rnd 1:st 6 sc in a magic circle[6]
Rnd 2:inc in each st around[12]
Rnd 3:(sc 1, inc) x6[18]
Rnd 4:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 5-6:sc around[24]
Rnd 7:(sc 3, inc) x6[30]
Rnd 8:sc around[30]
Rnd 9:(sc 4, inc) x6[36]
Rnd 10:sc around[36]
Rnd 11:(sc 5, inc) x6[42]
Rnd 12-13:sc around[42]
Rnd 14:(sc 5, dec) x6[36]
Rnd 15:(sc 4, dec) x6[30]
Rnd 16:(sc 3, dec) x6[24]
Rnd 17:(sc 2, dec) x6[18]
Rnd 18:dc inc around[36]
Invisible fasten off. Stuff stem. | PH 96
LARGE CAP: Use Color A
Rnd 1:st 6 sc in a magic circle[6]
Rnd 2:inc in each st around[12]
Rnd 3:(sc 1, inc) x6[18]
Rnd 4:(sc 2, inc) x6[24]
Rnd 5:(sc 3, inc) x6[30]
Rnd 6:(sc 4, inc) x6[36]
Rnd 7-11:sc around, do not fasten off[36]

ATTACH THE CAP TO THE STEM: Lay the cap on top of the stem (PH 98). Picking up where you left off on the cap, join the two pieces together by making one sc through each st of the cap and corresponding st of the stem beneath, all the way around. Stop and stuff the cap about 2/3 of the way around before you close completely. Invisible fasten off and weave in end.

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Are you read to make your next mushroom?

You can find the individual free patterns to each of the varieties found in my Mushroom Harvest bundle here:

Or snag all 21 mushrooms (9 varieties) in the Mushroom Harvest Pattern here:

Mushroom Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial:

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I can’t wait to see your beautiful Porcini mushrooms! Be sure to tag me on social media @offthebeatenhook or use the hashtag #offthebeatenhook so I can admire your makes. ❤️

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