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Amigurumi Mice with Cheese – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Three crocheted gray mice with pink ears and feet, each holding a small triangular piece of crocheted cheese, are placed on a wooden surface with a brown fabric in the background.
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Get ready for a squeak-tacular adventure with the Amigurumi Mice with Cheese—a delightful crochet duo that’s bursting with charm and mischief! 🧀🐭 These tiny mice, with their twitchy noses, oversized ears, and playful personalities, are the perfect companions for a whimsical handmade scene. Paired with a wedge of holey cheese that doubles as a cozy playground, this pattern brings storytelling and snuggles together in the most adorable way.

Whether you’re crafting a mouse family, adding embroidered whiskers, or customizing your cheese with buttery yellows and fun textures, this project is full of creative possibilities. It’s a joyful make for all skill levels—quick to stitch, fun to personalize, and guaranteed to spark smiles. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a gift box, or starring in your next amigurumi photo shoot, the Mice with Cheese are ready to scamper into your heart—one stitch at a time! 🧶💛

Three crocheted gray mice with pink ears and feet, each holding a small triangular piece of crocheted cheese, are placed on a wooden surface with a brown fabric in the background.
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🧀 Amigurumi Mice with Cheese Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of cuteness (and a love for cheese!) into your home with these adorable crochet mice. With their oversized ears, long curly tails, and little stuffed cheese wedges, they make a delightful gift or decoration.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires basic amigurumi knowledge (MR, sc, inc, dec), color changes, sewing parts, and simple shaping for 3D cheese.

📏 Finished Size

Each mouse measures about 15 cm (6 inches) tall, not including the tail.

🧶 Materials

  • Light gray yarn (body & head)
  • Pink yarn (ears, nose, tail, paws)
  • Yellow yarn (cheese wedges)
  • Black yarn (embroidery for cheese holes)
  • 10 mm safety eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Crochet hook size 2.5–3.0 mm

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = Magic Ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • dec = decrease (sc2tog)
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • FO = fasten off

🧵 PATTERN

HEAD (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
  7. sc around (36)
  8. sc around (36)
  9. sc around (36)
  10. sc around (36)
  11. sc around (36)
  12. sc around (36)
  13. sc around (36)
  14. sc around (36)
  15. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  16. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  17. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced 8 stitches apart.
👉 Stuff firmly.

  1. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
  2. dec x6 (6)

FO, close opening, weave in end.

BODY (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. sc around (24)
  6. sc around (24)
  7. sc around (24)
  8. sc around (24)
  9. sc around (24)
  10. sc around (24)
  11. sc around (24)
  12. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  13. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

👉 Stuff firmly.

  1. dec x6 (6)

FO, close opening.

EARS (Make 2 Complete Ears)

Outer Ear (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. sc around (30)

FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Inner Ear (Pink)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. sc around (18)

FO, leave long tail.

Assembly:

  • Place pink inner ear centered on gray outer ear
  • Sew pink to gray using whip stitch
  • Pinch the bottom of the completed ear to create a slight fold/cup shape
  • Attach ears to head between rounds 2–4 (positioned high on head)
  • Angle ears slightly outward for that signature mouse look

NOSE (Pink)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. sc around (6)
  3. sc around (6)

FO, leave long tail.
👉 Sew centered between eyes, slightly below eye level.

ARMS (Make 2, Gray with Pink Paw)

Start with pink:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. sc around (6)
  3. sc around (6)

Switch to gray:

  1. sc around (6)
  2. sc around (6)
  3. sc around (6)
  4. sc around (6)
  5. sc around (6)
  6. sc around (6)
  7. sc around (6)

FO, leave long tail.
👉 Lightly stuff only the paw tip (pink section).
👉 Sew to sides of body, positioned to angle forward to hold cheese.

LEGS (Make 2, Gray with Pink Paw)

Start with pink:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. sc around (12)
  4. sc around (12)

Switch to gray:

  1. sc around (12)
  2. sc around (12)
  3. (sc, dec) x4 (8)
  4. sc around (8)

FO, leave long tail.
👉 Stuff firmly.
👉 Sew flat to bottom of body so mouse sits upright.

TAIL (Pink – Tubular Cord)

Method 1: Crocheted Cord

  1. Ch 4
  2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 (3)
  3. Do not turn. Rotate work and sc along the opposite side of the foundation chain (3)
  4. Continue working in a spiral: sc 3 around the tube
  5. Repeat step 4 for approximately 60-70 rounds (creates a 10-12 cm tail)

FO, leave tail for sewing.

Method 2: Simple Chain (Alternative)

  1. Ch 50
  2. Sl st back along chain (49)

FO, leave tail for sewing.

👉 Optional: Insert a thin floral wire inside for a poseable tail.
👉 Sew to back of body at the base.

CHEESE WEDGE (Yellow, 3D Triangular Prism)

This creates a proper three-dimensional cheese wedge.

Triangle Faces (Make 2 in Yellow)

  1. Ch 13
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (12)
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc 10, skip last st (10)
  4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc 8, skip last st (8)
  5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc 6, skip last st (6)
  6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc 4, skip last st (4)
  7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, skip first st, sc 2, skip last st (2)
  8. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec (1)

FO first triangle.
Leave long tail on second triangle for assembly.

Rectangular Bottom Panel (Yellow)

  1. Ch 13
  2. Rows 1-8: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (12), ch 1, turn
    • Repeat for 8 rows total

FO, leave long tail.

Rectangular Side Panel (Yellow)

  1. Ch 9
  2. Rows 1-8: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (8), ch 1, turn
    • Repeat for 8 rows total

FO, leave long tail.

Assembly:

  1. Lay one triangle flat
  2. Sew the rectangular bottom panel along the base (longest edge) of the triangle
  3. Sew the second triangle to the opposite long edge of the bottom panel
  4. Sew the side panel connecting the two triangles (this forms the “back” of the cheese)
  5. Before closing completely, stuff firmly with fiberfill
  6. Close the remaining open edge (the top angled edge)

Cheese Holes (Black Embroidery):

  • Create 4-6 small circles on each visible face using black yarn
  • Method: Make small satin stitches in a circle, OR crochet tiny circles (MR, 4 sc, FO) and sew them on
  • Vary the sizes slightly for a natural look
  • Position holes randomly but balanced across the cheese surface

🎨 ASSEMBLY

Step 1: Attach Head to Body

Sew head securely to body using gray yarn. Position so the face is centered and slightly tilted forward.

Step 2: Attach Arms

Sew arms to sides of body at approximately round 3-4 of the body. Angle them forward so they can hold the cheese wedge.

Step 3: Attach Legs

Sew legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them so the mouse sits upright and stable.

Step 4: Attach Tail

Sew tail to the back/bottom of the body. If using wire, you can pose it in a gentle curve.

Step 5: Position Cheese

Place cheese wedge between the arms. Stitch lightly to the paws/arms to secure it in place so it looks like the mouse is holding it.

🎀 FINISHING TOUCHES

Whiskers:

Using black yarn, embroider 2-3 thin straight stitches on each side of the nose for whiskers. Keep them subtle and fine.

Cheek Blush (Optional):

Add a light pink blush to the cheeks using:

  • Pink yarn (make tiny French knots)
  • Fabric blush or chalk pastels
  • Pink embroidery floss

Final Positioning:

Arrange your mice in a group display. Position arms naturally holding cheese, and curve tails for extra character.

📸 Display Ideas

  • Create a family of 3+ mice like in the photo
  • Place them on a wooden surface or small platform
  • Add a small crocheted or felt “cheese board” underneath
  • Position with a rustic fabric backdrop for photos

🎉 FINAL NOTES

And there you have it — your adorable Amigurumi Cheese-Loving Mice! With their oversized ears, long tails, and chunky cheese wedges, they’re sure to bring smiles wherever they’re displayed.

These mice make wonderful:

  • Gifts for cheese lovers
  • Nursery decorations
  • Photography props
  • Collectible amigurumi displays

Make one or a whole family — because one mouse with cheese is never enough! 🐭🧀

💡 Tips for Success

  • Tension: Keep your stitches tight and consistent for a professional finish
  • Stuffing: Stuff firmly for the head and body, but leave arms flexible
  • Ear Shaping: Really pinch the bottom of the ears when attaching for that cupped look
  • Cheese Assembly: Take your time sewing the cheese panels — precise assembly makes all the difference
  • Eye Placement: Position eyes carefully before securing — they determine the mouse’s expression

Happy Crocheting! 🧶✨


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