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A fun mushie buddy stuffie crocheted in the round with easy, no-sew construction! This mushroom plushie is made with super bulky yarn for a quick project. Great for gifts!

I strive to write patterns that are straight forward and easily understood, however if you have any questions please let me know!

Specifications:
• When I use Big Twist Plush yarn and a 5.75mm hook mushie buddy stands about 14” tall to the top of the cap. (This may vary depending on your yarn choices, hook used, and your personal crochet tension.)
• PDF pattern (includes an abbreviated black & white printer-friendly version for those who like to print out patterns.)
• All abbreviations and special stitches are noted in the pattern for convenience
• Written in US crochet terms
• Illustrative photos are included
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• Diagram included for stitched eyes

What you will need:
• Super bulky yarn in body color and cap color, less than 1 skein of each
• Toy stuffing
• Crochet hook size J/5.75 mm (see note below)
• Yarn needle (blunt metal needle is best)
• 4 Removable stitch markers

A note about hooks and gauge — There isn’t an exact gauge for this pattern but the stitches need to be tight enough to hold in the stuffing and keep it from showing through. The exact size of hook you need might be different depending on your own personal crochet tension.

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