Crochet Tutorial: Mouse Homework Nook Cottage – Free Crochet Pattern.

This Mouse Homework Nook Cottage is a cozy crochet suitcase room filled with a lavender study wall, cream suitcase trim, tiny shelves, books, glowing star garland, a moonlit window with lace curtains, a desk, stools, pillows, baskets, notebooks, pencils, and three sweet mouse characters doing homework together. The design is made as a detailed amigurumi diorama for display, storytelling, and handmade gift decor.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern creates an open suitcase-style crochet room. The bottom half forms the floor and front suitcase wall. The upper half forms the upright lavender wall. Cream edging makes the piece look like a soft vintage suitcase, while the handle and small latch tabs decorate the front.

The room includes a homework desk on the left, a cushioned reading corner on the right, a fluffy white rug in the center, and a detailed wall with shelves, alphabet poster, framed plant picture, window, curtains, and star lights. The three mice are made separately and sewn into the room.

Skill level: Intermediate, with beginner-friendly explanations.
US crochet terms: Used throughout the pattern.
Main techniques: Working in rows, rounds, back loops, front loops, simple shaping, sewing, embroidery, and small amigurumi parts.
Finished display size: About 10 in wide, 7 in deep, and 8 in tall when open, depending on yarn tension.
Best use: Decorative display. For children under 3, embroider all details and avoid small removable parts.

Materials

Sport or DK cotton yarn in cream, lavender, soft lilac, white, beige, tan, pale pink, dusty blue, sky blue, navy, brown, mustard, mint, sage green, dark green, black, yellow, coral, and small scraps of many book colors.
2.25 mm crochet hook for amigurumi parts.
2.75 mm crochet hook for suitcase panels and furniture.
Polyester fiberfill.
Plastic canvas, thin cardboard, or felt sheets for suitcase structure.
Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins.
Optional small bronze clasps or buttons for suitcase hardware.
Optional warm yellow embroidery thread for light glow details.
Black embroidery thread for eyes, alphabet letters, and tiny notebook marks.
Blush pink yarn or embroidery floss for cheeks, ears, and nose.

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
RS: right side
FO: fasten off
st or sts: stitch or stitches
rep: repeat

Gauge and Structure Notes

Gauge is not strict, but the stitches should be firm enough to hold shape. For the mouse bodies, use tight stitches so stuffing does not show. For suitcase panels, crochet firmly but not stiffly, because the plastic canvas insert will provide structure.

The suitcase is made from two rectangles joined with a crochet hinge. The bottom rectangle is the floor. The top rectangle stands upright as the back wall. Both are edged with thick cream borders, matching the rounded suitcase look in the image.

Main suitcase color: Cream outer shell.
Interior wall and floor: Soft lavender.
Furniture: Beige, cream, brown, and pastel colors.
Mice: Pale beige with pink ears, black eyes, and pastel outfits.

Suitcase Bottom Floor Panel

Lavender Floor Insert

Use soft lavender yarn and the 2.75 mm hook. This piece forms the flat bottom floor inside the suitcase. Keep your rows even and block the rectangle lightly before assembly.

Ch 46.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 45 sc.
Rows 2 to 38: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Keep 45 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cream Bottom Outer Base

The cream base is slightly larger than the lavender insert. This creates the soft suitcase rim visible around the floor.

With cream yarn, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 51 sc.
Rows 2 to 42: Ch 1, turn, sc across. Keep 51 sc.
Do not fasten off. Work a border around the rectangle.
Border Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around all four sides, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
Border Round 2: Ch 1, BLO sc around, placing 3 BLO sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
FO and weave in ends.

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Cut a piece of plastic canvas slightly smaller than the cream rectangle. Place it between the cream base and the lavender floor insert. Sew the lavender insert centered on top, catching only the inner loops so the border remains raised.

Suitcase Back Wall Panel

Lavender Back Wall Insert

This wall holds the shelves, alphabet chart, picture frame, window, curtains, and star garland. Crochet it in the same stitch texture as the floor for a matched room effect.

With soft lavender yarn, ch 50.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 49 sc.
Rows 2 to 39: Ch 1, turn, sc across. Keep 49 sc.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Cream Back Outer Panel

With cream yarn, ch 56.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 55 sc.
Rows 2 to 43: Ch 1, turn, sc across. Keep 55 sc.
Border Round 1: Sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join.
Border Round 2: BLO sc around, placing 3 BLO sc in each corner. Join.
Border Round 3: Sc around once more for a thick padded suitcase edge. Join and FO.

Place plastic canvas behind the lavender insert. Sew the lavender wall centered onto the cream panel. Keep the cream edge visible on all sides, especially at the top and sides, to match the rounded suitcase frame.

Joining the Suitcase

Place the floor panel flat and the wall panel behind it, right sides facing outward. Use cream yarn to whipstitch the lower long edge of the wall to the back long edge of the floor. This creates a flexible hinge.

After sewing, open the wall upright. Add a second line of slip stitches across the hinge on the inside, using lavender yarn, so the back wall stands at a slightly open angle. Do not make the hinge too tight, or the suitcase will not sit naturally.

Front Suitcase Wall

The front wall is the cream raised edge visible along the front of the suitcase. It should be tall enough to hold the room shape but low enough to show the inside details.

With cream yarn, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 51 sc.
Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO, leaving a long tail.
Sew this strip to the front edge of the floor panel.

Side Suitcase Walls

Make 2 side strips in cream.
Ch 40.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 39 sc.
Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO and sew one strip to each side edge of the floor.

Rounded Cream Suitcase Piping

The thick rounded edging gives the suitcase the plush look shown in the image. Use cream yarn and work slowly around every outside edge.

Attach cream yarn to one bottom front corner.
Sc around the full outside suitcase opening, placing extra sc at each corner so the edge does not curl.
Work 2 more rounds of sc around the same edge.
For a corded look, work one final round of sl st loosely around the outermost ridge.
FO and weave in ends neatly.

Suitcase Handle and Hardware

Crochet Front Handle

With soft lavender yarn, ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 21 sc.
Rows 2 to 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Fold the strip lengthwise and whipstitch the long edges together to make a padded handle.
Sew the handle to the center front wall, leaving the middle raised like a loop.

Small Latch Tabs

Make three small tabs to mimic the bronze clasps across the front. If using actual mini metal pieces, sew them over these crochet tabs. For a fully soft version, use brown and black embroidery only.

With brown yarn, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 4 sc.
Rows 2 to 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO. Make 3 tabs.
Sew one tab at the center and one near each side of the front wall.
Embroider a small black horizontal line across each tab.

Wall Shelf With Books

Upper Shelf

The upper shelf sits on the top left of the lavender wall. It has a golden tan rail and several pastel books leaning inside it.

With tan yarn, ch 19.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 18 sc.
Rows 2 to 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Do not fasten off. Ch 1 and work sc around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Shelf Side Rails

With tan yarn, ch 6.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 5 sc.
FO. Make 2 rails.
Sew one rail upright on each end of the shelf.

Tiny Books for Upper Shelf

Make 6 tiny books in pastel blue, cream, tan, navy, lavender, and mint. Varying book heights make the shelf look natural.

Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 4 sc.
Rows 2 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO and fold the rectangle slightly so it looks thick.
Embroider one vertical cream line on the spine if desired.

Sew the books to the upper shelf before attaching the shelf to the wall. Angle one navy book slightly to the right, matching the relaxed arrangement in the image.

Lower Bookshelf

The lower shelf is larger and sits on the left wall behind the desk. It has multiple rows of books in soft colors.

Bookshelf Frame

With cream yarn, ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 21 sc.
Rows 2 to 15: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
With tan yarn, surface stitch or sew around the outside edge to form a wood-like frame.
Sew one tan horizontal chain across the center to create two shelves.

Lower Shelf Books

Make 12 books using small scraps of mint, blue, cream, dusty pink, mustard, navy, tan, and lavender. For taller books, work 7 rows. For shorter books, work 5 rows.

Ch 4 or 5 depending on desired width.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
Work 5 to 7 rows of sc.
FO and weave in ends.
Sew the books in two rows across the bookshelf frame.

Sew the finished lower bookshelf to the left side of the back wall, leaving space above the desk. Keep it slightly raised from the floor so the desk can sit in front.

Alphabet Poster

The alphabet poster is a cream rectangle with black letters arranged in rows. It hangs on the left wall under the upper shelf.

With cream yarn, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 15 sc.
Rows 2 to 14: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
With beige yarn, crochet a border: attach at a corner, sc evenly around, placing 2 sc in each corner.
FO and block flat.

Using black embroidery thread, stitch the letters in six rows. Keep the letters simple and blocky: ABCDEF, GHIJJ, KLMNOP, PQRSTU, UVWXYZ. If you prefer a cleaner educational chart, stitch ABCDEF, GHIJKL, MNOPQR, STUVWX, YZ.

Framed Botanical Picture

The botanical picture hangs near the alphabet chart. It has a tan frame, cream background, and a green leafy plant in the center.

With cream yarn, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 11 sc.
Rows 2 to 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
Attach tan yarn and sc around the rectangle twice for a thick frame.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Embroider a dark green stem from the lower center toward the upper right. Add small leaf stitches in sage green on both sides of the stem. Sew the picture to the wall between the alphabet poster and the window.

Moonlit Window

The window is navy blue with cream crossbars. A tiny crescent moon and star stitches decorate the dark sky. It sits on the right side of the wall, behind the lace curtains.

Window Base

With navy yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 17 sc.
Rows 2 to 16: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

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Window Frame

With cream yarn, ch 18 and sew it horizontally across the middle of the navy square.
With cream yarn, ch 17 and sew it vertically down the middle.
Work a cream sc border around the navy square.
FO and weave in ends.

Moon and Stars

Use yellow yarn to embroider a crescent moon in the upper left window pane.
Make tiny star stitches in the other panes using pale yellow or cream thread.
Keep the stars small so the window still looks delicate.

Sew the window to the right wall, centered between the botanical frame and the right suitcase edge. Leave enough room on both sides for the curtains.

Lace Curtains

The curtains are cream and textured, with open stitches to imitate the soft lace look in the image. Make two panels.

With cream yarn and 2.25 mm hook, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. You should have 11 sc.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st, rep across. End with dc in last st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc and ch space across. You should have 11 sc.
Rows 4 to 15: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Gather the top edge slightly with a running stitch. Sew one curtain panel to each side of the window. Tie the center of each curtain with a short strand of cream yarn so it drapes inward.

Star String Lights

The star garland stretches across the upper wall. Use a thin chain as the cord and six small yellow stars for the lights. Add warm embroidery around each star for a glowing effect.

Light Cord

With tan or pale gold yarn, ch 56.
FO, leaving tails at both ends.
Pin the chain in a gentle curve across the top wall.
Sew down every 5 to 6 chains, leaving small relaxed loops between stitches.

Small Star Lights

Make 6 stars with yellow yarn.

MR, ch 1, work 10 sc into ring. Join with sl st.
Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into next st of ring.
Repeat the previous step 5 times to make 5 points.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the stars along the cord. Place one near the upper center, three across the right side, and two closer to the window. For the warm glowing look, lightly embroider small yellow straight stitches around each star.

Homework Desk

The desk sits on the left side of the room. It is cream-beige with a flat top, front panel, and soft squared corners. The mother mouse and one small mouse sit near it.

Desk Top

With beige yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 17 sc.
Rows 2 to 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Desk Front Panel

With beige yarn, ch 18.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 17 sc.
Rows 2 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Desk Side Panels

Make 2 side panels.
Ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 11 sc.
Rows 2 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Sew the front and side panels to the underside of the desk top to form a small rectangular desk. Stuff lightly before closing the lower edges. Embroider two small drawer dots on the front if desired.

Desk Edge Trim

Attach cream yarn to one top corner and sl st around the desktop edge. This gives the desk the neat raised border seen in the image.

Desk Supplies

Open Notebook on Desk

With white yarn, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 11 sc.
Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
Embroider a black vertical line down the center for the notebook fold.
Add short black horizontal stitches as writing lines.
Add a few pink stitches at one corner to look like a small eraser or page marker.

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Pencil Cup

With dusty pink yarn, MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: BLO sc around. Keep 12 sc.
Rounds 4 to 6: Sc around.
FO and shape into a small cup.

Tiny Pencils

For each pencil, ch 6 in mustard, coral, or green.
Sl st back across the chain.
Add one small dark stitch at the tip.
Make 3 pencils and sew them inside the cup.

Closed Books on Desk

Make two small closed books using the tiny book method. Use blue and cream yarn. Place them near the lamp and pencil cup.

Glowing Mushroom Lamp

The mushroom lamp sits on the left corner of the desk. Its tan cap has embroidered yellow dots, and the pale stem glows softly in the scene.

Lamp Stem

With pale cream yarn, MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Rounds 3 to 8: Sc around.
Stuff firmly.
Round 9: Dec around. You should have 6 sc.
FO and close the opening.

Mushroom Cap

With mustard yarn, MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You should have 24 sc.
Round 5: Sc around.
Round 6: BLO, sc 2, dec around. You should have 18 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the cap lightly and sew it to the stem. Embroider small cream and yellow dots across the cap. Sew the mushroom lamp to the desk top.

Stools and Chair

Small Child Stool

With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc into ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around.
Rounds 5 to 7: Sc around.
Stuff lightly.
Round 8: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
FO and close.

Mother Mouse Chair

The chair is small and simple, made with a round seat and a tall back. It sits behind the desk.

Seat: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around.
Rounds 5 to 6: Sc around. Stuff lightly and close with sc decreases.
Chair back: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across for 11 sc. Work 8 rows. FO.
Sew chair back to one side of the seat.

White Fluffy Rug

The rug is an oval cloud shape in the center of the room. Use fluffy yarn if available. If not, use regular white yarn and brush it gently with a clean pet slicker brush.

With white yarn, ch 17.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 14 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain, sc in next 14 ch, 2 sc in first ch. Join. You should have 34 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, inc, sc 14, inc in next 3 sts, sc 14, inc in next 2 sts. Join.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 14, rep sc 1, inc across rounded end, sc 14, rep sc 1, inc across other rounded end. Join.
Round 4: Sc evenly around, adding 2 to 4 extra increases only if needed to keep it flat.
FO and weave in ends.

Sew the rug to the floor slightly right of center. Leave one edge free if you want a softer, lifted texture.

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Right Corner Cushion Area

Cream Back Pillow

With cream yarn, ch 14.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 13 sc.
Rows 2 to 14: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Make a second matching square.
Place both squares together and sc around three sides.
Stuff lightly, then sc the final side closed.

Blue Square Pillows

Make two blue pillows, one pale blue and one sky blue. They sit in front of the cream pillow and should look plump.

Ch 11.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 10 sc.
Rows 2 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Make 2 squares for each pillow.
Sc around, stuff lightly before closing.
For extra texture, sl st around the front edge once more.

Sew the cream pillow to the right back corner. Place the two blue pillows in front, overlapping slightly as shown in the image.

Yarn Basket With Toys

The round basket sits near the pillows. It holds tiny balls and a small teddy bear, adding a playful homework nook feeling.

Basket

With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You should have 24 sc.
Round 5: BLO sc around.
Rounds 6 to 10: Sc around.
Round 11: Sl st around for a firm rim.
FO.

Tiny Yarn Balls

With blue, mint, cream, or brown yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Sc around.
Stuff very lightly.
Round 3: Dec around to close.
FO and hide the tail.
Make 5 small balls.

Mini Teddy Bear

Head: With beige yarn, MR, 6 sc. Round 2: Inc around for 12 sc. Round 3: Sc around. Round 4: Dec around for 6 sc. Stuff and close.
Body: MR, 6 sc. Round 2: Inc around for 12 sc. Rounds 3 to 4: Sc around. Round 5: Dec around. Stuff and close.
Ears: Make 2. MR, 4 sc, join and FO.
Arms: Make 2 small chains of 4, sl st back.
Sew parts together and embroider two tiny black eyes.

Place the yarn balls and teddy inside the basket. Sew the basket to the floor near the right cushion area.

Front Left Craft Basket

This basket sits in the lower left front corner and holds soft rolls, books, or craft supplies.

With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around.
Rounds 5 to 8: Sc around.
FO.

Make 5 small rolled supplies by chaining 8, working one row of sc, rolling the strip, and sewing it closed. Use lavender, cream, green, and blue scraps. Sew the rolls inside the basket and attach the basket to the front left floor.

Globe

The small globe stands between the desk and bookshelf. It has a blue sphere with green land shapes and a brown stand.

Globe Ball

With sky blue yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Rounds 4 to 6: Sc around.
Round 7: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
Stuff firmly.
Round 8: Dec around. You should have 6 sc.
FO and close.

Embroider small irregular green patches on the globe. Keep them rounded and simple so they look like continents without becoming bulky.

Globe Stand

With brown yarn, ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. This is the post.
For the base, MR, 6 sc, then inc around for 12 sc. FO.
Sew the post to the base and the globe to the top of the post.

Main Mother Mouse

The mother mouse sits at the desk, slightly taller than the children. She has a pale beige head, rounded ears, pointed muzzle, lavender sleeves, a cream apron, and a soft blue skirt.

Head

With pale beige yarn and 2.25 mm hook, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You should have 24 sc.
Rounds 5 to 8: Sc around.
Round 9: Sc 2, dec around. You should have 18 sc.
Round 10: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
Stuff firmly.
Round 11: Dec around. You should have 6 sc.
FO and close.

Pointed Muzzle

With pale beige yarn, MR, 5 sc.
Round 2: Sc around. Keep 5 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. You should have 6 sc.
Round 4: Sc around.
FO, lightly stuff, and sew to the lower front of the head.

Embroider a small black nose at the tip of the muzzle. Add two black eyes above the muzzle, spaced about 5 stitches apart. Add soft pink cheek stitches under each eye.

Ears

Outer ear: With pale beige yarn, MR, 6 sc. Round 2: Inc around for 12 sc. FO. Make 2.
Inner ear: With pale pink yarn, MR, 6 sc. FO. Make 2.
Sew one pink inner ear to each beige outer ear.
Sew ears to the top sides of the head, angled outward.

Body With Blue Skirt

With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Rounds 4 to 6: Sc around.
Change to dusty blue yarn.
Round 7: FLO, sc 2, inc around. This creates the skirt flare. You should have 24 sc.
Rounds 8 to 10: Sc around.
Round 11: Sc 2, dec around. You should have 18 sc.
Stuff body firmly.
Round 12: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Apron

With cream yarn, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 8 sc.
Rows 2 to 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
Embroider two tiny lavender flowers and one pink dot on the lower apron.
Sew the apron to the front of the body.

Arms

Make 2 arms.
With pale beige yarn, MR, 5 sc.
Rounds 2 to 5: Sc around.
Change to lavender yarn.
Rounds 6 to 8: Sc around.
FO, lightly stuff only the hand end.
Sew arms to the upper body, angled toward the desk.

Legs and Tail

Legs: Make 2 with pale beige yarn. MR, 5 sc. Work 5 rounds of sc. FO and sew under the skirt.
Tail: With pale pink yarn, ch 15. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO.
Sew the tail to the back of the body and curve it gently to one side.

Sew the head to the body securely. Place the mother mouse on the chair at the desk. Tack the body to the chair and floor so she stays upright.

Small Mouse at the Desk

This little mouse sits beside the mother mouse and looks down at the open notebook. It has a cream head, blue shirt, brown shorts, and tiny ears.

Small Mouse Head

With pale beige yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Rounds 4 to 6: Sc around.
Round 7: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
Stuff.
Round 8: Dec around. You should have 6 sc.
FO and close.

Small Muzzle and Ears

Muzzle: MR, 5 sc, work 1 round sc, FO, sew to face.
Ears: Make 2. MR, 6 sc, join and FO.
Embroider black eyes, a tiny nose, and pink cheek dots.

Small Body

With dusty blue yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Rounds 3 to 6: Sc around.
Change to brown yarn.
Rounds 7 to 8: Sc around.
Stuff lightly.
Round 9: Dec around. Close.

Small Arms, Legs, and Tail

Arms: Make 2 with pale beige yarn. Ch 6, sl st back across. Sew forward toward the notebook.
Legs: Make 2 with brown yarn. MR, 5 sc, work 2 rounds, FO.
Tail: With pale pink yarn, ch 11, sl st back across, sew to back.

Sew the head to the body. Seat this mouse on the small stool in front of the desk. Sew one arm near the notebook to make it look like the mouse is writing.

Floor Mouse With Notebook

The third mouse sits on the fluffy rug. This mouse wears a pale blue outfit and holds an open notebook with colorful homework marks and a crayon.

Floor Mouse Head

With pale beige yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Rounds 4 to 6: Sc around.
Round 7: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
Stuff.
Round 8: Dec around. Close.

Floor Mouse Body

With pale blue yarn, MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: Inc around. You should have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You should have 18 sc.
Rounds 4 to 8: Sc around.
Round 9: Sc 1, dec around. You should have 12 sc.
Stuff.
Round 10: Dec around. Close.

Floor Mouse Details

Make the muzzle and ears the same way as the small desk mouse.
Make two beige arms with ch 7, sl st back across each chain.
Make two pale blue legs with MR, 5 sc, work 3 rounds, then FO.
Make a pink tail with ch 13 and sl st back.
Sew the mouse sitting on the rug with its arms reaching toward the notebook.

Floor Notebook and Crayons

Open Notebook

With white yarn, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 12 sc.
Rows 2 to 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.
Embroider a black center fold.
Use coral, blue, yellow, and green scraps to stitch tiny picture marks on the page.

Crayons

Yellow crayon: Ch 7, sl st back across, add coral tip.
Purple crayon: Ch 7, sl st back across, add dark purple tip.
Pink pencil: Ch 8, sl st back across, add brown tip.

Sew the notebook to the rug in front of the floor mouse. Attach one crayon partly over the notebook and another beside it for the busy homework scene.

Rolled Blanket or Pencil Case

A small blue-and-cream roll rests near the left side of the desk. It can be read as a pencil case, rolled blanket, or soft school supply pouch.

With pale blue yarn, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. You should have 11 sc.
Rows 2 to 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Change to cream yarn for Row 6.
FO and roll the rectangle from one short side.
Sew through the roll to secure.

Placement Guide

Before sewing everything permanently, arrange the room exactly like the image. The desk goes on the lower left, the mother mouse sits behind it, and the small desk mouse sits at the front corner. The floor mouse sits on the white rug near the center right.

Upper left wall: small tan shelf with books.
Left middle wall: alphabet poster.
Center wall: framed green plant picture.
Right wall: navy night window with cream curtains.
Top wall: star garland in a soft curve.
Lower left: desk, lamp, books, pencil cup, and craft basket.
Center floor: white fluffy rug and floor mouse.
Lower right: pillow corner and basket of toys.

Detailed Sewing Order

Sew the lavender inserts to the cream suitcase panels.
Join the bottom floor and back wall with the cream hinge.
Sew the front and side suitcase walls to the floor.
Add rounded cream piping around all visible suitcase edges.
Attach the handle and latch tabs to the front.
Sew all wall decorations before adding furniture.
Sew the desk, shelves, globe, basket, rug, and pillows to the floor.
Sew the mice in place after all large furniture is attached.
Add notebooks, pencils, crayons, and tiny accessories last.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Final assembly: Pin every piece in place before sewing. Check that the suitcase stands open without falling backward. If the back wall leans too far, add a hidden lavender support chain from the wall side to the floor side.

Facial detailing: Use black embroidery thread for tiny eyes and noses. Keep the eyes small and glossy-looking with one short stitch. Add pink cheek stitches on each mouse. Do not use safety eyes if the piece may be handled by young children.

Mouse posing: The mother mouse should lean gently toward the desk. The small desk mouse should face the notebook. The floor mouse should sit low on the fluffy rug with the notebook placed directly in front.

Care Notes

Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
Do not machine wash if plastic canvas, cardboard, wire, or metal clasps are used.
Let the piece air dry fully before closing the suitcase.
Reshape the curtains, pillows, and mice while damp if needed.
Keep away from direct sunlight to protect pastel yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The suitcase opens and stands upright.
The cream border is even and rounded.
The lavender wall and floor are smooth and flat.
The shelves, posters, window, and lights are securely sewn.
The desk accessories are attached firmly.
All three mice have eyes, noses, ears, cheeks, tails, and correct outfits.
The rug, baskets, pillows, books, globe, lamp, notebooks, and crayons are included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the crochet cottage gently with a soft brush. For deeper cleaning, dab only the stained area with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking the suitcase because the inner structure may soften or bend.

Store the piece open in a dry display area, or close it loosely with tissue paper inside to protect the curtains and wall decorations. If the star garland or shelves flatten, reshape them with your fingers before displaying again.

For long-term preservation, keep the cottage away from strong heat, moisture, and direct window light. Small details such as books, pencils, and yarn balls should be checked occasionally and re-stitched if they loosen from handling.