Crochet Mouse Amigurumi

Creating a crochet mouse amigurumi is a delightful and enjoyable project perfect for all skill levels. This adorable little mouse brings joy and charm, making it a wonderful gift or a lovely addition to any collection. The process involves simple techniques that allow for customization in colors and details, making each mouse unique.

Making:

To get started, gather the following materials:

Yarn in your chosen colors
Crochet hook (size suitable for your yarn)
Tapestry needle
Safety eyes
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
Scissors
Stitch markers

Follow the straightforward steps to bring your crochet mouse to life, starting with the body and moving on to the ears, legs, and tail. The pattern guides through each stage, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish. Enjoy the soothing rhythm of crocheting and watch as your lovely mouse comes together stitch by stitch!

Amigurumi Birthday Party Mouse Free Pattern

Materials and Tools

3 mm (D-3) crochet hook
Medium weight yarn in white, light blue, pink, and turquoise
Three 8 mm safety eyes
Fiber fill
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Pins
Scissors

Abbreviations

Rnd: Round
Mr: Magic ring
St: Stitch
Slst: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease

Head and Body

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]
Rnd 6-13: Sc in all 30 st [30]

Position the safety eyes between Rnd 7 and 8, spaced 6 st apart.

Rnd 14: (Sc in next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 15: (Sc in next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]
Rnd 16: (Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]
Rnd 17: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Rnd 19: (Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]
Rnd 20: (Sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]
Rnd 21-25: Sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 26: (Sc in next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]
Rnd 27: (Sc in next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 28: (Sc in next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]
Rnd 29: (Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]
Rnd 30: Dec 6 times [6]
Slst in next st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Snout

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr [5]
Rnd 2: Sc in all 5 st [5]
Rnd 3: Inc in all 5 st [10]
Rnd 4: Sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 5: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 5 [15]
Rnd 6: Sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 5 [20]
Rnd 8: Sc in all 20 st [20]
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x 5 [25]
Slst in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Attach a safety eye at the tip for the nose.

Ears

Inner Ear (Make 2)
Using pink yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Outer Ear (Make 2)
Using white yarn:

Follow the same steps as the inner ear but do not fasten off after Rnd 4. Instead, join the inner and outer ear pieces together.

Rnd 5: Sc in all 24 st [24]

Tail Crochet Mouse Amigurumi

Using white yarn:

Ch 15, starting in the second st from the hook.
Row 1: Sc in next 14 st [14]

Legs (Make 2)

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr [6]
Rnd 2: Inc in all 6 st [12]
Rnd 3-8: Sc in all 12 st [12]
Slst in next st. Fasten off and leave a long tail. The legs do not need stuffing.

Arms (Make 2)

Using white yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr [6]
Rnd 2-7: Sc in all 6 st [6]
Slst in next st. Fasten off and leave a long tail. The arms do not need stuffing.

Garland Crochet Mouse Amigurumi

Using light blue yarn:

Ch 75, starting in the second st from the hook.
Row 1: 2 sc in each of the next 74 st [148]
Sew the ends together to form a hoop.

Party Hat Crochet Mouse Amigurumi

Using turquoise yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr [6]
Rnd 2: Sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]
Rnd 4: Sc in all 9 st [9]
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]
Rnd 6: Sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Assembly

Use pins to position the snout on the head, beneath the eyes, between Rnd 6 and 16. Sew it on.
Shape the face by indenting the eyes using a strand of white yarn.
Sew the party hat on top of the head in the center. Attach the ears on either side of the hat.
Sew the arms onto the body between Rnd 19 and 22, pointing downwards. Attach the legs at the bottom, ensuring the mouse can sit.
Attach the tail to the back of the body.
With turquoise yarn, embroider a strap from the party hat down through the neck. Weave in ends. Add tufts of light blue yarn on the hat.
Embroider a small cross on the mouse’s belly using pink yarn. Add two light blue whiskers on each side of the snout.
Place the garland around the mouse’s neck to finish!

Now your charming birthday party mouse is complete! Enjoy creating more amigurumi mice with unique details and colors.