This is a crochet pattern review of the Itty Bitty Mushie Pop designed by Cable + Canvas. Review done by Candace of T&C Crafters for EyeLoveKnots.
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I just officially signed up for my first markets of the year, and I’m now in full market prep mode. I’ve been on the lookout for great market prep makes that I can work on quickly to bulk up my inventory. I have found that small items that I can sell for around $10 make the best sellers at markets, so I specifically was looking for items that would take less than an hour and a limited number of materials to make.
The Itty Bitty Mushie Pops pattern by Cable + Canvas met all of my criteria for the perfect market prep make. They work up super quickly, use very little materials, can be made in a variety of colors, and are super cute! I am so excited to make up a whole collection of these adorable mushroom fidget toys, and I am sure my customers are going to love them! My three and five year old children are already obsessed!
If you are in spring market prep mode or are just looking for a super cute little make, I highly suggest you try out this adorable pattern from Cable + Canvas. They are such a fun little toy for all ages (even my mom loved playing with them), and they can be personalized really easily with color choices. You can either leave them as little toys or attach them to a key chain to keep on a backpack or bag.



Materials I Used:
- Super Bulky #6 Yarn – Bernat Blanket Yarn in Crimson and Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Baby Pink, Buttercup, and Seafoam
- Big Twist Cuddle Yarn in White – This yarn is no longer available, but Big Twist Plush in White is really similar.
- J10/6mm Crochet Hook – I used my WeCrochet Dots hook that I absolutely love!
- Yarn Needle – These steel needles work great!
- Polyester Fiberfil Stuffing
- 10 mm Black Felt Eyes
- Small Amount of Worsted Weight Black Yarn
- Itty Bitty Mushie Pop, Paid Crochet Pattern by Cable + Canvas, via Etsy
Material Notes:
This pattern calls for super bulky yarn. I chose to use Bernat Blanket yarn, Bernat Baby Blanket yarn, and Big Twist Cuddle because they are my favorite types of bulky yarns to work with for these types of projects. You could also use a thicker chenille-style yarn or chunky yarn for this project. I did not try this project with a smaller weight of yarn, but as long as you adjust your hook size accordingly, there is no reason why it shouldn’t work out okay.
I used a J10/6mm crochet hook for this pattern because I usually use a J10/6mm or K10.5/6.5 hook when working with blanket yarn. I opted for the smaller of the two because I wanted to make sure there were no gaps showing with my stitches. I used my WeCrochet Dots hook for this project. I love how sturdy they are when working with blanket yarn, and the longer grip helps me keep my tension under control when working with thicker yarn.
This project uses a very limited number of materials. I was able to use up some of my leftover red yarn for one of the mushroom caps, and I barely made a dent in any of my other skeins of yarn. For stuffing, you need just a pinch to fill the “stem” of the mushroom, as the top part doesn’t get stuffed at all.
The pattern calls for safety eyes to be inserted in the “stem” of the mushroom when being made, but I opted to hot glue 10 mm black felt eyes on after the fact. I like using felt eyes because I think they are safer for small children. The pattern doesn’t include the smile on the finished project, but I decided to add some little smiles using black worsted weight yarn. I love how they turned out with the smile added, so I will definitely be doing that for all my future makes as well.
The finished Itty Bitty Mushie Pop can be used as just a fidget toy or made into a key chain. For my next market, I think I am going to make a variety of both styles. I love using these plastic key chain hooks and metal beaded chains to make small toys like this into key chains. The colors available are perfect for these fun little makes!

Time Spent:
This was a super quick project! I was able to make each of my finished Itty Bitty Mushie Pops in just under 30 minutes.

Measurements:
When the Itty Bitty Mushie Pop is folded up to look like a mushroom, it measures approximately 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 inches wide. When it is extended, it is just under 6 inches tall.

Gauge:
I used a J10/6mm hook with blanket yarn. A magic circle with 6 single crochets measured just over 1 inch in diameter.
Gauge is not critical in this type of project. You mainly just want to make sure that there are not gaps between stitches so that the stuffing does not come through. If you notice gaps, you will want to go down a hook size.
Pattern Notes:
This is a super simple and super quick little project! It uses just basic crochet stitches, so it is relatively beginner-friendly. To be able to make an Itty Bitty Mushie Pop, you will need to know how to work in continuous rounds, single crochet, increase, decrease, and work in the front and back loop only.
The directions in the pattern are really easy to follow, and the pattern is very well-written and produced. There is even a full video tutorial link included in pattern. The paid pattern includes helpful pictures, tips and tricks, and detailed information about materials and adjustments to make when switching yarns. There is also a link to a tutorial for adding a key chain to the top of the finished piece.
I found the construction of the Itty Bitty Mushie Pop quite interesting. The top of the mushroom is made similar to a balloon and is left un-stuffed. The use of front and back loop only stitches help make the mushroom top “fold” where they need to in order to pop in and out. The small round “stem” at the bottom is the only part of the project that is stuffed, but when the mushroom is folded together, the entire toy seems nice and squishy.
The designer of this pattern has several other patterns for these “pop” fidget toys that I can’t wait to try out. The Itty Bitty Mushie Pop is available as part of a bundle that also includes a Mini Jelly Pop and Mini Flower Pop. There are also cute garden-themed pops, seasonal pops, and pet pops available from this seller. I can’t wait to make a huge variety of these cute fidget toys.
I am really excited about how this pattern worked out, and I can’t wait to make more for my upcoming markets. I really hope you will try out this pattern and let us know all about your experience in the comments below!

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