Craft a Charming Crochet Mouse

Last updated Oct 21, 2025 2,474 0

Have you ever looked at a handmade toy and felt a little spark of wonder? There’s something truly special about holding a soft, cuddly friend that was brought to life with just a hook and some yarn. This sweet little mouse, with its big ears and curious expression, is the perfect project to introduce you to the delightful world of amigurumi.

This guide is designed for anyone, even if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before. We’ll go through every step together, explaining all the basics along the way. Before you know it, you’ll have fashioned your very own adorable mouse, ready for a spot on your shelf or to be given as a heartfelt gift.

What You’ll Need

Here are the simple tools and materials required to get started.

🧶 Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors. The mouse in the image has a main light beige body and soft pink for the inner ears and tail.
🪝 Crochet Hook: A 3.5mm (E-4) hook is a good size for worsted yarn to get those tight, neat stitches.
⚫ Safety Eyes: Two 9mm black safety eyes.
👃 Pink Nose: One small pink safety nose, OR a small amount of pink yarn/embroidery floss for a crocheted/embroidered nose.
☁️ Fiberfill Stuffing: For giving your mouse its plump, huggable shape.
🪡 Yarn Needle: A blunt-tipped needle for weaving in ends and assembling the pieces.
Stitch Marker: To keep track of your rounds. A simple paperclip or a scrap of different colored yarn works perfectly!
✂️ Scissors

Getting to Grips with the Basics

This mouse is an amigurumi project. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed figures. This technique relies on working in a continuous spiral, which we’ll achieve with just a few simple stitches.

Working in a Spiral: Instead of joining the end of a round to the beginning with a slip stitch, you’ll just continue your stitches into the next round. This is why a stitch marker is your best friend! You’ll place it in the first stitch of every round and move it up as you go, so you never lose your place.
Magic Ring (MR): This is the standard way to begin amigurumi. It’s a technique that allows you to pull your starting circle completely tight, leaving no hole.
Single Crochet (sc): This is the primary stitch you’ll use. It’s a short, dense stitch ideal for making fabric that won’t let stuffing poke through.
Increase (inc): This is how we make the pieces grow. An increase is simply working two single crochet stitches into the very same stitch.
Invisible Decrease (dec): This is how we make the pieces smaller to close them up, creating a neat, almost invisible finish by working in the front loops only.

Let’s Begin! The Step-by-Step Pattern

Follow these instructions piece by piece. These steps are designed to create a beautiful, smooth finish just like the mouse in the picture.

(Note: The numbers in parentheses indicate the total stitch count for that round.)

The Head

(Using beige yarn)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (18)
R4: [sc in next 2 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (30)
R6: [sc in next 4 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (36)
R7-12: sc in each stitch around (6 rounds total). (36)
Place the safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 6-7 stitches apart. Secure the washers firmly.
R13: [sc in next 4 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (30)
R14: [sc in next 3 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (24)
R15: [sc in next 2 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (18)
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
R16: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 6 times. (12)
R17: dec in each stitch around. (6)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.

The Body

(Using beige yarn – this pattern creates the smooth pear shape seen in the photo)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (18)
R4: [sc in next 2 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (24)
R5: [sc in next 3 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (30)
R6: [sc in next 4 st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (36)
R7-12: sc in each stitch around (6 rounds total). (36)
R13: [sc in next 4 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (30)
R14: sc in each stitch around. (30)
R15: [sc in next 3 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (24)
R16: sc in each stitch around. (24)
R17: [sc in next 2 st, dec] repeat 6 times. (18)
R18-19: sc in each stitch around (2 rounds total). (18)
Start stuffing the body firmly, making the base wide.
Cut yarn, leaving a very long tail for sewing the body to the head. Finish stuffing.

The Ears (Make 2 of each)

(To match the photo, the inner and outer ear pieces are the same size.)

Outer Ear (Beige, Make 2) & Inner Ear (Pink, Make 2)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
R3: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 6 times. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

The Arms (Make 2)

(Using beige yarn – this creates a rounded paw shape)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
R2: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 3 times. (9)
R3-5: sc in each stitch around (3 rounds total). (9)
Lightly stuff just the paw (the bottom tip) of the arm.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Feet (Make 2)

(Using beige yarn – this creates a plump, rounded foot for sitting)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
R3-4: sc in each stitch around (2 rounds total). (12)
R5: [sc in next st, dec] repeat 4 times. (8)
Lightly stuff to create a firm, rounded shape.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Nose (Optional, Crocheted)

(Using pink yarn – this creates a small 3D triangular nose)

R1: Start with a Magic Ring, 4 sc in ring. (4)
R2: [sc in next st, inc in next st] repeat 2 times. (6)
Do not join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Pinch the piece to shape it and sew it securely to the face.

The Tail

(Using pink yarn)

Chain 25 stitches.
Starting from the second chain from the hook, work a slip stitch into each chain back to the beginning.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bringing Your Mouse to Life

This is where your little friend’s personality truly emerges!

Body and Head: Using the long tail from the body, position the head on top of the body’s opening and carefully sew them together.
Ears: Place one pink piece on top of one beige piece and sew them together using the pink yarn tail. Then, fold the bottom of the completed ear slightly to give it the cupped shape. Sew the ears onto the top-sides of the head.
Nose: If using a safety nose, insert it centrally below the eyes. If using the crocheted piece, sew it on. If embroidering, use pink floss to make a few small horizontal stitches.
Limbs: Sew the arms onto the sides of the body, just below the head. Sew the feet to the bottom front of the body, positioned so your mouse can sit stably.
Tail: Attach the tail to the lower back of the body. Weave in any remaining ends securely.

A Friend for Your Shelf

Take a moment to admire your handiwork. You’ve taken simple materials and transformed them into a charming, tangible character. Every stitch tells the story of the time and care you put in. This little mouse is more than just a toy; it’s a testament to your patience and newfound skill. We hope you enjoyed this journey and feel inspired to continue exploring the wonderful art of crochet.