Crochet Your Own Cuddly Velvet Mouse: Free Chunky Amigurumi Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Adorable Plush Amigurumi Mouse Crochet Pattern

Create your own soft and cuddly plush mouse with this free step-by-step crochet pattern. Made with super bulky chenille yarn, this quick amigurumi project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Follow along to make a sweet plushie toy that makes a fantastic gift or craft fair best-seller!

Skill Level & Materials

Skill Level

Easy / Intermediate

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Super Bulky Velvet / Chenille Yarn (such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Bernat Velvet), approximately 0.5 skein (approx. 60–70 yards)
  • Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) hook
  • Safety Eyes & Nose: 1 pair of safety eyes and 1 safety nose (or dark beads/embroidery)
  • Embroidery Thread: Black or dark brown thread for eyebrows and face details
  • Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing
  • Ribbon: Satin ribbon for embellishment
  • Tools: Yarn needle, stitch marker, and scissors

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • ( … ) * N: repeat instructions inside parentheses N times

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

Arms (Make 2)

Do not stuff the arms (or stuff only the bottom hand lightly).

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  • Rounds 3–4: 9 sc (9) [2 rounds]
  • Round 5: (1 sc, dec) * 3 (6)
  • Rounds 6–9: 6 sc (6) [4 rounds]

Fold the top opening flat and crochet 3 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Legs (Make 2)

Stuff feet lightly, leaving the top un-stuffed.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Rounds 3–4: 12 sc (12) [2 rounds]
  • Round 5: 1 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (8)
  • Rounds 6–10: 8 sc (8) [5 rounds]

Fold the top opening flat and crochet 4 sc through both layers to close. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Body

Note: If you prefer, you can sew the legs onto the body at the end instead of joining them during Round 5.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  • Round 5: Joining the legs: 4 sc through first leg and body together, 7 sc, 4 sc through second leg and body together, 9 sc (24)
  • Rounds 6–7: 24 sc (24) [2 rounds]
  • Round 8: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
  • Round 9: 18 sc (18)
  • Round 10: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15)
  • Round 11: Joining the arms: 1 sc, 3 sc through first arm and body together, 3 sc, 3 sc through second arm and body together, 5 sc (15)
    Note: Make sure arms align symmetrically with the legs. Adjust stitch count by 1–2 stitches if needed.
  • Round 12: 15 sc (15)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

Head

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  • Round 3: 9 sc (9)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
  • Round 5: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 6: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  • Round 7: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 8: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  • Rounds 9–11: 36 sc (36) [3 rounds]

Insert safety eyes and safety nose between the appropriate rounds before narrowing. Stuff the head firmly as you go.

  • Round 12: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
  • Round 13: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  • Round 14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
  • Round 15: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
  • Round 16: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off yarn, pull the opening tight, and weave in thread ends through the neck base (you can use this tail to sculpt face/eye indentations).

Ears (Make 2 Sets)

You will crochet 4 total pieces to make 2 layered ears (2 small inner pieces and 2 larger outer pieces).

Inner Ear Pieces (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Fasten off.

Outer Ear Pieces (Make 2)

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 5 (15)

Option: You can work Rounds 1–2 in pink yarn and switch to main gray yarn for Round 3 instead of making separate pieces.

Sew the smaller inner piece onto the larger outer piece for each ear.

Tail

  • Attach main color yarn with a slip stitch directly onto the back of the body where the tail should sit.
  • Chain 16 (or desired tail length).
  • Turn and sl st in each chain stitch back to the body.
  • Fasten off, tie a secure knot, and weave in the tail end inside the body.

Assembly & Final Touches

  1. Sew the head onto the stuffed body using the tail left on the body.
  2. Sew the assembled ears symmetrically onto the upper sides of the head.
  3. Perform eye sculpt/indentation using matching yarn to give the face depth.
  4. Using embroidery thread, embroider cute eyebrows above the eyes.
  5. Tie a satin ribbon nicely into a bow around the mouse’s neck.

Your plush amigurumi mouse is complete and ready to bring smiles!

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