A whimsical yet functional bag charm? Count me in! This fly agaric mushroom has a cap that slides out of the way to reveal your favorite tube of lip balm (or other small treasure.) No more losing small items in the bottom of your bag; this eye-catching trinket makes lip hydration easy. This pattern is made in two pieces, with two colors of yarn, in the round. A long loop allows you to attach the mushroom trinket to a bag or other strap using a lark’s head knot which will be explained in the pattern. While designed to hold a tube of lip balm, feel free to modify the pattern to fit whatever trinket you want close at hand.

This pattern pdf is 14 pages with detailed photos, abbreviation key, and a print-friendly text-only pattern page. Also included are instructions on attaching the charm to a bag using a lark’s head knot and two options for making the mushroom spots.

Skills used:
-magic ring
-single crochet increases
-front post double crochet

Yarn:
-small amounts of weight 4 yarn in two (or more, or fewer) colors.
-Example is made with Red Heart Super Saver in red and white

Tools:
-2.5mm crochet hook (or whatever is comfortable)
-Tapestry needle for placing spots (optional)

Dimensions:
The example is 3 1/2 inches tall (not including the strap) and the mushroom cap has a radius of 2 3/4 inches

I hope you enjoy!