Crochet Adorable Mouse
Crocheting an adorable mouse is such a delightful and charming project! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, creating this little critter will surely bring a smile to your face. With its tiny ears and whiskers, this crochet creation is bound to add a touch of cuteness to your collection. So grab your yarn, hook, and imagination, and get ready to craft a whimsical friend that will melt your heart!
Materials
- 1 skein of gray yarn
- 1 skein of dark pink yarn
- Black acrylic yarn
- 2 safety eyes
- Stuffing (fibrefill or cotton)
Tools
- A crochet G/4mm
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
Instructions
Head
- Round 1: 2 CH, 6 SC in second CH from hook (6 STS)
- Round 2: INC 1, repeat 6 times (12 sts)
- Round 3: * INC 1, 1 SC, * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Round 4: * INC 1, 2 SC, * repeat 6 times (24 sts)
- Round 5: * INC 1, 3 SC, * repeat 6 times (30 sts)
- Round 6-8: 1 SC in each stitch (30 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8. Put four stitches between the eyes
- Round 9: * DEC 1 SC, 3 SC * repeat 6 times (24 sts)
- Round 10: 1 SC in each stitch (24 sts)
- Round 11: * DEC 1 SC, 2 SC * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Round 12: 1 SC in each stitch (18 sts)
- Round 13: * DEC 1 SC, 1 SC * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Stuff with toy filling
- Round 14: * DEC 1 SC * until all stitches have been fastened off
Body
- Round 1: 6 SC in magic ring (6 sts)
- Round 2: INC repeat 6 times (12 sts)
- Round 3: * INC 1, 1 SC * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Round 4: * INC 1, 2 SC * repeat 6 times (24 sts)
- Round 5: * INC 1, 11 SC, * repeat 2 times (26 sts)
- Round 6-7: 1 SC in each ST (26 sts)
- Round 8: * DEC 1 sc, 11 SC * repeat twice (24 sts)
- Round 9: * DEC 1 SC, 2 SC * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Round 10-12: 1 SC in each ST (18 sts)
- Round 13: * DEC 1 SC, 1 SC * six times (12 sts)
- Round 14: 1 SC in each ST (12 sts)
Stuff the body with fiberfill and fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
- Round 1: 6 SC in magic ring (6 sts)
- Round 2: *1 SC, INC 1 * repeat 3 times (9 sts)
- Round 3-4: 9 SC (9 sts)
- Round 5: 3 DEC, 3 SC (6 sts)
Stuff with fiberfill till R5.
- Round 6-10: 6 sc (5 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and 3 sc through both sides. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2)
- Round 1: 2 CH, 6 SC in second CH from hook (6 sts)
- Round 2: 1 INC repeat 6 times (12 sts)
- Round 3-4: 12 SC (2 rows)
- Round 5: * 1 SC, DEC * repeat 4 times (8 sts)
- Round 6-8: 8 SC (3 rows)
Fold the top of the leg flat and make CH, 4 SC through both sides across.
Outer Ears (make 2)
- Round 1: 2 CH, 6 SC in second CH from hook (6 sts)
- Round 2: INC 1 repeat 6 times (12 sts)
- Round 3: * 1 SC, INC * repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Inner Ears (make 2)
- Round 1: 2 CH, 6 SC in second CH from hook (6 sts)
- Round 2: INC 1 repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Assemble the mouse
- Attach the legs on the side of the body on row 5 of the bottom.
- Attach the arm at the top of the body.
- Then attach the head on top of the body.
- Attach the ears at row 5 of the head
Nose
- Make a nose with the black yarn at the tip of the head
Tail
- Row 1: Chain 20
- Row 2: 20 SLST
Fasten off
Assemble Mouse
- Attach the legs on the side of the body on row 5 of the bottom
- Attach the arm at the top of the body
- Then attach the head on top of the body
- Attach the ears at row 5 of the head
- Attach the tail in between the two legs on row 5