There is a rumor that one enthusiastic TURTLE loom lover (Hi, Melinda!) significantly influenced this: Welcome to our new TURTLE retailer, Tempe Yarn & Fiber in Tempe, Arizona!
In Germany, toadstools are a symbol of good luck, so I decided to design a toadstool mug rug (or stuffed toadstool!) for the occasion, to wish the team at Tempe Yarn all the best.
Let’s celebrate all together! Read on for the toadstool instructions!
Use any worsted weight yarn. Tempe Yarn offers a broad variety of high quality commercial yarns, but they also feature a line of unique to the store “Dyelicious” yarns. I used their Desert Oasis, a worsted weight wool that works perfectly with regular sett TURTLE looms, for the toadstool mug rugs.
I used the new Original Jewel R loom that you can now buy at Tempe Yarn, or online in our Etsy store if you’re not within driving distance to Tempe. The “dots” are optional, but if you wish to add them, I used the BabyTURTLE™ loom for those.
How to make a toadstool mug rug:
Weave 3 jewels in the “cap” color.
Weave 1 jewel in the “stem” color.
(Optional) Weave 3 – 5 Baby hexagons for the “dots”.
Layout the three cap jewels as shown and sew them together, using the tail ends.
Sew the “stem” jewel into place as shown.
Weave in all ends.
Optionally, add the “dots” to the right side of the toadstool.
The finished toadstool mug rug measures about 9.5″ tall and 8.5″ wide.
You can also make a stuffed toadstool …
Make two toadstools.
Right sides facing, sew them together, leaving a small opening. Turn. Stuff. Close the remaining opening.
It doesn’t have to be a toadstool! Use different yarn colors to make different mushrooms, for example an all natural “Steinpilz” (porcini mushroom) with a brown cap and beige stem, or choose your favorite colors to create your own mushroom, dotted or not!
Toadstool with 4 random dots, in Desert Oasis Sangria and Whisper. 
Mug rug or stuffed toadstool! 
All natural “Steinpilz” (porcini mushroom), in Desert Oasis Grounded and Whisper. 
“Create your own mushroom”, in Desert Oasis Amethyst, stem in Ships Gray, dots in Dusty Rose. 
“Create your own mushroom” in Desert Oasis Dusty Rose, Stem in Ships Grey. 
Party of Four! 
Be inspired …
If you live in or near Tempe, stop by the store. If you travel through Arizona, consider adding a visit at Tempe Yarn to your itinerary! Either way … Happy weaving to all!
I’m so excited to see the Turtle Looms at Tempe Yarn and Fiber.
… and at least at the moment, they have several of ALL the TURTLEs that we currently make!
Gabi, Thank you for a wonderful welcome into the extended Turtle Family! We at Tempe Yarn are so excited to host your beautiful looms. And the Special Project you created looks like so much fun. I am adding it to my list to create. We had a great event today and I am happy to say we now have ‘local” Turtle” weavers. Now to start a “Turtle Club” which will fit well in with our Small Loom Socials we hold regularly at Tempe Yarn. Thank you for being so clever as to design all the wonderful projects and videos. By the way your videos are awesome and full of great information!
Thank you for your kind comment, and Charlene and I love the “Turtle Club”! Best, best wishes!