Amigurumi Mouse with Big Ears Free Pattern

Amigurumi Mouse with Big Ears Free Pattern

Here’s a delightful pattern to create a cute mouse with big ears, perfect for your collection of amigurumi animals. The pattern uses basic crochet techniques and is designed to be created with a 1.75 mm hook and acrylic yarn such as Pekhorka “Children’s novelty” or YarnArt Jeans, and Alize Cotton Gold.

Materials:

• Yarn: Pekhorka “Children’s novelty” (or YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold)
• Hook: 1.75 mm
• Eyes: 5-7 mm, safety eyes or adhesive
• Scissors, Needle
• Filler: Holofiber or sintepukh (fiberfill)

Symbols:

• VP: Chain
• p: Row
• sbn: Single Crochet
• pr: Increase
• ub: Decrease

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Head

Start by crocheting an oval shape:

1. Row 1: 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop (12)
2. Row 2: 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc (18)
3. Row 3: 3 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) × 3 (24)
4. Row 4: 3 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) × 3 (30)
5. Row 5: 3 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) × 3 (36)
6. Row 6: 3 sc, (1 inc, 4 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 inc, 4 sc) × 3 (42)
7. Row 7: 3 sc, (1 inc, 5 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 inc, 5 sc) × 3 (48)
8. Rows 8-23: 48 sc (continue crocheting in rounds)

• If using safety eyes, place them in the 19th or 20th row, spaced 6 stitches apart.

1. Row 24: 3 sc, (1 dec, 5 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 dec, 5 sc) × 3 (42)
2. Row 25: 3 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) × 3 (36)
   • Start stuffing evenly at this point.
3. Row 26: 3 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) × 3, 3 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) × 3 (30)
4. Row 27: (1 dec, 1 sc) × 10 (20)
5. Row 28: (1 dec, 1 sc) × 6, dec (13)
   • Stuff the head tightly if necessary.

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Muzzle

1. Row 1: 2 VP, 6 sc in the second loop from the hook (6)
2. Row 2: 12 sc (12)
3. Row 3: 12 sc (12)
4. Row 4: 3 inc, 2 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) × 2, inc (18)
5. Rows 5-6: 18 sc (18)
   • Embroider a pink nose, ensuring it expands opposite the four increments made in Row 4. Secure the thread and hide the tail.

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Ears (2 parts)

Blue and Pink Parts (Two parts of each color):

1. Row 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
2. Row 2: inc in each loop (12)
3. Row 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) × 6 (18)
4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6. Row 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7. Row 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8. Row 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
9. Row 9-10: 48 sc (48)
10. Row 11: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
    • Continue increasing until you reach 60 loops in total.

Assembly:

• Sew the blue and pink parts together, wrong sides facing each other, using the blue thread.

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Paws (2 parts)

1. Row 1: 2 VP, 6 sc in the second loop from the hook (6)
2. Rows 2-3: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
   • Change to blue yarn.
3. Rows 4-11: 9 sc (9)
4. Row 12: Combine and knit 4 sc, then fasten the thread.

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Legs (2 parts)

1. Row 1: 2 VP, 6 sc in the second loop from the hook (6)
2. Row 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3. Rows 3-4: 9 sc (9)
   • Change to blue yarn.
4. Row 5: 9 sc (9)
5. Row 6: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 4, sc (13)
6. Rows 7-9: 13 sc (13)

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Body

1. Row 1: Combine the legs and, from the 9th row, crochet 2 VP. Join the first leg, continue with 12 sc, and crochet 2 more sc along the chain, and finish with 13 sc from the second leg (30)
2. Row 2: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) × 5, 2 sc (36)
3. Rows 3-7: 36 sc (36)
4. Row 8: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) × 5, 2 sc (30)
   • Begin stuffing and continue shaping the body tightly.
5. Rows 9-13: 30 sc (30)
6. Row 14: Attach the paws and crochet together: 9 sc, combine the first foot with the body and continue with 4 sc, 11 sc, then repeat for the second foot.
7. Row 15: Decrease to the end of the row.
8. Row 16: Decrease to the end of the row, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

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Tail

1. Create a chain of 30 VP (or any length you prefer).
2. Crochet with connecting posts until the desired length, leaving enough yarn to attach it to the body.

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Assembly

1. Attach the ears to the head.
2. Attach the head to the body.
3. Glue the eyes in place.
4. Attach the tail.
5. Powder the cheeks (optional) for a cute finishing touch.

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Your Amigurumi Mouse with Big Ears is now complete! This adorable little mouse will make a lovely gift or a charming addition to your collection. Enjoy crafting and personalizing your new crocheted friend! Happy crocheting!