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One of the free amigurumi crochet patterns we will share today is the amigurumi mouse, whose photos and design belong to Marina Dessotti (@amiimaker). You can learn how to crochet these little mouse using the free amigurumi pattern. Thanks to Marina Dessotti for this cute mouse.
If you don’t know how to often crochet and needles, read our shares. Start your knitting according to the rate you have according to the shape you will make. Shape your toy by increasing and decreasing the point. Once you weave the shape you want to fill the inside of your toy and look at the pictures to decorate.
Amigurumi cats, amigurumi dolls, amigurumi dogs, amigurumi unicorns, amigurumi lambs, amigurumi dinosaurs, amigurumi foxes, amigurumi bears, amigurumi giraffes, amigurumi pigs, amigurumi penguins, amigurumi panda, amigurumi llama, amigurumi bunny, amigurumi clowns, amigurumi elephants, amigurumi hippos, amigurumi monkeys will not be difficult for you…
Materials
• yarn in six different colors;
• crochet hook according to the yarn weight you are using (I used a 2.75 mm);
• stitch markers;
• pins;
• stuffing;
• scissors;
• tapestry needle;
• embroidery floss in black and pink;
• micro eyes or beads;
• hot glue and hot glue gun (or any other glue that works for fabrics);
• thin wire for the tail (optional – approx. 12”/30cm);
• blush (for makeup);
• small brush (for makeup) or cotton swab.
Abbreviations
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
mr – magic ring
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
BLO – back loop only
( ) total number of stitches at the end of each round
With the materials I used, my Little Mouse was approximately 4”/10 cm.
Notes:
Body, head, limbs and apples are worked in rounds. Use a stitch marker at the end of each round.
About the hot glue/fabric glue use: since this amigurumi is a small piece that will be used as an ornament, I recommend to use hot glue or fabric glue at some parts to make our work easier and to use a thin wire to shape the tail. But remember to be careful when using glue. Too much can make a mess, and we’d like to have a neat amigurumi. And be careful using the wire, covering its tips. If you are making this cutie as a gift for a child, it is recommended to sew all the parts and to not use the wire.
AMIGURUMI MOUSE FREE PATTERN
Head
Use the color chosen to crochet the head.
Stuff it very well while crocheting until the end. Remember the shape of the head comes only after it’s well stuffed.
1) 4 sc in the mr (4)
2) [1 sc, 1 inc] x2 (6)
3) 1 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc (8)
4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (10)
5) 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 3sc (12)
6) 2 sc, 1 inc, [1 sc, 1 inc] x3, 3sc (16)
7) 3 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc (22)
8) sc around (22)
9) 6 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc (26)
10) sc around (26)
11) 8 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc (30)
12) [4 sc, 1 inc] x6 (36)
13) [5 sc, 1 inc] x6 (42)
Using the tapestry needle and the pink embroidery thread, embroider the snout on the tip that was created at the beginning of the head. The embroidery should start in the magic ring little hole and end two rounds above (between rounds 2 and 3), creating a triangular shape. See the pictures below. Place or sew the eyes between rounds 8 and 9, with 9 stitches between them (these 9 stitches should be counted on round 9). Take care that they are centered with the snout. Keep stuffing the head, taking care to fill up the tip of the snout, but without deforming it. See the pictures below.
14 and 15) sc around (42)
16) [5 sc, 1 dec] x6 (36)
17) [4 sc, 1 dec] x6 (30)
18) [3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)
19) [2 sc, 1 dec] x6 (18)
20) [1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)
21) [1 sc, 1 dec] x4 (8)
Close the hole and fasten off.
Using the tapestry needle and the black embroidery thread, embroider the eyebrows above the eyes, between rows 10 and 11. Add some makeup for cheeks below the eyes.
Body
On the body I used two colors. With the exception of the last round, I changed colors every 3 rounds, as shown below.
Attention: Do not forget to stuff the body as you crochet
Start with color 1
1) 6 sc in the mr (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
Change to color 2
4) [2 sc, 1 inc] x6 (24)
5) [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)
6) [4 sc, 1 inc] x6 (36) Change to color 1
7 to 9) sc around (36)
Change to color 2
10 and 11) sc around (36)
12) [4 sc, 1 dec] x6 (30) Change to color 1
13) sc around (30)
14) [3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)
15) sc around (24)
Change to color 2
16) [2 sc, 1 dec] x6 (18)
17) sc around (18)
18) [1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)
Change to color 1
19) sc around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long thread. Sew the head on the body, pay attention to ensure the head is well positioned. Keep stuffing the body/neck as you sew. It should be firmly stuffed. Fasten off and hide the tail inside the body.
Ears
The ears are formed from two circles that are crocheted together at the end. We will crochet four pieces, two of each color. They do not need to be stuffed. Use the color chosen to crochet the inside part of the ears. Make two. I used pink yarn. 1) 6 sc in the mr [6] 2) 6 inc [12] 3) [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 [18] Fasten off. Hide all the yarn tails. It’s not necessary to leave a long thread. Use the same color chosen for the head. Make two. 1) 6 sc in the mr (6) 2) 6 inc (12) 3) [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18) Do not fasten off. Taking the pink part, join the two pieces together and crochet a round of hdc around them (18). The idea is to sew both parts together, creating only one piece. Note: the ears should be crocheted together with the wrong sides facing each other. Fasten off leaving a long thread. Sew the ears between rounds 15 and 16 of the head, on the side. See the pictures below.
Arms
Use the color chosen for the arms.
Make two. They don’t need to be stuffed.
1) 6 sc in the mr (6)
2 to 10) sc around (6)
Fasten off and leave a long thread for sewing. Sew the arms between rounds 16 and 18 of the body, as shown in the pictures below.
Feet
Use the color chosen for the feet. Make two. They don’t need to be stuffed.
1) 5 sc in the mr [5]
2) 5 inc [10]
3) sc around (10)
4) 5 dec [5]
5) flatten the opening and sc through both layers (2)
Fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing. The feet should be sewn between rounds 4 and 5 of the body, leaving approximately 6 stitches between them.
Note: your little mouse should stand by itself. If you want, you can use a little bit of fabric glue or sew a few stitches so the feet are well attached to the body.
Tail
The tail is a kind of boring piece to crochet, as it is thin and has a wire inside (optional). But do not be discouraged that it does not take long to make as the final result is fun and gives the mouse some personality.
It doesn’t have to be stuffed. Instead, we are going to use a thin wire that can be covered only on its tips (I folded my in half). If necessary, adjust the wire size before fasten it off.
Note: put the wire inside the tail once you reach round 10 and keep crocheting around it.
Use the color chosen for the tail.
1) 4 sc in the mr (4)
2 to 21) sc around (4)
22) flatten the opening and sc through both layers (2)
Fasten off leaving a long thread. Sew the tail on the body between rounds 6 and 7, as shown below. Don’t cut the yarn tail. We will use it to sew the tail again between rounds 7 and 8 of the body and 19 and 20 of the tail. Tie a knot to make the tail firm and fasten off the thread. Shape the tail as you wish.
Apples
This little mouse is very hungry and loves to eat apples. Crochet as many as you’d like to and be creative with your colors. In addition to the colors used in the apple, you will need a small piece of brown thread for the twig/stem.
Use the color chosen for the apple.
1) 5 sc in the mr [5]
2) 5 inc [10]
3) sc around [10]
4) 5 dec [5]
Stuff the apple with a little bit of fiber. Close the hole and fasten off the yarn tail.
Use the color chosen for the little leaf. Ch 4.
1) From the second ch from hook: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 2 hdc in the last ch. On the other side of the ch: 1 sc, 1 sl st. Fasten off and leave a long thread for sewing.
Sew in the center of the apple, right in the center of the magic ring. Secure tightly with two knots. Finish off and cut all the yarn tails. For the twig/stem, cut a 7 inches (15 cm) piece of brown yarn. Pass the thread through two different stitches at the bottom of the apple (in the center – at the opposite side of the magic ring) and exit with both ends through the hole in the magic ring. Tie two knots to flatten it slightly, giving your apple some shape. Pass a little bit of glue on both ends (those that came out of the magic ring hole) squeezing them well to glue them together, creating a twig and making it firm. Cut off the excess. See the pictures below:
You can glue or sew the apple (or apples) into your little mouse’s hands! To make it easier, you can sew or glue its arms on its body.
Your Little Mouse is ready!
