Crochet Toy Mouse Pattern Free
Crochet toy mice are a delightful addition to any collection of handmade toys or gifts for loved ones. These whimsical creations evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm with their intricate stitch patterns and cute little whiskers. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a toy mouse can be a fun and rewarding project. The process of crocheting allows you to infuse your unique style and personal touch into each creation, making it truly special. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let your creativity run wild as you bring this adorable toy mouse to life!
Yarn used
Scheepjes Soft Fun
1 ball each in 2427 (A), 2511 (B), 2515 (C), 2530 (D)
About the yarn
DK; 140m per 50g ball; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
Tension
Exact tension is not critical for this pattern, but stitches should be tight to avoid having the stuffing show through
Hook used
4mm
Other supplies
2 x 5mm safety eyes
toy stuffing
pink embroidery
thread tapestry needle
sewing pins
Sizing
Approximately 30cm tall
Special stitches
Spike group: A group of 3 spike stitches: make first spike st in next st one row below, 2nd spike in the following st 2 rows below, and 3rd spike st in the following st one row below
Start crocheting
Body/Dress (make 2)
With D, chain 28.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc across. Turn. 27 sts
Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st here and throughout), 27 dc. Turn.
Row 3: 1 ch, 27 dc, change to C in final st. Fasten off D. Turn.
Row 4: 1 ch, *3 dc, spike group; rep from * to last 3 sts, 3 dc. Turn.
Row 5: 1 ch, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc2tog, 21 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 25 sts
Row 6: 1 ch, 25 dc, change to B in final st. Fasten off C. Turn.
Row 7: 1 ch, 5 dc, *spike group, 3 dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, 2 dc. Turn.
Row 8: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 19 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 23 sts
Row 9: 1 ch, 23 dc, change to A in final st. Fasten off B. Turn.
Row 10: 1 ch, 1 dc, *spike group, 3 dc; rep from * to last 4 sts, spike group, 1 dc. Turn.
Row 11: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 17 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 27 sts
Row 12: 1 ch, 21 dc, change to D in final st. Fasten off A. Turn.
Row 13: As Row 4.
Row 14: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 15 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 19 sts
Row 15: 1 ch, 19 dc, change to C in final st. Fasten off D. Turn.
Row 16: As Row 7.
Row 17: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 13 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc.Turn. 17 sts
Row 18: 1 ch, 17 dc, change to B in final st. Fasten off C. Turn.
Row 19: As Row 10. Turn.
Row 20: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 11 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc.Turn. 15 sts
Row 21:1 ch, 15 dc, change to A in final st. Fasten off B. Turn.
Row 22: As Row 4.
Row 23: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 9 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 13 sts
Row 24:1 ch, 13 dc, change to D in final st. Fasten off A. Turn.
Row 25: 1 ch, 5 dc, spike group, 5 dc. Turn.
Row 26:1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 7 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc.Turn. 11 sts
Row 27: 1 ch, 11 dc, change to C in final st. Fasten off D. Turn.
Row 28: 1 ch, 1 dc, spike group, 3 dc, spike group, 1 dc. Turn.
Row 29: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc.Turn. 9 sts
Row 30: 1 ch, 9 dc, change to B in final st. Fasten off C. Turn.
Row 31: 1 ch, 3 dc, spike group, 3 dc. Turn.
Row 32: 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 dc2tog, 3 dc, 1 dc2tog, 1 dc. Turn. 7 sts
Row 33: 1 ch, 7 dc. Do not fasten off.
Edging
With RS facing, 1 ch, dc across 3 longest sides, placing 3 dc in each corner. Fasten off, leaving a tail approximately 70cm long.
Head
Rnd 1: With D and working into a magic ring, 1 ch (does not count as st), 6 dc. 6 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 72 sts Rnd 3: Dc around.
Rnd 4: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 18 sts Rnd 5: Dc around.
Rnd 6: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 24 sts Rnd 7: Dc around.
Rnd 8: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 30 sts Rnd 9: Dc around.
Rnd 10: [4 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 36 sts Rnd 11: Dc around.
Rnd 12: [5 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 42 sts Rnd 13: Dc around.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 11 and 12 with 8 sts between them.
Rnd 14: [6 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 48 sts Rnds 15-21: Dc around.
Rnd 22: [6 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 42 sts
Rnd 23: [5 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 36 sts
Rnd 24: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 30 sts
Rnd 25: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 24 sts
Rnd 26: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 18 sts Stuff head firm.
Rnd 27: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 12 sts
Rnd 28: 6 dc2tog. Fasten off, leaving 20cm tail. With tapestry needle, weave end through rem sts and pull tight to close.
Ears (make one with C and one with A)
Rnd 1: Working into a magic ring, 1 ch (does not count as st), 6 dc.
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st around. 72 sts
Rnd 3: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 18 sts
Rnd 4: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 24 sts Rnd 5: Dc around.
Rnd 6: [3 dc, 2 dc in next st] around. 30 sts Rnds 7-9: Dc around.
Rnd 10: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 24 sts
Rnd 11: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 18 sts
Rnd 12: [1 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 12 sts Fasten off, leaving 30cm tail.
Arms (make two)
With D, work rnds 1-3 as for ears.
Rnds 4-9: Dc around. 18 sts Stuff the hand.
Rnd 10: [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] around. 12 sts
Rnd 11: [4 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 10 sts Rnds 12-26: Dc around.
Fasten off, leaving 30cm tail.
Legs (make two)
With D, chain 10.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 8 dc, 3 dc in last ch, turning as you go, work into the other side of foundation chain, 7 dc, 2 dc in last ch. 20 sts
Rnd 2: 2 dc in next st, 7 dc, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] twice, 6 dc, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc. 24 sts
Rnd 3: 1 dc, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc, 2 dc in next st, 7 dc, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc. 28 sts Rnds 4-6: Dc around.
Rnd 7: 9 dc, [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] 4 times, 7 dc. 24 sts
Rnd 8: 7 dc, [1 dc2tog, 1 dc] 4 times, 5 dc. 20 sts
Rnd 9: [2 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 15 sts Stuff the foot.
Rnd 10: [3 dc, 1 dc2tog] around. 12 sts Rnds 11-24: Dc around.
Fasten off, leaving 30cm tail.
Making up
Fold the ear. With the yarn tail, sew together using the back loops of the last rnd. Position ears onto the head along Rnd 20 symmetrically, with 7 sts between the ears. If you are happy with the position, sew the ears to the head with yarn tails using the front loops of the last rnd of the ears.
Place both sides of the body with wrong sides facing. Place arms and legs symmetrically into the seams and pin them with sewing pins. Using one body's yarn tails, sew the both sides together with running stitch along longest three sides, attaching legs and arms as you go. Stuff the body. Position the head onto the body and sew it along the neck opening using the remaining yarn tails. With the pink thread, embroider nose, weave in ends.
Amigurumi style
The head, ears, legs, and arms are worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral with out slipstitching or turning chains. Use a removeable stitch marker to mark the end of the md, moving it up as you progress
Change colour on the last yrh when there are still 2 loops on hook. Always cut previous yarn leaving 1 Ocm tail, or L length indicated