Free Crochet Masterclass Mouse in Cheese-colored Pants

Free Crochet Masterclass: Mouse in Cheese-colored Pants by @three_sugarepeas

Introduction

In this crochet masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a cute mouse wearing cheese-colored pants. This pattern is ideal for those who want to try their hand at amigurumi. The author recommends using Alize Cotton Gold yarn or similar yarns. All parts of the mouse are crocheted in a spiral, and the clothes are non-removable. You can choose any shade of gray for the mouse, with yellow pants featuring bright yellow spots.

Finished Toy Size

  • Height: Approximately 15 cm (varies depending on yarn and crochet tension)

Materials and Tools Needed

  • Yarn: Alize Cotton Gold (gray, light yellow, yellow)
  • Crochet hook: 2 mm
  • Safety eyes (6 mm)
  • Toy filler (for stuffing)
  • Stitch markers
  • Pins
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Needle (for attaching parts)
  • Scissors

Everything you need can be purchased here (link to purchase materials).

Abbreviations

  • KA – Magic ring (Amigurumi loop)
  • ch – Chain stitch
  • ss – Slip stitch
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • (…) x n – Repeat n times

Amigurumi Mouse in Cheese-colored Pants Crochet Pattern

We’ll be filling the toy as we go along.

Head and Body (Gray Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. inc x 6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. 30 sc (30)
  7. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  8. 36 sc (36)
  9. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  10. 42 sc (42)
  11. (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  12. 48 sc (48)
  13. (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
    14-19. (6 rounds) 54 sc (54)
  14. (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
  15. (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40)

At this point, place the eyes between rounds 14 and 15, spaced 7 stitches apart.

  1. (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
  2. (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)

Continue crocheting the body.

24-26. (3 rounds) 24 sc (24)

  1. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  2. 30 sc (30)

Now change yarn to light yellow.

  1. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  2. Crochet in the back loops (2 sc, inc) x 12 (48)
    31-40. (10 rounds) 48 sc (48)
  3. (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40)
  4. 40 sc (40)
  5. (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
  6. (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)

Stuff the toy.

  1. (sc, dec) x 8 (16)
  2. dec x 8 (8)

Tighten the opening, secure the thread, and hide the end inside the toy.

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