Find here a free crochet pattern for a little mouse. This pint-sized mouse amigurumi is not only a breeze to create but fits snugly in the palm of your hand, making it a perfect companion for on-the-go cuteness. Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast looking for a quick and easy project or aiming to craft a whimsical keychain, this little mouse is the ideal choice.
Designed with simplicity and speed in mind, this pattern is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Imagine creating a troop of these adorable mice, ready to accompany you wherever your adventures take you – from becoming pocket-sized pals to adorning your keys with a touch of handmade charm.
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Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 2 legs
- 1 tail
- 1 hood
Size:
- 1.5 inches (4 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
- 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in grey or white for the mouse and a secondary color (I used pink or yellow) for the outfit OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in grey or white for the mouse and a secondary color (I used pink or yellow) for the outfit
- Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook (a larger hook can be used, your mouse will only be slightly bigger) if you use worsted yarn OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (9 mm) if you use plush yarn
- Thread cotton in black for the nose and mouse
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Facultative: fabric glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a Mouse?
Let’s start – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
The body – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
- The mouse is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in the secondary color (for the outfit) OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the secondary color (for the outfit):
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change for the color of the mouse and keep working as follows:
- Round 7: working in the back loop only (blo): [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Rounds 8-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 st.
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten off.
With the tapestry needle and using 2 strands of black thread, make a nose between Rounds 8 and 9 (over 1 st). Using 1 strand of black thread, starting from the middle of the nose on each size over round 8.
The hood – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in the secondary color (for the outfit) OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the secondary color (for the outfit):
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 5: [1 sc in the next 13 st]. (13). Leave all the other st unworked.
- We will now work in rows.
- Row 6: ch 1, turn: 1 sc in the next 13 st]. (13)
- Rows 7-9: ch 1, turn: 1 sc in the next 13 st]. (13)
Cut the yarn and fasten off.
We will now sew the hood to the body. Place the hood on the mouse, leaving the same number of stitches around the eyes. The hood will be attached to 13 stitches of round 7 (in the front loop only). Once you have positioned the hood, sew it to the body with your tapestry needle.
The ears (make 2) – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in the mouse color OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the mouse color :
- Round 1: start 8 sc in a magic ring. (8) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (8)
Sew the ears to the hood over round 3, space by 6 st.
The tail – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in the mouse color OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the mouse color :
- Row 1: ch 11. (11)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sl st in each chain. (11)
Sew the tail at the back of the body between rounds 3 and 4.
The arms (make 2) – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in the mouse color OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the mouse color :
- Row 1: ch 5. (5)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in each chain. (4)
Sew the arms to the body over Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by 3 stitches.
It is sometimes hard to sew such small pieces. I only sewed the external part of the arm (“shoulder” part) and I added a little bit of glue to the rest of the arm.
The legs (make 2) – Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern
With a 2.75 mm crochet and the yarn in the mouse color OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in the mouse color :
- Round 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (5)
Sew the legs to the body over Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 2 stitches. Note: Just like for the arms, I used a little bit of glue. I also placed the right side of the legs against the mouse’s body.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet mouse!
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