Lovable Loops free woodland mushroom mini C2C crochet square pattern

C2C crochet mushroom pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Ready to bring some woodland magic into your crochet projects? Check out my Mushroom Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This mini C2C pattern measures 5 by 5 inches and is ideal for adding a whimsical forest feel to your work.

Free Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

The Mushroom crochet square is perfect for all sorts of woodland-themed projects! Combine it with other forest creatures for an adorable baby blanket or make a whimsical wall hanging to bring a touch of nature indoors.

This pattern is also great for creating fun, nature-inspired pillows or tote bags. The mushroom design adds a playful, magical element to any project, making it perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors! I used it for my woodland wall hanging and mushroom magic bucket hat patterns.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in white, red, and green. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, red, and bay leaf.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Printable PDF Version- Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Mushroom Pattern

C2C crochet mushroom pattern details

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the corner to corner (C2C) crochet method. It involves color changes.  

Finished Measurements

My mini mushroom square measures 5 inches by 5 inches.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

C2C Technique

  • The pattern is made using the C2C technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows. You start in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
  • Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
  • Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
  • You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
  • The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms. 
  • ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
  • ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”. 

C2C crochet mushroom pattern instructions

Crochet the mushroom square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the mushroom square picture graph.

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square) 
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 4: white x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 5: white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, green x 1, white x 1 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 6: white x 1, green x 2, red x 2, white x 1 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 7: white x 1, red x 3, green x 2, white x 1 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 8: white x 2, green x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 2 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 9: white x 2, red x 4, white x 3 (9 squares) 
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends 
↗ Row 10: white x 2, red x 4, white x 2 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 11: white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1, red x 1, white x 1 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 12: white x 1, red x 4, white x 1 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 13: white x 1, red x 3, white x 1 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 14: white x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 15: white x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 16: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 17: white x 1 (1 square)

Border for the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free Mini mushroom Square c2c Crochet Pattern

More free C2C crochet patterns

For more corner-to-corner designs, browse my collection of free C2C crochet patterns, including mini panels, larger squares, letters, numbers, and blankets. You can also visit my guide on how to read a crochet pattern if you want extra help following written instructions.

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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

Lovable Loops free woodland mushroom mini C2C crochet square pattern