Free Crochet Mouse Pattern: Make a Little Brown Mouse Amigurumi

This free crochet mouse pattern turns simple stitches into a sweet little brown amigurumi with oversized ears, a cream belly, and a curved tail. The complete pattern is written in US terms and includes step photos, assembly guidance, and troubleshooting tips to help you achieve a clean, balanced finish.

Skill level	Confident beginner to intermediate
Terminology	US crochet terms
Finished size	Approximately 14 cm / 5.5 in with the suggested yarn and hook
Hook	2.0 mm, or the size needed for a dense fabric
Yarn	DK or sport-weight smooth cotton/cotton-blend yarn
Construction	Continuous rounds, flat pieces, simple sewing, and embroidery

The mouse is built from approachable shapes: joined legs and body, a rounded head, flat ear layers, and slim unstuffed arms and tail. The large ears create the personality, while felt-backed eyes and embroidery add expression. Work through the sections in order and pin every piece before sewing for the most professional result.Jump to the pattern

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• Abbreviations
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• Assembly
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs

Materials for This Mouse Amigurumi

• Brown DK/sport yarn (similar to Schachenmayr Catania #438)
• Cream yarn (#436) and dusty pink yarn (#433)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook, or the size that creates a firm fabric with your yarn
• Two black 6 × 8 mm safety eyes and two white felt ovals
• Fiberfill, stitch marker, scissors, pins, yarn needle, and black embroidery thread

Toy safety: Plastic safety eyes are not suitable for children under age three. If this mouse is for a baby or toddler, embroider the eyes securely instead. Inspect every seam and yarn tail before gifting.

Crochet Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US terminology. Numbers in square brackets show the stitch count at the end of the round or row.

MR — magic ring

ch — chain

sc — single crochet

hdc — half double crochet

dc — double crochet

sl st — slip stitch

inc — 2 sc in one stitch

dec — invisible single-crochet decrease

st(s) — stitch(es)

Rnd/Row — round/row

Before You Start

• Work in a continuous spiral unless the instructions say to turn or join.
• Move a stitch marker to the first stitch of every round and count often.
• Use an invisible decrease to keep the amigurumi surface smooth.
• Stuff in small pieces as you work. Keep the tail and any pieces marked “do not stuff” flat.
• Pin every part in place before sewing, then check the toy from the front, side, and back.

Complete Free Crochet Mouse Pattern

Gauge note: Exact gauge is less important than creating tight fabric with no visible stuffing. Changing yarn weight or hook size will change the finished size and may change the amount of yarn required.

Legs and Body — Make 2 Legs, Then Join

Start at the feet. After completing the second leg, join both legs and continue upward to make the torso.

Rnd 17 sc in MR. [7]

Rnd 2Inc x 7. [14]

Rnd 3(1 sc, inc) x 7. [21]

Rnd 4(2 sc, inc) x 7. [28]

Rnds 5-628 sc.

Rnd 7Dec, 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc, dec. [20]

Rnd 87 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc. [17]

Rnd 917 sc.

Rnd 1016 sc, inc. [18]

Rnd 11(8 sc, inc) x 2. [20]

Rnd 1220 sc.

Rnd 13(9 sc, inc) x 2. [22]. Work 5 extra sc and sl st. Fasten off and stuff. Make the second leg the same, but omit the final 5 extra sc and do not cut the yarn.

Rnd 14Continue from the second leg: 15 sc, ch 2, join the first leg, 22 sc around the first leg, 2 sc across the chain, 7 sc around the second leg. [48]

Rnds 15-2548 sc.

Rnd 264 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 18 sc. [46]

Rnd 2714 sc, dec, 21 sc, dec, 7 sc. [44]

Rnd 28(9 sc, dec) x 4. [40]

Rnd 2940 sc.

Rnd 30(8 sc, dec) x 4. [36]

Rnd 3136 sc.

Rnd 32(7 sc, dec) x 4. [32]

Rnd 3332 sc.

Rnd 34(6 sc, dec) x 4. [28]

Rnd 3528 sc. Fasten off and finish stuffing.

Belly Panel

Work the cream belly back and forth in rows and finish with an even single-crochet edging.

Row 1With cream (#436), ch 3. Starting in the second ch from the hook: inc, inc; ch 1, turn. [4]

Row 2Inc, 2 sc, inc; ch 1, turn. [6]

Rows 3-66 sc; ch 1, turn.

Row 72 sc, dec, 2 sc; ch 1, turn. [5]

Rows 8-115 sc; ch 1, turn.

Row 12Hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in next st, ch 2, dc, hdc. [5]

EdgingWithout cutting the yarn, work 22 sc evenly around the piece. Leave a long sewing tail.

Tail

Work with brown yarn in continuous rounds. Do not stuff the tail.

Rnd 1With brown, 6 sc in MR. [6]

Rnds 2-206 sc. Do not stuff. Leave a long sewing tail.

Head

Use brown yarn and prepare the felt-backed eye pieces before the final decreases.

Rnd 16 sc in MR. [6]

Rnd 2Inc x 6. [12]

Rnd 3(1 sc, inc) x 6. [18]

Rnd 4(2 sc, inc) x 6. [24]

Rnd 5(3 sc, inc) x 6. [30]

Rnd 6(4 sc, inc) x 6. [36]

Rnd 7(5 sc, inc) x 6. [42]

Rnd 8(6 sc, inc) x 6. [48]

Rnd 9(7 sc, inc) x 6. [54]

Rnds 10-1254 sc.

Rnd 13(8 sc, inc) x 6. [60]

Rnds 14-1560 sc.

Rnd 16(9 sc, inc) x 6. [66]

Rnds 17-2266 sc.

Rnd 23(9 sc, dec) x 6. [60]

Rnd 24(4 sc, dec) x 10. [50]

Rnd 25(3 sc, dec) x 10. [40]

Rnd 26(2 sc, dec) x 10. [30]

Rnd 27(13 sc, dec) x 2. [28]. Stuff firmly and leave a long joining tail.

Muzzle

Work with cream yarn. Sew the muzzle across approximately Head Rounds 14–21, then add the embroidered features.

Rnd 1With cream (#436), 6 sc in MR. [6]

Rnd 2Inc x 6. [12]

Rnd 3(2 sc, 2 inc) x 3. [18]

Rnd 43 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc. [21]. The opening count has been normalized to the stated total. Leave a long sewing tail.

Ears — Make 2

For each ear, crochet one brown outer piece and one pink inner piece, then join them through both layers.

Row 1Ch 3. Starting in the second ch from the hook: 1 sc, 4 sc in the next ch, then 1 sc along the opposite side; ch 1, turn. [6]

Row 21 sc, 4 inc, 1 sc; ch 1, turn. [10]

Row 31 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc; ch 1, turn. [14]

Row 41 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc; ch 1, turn. [18]

Row 51 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc; ch 1, turn. [22]

Row 61 sc, (4 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc; ch 1, turn. [26]

Row 71 sc, (5 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc. [30]

JoinMake one outer piece in brown (#438) and one inner piece in pink (#433). Hold them together and work 30 sc through both layers. Do not stuff. Leave a long sewing tail. Make 2 ears.

Arms — Make 2

Work with brown yarn. Keep both arms unstuffed for a flexible finish.

Rnd 15 sc in MR. [5]

Rnd 24 inc, 1 sc. [9]

Rnds 3-169 sc.

FinishDo not stuff. Flatten and sew the opening closed. Leave a long sewing tail. Make 2 arms.

How to Assemble Your Crochet Mouse

1. Belly: Center the cream panel on the front and sew around the edge without pulling it tight.
2. Head: Pin the head to the 28-stitch body opening. Add stuffing at the neck and sew securely.
3. Face: Sew on the muzzle, then embroider the nose, mouth, brows, and whiskers.
4. Ears: Attach the ears across Head Rounds 6–19, checking their curve and symmetry from every angle.
5. Arms: Sew the arms between Body Rounds 33 and 34.
6. Tail: Attach the tail low on the back and curve it gently to one side.
7. Finish: Hide all yarn tails inside the toy and gently shape the head, ears, and belly.

Neat finishing tip: Use the same yarn color as the piece you are attaching. Take small stitches through the edge loops, tighten gently, and add a little stuffing at the neck before closing the final gap.

Easy Ways to Customize the Pattern

• Try soft gray, cream, or warm tan for a different natural mouse color.
• Use a lighter pink or peach for the inner ears and nose.
• Embroider closed sleepy eyes for a baby-room decoration instead of using plastic eyes.
• Add a tiny crocheted scarf or a simple felt accessory for seasonal photos.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Likely cause	How to fix it
Stuffing shows through	Hook is too large or tension is loose.	Use a smaller hook and keep the single-crochet stitches firm and even.
Piece twists or leans	A round has an extra or missing stitch.	Count each round and check the bracketed total before continuing.
Head feels floppy	The neck needs more support.	Add small pieces of stuffing at the neck as you sew, without overfilling.
Face looks uneven	Features were attached without pinning.	Remove the last stitches, pin the pieces symmetrically, and check from several angles.
Flat panel puckers	Sewing stitches are too tight.	Loosen the joining thread and distribute the attachment stitches evenly.

Care and Finishing Check

• Confirm that the head is centered and every attachment feels secure.
• Hide yarn tails inside the toy and close any visible gaps with matching yarn.
• Spot-clean or hand-wash according to the yarn label, then reshape and air-dry fully.
• Never press synthetic yarn directly with an iron. Steam only if the yarn label allows it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free crochet mouse pattern beginner-friendly?Why does the muzzle Round 4 look unusual?Can I make a larger mouse?How do I keep the large ears upright?Can I sell finished mice made from this pattern?

Your Handmade Mouse Is Ready

Once the seams are secure, curve the ears and tail into place and your little brown mouse is finished. Its compact size makes it a satisfying weekend project and a charming handmade gift or display piece.

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