This crochet mouse stuffed animal, Mindy, is for all who love cute stuff and mouse lovers! Pairing with the crochet cat pattern, they make a great plushie set for humans or a crochet mouse cat toy free pattern for pets. Scroll until the end to find more free crochet patterns.
Before diving into our free crochet pattern to make other stuffed animals, let’s get to know Mindy, the crochet mouse!
Upon her arrival at the village, Mindy was skeptical of getting friendly with the others because of the Amigurumi Cats. She had no idea what to expect due to the scary stories she heard from her friends about cats. However, that was before our gentle giant, Elwis the Amigurumi Elephant, invited her to join their animal wildlife luncheon.
Mindy plucked up her courage and accepted the invitation. Everybody in the village was relieved that she finally opened her heart and took the chance to assure her that Amigurumi Cats, namely “Hello Kitty” and “Cosmo”, are the friendliest cats she’ll ever meet. Since then, she’s spent lots of quality time with the cats and babysitting their three musketeers when they’re off at a photo shoot.
How Do We Pose The Crochet Mouse Stuffed Animal
Speaking of photoshoots and how to make Mindy pose the way we want her to be, here is the simple trick: WIRE!!! We inserted bendable wires into the back of Mindy’s head down to the back so that we could pose her better for photos. They’re often placed by gently poking through the body and into the stuffed doll’s legs or arms to make them pose-able.
In this case, we only inserted the wires after assembling the crochet doll as external support. Hence, they are removable, making them safe for children. If you intend to have the wire permanently inserted into the body, you may watch this video to get an idea of it. We use this method on some of our amigurumi animals, especially for the tails and antlers.
While the bubble pants Mindy is wearing help make her stand easily, we still add some support from her legs. Watch this video to learn how to help your amigurumi stand.
What Do You Need To Prepare
Let’s get started with this free crochet mouse pattern! This detailed tutorial includes three free crochet patterns: the amigurumi mouse, flower headband, and bubble pants. The materials and tools required for all three patterns include acrylic yarns in gray, pink, dark gray, off-white, yellow, and brown, a pair of 10mm dome-button eyes, polyester fiberfill, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, a long tapestry needle, water erasable fabric marker, scissors, and pins.
Crochet Mouse
Begin crocheting the mouse pattern by making the body parts separately (head, ears, arms, legs, and tail). We used two colors to crochet Mindy’s head, ears, and legs to make it more realistic. Though changing yarn colors may seem tricky, you may use only one color throughout if you are not confident with the technique.
Continue to follow the pattern to secure the button eyes to the mouse’s head. If you are making this doll for a toddler, use embroidery floss instead to prevent kids from pulling out button eyes. Lastly, finish the mouse amigurumi pattern by sewing its ears to the head and the head, legs, arms, and tail to its body.
Crochet Outfits
Aside from the 11″ crochet pattern for the mouse, we’ve included the free amigurumi patterns for Mindy’s outfit. We redesigned the flower crochet pattern into a yellow flower headband, which will make a pretty bracelet for young girls, too!
As for Mindy’s pants, we went with off-white colored yarn and added some frill hems and waist string to make it look more fashionable. The accessory and pants are made to fit other Craft Passion amigurumi since they’re about the same size.
Crochet Pattern Skill Level
This intermediate-level crochet mouse pattern takes approximately three days to complete. You’d need to be familiar with the following crochet terms; chain, chain space, double crochet, 2sc increase, invisible decrease, single crochet, slip stitch, skip, back loop only, right side, and wrong side. Check out the How To Crochet post for a more detailed explanation of the techniques.
It looks like Mindy isn’t alone after all! She brought her crochet baby mice and cheese wedge when she moved to the village, and they’ve become close friends with Hello Kitty’s kittens. Together, the six musketeers share their love for swiss cheese and can never get enough of it.
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so that we are able to see them.
- Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List
- Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
- If you are new to crochet amigurumi, we have a comprehensive crochet guide and amigurumi guide for beginners.
- Browse more free crochet patterns to make, particularly the crochet animal amigurumi patterns.
Happy crochet!
Crochet Mouse Amigurumi Pattern
Free amigurumi mouse crochet pattern with detailed written instructions and images.
Mindy is about 11 inches tall, making her a great gift for kids who are interested in rodents but aren’t able to keep them as pets.
Dress Mindy in adorable bubble pants and a beautiful flower headband! The outfit can also fit other crochet animals from Craft Passion.
Make the set of the gang with the little crochet mice amigurumi and crochet cheese block pattern.
Materials
Crochet Mouse
- Acrylic yarn in Gray color, 1.5 balls of 100 gram each ball
- Acrylic yarn in Pink color, 0.5 ball of 100 gram each ball
- Acrylic yarn in Dark Gray color, short length (for expression lines)
- 10mm Dome-Button Eye, 1 pair
- Polyester fiberfill
Crochet Pants & Flower Headband
- Acrylic yarn in Off White color, 0.5 balls of 100 gram
- Acrylic yarn in Yellow color
- Acrylic yarn in Brown color
Tools
- 2.5mm Crochet Hook
- Darning needle (Long)
- Fabric marker (water erasable), to mark the sewing positions
- Scissors
- Pins
Instructions
Abbreviations
(In US terms)
ch: chain
ch sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
inc: 2sc increase
inv dec: invisible decrease
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
sk: skip
BLO: Back Loop Only
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
CROCHET MOUSE AMIGURUMI PATTERN
BODY
With Gray Yarn
Round 1: ch5, Inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 5sc in the last ch. Continue on the other side of the chain base, sc 2, 3sc in the last ch. {14}
Round 2: Inc, sc 4, [Inc] 3 times, sc 4, [Inc] 2 times. {20}
Round 3: Inc, sc 6, [Inc] 2 times, sc, Inc, sc 6, [Inc] 2 times, sc. {26}
Round 4: Inc, sc 8, [Inc, sc] 2 times, Inc, sc 8, [Inc, sc] 2 times. {32}
Round 5: Inc, sc 10, Inc, sc 2, Inc, sc, Inc, sc 10, Inc, sc 2, Inc, sc. {38}
Round 6: Inc. sc 12, [Inc, sc 2] 2 times, Inc, sc 12, [Inc, sc 2] 2 times. {44}
Round 7: Inc, sc 14, Inc, sc 3, Inc, sc 2, Inc, sc 14, Inc, sc 3, Inc, sc 2. {50}
Round 8: Inc, sc 16, [Inc, sc 3] 2 times, Inc, sc 16, [Inc, sc 3] 2 times. {56}
Round 9: sc around. {56}
Round 10: sc 25, Inc, sc 27, Inc, sc 2. {58}
Round 11: sc 26, Inc, sc 28, Inc, sc 2. {60}
Round 12: sc 27, Inc, sc 29, Inc, sc 2. {62}
Round 13: sc 28, Inc, sc 30, Inc, sc 2. {64}
Round 14 – 23: sc around. {64}
Round 24: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 14] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 8. {60}
Round 25: sc around. {60}
Round 26: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 13] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 7. {56}
Round 27: sc around. {56}
Round 28: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 12] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 6. {52}
Round 29: sc around. {52}
Round 30: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 11] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 5. {48}
Round 31: sc around. {48}
Round 32: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 10] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 4. {44}
Round 33: sc around. {44}
Round 34: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 9] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 3. {40}
Round 35: sc around. {40}
Round 36: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 8] 3 times, Inv dec, sc 2. {36}
Round 37: sc around. {36}
Round 38: [sc 4, Inv dec] around. {30}
Stuff the body firmly with polyester fiberfill.
Round 39: sc around. {30}
Round 40: sc 2, [Inv dec, sc 3] 5 times, inv dec, sc. {24}
Round 41: [sc 2, Inv dec] around. {18}
Round 42: [Inv dec, sc] around. {12}
Round 43: [Inv dec] around. {6}
Fasten and leave a long tail for sewing.
HEAD
Begins with Pink Yarn
Round 1: sc 4 in magic ring. {4}
Change yarn to Gray color
Round 2: sc, [inc] 2 times, sc. {6}
Round 3: sc 2, [inc] 2 times, sc 2. {8}
Round 4: sc 3, [inc] 2 times, sc 3. {10}
Round 5: sc 4, [inc] 4 times, sc 2. {14}
Round 6: sc 8, [inc] 4 times, sc 2. {18}
Round 7: [sc 2, inc] around. {24}
Round 8: [inc, sc 3] around. {30}
Round 9: [sc 2, inc, sc 2] around. {36}
Round 10: [inc, sc 5] around. {42}
Round 11: [sc 3, inc, sc 3] around. {48}
Round 12: sc around. {48}
Round 13: [inc, sc 7] around. {54}
Round 14: sc around. {54}
Round 15: [sc 4, inc, sc 4] around. {60}
Round 16: sc around. {60}
Round 17: [inc, sc 9] around. {66}
Round 18 - 23: sc around. {66}
Round 24: [inv dec, sc 9] around. {60}
Round 25: sc around. {60}
Round 26: [sc 4, inv dec, sc 4] around. {54}
Round 27: sc around. {54}
Round 28: [inv dec, sc 7] around. {48}
Round 29: sc around. {48}
Round 30: [sc 3, inv dec, sc 3] around {42}
Round 31: [inv dec, sc 5] around. {36}
Round 32: [sc 2, inv dec, sc 2] around. {30}
Round 33: [inv dec, sc 3] around. {24}
Stuff with polyester fillings.
Round 34: [sc, inv dec, sc] around. {18}
Round 35: [inv dec, sc] around. {12}
Round 36: [inv dec] around. {6}
Fasten and hide yarn end.
EARS
Each ear is made from 2 layers of circle pieces.
Inner Layer:
Make 2 with Pink Yarn
Round 1: sc 6 in magic ring. {6}
Round 2: [inc] around. {12}
Round 3: [inc, sc] around. {18}
Round 4: [sc 2. inc] around. {24}
Round 5: [inc, sc 3] around. {30}
Fasten and hide yarn.
Outer Layer
Make 2 with Gray Yarn
Round 1: sc 6 in magic ring. {6}
Round 2: [inc] around. {12}
Round 3: [inc, sc] around. {18}
Round 4: [sc 2. inc] around. {24}
Round 5: [inc, sc 3] around. {30}
Stack both pink and gray pieces together with the wrong-side on each other. Continue to crochet the next round with gray yarn on both loops of outer layer and BLO on Inner layer.
Round 6: [sc 2, inc, sc 2] around. {36}
Round 7: [inc, sc 5] around. {42}
Fasten and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pinch to fold the ear and sew both layers together for about 4 stitches to give it a scooped appearance.
ARMS
Make 2 With Gray yarn.
Round 1: sc 6 in magic ring. {6}
Round 2: [inc] around. {12}
Round 3: [inc, sc] around. {18}
Round 4: [sc 2. inc] around. {24}
Round 5: [inc, sc 3] around. {30}
Round 6 - 10: sc around. {30}
Round 11: [sc 8, Inv dec] around. {27}
Round 12 - 13: sc around. {27}
Round 14: [sc 7, Inv dec] around. {24}
Round 15 – 16: sc around. {24}
Round 17: [sc 6, Inv dec] around. {21}
Round 18 – 19: sc around. {21}
Round 20: [sc 5, Inv dec] around. {18}
Round 21 – 22: sc around {18}
Round 23: [sc 4, Inv dec] around. {15}
Round 24 – 35: sc around. {15}
Fasten and leave a long tail for sewing.
Fill the bottom 2/3 of the arms firmly with polyester fiberfill.
LEGS
Make 2
Begins with Pink yarn.
Round 1: ch5, Inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 5sc in the last ch. Continue on the other side of the chain base, sc 2, 3sc in the last ch. {14}
Round 2: Inc, sc 4, [Inc] 3 times, sc 4, [Inc] 2 times. {20}
Round 3: Inc, sc 6, [Inc] 2 times, sc, Inc, sc 6, [Inc] 2 times, sc. {26}
Round 4: Inc, sc 8, [Inc, sc] 2 times, Inc, sc 8, [Inc, sc] 2 times. {32}
Change yarn to Gray color
Round 5: Inc, sc 10, Inc, sc 2, Inc, sc, Inc, sc 10, Inc, sc 2, Inc, sc. {38}
Round 6: Inc. sc 12, [Inc, sc 2] 2 times, Inc, sc 12, [Inc, sc 2] 2 times. {44}
Round 7 - 10: sc around. {44}
Round 11: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 12, Inv dec, sc 14. {42}
Round 12: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 10, Inv dec, sc 14. {40}
Round 13: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 8, Inv dec, sc 14. {38}
Round 14: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 6, Inv dec, sc 14. {36}
Round 15: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 4, Inv dec, sc 14. {34}
Round 16: sc 14, Inv dec, sc 2, Inv dec, sc 14. {32}
Round 17: sc 14, Inv dec, Inv dec, sc 14. {30}
Round 18: sc around. {30}
Round 19: [sc 6, Inv dec] 3 times, sc 6. {27}
Round 20 – 21: sc around. {27}
Round 22: sc 6, [Inv dec, sc 5] 3 times. {24}
Round 23 – 24: sc around. {24}
Round 25: sc 5, Inv dec, sc 10, Inv dec, sc 5. {22}
Round 26 – 27: sc around. {22}
Round 28: sc 5, Inv dec, sc 9, Inv dec, sc 4. {20}
Round 29 – 30: sc around. {20}
Round 31: sc 4, Inv dec, sc 8, Inv dec, sc 4. {18}
Fasten and leave a long tail for sewing.
Fill the bottom 2/3 of the legs firmly with polyester fiberfill.
TAIL
With Pink Yarn
Begin with a long yarn tail, sc 4 in magic ring. {4}
Continue to sc around until the tail measures about 12" long
[inv dec] 2 times. {2}
Fasten and hide yarn.
More Details on how to crochet & assemble the Crochet Mouse Amigurumi
- Crochet parts for Mouse Amigurumi and stuff them according to the crochet pattern: Body, Head, Ears, Arms, Legs, and Tail.
- Sew Eyes to Head:
Referring to the nose position (with the nose-tip tilted up), determine the midline of the head and mark it with an erasable marker. Mark the eye positions at round 13 and 10 stitches away from the midline on each eye. Insert the needle from the bottom of the head, sew eyes at the markings (round 13 with 20 stitches apart). Leave the loose ends at the bottom of the head. Pull the yarn a little to sink the eyes into the head, secure with a knot. - Sew Ears to Head:
Mark the positions of the ears at Round 22, at the mid-height of the head. Pin and sew the ears to attach them to the head.
Sew eyebrows with Dark Brown yarn to give the crochet mouse some facial expressions. - Sew Head, Arms, and Legs to the Body:
Position the head on the top of the body. Mark the position and pin to secure it if necessary.
Sew to join the head to the body.
Sew arms at the side, next to the seam of the head and body.
Followed by sewing legs at round 17 (counting from the bottom) of the body. - Lastly, sew the tail to the back of the body.
CROCHET PANTS PATTERN
With Off White Yarn
BASE
Row 1: ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 sts, turn.
Row 2 - 6: ch sc 6, turn
Row 7: This row will create 2 loops of 42 sts each for the leg openings. ch, sc 6, ch 42, (Leg 1 opening), continue sc 6 on row 1, ch 42 (Leg 2 opening), continue slst on row 7. Turn.
Continue with the following part. Don't cut yarn.
FRILL HEMS
Leg 2
Round 1: ch2, [sk, sc, ch] 21 times on the 2nd loop made in row 7 above. [sk, sc, ch] 4 times on the side of the base, slst to the first st of the round.
Round 2: ch, sc in ch sp, [ch3, sc in ch spa] 25 times, ch3, slst to the first st of the round.
Fasten.
Leg 1
Round 1: ch2, [sk, sc, ch] 21 times on the 1st loop made in row 7 above. [sk, sc, ch] 4 times on the side of the base, slst to the first st of the round.
Round 2: ch, sc in ch sp, [ch3, sc in ch spa] 25 times, ch3, slst to the first st of the round.
Fasten.
PANTS
Begin at the center of the base edge (either one edges), eg: 3rd on either Row 1 or Row 7 of the Base
Round 1 (RS): ch, sc 3, inc, sc 40, inc, sc 6, inc , sc 40, inc, sc 3, slst to the first st, turn. {100}
Round 2 (WS): ch sc 100, slst to the first st, turn. {100}
Round 3 (RS): ch sc 100, slst to the first st, turn. {100}
Round 4 to 15: Repeat Round 2 & 3.
Round 16 (WS): ch3, sk 2, sc 98, slst to the first st. Turn. This round is to create a hole on the pants for the tail, this is absolutely optional. In the case that you do not plan to have a hole for the tail, then you may crochet this round as Round 2.
Round 17 (RS): repeat Round 3. Don't turn.
Round 18 (RS): ch 2, [sk 1, sc, ch] around, ch, slst to the first st. Don't turn.
Round 19 (RS): ch, sc in ch sp, [ch 3, sc in ch sp] around, ch3, slst to the first st.
Fasten and hide yarn ends.
TIE STRINGS
With Yellow yarn, make one waist string and 2 leg string with ch sts until they measure to the following length respectively:
Waist string: 23"
Leg String: 16"
CROCHET FLOWER HEADBAND
FLOWER
Begin with Brown yarn.
Round 1: sc 5 in magic ring, slst to first stitch. {6}
Change yarn to Yellow color.
Round 2: [slst to the first st, ch3, dc to the same st, ch3, slst to the same st ], repeat the same for the next 4 sts to create 5 petals. slst to the first st.
Don't cut the yarn, continue to crochet the headband.
HEADBAND
Crochet chain stitch until it is 10.5" long or until it is long enough to wrap the head. slst to the opposite side of the flower to form a headband.
Fasten.
Hide all yarn ends.
Notes
Depending on the speed and hours you are spending on the project, the total time needed is only an approximation.
Stuff the parts firmly and densely to give your amigurumi doll a good shape.
You are allowed to crochet and sell the Mouse Amigurumi on small-scale production. However, you are not allowed to republish the patterns and pictures in any form without the prior written permission of Craft Passion.
Get the full article at https://www.craftpassion.com/free-crochet-mouse-amigurumi-pattern/
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Elaine
Thursday 31st of October 2024
I made the complete set of cheese wedge with 3 baby mice and Mother Mindy Mouse. Its for a present to someone special, mum to be with first born. How can I post photos ? Turned out so adorable.
Craft Passion
Friday 1st of November 2024
Thank you so much! It sounds absolutely adorable, and I’m sure it will make a wonderful gift for the mom-to-be. You’re welcome to share your photos on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or even as a Reel. Don’t forget to tag us @craftpassion – we’d love to see your amazing work out there!
Kat
Monday 5th of December 2022
Hi, I know it says acrylic yarn but what weight? Thanks! They are darling!
Craft Passion
Wednesday 11th of January 2023
Thank you for loving the crochet mouse, it is indeed one of our famous and favorite designs. We used light worsted yarn, DK or 8-ply in all our crochet animal amigurumi. However, you can use other yarn weight with a matching crochet hook size.
Valerie
Tuesday 10th of May 2022
Where Can I find the cheese pattern? Whole thing is adorable!!
Craft Passion
Friday 13th of May 2022
The cheese wedge pattern is on its way. I am still preparing the pattern. Please stay tuned.
Barbara
Tuesday 22nd of March 2022
This mouse is so adorable.