Looking for an irresistibly cute and playful crochet project? This Cheeky Mouse Amigurumi Free Pattern is just what you need! With its big ears, tiny paws, and a mischievous little smile, this adorable mouse is sure to steal hearts. Perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters, this step-by-step crochet tutorial includes everything you need to create your own cheeky companion. Whether you’re making a charming toy for a child or adding a whimsical touch to your amigurumi collection, this free pattern is fun, fast, and full of personality!
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Abbreviations
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
(…) x6 – repeat the sequence in brackets 6 times
PATTERN – Amigurumi Mouse
Head – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: 30 sc
7: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
8: 36 sc
9: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
10: 42 sc
11: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
12: 48 sc
13: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
14–23: (9 rounds) 54 sc
📌 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 18 and 19, with 19 stitches between them.
24: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
25: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
26: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
27: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
28: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
29: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
🧸 Stuff the head.
30: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
31: dec x6 (6)
🔁 Finish off. Tighten the opening and hide the yarn tail.
💡 Do a slight eye indentation (you can do this before closing the hole to hide the threads inside the head).
Ears (Make 2) – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10–14: (5 rounds) 54 sc
15: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
16: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
🔁 Finish off. Leave a tail for sewing.
🧷 Sew the ears in your preferred position.
Nose – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3–5: 12 sc (3 rounds)
6: dec x6 (6)
🧸 Stuff. Tighten the opening. Leave a tail for sewing.
Body – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10–19: (10 rounds) 54 sc
20: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
21–23: 48 sc
24: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
25–27: 42 sc
28: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
29–31: 36 sc
32: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
33–35: 30 sc
36: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
37–39: 24 sc
40: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
41–43: 18 sc
🔁 Finish off. Secure the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2) – Amigurumi Mouse
1: ch 5, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 st, 2 sc, inc (10)
2: inc, 2 sc, inc x3, 2 sc, inc x2 (16)
3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x2 (22)
4–6: 22 sc
7: 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc, dec, 5 sc (17)
8: 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 7 sc (15)
9–49: (41 rounds) 15 sc
50: (1 sc, dec) x5 (10)
🧸 Stuff halfway.
51: dec x5 (5)
🔁 Finish off. Tighten the hole and hide the yarn tail.
Arms (make 2): – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc x6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8: (5 rounds) 18 sc
9: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
10–39: (30 rounds) 12 sc
Stuff the piece halfway.
40: dec x6 (6)
Finish off. Pull the opening closed.
Sew the arms and legs using buttons.
Tail: – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 4 sc in MR
2–11: (10 rounds) 4 sc
12: 3 sc, inc (5)
13–27: (15 rounds) 5 sc
28: 4 sc, inc (6)
29–33: (5 rounds) 6 sc
Do not stuff. Leave a yarn tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the back.
Sew on the head.
Shorts:
Legs: – Amigurumi Mouse
1: 26 sc, join in a ring
Crochet 9 rounds of 26 sc. Finish one leg; continue working on the other.
Joining the legs:
1: Join the legs with ch 2, then: 26 sc (first leg), 2 sc across the chain, 26 sc (second leg), 2 sc across the chain (56)
2–17: (16 rounds) 56 sc
Try the shorts on occasionally and leave an opening for the tail (in the needed spot: ch 2 and skip 2 stitches).
After completing 16 rounds, try the shorts on again and place two markers at the front — there should be 12 stitches between them.
18: crochet to the second marker, ch 1, turn
19–28: (10 rows) 12 sc, ch 1, turn
29: 1 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 1 sc (10)
Finish off and hide the yarn tail.
Next, join the yarn to the back of the shorts to make the straps.
Straps:
2 sc, ch 1, turn — repeat until the desired length is reached.
Optionally, decorate the shorts with embroidery.