Scurry into cuteness with this Amigurumi Trio of Tiny Mice crochet pattern! These pint-sized pals are full of charm, each with their own little personality and perfect for adding a playful touch to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a whimsical scene, creating pocket-sized gifts, or just love working on quick and adorable projects, these tiny mice are sure to steal your heart—and maybe a bit of cheese too! 🧶🐭🧀
Designed for simplicity and delight, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, expressive shaping, and fun extras like tiny bows, stitched-on whiskers, or even a miniature wedge of cheese. Customize each mouse with different colors or accessories to create a whole mouse family or a mischievous trio of friends. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a dollhouse, or starring in a handmade storybook scene, this Trio of Tiny Mice Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! 💖✨🧵
🐭 Amigurumi Trio of Tiny Mice Crochet Pattern
These palm-sized amigurumi mice are bursting with charm! With their big round ears, little pink feet, long curling tails, and shiny eyes, they’re sure to delight kids and adults alike. The best part? They’re quick to make, so you can crochet a whole family in no time!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – mostly single crochet, with some shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Each mouse is approximately 3–4 inches (8–10 cm) tall (excluding the tail).
🧶 Materials
- Yarn in Light Gray (body), Soft Pink (ears, feet, hands, tail, nose), and White (whiskers if using yarn)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 6 mm black safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: thin white thread or fishing line for whiskers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- BLO: back loops only
- FO: fasten off
🐭 Pattern Instructions
Head & Body (worked in one piece – Gray)
Start at the top of the head:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
— Place safety eyes between Rounds 5–6, about 6 stitches apart.
— Stuff the head firmly. - inc x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
13–15. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
— Stuff the body. - dec x6 (6)
FO and close with a tapestry needle.
Ears (Make 2 per mouse – Inner in Pink, Outer in Gray)
Inner Ear (Pink):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
FO and weave in end.
Outer Ear (Gray):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Do not fasten off. Place pink circle on gray, wrong sides facing, and crochet them together with sc around through both layers. FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Pink & Gray)
With Pink (paw):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
Change to Gray:
2–4. sc around (6)
FO and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2 – Pink & Gray)
With Pink (foot):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
Change to Gray:
2–3. sc around (6)
FO and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail (Pink)
Ch 25–30 (as desired), then sl st back down the chain to the start. FO and leave tail for sewing.
Nose (Pink)
You can either embroider the nose with pink yarn or make a small bobble:
- MR, 4 sc, sl st, FO
Sew to center of the face, just below eyes.
Whiskers (Optional)
Use fine white thread, fishing line, or white yarn strands. Insert evenly on both sides of the snout and secure inside the head.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew ears to the top sides of the head (about R3–R5).
- Sew arms to the sides of the body (between Rounds 11–13).
- Sew legs to the base sides of the body.
- Attach the tail to the back center.
- Sew on nose and add whiskers.
- Weave in all ends and trim.
🎀 Finishing Touches
Give your mouse a gentle squeeze to shape the head and body. Add a blush of color to the cheeks with pink embroidery floss or fabric paint. You can stitch a small loop on top of the head to turn them into keychains or ornaments.
