Squeak the mouse free crochet amigurumi pattern

Squeak the Mouse - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Child holding crochet mouse toy

Say hello to Squeak the Mouse, a playful and cuddly amigurumi crochet pattern that’s full of charm. Measuring about 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall (page 2), this sweet little mouse is crocheted with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn in soft, blended tones that give it a cozy, velvety finish. With its rounded body, oversized ears, tiny bobble-stitch legs, and curly tail detail, Squeak has a whimsical personality that’s hard to resist. Worked in continuous rounds with simple shaping, this easy-level project is perfect for beginners looking to create a fun handmade toy or a delightful gift for little ones.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
    Approximately 1 ball in Orchid Mist
    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm)

  • Hook:
    US 7 / 4.5 mm
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins or extra stitch markers

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • 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: 7" (17.8 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
  • sc: single crochet
  • 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 (dec) - 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

6dc Bobble st - *yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook; repeat from * five more times into the SAME stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Make a chain to secure all stitches.

Example of working in continuous rounds

Notes 

  • Unless stated 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 

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

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)
Rounds 6-11 (6 rounds): Sc 40.
Round 12: (Sc 8, dec)x 4. (36 sts)
Round 13: Sc 36.
Round 14: (Sc 7, dec)x 4. (32 sts)
Round 15: Sc 32.
Round 16: (Sc 6, dec)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 17: Sc 28.
Round 18: (Sc 5, dec)x 4. (24 sts)
Round 19: Sc 24.
Round 20: (Sc 4, dec)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 21: Sc 20.
Round 22: (Sc 3, dec)x 4. (16 sts)
Round 23: Sc 16.

Attach the eyes in Round 21, 8 sts apart. Stuff the Body.

Round 24: (Sc 2, dec)x 4. (12 sts)
Round 25: (Sc, dec)x 4. (8 sts)
Round 26: (Dec)x 4. (4 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 made)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach to Body.

LEGS (MAKE 4)

Using sewing pins or extra stitch markers, mark 4 sts on the underside of the Body: mark 2 sts (4 sts apart) as front legs in Round 18, and 2 sts (4 sts apart) as back legs in Round 10 (see photos in downloadable PDF).
For each leg: 
1. Insert hook in the marked st and pull up a loop of yarn.
2. Ch 2, make a 6dc Bobble st in the marked st.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
4. Using the yarn tails, secure the bobble st by sewing it to the round above the marked st.
5. Hide yarn ends in the Body.

TAIL

Round 1: Ch11, skip 1 ch, (inc)st x 9, sc. (19 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach to Body.

ATTACHING THE TAIL

Using the yarn tail of the Tail, sew the Tail to Round 6 of the Body.
Secure the yarn end, then hide it inside the toy.

ATTACHING THE EARS

Pin the Ears on the head at Round 18 of the Body. 
Using the yarn tails from the Ears, sew the Ears in place.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos


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Anna Rainous
Posted on March 23, 2026
Anna Rainous
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