Introduction

Say hello to the Curious Pika Mushroom Forager—a pocket-sized woodland explorer with a red mushroom beret, leafy cape, and olive overalls. This pattern is drafted from the photo so your finished amigurumi will match the look precisely, right down to the tiny notebook, the straw-colored crossbody pouch, and the two little toadstools at its feet.

The proportions, eye spacing, and assembly angles are specified to lock in the same adorable expression and stance.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (Worsted/Medium #4)
  1. A. Buttercream (pika body/limbs/tail) ~60 g
  2. B. Warm Taupe/Brown (nose embroidery; optional inner ear rim) scraps
  3. C. Olive (overalls) ~18 g
  4. D. Leaf Green/Mint (leaf cape & ties) ~20 g
  5. E. Red (mushroom beret + toadstools) ~18 g
  6. F. White (mushroom spots + stems + notebook page mark) ~10 g
  7. G. Straw/Tan (mini pouch + strap) ~8 g
  8. H. Beige (notebook cover) scraps
  9. Optional blush thread/pastel for cheeks
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) for all pieces
• Safety eyes: 10 mm (x2)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Optional: A small flat washer or coin for each foot for extra balance

Abbreviations (US Terms)

mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = invisible decrease
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
BLO / FLO = back/front loop only
st(s) = stitch(es)
rnd = round
rep = repeat

Pattern Notes

• Gauge: 16 sc × 18 rows ≈ 2″ (5 cm) in spiral sc. Adjust hook to match density; fabric should be firm with no stuffing showing.
• Finished Height: ~6.5–6.75″ (16–17 cm).
• Work in continuous rounds unless told otherwise.
• Stuff firmly as you go, especially head and feet.
• Leave long tails for sewing parts.
• Colors are named to match the photo; keeping them will best reproduce the look.

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Step by Step Instructions

Head (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
Rnds 8–15: sc around (42) (8 rounds even for chubby cheeks)

Eye placement: Insert safety eyes between Rnds 12–13, spaced 12 sts apart. Don’t lock yet.

Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) — Stuff very firmly.
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 21: dec around (6). Sl st, fasten off, weave end inside.

Muzzle Oval (A or slightly lighter buttercream)

Ch 6.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch; rotate to other side of chain, 3 sc, inc in last; sl st to join (12).
Row 2: Ch 1, inc, 3 sc, inc ×3, 3 sc, inc ×2; sl st (18).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc around (18). Leave a long tail.

Embroider nose & mouth: With B, make a tiny round nose near the top center; add a small downward curve for the mouth.

Ears ×2 (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around (9)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rnd 5: sc around (12)
Flatten; do not stuff. Leave tails.

Body (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7: sc around (36)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) — widest round for belly
Rnds 9–10: sc around (42)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnds 14–15: sc around (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) — Stuff firmly forming a soft pear.
Rnd 17: sc around (18). Fasten off leaving long tail for later neck join.

Legs ×2 (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rnds 4–5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Rnd 7: sc around (9). Lightly stuff and flatten top. Leave tails.

(Optional: insert a small washer/coin in the sole before stuffing for better balance.)

Arms ×2 (A)

Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr (5)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×2, sc (7)
Rnds 3–7: sc around (7)
Rnd 8: dec, 5 sc (6)
Lightly stuff the hand only, flatten, leave tails.

Tail Nub (A)

Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr (5)
Rnd 2: sc around (5), sl st, leave tail. Lightly stuff by tucking yarn end.

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Clothing & Accessories

Mushroom Beret (E + F for spots)

Crown
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7: sc around (36)

Side & Brim
Rnd 8: BLO sc around (36)
Rnds 9–10: sc around (36)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (30) — to snug the beret edge
Rnd 12: sc around (30), sl st to finish. Fasten off.

Spots (F) make 5–7:

• Small: 5 sc in mr, sl st, fasten.
• Medium: 6 sc in mr; next rnd: (sc, inc) ×3 (9), sl st.

Sew randomly on crown as in photo (avoid symmetry).

Leaf Cape (D)

Center leaf
Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5).
Row 2: ch 1, turn; inc, 3 sc, inc (7)
Row 3: ch 1, turn; sc across (7)
Row 4: ch 1, turn; inc, 5 sc, inc (9)
Row 5: ch 1, turn; sc across (9)

Side leaf extensions (make 2 off Row 5 edges)
Attach yarn at front edge of Row 5.
Row A1: ch 1, 5 sc; turn.
Row A2: ch 1, dec, 3 sc (4); turn.
Row A3: ch 1, 2 sc, dec (3); turn.
Row A4: ch 1, sc3tog (1). Fasten.
Repeat mirrored on the other side.

Leaf edging & ties
Join yarn at one shoulder tip; sc evenly around entire cape, (sc, ch1) in points to accent shape. When you reach the front collar, ch 28, sl st back along chain for the first tie; continue edging to the other side and make the second tie the same way. Block lightly to define points.

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Overalls Shorts (C)

Waistband
Ch 36, join to form ring without twisting (36).
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around (36).
Rnd 2: BLO sc around (36).
Rnds 3–5: sc around (36).

Leg openings
Rnd 6: sc 18, sl st to join—this marks the split.
Leg 1: Work 18 sc around first half for 4 rounds, then sl st, fasten.
Leg 2: Join to remaining half; 18 sc for 4 rounds, sl st, fasten.
Cuff both legs with FLO hdc around once to mimic the photo’s gentle roll.

Straps (make 2)
Ch 18; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (17). Fasten. Sew the back ends 6 sts apart, bring straps over shoulders, and tack the front ends just under the cape line (they will hide partly beneath the leaf cape like in the photo).

Mini Crossbody Pouch (G)

Body (worked as a flat circle pouch)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18) — Front disk; fasten off.
Make a second disk for the Back, do not fasten.
Join front to back with sc through both layers around 3/4 of the circle; insert a little stuffing; complete the round.
Flap: Attach at top; ch 1, hdc 8 across, ch 1 turn; hdc dec, 4 hdc, hdc dec; ch 1 turn; 5 hdc; ch 1 turn; 3 hdc; sl st, fasten.
Strap: Ch 40; sl st back; fasten. Sew strap across body so the pouch hangs from left shoulder to right hip.

Tiny Notebook (H + F)

Cover: Ch 7; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (6). Rows 2–6: sc across (6).
Fold in half; whip stitch spine.
Detail: With F, embroider a small short “page line” on the front like the photo. Leave a long tail to tack into the right hand later.

Toadstools ×2 (E+F)

Stem (F)
Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr (5)
Rnd 2: sc around (5)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×2, sc (7)
Rnd 4: sc around (7). Stuff lightly. Fasten off leaving tail for sewing.

Cap (E)
Small cap:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Rnd 3: sc around (9), sl st, fasten.

Large cap:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18), sl st, fasten.

Spots (F): Embroider French knots or sew tiny 5-st circles randomly. Sew caps on stems. Steam gently to dome.

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Assembly

Head & Face

1. Pin muzzle centered between the eyes so its top just touches the lower edges of the eyes. Ladder-stitch ¾ around, insert a pinch of stuffing, close snugly.
2. Lock safety eyes.
3. Cheeks: Add soft blush with thread/pastel.
4. Ears: Sew flattened ears at Rnds 5–6 from the top, angled 10–15° back. Add a tiny tack stitch on the front inner edge to cup them slightly.

Body & Limbs

1. Legs: Sew both feet to the body base at the front, 2–3 sts apart, ensuring the plush stands flat. Add washers if desired.
2. Tail nub: Sew at back center base to act as a third contact point.
3. Arms: Attach at Rnds 14–15 of the body, with the right arm angled a touch forward. After dressing, you’ll tack the notebook into the right hand with two hidden stitches.

Dress Up

1. Pull on overalls, adjust crotch split centered, and tack side seams if needed. Bring straps over shoulders and secure at front under the future cape line.
2. Tie leaf cape around neck with the two cords; let leaf points radiate evenly.
3. Join head to body: Position head slightly nodding forward for the sweet expression. Stitch around the neck opening using the body tail; add extra stuffing into the neck channel before closing.
4. Add beret: Place the mushroom beret so its lower edge meets the top of the ears; tilt the brim very slightly to the right. Secure with 2–3 hidden stitches behind the ears.
5. Crossbody pouch: Drape strap from left shoulder to right hip; stitch the strap ends to the body/overalls.
6. Notebook: Tack into the right hand (and lightly to the body) so it sits vertically like in the photo.
7. Place two toadstools next to the feet as display props (or sew to a removable base).

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• Expression accuracy: Keep the 12-st eye spacing and muzzle top touching the lower eye edges; this locks the baby-curious face.
• Fabric density: If you see stuffing, reduce hook size or tighten tension. The plush should feel springy and round.
• Shaping: While stuffing the head, press lightly at the lower front to form plump cheeks; coax the body into a soft pear with extra fiberfill low in the belly.
• Beret silhouette: Steam (hover, don’t touch the iron) and press with your palm to lay the edge and keep a gentle mushroom dome.
• Leaf definition: Light blocking makes the points crisp. Pin the cape flat while it dries.
• Photo-ready palette: Use warm natural light near a window; place the toadstools slightly staggered to echo the photo composition.
• Child safety: For under-3s, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes and secure all accessories firmly.

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Conclusion

Your Curious Pika Mushroom Forager is complete—mushroom beret with white spots, leafy cape, olive overalls, straw-tone pouch, tiny notebook in hand, and two red toadstools at its feet. By following the specified counts, placements, and angles, you’ll reproduce the photographed plush exactly—same stance, same expression, same cozy woodland vibe. Make multiple sets in seasonal palettes (pumpkin orange beret for fall, icy blue with snow-dot spots for winter) and rotate accessories to keep your posts fresh and highly shareable. Happy stitching and happy foraging!