Crochet Mouse

Crochet Mouse by Sam Pratt

What is Being Made

This is a beginner-friendly crochet toy mouse designed by Sam Pratt. The finished mouse measures 12cm from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot, making it a small, portable stuffed toy perfect for decoration, play, or gifting. The pattern creates a three-dimensional amigurumi-style toy with a distinct head, ears, and body structure.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern uses DK weight yarn in multiple colors to create visual interest and definition. You will need approximately 25g of cream-colored DK yarn as the primary color for the main body and head. Remnants of DK yarn in pink and black are used for accent details—pink forms the nose and ears, while black is used for facial features like eyes. A 3.5mm crochet hook is required for this project, and an embroidery needle is needed for finishing details and attaching components. Toy stuffing is essential for filling the head and body to create a plush, three-dimensional form.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern uses fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners learning amigurumi construction. The primary stitch throughout is the double crochet (dc), which forms the dense, tight fabric necessary for stuffed toys. The pattern begins with a magic ring, a foundational technique for starting projects in the round without a visible hole in the center.

Two essential shaping techniques are employed:

• Increase stitch (inc)—working two stitches in the same stitch or space to add stitches and expand the fabric, allowing the piece to grow outward in diameter
• Decrease (dec)—working one stitch across two stitches to reduce stitch count and shape the piece, particularly used for closing the head and tapering sections

The pattern also incorporates color changes, transitioning from pink yarn to cream yarn to define different sections of the mouse. This technique adds visual dimension and allows for efficient construction without cutting yarn excessively.

Pattern Structure and Construction

The mouse is constructed in separate components that are later assembled. The head is crocheted first, starting from the nose using a magic ring with pink yarn. The piece gradually increases in size over several rounds to form a rounded head shape, then transitions to cream yarn for the main head body. Strategic increases create the characteristic rounded form, followed by a series of straight rounds to establish height. The head is then decreased and closed, with toy stuffing inserted before final closure.

The ears are made as four separate small pieces—two in pink yarn and two in cream yarn—each created in a single round from a magic ring with 6 double crochets. These components are later attached to the head to complete the mouse's distinctive silhouette.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern specifies a gauge of 10cm x 10cm equals 19 stitches by 20 rows when worked on a 3.5mm hook in double crochet. This gauge information ensures consistent sizing and is important for achieving the intended 12cm finished height. Working at the correct gauge with the specified hook and yarn weight will produce a toy of the appropriate proportions.