Question? If round 7 is 30 stitches...how can the first row of white only be 24 stitches?

Cute mushroom!! I liked this pattern. I would just tweek it a bit. When stitching the front loops only I would add a stitch marker in the back loop to help find it easier when you start the body. I would put in the spots after the cap is complete as it makes it easier to tie off. Last I would start stuffing before the decreasing row. I love the no sew style of pattern! Great job! Thank you for sharing!