A Wearable Piece of Autumn Forest – Designed for Adult Hands!
Toadstools, moss, and woodland grass—does that sound like something just for kids? Quite the opposite! These fingerless gloves are an elegant, enchanting statement accessory crafted specifically for adults. Earthy melange tones, a vibrant red 3D fly agaric mushroom with beaded spots, and fine botanical embroidery come together in a wearable miniature work of art that pairs effortlessly with your favorite wool coat, cardigan, and autumn scarf. Get ready for the inevitable question, “Where on earth did you get those?”—and your proudest answer: “I crocheted them myself!”
Tailored for Adults – In Three Individual Sizes
The finished gloves are anatomically proportioned for adult hands: the pattern includes sizes S, M, and L to fit a hand circumference of 17.5 to 22 cm—suitable for women as well as men with slender to medium hands. Each size has its own dedicated stitch and round counts so your finished mitts fit like a dream across the palm, around the thumb gusset, and snugly at the wrist.
What Makes These Gloves So Special
• A sculptural large 3D fly agaric mushroom with a domed cap padded underneath with five custom layers of craft felt—keeping its plush 3D shape permanently, even after gentle hand washing.
• A lifelike mushroom stem shaded with split alpaca yarn plies and featuring a genuine, directly crocheted-in flared skirt (mushroom ring)—just like in nature.
• Two small 3D side mushrooms on each glove, arranged in mirror image across the left and right hands.
• Three-color radiating gill embroidery beneath the mushroom caps, a lush mossy border above the cuff, and gently curving grass blades in stem stitch.
• White beads in three graduated sizes for signature fly agaric spots with natural depth.
• Optional folk-inspired diamond-flower embroidery along the upper finger edge.
• Dense, warm, wind-resistant fabric worked in half double crochet under three loops—structured, comfortable to wear, and beautifully textured.
• Stretchy ribbed cuff crocheted directly onto the wrist edge sideways—no elastic band required.
Who Is This Pattern Designed For?
The base glove itself is straightforward: worked seamlessly top-down in continuous spiral rounds of half double crochet, with every transition explained step by step. The true artistry lies in the miniature details. The 3D mushrooms are crocheted with fine yarn and a 2.0 mm hook—partially using split individual yarn plies—and are then carefully pinned, sewn onto the glove, padded with layered felt crescents, embroidered, and embellished with beads. It is unhurried, intricate handwork that rewards patience, care, and a steady hand.
To be completely honest: this pattern is not for everyone. If you prefer quick, chunky-yarn projects that fly off your hook in a single evening, this design probably will not be your cup of tea. Likewise, it is not intended as a very first project for absolute crochet beginners who are still learning how to hold a hook and form basic stitches.
However, it is made for you if you are comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, love miniature textures and mixed-media needlework, enjoy sewing and embroidery, and crave a showstopping project unlike anything sold in stores. If plain hats, scarves, and simple mittens have started to feel routine, this woodland treasure will delight and inspire you from first stitch to final bead!
The Perfect Handmade Gift – Crafted from the Heart
A one-of-a-kind handmade gift that cannot be bought in any boutique speaks louder than a thousand words. These fly agaric fingerless gloves make an unforgettable surprise:
• for Christmas, St. Nicholas Day, or New Year’s Eve—as a personal good-luck charm for the year ahead (the fly agaric is a cherished traditional symbol of good fortune!),
• for birthdays for your best friend, mom, sister, grown daughter, grandmother—or partner,
• for nature lovers, mushroom foragers, hikers, and woodland wanderers,
• for fans of cottagecore, fairycore, goblincore, and storybook woodland style,
• as an eye-catching prop and accessory for autumn and winter portrait photography,
• or as matching sets for mothers and daughters or best friends.
Tip: Start your pair early—and your handmade woodland mushroom mitts will be ready under the Christmas tree right on time to make someone’s eyes light up!
What You Get with This Pattern (Complete 6-PDF Download Bundle)
• Written in Standard US Crochet Terms (with a clear US ↔ UK Crochet Terms Conversion Chart included!).
• 1× Full Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial PDF (27 pages) in English—every stage explained in detail with 40 multi-photo collages placed right beside the matching step.
• 1× 4-Page Compact Print Version PDF—ink-friendly quick-reference edition with check-off boxes, stitch badges, mushroom chart, and parts checklist for experienced crocheters.
• 4× High-Resolution Symbol Crochet Chart PDFs—dedicated full-page vector-sharp charts for Base Glove Size S, Base Glove Size M, Base Glove Size L, and 3D Fly Agaric Mushrooms.
• Three adult sizes S, M, and L—with individual stitch and round counts for every single size, plus a comprehensive size & finished measurements table.
• Checkpoints after every stage (exact stitch counts and cm measurements) so you always know you are right on track.
• Complete instructions for the 5-layer felt padding, all embroidery stitches, bead sizing & placement, and gentle wool care.
• Thoroughly verified grading: all measurements were taken on a finished Size S reference sample and anatomically graded for sizes M and L.
Skills Required / What You'll Receive
Intermediate to Advanced – with a high proportion of intricate detail work.
• Base Glove: Confident Beginner to Intermediate. Half double crochet in continuous spiral rounds, thumb hole with gusset decreases, and sideways slip-stitched ribbed cuff—all explained step by step.
• 3D Fly Agaric Mushrooms, Sewing, Felt Padding, Embroidery & Beading: Detailed and intricate. Fine yarns, a 2.0 mm hook, small sculptural pieces, split yarn plies, and careful sewing/embroidery require patience and a steady hand.
Not suitable for first-time crochet beginners or anyone looking for a quick, bulky-yarn evening project. Prerequisites: confident command of chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet (US terms), plus enjoyment of hand sewing and embroidery.
Stitches (Written in US Crochet Terms — UK Equivalents Included)
• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st — UK: ss)
• Single crochet (sc — UK: dc) – upper finger edge, thumb edging, mushroom caps
• Half double crochet (hdc — UK: htr) – main body of glove, worked under 3 loops (dense, warm texture)
• Double crochet (dc — UK: tr) – mushroom stems, mushroom ring/skirt, large cap crown
• Single crochet in back loop only (sc BLO) – elastic ribbed cuff
• Increases (2 hdc or 2 dc in same st) and decreases (hdc2tog / dc2tog — UK: htr2tog / tr2tog) Techniques
• Working in continuous spiral rounds (seamless) and in joined rounds
• Thumb hole with chain bridge and tapered thumb gusset decreases
• Directly attached sideways ribbed cuff (worked back and forth and joined to wrist with slip stitches)
• Short rows worked without turning on the right side (large mushroom cap)
• Subtle color shading with split yarn plies (large mushroom stem)
• 3D sculptural shaping with multi-layered craft felt padding
• Hand embroidery: radiating straight stitch (gills, diamonds), stem stitch (grass blades), loose overcast wrapping (moss border)
• Hand sewing appliqués and sewing on graduated beads
Size Information
Size S – fits a hand circumference of 17.5 to 18.5 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 19.2 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 18.5 cm | Total length: approx. 18.6 cm
Size M – fits a hand circumference of 19.0 to 20.0 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 21.2 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 20.0 cm | Total length: approx. 20.1 cm
Size L – fits a hand circumference of 20.5 to 22.0 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 23.1 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 21.5 cm | Total length: approx. 21.6 cm
How to measure your size: Wrap a flexible measuring tape flat around the widest part of your knuckles (excluding the thumb).
Materials List
Yarns (Amounts for 1 Pair of Gloves, Sizes S / M / L)
For the base glove (main body, thumb, upper edge, and ribbed cuff)—have full skeins/amounts ready:
• Main Color: Merino-melange fingering/sport sock yarn, approx. 330 m / 100 g (e.g., GAZZAL Happy Feet, Dark Earth 3262 or Rifle Green 3258) – approx. 45 / 50 / 55 g
• Contrast Edge & Cuff Color: Fine merino yarn in brown, approx. 350 m / 100 g (e.g., GAZZAL Wool Star, Bronze Mist 3809) – approx. 25 g
For the 3D fly agaric mushrooms and woodland embroidery—small leftover amounts from your yarn stash are plenty:
• Bright Red (mushroom caps, e.g., Lanoso Mirage 956, 312 m / 100 g) – approx. 15 g
• Natural White (mushroom stems, skirt/ring, gills, e.g., DROPS Alpaca 3-ply, 167 m / 50 g) – approx. 6 g
• Olive / Light Green (grass and moss border, e.g., Alize Lanagold 800 held double, 800 m / 100 g) – approx. 5 g
• Light Brown / Beige (stem shading, gills, e.g., DROPS Alpaca, 167 m / 50 g) – approx. 4 g
• Medium Gray (upper stem shading, gills, e.g., DROPS Baby Merino Mix, 175 m / 50 g) – approx. 4 g
Yarn Substitution Note: Any yarn of comparable weight and yardage may be substituted (for example, standard 4-ply fingering sock yarn at approx. 330–350 m / 100 g for the glove body). Simply ensure you match the pattern gauge of 26 half double crochet × 27 rounds = 10 × 10 cm so all finished measurements turn out accurately. Fine wool or alpaca yarns work best for splitting plies on the mushroom stems.
Hooks, Needles, and Notions
• Crochet hook 2.0 mm (or 2.5 mm if you crochet very tightly; 1.75 mm if very loosely)
• Stitch markers (at least 2) or contrasting scrap yarn
• Craft felt scraps in red and gray (approx. 1–1.5 mm thick, approx. 15 × 10 cm each) for 3D cap padding
• White round beads or half-beads in 3 sizes (approx. 2 mm, 3–4 mm, 5 mm)
• 2 spools of dark red sewing thread (for optional diamond border) plus fine sewing thread in white and red
• Tapestry / embroidery needle, fine beading needle, straight pins, scissors, measuring tape
• Stiff cardboard or folded paper (approx. 8 × 14 cm) as an internal guard while embroidering
• Optional: a tiny pinch of fiberfill stuffing for the small mushroom stems
Copyright Notice: This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, shared, or redistributed. Finished gloves crocheted by you personally may be sold in small quantities with the credit: “Handmade from the crochet pattern by Natalija Puschkina (www.crazypatterns.net/en/store/Natalija)”.
A Wearable Piece of Autumn Forest – Designed for Adult Hands!
Toadstools, moss, and woodland grass—does that sound like something just for kids? Quite the opposite! These fingerless gloves are an elegant, enchanting statement accessory crafted specifically for adults. Earthy melange tones, a vibrant red 3D fly agaric mushroom with beaded spots, and fine botanical embroidery come together in a wearable miniature work of art that pairs effortlessly with your favorite wool coat, cardigan, and autumn scarf. Get ready for the inevitable question, “Where on earth did you get those?”—and your proudest answer: “I crocheted them myself!”
Tailored for Adults – In Three Individual Sizes
The finished gloves are anatomically proportioned for adult hands: the pattern includes sizes S, M, and L to fit a hand circumference of 17.5 to 22 cm—suitable for women as well as men with slender to medium hands. Each size has its own dedicated stitch and round counts so your finished mitts fit like a dream across the palm, around the thumb gusset, and snugly at the wrist.
What Makes These Gloves So Special
• A sculptural large 3D fly agaric mushroom with a domed cap padded underneath with five custom layers of craft felt—keeping its plush 3D shape permanently, even after gentle hand washing.
• A lifelike mushroom stem shaded with split alpaca yarn plies and featuring a genuine, directly crocheted-in flared skirt (mushroom ring)—just like in nature.
• Two small 3D side mushrooms on each glove, arranged in mirror image across the left and right hands.
• Three-color radiating gill embroidery beneath the mushroom caps, a lush mossy border above the cuff, and gently curving grass blades in stem stitch.
• White beads in three graduated sizes for signature fly agaric spots with natural depth.
• Optional folk-inspired diamond-flower embroidery along the upper finger edge.
• Dense, warm, wind-resistant fabric worked in half double crochet under three loops—structured, comfortable to wear, and beautifully textured.
• Stretchy ribbed cuff crocheted directly onto the wrist edge sideways—no elastic band required.
Who Is This Pattern Designed For?
The base glove itself is straightforward: worked seamlessly top-down in continuous spiral rounds of half double crochet, with every transition explained step by step. The true artistry lies in the miniature details. The 3D mushrooms are crocheted with fine yarn and a 2.0 mm hook—partially using split individual yarn plies—and are then carefully pinned, sewn onto the glove, padded with layered felt crescents, embroidered, and embellished with beads. It is unhurried, intricate handwork that rewards patience, care, and a steady hand.
To be completely honest: this pattern is not for everyone. If you prefer quick, chunky-yarn projects that fly off your hook in a single evening, this design probably will not be your cup of tea. Likewise, it is not intended as a very first project for absolute crochet beginners who are still learning how to hold a hook and form basic stitches.
However, it is made for you if you are comfortable with the basic crochet stitches, love miniature textures and mixed-media needlework, enjoy sewing and embroidery, and crave a showstopping project unlike anything sold in stores. If plain hats, scarves, and simple mittens have started to feel routine, this woodland treasure will delight and inspire you from first stitch to final bead!
The Perfect Handmade Gift – Crafted from the Heart
A one-of-a-kind handmade gift that cannot be bought in any boutique speaks louder than a thousand words. These fly agaric fingerless gloves make an unforgettable surprise:
• for Christmas, St. Nicholas Day, or New Year’s Eve—as a personal good-luck charm for the year ahead (the fly agaric is a cherished traditional symbol of good fortune!),
• for birthdays for your best friend, mom, sister, grown daughter, grandmother—or partner,
• for nature lovers, mushroom foragers, hikers, and woodland wanderers,
• for fans of cottagecore, fairycore, goblincore, and storybook woodland style,
• as an eye-catching prop and accessory for autumn and winter portrait photography,
• or as matching sets for mothers and daughters or best friends.
Tip: Start your pair early—and your handmade woodland mushroom mitts will be ready under the Christmas tree right on time to make someone’s eyes light up!
What You Get with This Pattern (Complete 6-PDF Download Bundle)
• Written in Standard US Crochet Terms (with a clear US ↔ UK Crochet Terms Conversion Chart included!).
• 1× Full Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial PDF (27 pages) in English—every stage explained in detail with 40 multi-photo collages placed right beside the matching step.
• 1× 4-Page Compact Print Version PDF—ink-friendly quick-reference edition with check-off boxes, stitch badges, mushroom chart, and parts checklist for experienced crocheters.
• 4× High-Resolution Symbol Crochet Chart PDFs—dedicated full-page vector-sharp charts for Base Glove Size S, Base Glove Size M, Base Glove Size L, and 3D Fly Agaric Mushrooms.
• Three adult sizes S, M, and L—with individual stitch and round counts for every single size, plus a comprehensive size & finished measurements table.
• Checkpoints after every stage (exact stitch counts and cm measurements) so you always know you are right on track.
• Complete instructions for the 5-layer felt padding, all embroidery stitches, bead sizing & placement, and gentle wool care.
• Thoroughly verified grading: all measurements were taken on a finished Size S reference sample and anatomically graded for sizes M and L.
Skills Required / What You'll Receive
Intermediate to Advanced – with a high proportion of intricate detail work.
• Base Glove: Confident Beginner to Intermediate. Half double crochet in continuous spiral rounds, thumb hole with gusset decreases, and sideways slip-stitched ribbed cuff—all explained step by step.
• 3D Fly Agaric Mushrooms, Sewing, Felt Padding, Embroidery & Beading: Detailed and intricate. Fine yarns, a 2.0 mm hook, small sculptural pieces, split yarn plies, and careful sewing/embroidery require patience and a steady hand.
Not suitable for first-time crochet beginners or anyone looking for a quick, bulky-yarn evening project. Prerequisites: confident command of chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet (US terms), plus enjoyment of hand sewing and embroidery.
Stitches (Written in US Crochet Terms — UK Equivalents Included)
• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st — UK: ss)
• Single crochet (sc — UK: dc) – upper finger edge, thumb edging, mushroom caps
• Half double crochet (hdc — UK: htr) – main body of glove, worked under 3 loops (dense, warm texture)
• Double crochet (dc — UK: tr) – mushroom stems, mushroom ring/skirt, large cap crown
• Single crochet in back loop only (sc BLO) – elastic ribbed cuff
• Increases (2 hdc or 2 dc in same st) and decreases (hdc2tog / dc2tog — UK: htr2tog / tr2tog) Techniques
• Working in continuous spiral rounds (seamless) and in joined rounds
• Thumb hole with chain bridge and tapered thumb gusset decreases
• Directly attached sideways ribbed cuff (worked back and forth and joined to wrist with slip stitches)
• Short rows worked without turning on the right side (large mushroom cap)
• Subtle color shading with split yarn plies (large mushroom stem)
• 3D sculptural shaping with multi-layered craft felt padding
• Hand embroidery: radiating straight stitch (gills, diamonds), stem stitch (grass blades), loose overcast wrapping (moss border)
• Hand sewing appliqués and sewing on graduated beads
Size Information
Size S – fits a hand circumference of 17.5 to 18.5 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 19.2 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 18.5 cm | Total length: approx. 18.6 cm
Size M – fits a hand circumference of 19.0 to 20.0 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 21.2 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 20.0 cm | Total length: approx. 20.1 cm
Size L – fits a hand circumference of 20.5 to 22.0 cm
Palm circumference (unstretched): approx. 23.1 cm | Wrist circumference: approx. 21.5 cm | Total length: approx. 21.6 cm
How to measure your size: Wrap a flexible measuring tape flat around the widest part of your knuckles (excluding the thumb).
Materials List
Yarns (Amounts for 1 Pair of Gloves, Sizes S / M / L)
For the base glove (main body, thumb, upper edge, and ribbed cuff)—have full skeins/amounts ready:
• Main Color: Merino-melange fingering/sport sock yarn, approx. 330 m / 100 g (e.g., GAZZAL Happy Feet, Dark Earth 3262 or Rifle Green 3258) – approx. 45 / 50 / 55 g
• Contrast Edge & Cuff Color: Fine merino yarn in brown, approx. 350 m / 100 g (e.g., GAZZAL Wool Star, Bronze Mist 3809) – approx. 25 g
For the 3D fly agaric mushrooms and woodland embroidery—small leftover amounts from your yarn stash are plenty:
• Bright Red (mushroom caps, e.g., Lanoso Mirage 956, 312 m / 100 g) – approx. 15 g
• Natural White (mushroom stems, skirt/ring, gills, e.g., DROPS Alpaca 3-ply, 167 m / 50 g) – approx. 6 g
• Olive / Light Green (grass and moss border, e.g., Alize Lanagold 800 held double, 800 m / 100 g) – approx. 5 g
• Light Brown / Beige (stem shading, gills, e.g., DROPS Alpaca, 167 m / 50 g) – approx. 4 g
• Medium Gray (upper stem shading, gills, e.g., DROPS Baby Merino Mix, 175 m / 50 g) – approx. 4 g
Yarn Substitution Note: Any yarn of comparable weight and yardage may be substituted (for example, standard 4-ply fingering sock yarn at approx. 330–350 m / 100 g for the glove body). Simply ensure you match the pattern gauge of 26 half double crochet × 27 rounds = 10 × 10 cm so all finished measurements turn out accurately. Fine wool or alpaca yarns work best for splitting plies on the mushroom stems.
Hooks, Needles, and Notions
• Crochet hook 2.0 mm (or 2.5 mm if you crochet very tightly; 1.75 mm if very loosely)
• Stitch markers (at least 2) or contrasting scrap yarn
• Craft felt scraps in red and gray (approx. 1–1.5 mm thick, approx. 15 × 10 cm each) for 3D cap padding
• White round beads or half-beads in 3 sizes (approx. 2 mm, 3–4 mm, 5 mm)
• 2 spools of dark red sewing thread (for optional diamond border) plus fine sewing thread in white and red
• Tapestry / embroidery needle, fine beading needle, straight pins, scissors, measuring tape
• Stiff cardboard or folded paper (approx. 8 × 14 cm) as an internal guard while embroidering
• Optional: a tiny pinch of fiberfill stuffing for the small mushroom stems
Copyright Notice: This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, shared, or redistributed. Finished gloves crocheted by you personally may be sold in small quantities with the credit: “Handmade from the crochet pattern by Natalija Puschkina (www.crazypatterns.net/en/store/Natalija)”.
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