Welcome to the cozy and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🐭✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Dormouse—a tiny and charming creation perfect for woodland lovers, fairy-tale enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and delicate plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature creatures, experimenting with soft textures, or simply want to add an adorable dormouse to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with tiny ears, a curled tail, and a touch of sleepy charm! 🍂
This design embraces earthy tones, gentle shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a warm and nostalgic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Dormouse turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soft browns, warm creams, and delicate pinks, and let’s stitch up a delightful dormouse! 🐭
🐭 Amigurumi Dormouse Crochet Pattern
This soft and sleepy little amigurumi dormouse is the perfect woodland companion! With its round belly, curled paws, and oversized ears, this plush mouse will snuggle its way into your heart and home.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Involves simple shaping, color changes, and limb sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Gray (main body)
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Soft pink (belly, paws, ears, tail, snout)
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Brown (nose)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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9–10 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Start with Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
– Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, approx. 6 sts apart -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🐭 Muzzle (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to front of face
Embroider a brown nose on the center
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Pink Inner, Gray Outer)
Inner Ear (Pink):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO
Outer Ear (Gray):
Repeat same steps
Place pink inside gray and sl st edges together
FO, sew on either side of head
🐾 Body (Start with Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
Switch to gray:
9–18. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🦵 Feet (Make 2 – Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
FO and lightly stuff
Sew to bottom sides of the body
✋ Arms (Make 2 – Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–10. sc around (9)
– Stuff lightly
FO and sew to upper sides of body in curled pose
🐁 Tail (Pink)
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Ch 26
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Starting from 2nd ch: sc back along chain
FO, knot one end and sew to rear of body
✂️ Assembly Instructions
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Attach head to body securely
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Sew arms to front in a tucked pose
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Attach feet flat to bottom
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Place ears evenly on either side of head
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Embroider optional sleepy eyelids or whiskers for detail
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a little acorn, book, or mushroom in the paws
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Embroider a patch or texture on the belly
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Use fuzzy or velvet yarn for extra cuddliness
This cozy dormouse is a perfect woodland addition to any shelf, nursery, or handmade animal collection. Curled and calm, it’s always ready for a nap or a cuddle. 🐭💤🧶
