Mitzy & Mavis Mouse – Free Crochet Pattern

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I love animals of just about any kind. But when my daughter asked me to crochet her a mouse, I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the idea. But alas, her wish was granted, and I have to say, I think that Mitzy & Mavis turned out to be pretty cute! I mean, you won’t catch me down at Petco picking up a new squeaky friend, but I can live with these hooded cuties!

This pattern works up pretty quickly, and uses only a small amount of yarn. You’ll need a few different colors. I used white for the mouse, peach for the ears and nose, and then a separate color to create the hooded sweatshirt. In addition, you’ll need some stitch markers, craft needle, safety eyes, and poly-fil.

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I’d love to see what you make with this tutorial! Don’t forget to share a photo of your finished work in your Ravelry projects and my Facebook group!

Mitzy & Mavis Mouse

Head

 Using color A (shown as white):

 R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

 R2-3: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

 R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

 R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

 R6: 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. (14 sts)

 R7: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

 R8: 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (16 sts)

 R9: 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. (18 sts)

 R10: 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (22 sts)

 R11: 1 SC in each of the next 10 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 10 sts. (24 sts)

 R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

 If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R10 and R11, with 10 sts between. See tutorial photos.

 R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

 R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 Fill with stuffing.

 R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

 R17: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

 Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

 Inner Ear (make 2)

 Using color B (shown as peach):

 R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

 R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

 R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

 Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

 Outer Ear (make 2)

 Using color A (shown as white):

 R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

 R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

 R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

 Do not fasten off.

 Place 1 inner ear and 1 outer ear, wrong sides together. Using the attached strand of color A, work 1 SC around to secure both pieces together. Leave long strand for securing ear. See tutorial photos.

 Fasten off.

Fold ear together and sew 3 stitches up. This pinched area of the ear will be referred to as the base.

Body

 Using color A (shown as white):

 R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

 R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

 R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

 R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

 R6-8: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

 R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

 Using color C (sweatshirt):

 R10: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

 R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

 R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

 R15: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

 Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

 Fill with stuffing.

 Arms (make 2)

 Using color A (shown as white):

 R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

 R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

 R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

 Using color C (sweatshirt):

 R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

 R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

 R7: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

 Lightly stuff.

 R8: Fold the piece closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (2 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Feet (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Do not stuff.

R6: Fold the piece closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (2 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as white):

Using a long strand of yarn, create a slip knot.

R1: Holding your working yarn and beginning strand, ch 15. See tutorial photos.

Fasten off.

Hood

Using color C (sweatshirt):

R1: Ch 21. SC in second ch from hook and each st across. (20 sts)

R2-8: Ch 1. Turn. SC in each st across. (20 sts)

R9: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 16 sts, SC2tog. (18 sts)

R10: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 14 sts, SC2tog. (16 sts)

R11: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 12 sts, SC2tog. (14 sts)

R12: SC3tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. SC3tog. (10 sts)

Do not fasten off. Fold shorter ends together and sew to join (along yellow line illustrated below), creating the top of the hood.

Pick up working end of yarn and SC around the front of the hood (along the red line illustrated below).

Leave long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Bow

Using color D (shown as light purple):

Wrap yarn around two fingers, 5 times. Tie yarn around middle to create cinch.

ASSEMBLY

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-14 of the bottom of the head.

Attach arms to the sides of the body between R13 and R14.

Attach feet to bottom, front of body between R3 and R4, with 2 sts between each foot.

See tutorial photos.

 Using the base of the ears, attach to the side of the head between R13 and R16, keeping the base in line with the eyes.

Attach hood behind head. Add hoodie strings under head, leaving 2 sts between the strands.

 Attach tail to back of body, between R5 and R6.

 For a girl mouse, attach bow in front of left ear.

*Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting!

Nicole

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