Meet Fairy Mouse, an adorable little amigurumi friend who's ready to bring a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection! With her tiny rounded ears, long pointed snout, curly tail, and soft pastel coloring, this sweet mouse is full of charm. A delicate crocheted flower with sparkling bead accents adds an extra-special touch, making Fairy Mouse a delightful handmade companion that's sure to bring a smile to your face.
This easy amigurumi crochet pattern is worked primarily in continuous rounds using simple techniques like single crochet, increases, and invisible decreases. You'll crochet Fairy Mouse's rounded body and pointed snout as one piece before creating her little ears, four tiny legs, and curly tail separately. For the finishing touch, add a pretty six-petal crochet flower decorated with tiny glass beads to bring Fairy Mouse to life.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend crochet project, a thoughtful handmade gift, or another lovable little creature to add to your amigurumi collection, Fairy Mouse is sure to sprinkle a little handmade magic into your day!
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What You’ll Need
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Yarn:
KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
Approximately 2.5 balls in Orchid Mist -
Hook:
US 7/4.5mm
Or size needed to obtain gauge -
Notions:
Stitch marker
Scissors
2-Plastic safety eyes - 20 mm
Stuffing for toys
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
8-White Glass beads (0.3 mm)
Thin needle and white sewing thread (for sewing beads)
Details
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Skill Level: Easy
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Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm
hook
Swatch:
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts) - Size: 12.5" (32 cm) tall
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- dec: invisible decrease (see below)
- inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
- sc: single crochet
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
- (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
Special Stitches
invisible decrease: insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook
Notes
Unless indicated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.
Pattern
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BODY
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)
Round 6: (Sc 2, inc, sc 2)x 8. (48 sts)
Round 7: (Sc 5, inc)x 8. (56 sts)
Rounds 8-15 (8 rounds): Sc 56.
Round 16: (Sc 12, dec)x 4. (52 sts)
Round 17: Sc 52.
Round 18: (Sc 11, dec)x 4. (48 sts)
Round 19: Sc 48.
Round 20: (Sc 10, dec)x 4. (44 sts)
Round 21: Sc 44.
Round 22: (Sc 9, dec)x 4. (40 sts)
Round 23: Sc 40.
Round 24: (Sc 8, dec)x 4. (36 sts)
Round 25: Sc 36.
Round 26: (Sc 7, dec)x 4. (32 sts)
Round 27: Sc 32.
Round 28: (Sc 6, dec)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 29: Sc 28.
Stuff the Body.
Round 30: (Sc 5, dec)x 4. (24 sts)
Round 31: Sc 24.
Round 32: (Sc 4, dec)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 33: Sc 20.
Attach the eyes in Round 30, 10 sts apart.
Round 34: (Sc 3, dec)x 4. (16 sts)
Round 35: Sc 16.
Stuff the Body.
Round 36: (Sc 2, dec)x 4. (12 sts)
Round 37: Sc 12.
Round 38: (Sc, dec)x 4. (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Body.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: (Inc)x 6, leave 2 sts unworked. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Ear to the Body.
LEGS (MAKE 4)
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Sc 8.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Leg to the Body.
TAIL
Row 1: Ch15, skip 1st ch, (inc)x 14. (28 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Tail to the Body.
FLOWER
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring, sl st into 1st st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st), (sc, ch1)x 6, sl st into 1st st. (6 sts, 6 ch-sp)
Round 3: (ch3, 2tr in ch-sp, ch3, sl st in next st)x 5, (ch 3, 2tr, ch3, sl st) in last ch-sp. (6 petals)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Flower to the Body.
ATTACHING THE EARS
Pin the Ears on the Body at Round 27, in line with the eyes.
Using the yarn tails from the Ears, sew the Ears to the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
ATTACHING THE LEGS
Stuff the Legs and pin them to the underside of the Body.
The front Legs go between Rounds 25 to 28.
The back Legs go between Rounds 13 to 16.
Using the yarn tails from the Legs, sew the Legs to the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
ATTACHING THE TAIL
Using the yarn tail from the Tail, sew the Tail to the Body at Round 8.
Secure the yarn end, then hide it inside the toy.
ATTACHING THE FLOWER
Using a thin needle and white sewing thread, sew the 8 glass beads in the center of the flower.
Using the yarn tail from the Flower, sew the Flower beside the Tail on the right side of the Body.
Secure the yarn end, then hide it inside the toy.
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