Crochet Tutorial: Garden Mouse Girl in Pastel Chevron Dress with Floral Crown and Sunflower Shoes – Free Crochet Pattern.

This charming garden mouse girl features an oversized sculpted head, large rounded ears, bright layered blue eyes, a soft muzzle, delicate whiskers, and a colorful floral crown topped with a tiny bee. She wears a pastel chevron dress with ruffled sleeves, raised floral details, striped stockings, and sunflower-decorated shoes. A straw sun hat, potted succulent, miniature garden trowel, and ladybug complete the garden-inspired display.

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Pattern Overview

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Crochet terminology: US crochet terms
• Construction: The mouse is crocheted in separate pieces and assembled. The dress is worked from the neckline downward.
• Finished height: Approximately 22 inches or 56 cm from the top of the head to the bottom of the shoes.
• Seated height: Approximately 18 inches or 46 cm.
• Head width including ears: Approximately 15 inches or 38 cm.
• Dress length: Approximately 13 inches or 33 cm from neckline to scalloped hem.
• Working method: Continuous spirals are used for the mouse and accessories unless joined rounds or rows are specifically stated.

Materials

• Worsted-weight number 4 yarn in warm oatmeal beige for the mouse
• DK-weight number 3 yarn in sage green, ivory, dusty rose, sky blue, pale yellow, terracotta, tan, brown, white, black, red, and several muted flower colors
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for the mouse
• 3 mm crochet hook for the dress and hat
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for flowers, facial pieces, the bee, and small accessories
• Polyester fiberfill
• Two 16 mm black safety eyes
• One brown triangular safety nose measuring approximately 24 mm wide
• Black embroidery thread
• White embroidery thread
• Brown embroidery thread
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Straight pins
• Small amount of stiff plastic canvas for the flowerpot base, optional
• Fabric glue, optional and used only for permanent decorative positioning

Suggested Yarn Quantities

• Oatmeal beige: 250 to 300 grams
• Sage green: 80 grams
• Ivory: 60 grams
• Dusty rose: 45 grams
• Sky blue: 45 grams
• Tan for hat: 60 grams
• Terracotta for flowerpot: 25 grams
• All remaining colors: Less than 20 grams each

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble crochet
• inc: Work 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: Invisible single crochet decrease
• sc2tog: Single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• st: Stitch
• sts: Stitches
• R: Round or row
• FO: Fasten off

Special Stitch

Four-double-crochet bobble: Yarn over, insert the hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this process 3 more times in the same stitch. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook. The bobble counts as one stitch.

Gauge and Tension

Using the 3.25 mm hook and worsted-weight yarn, 22 single crochet stitches and 24 rounds should measure approximately 4 inches or 10 cm. The stitches must be tight enough that the stuffing does not show through the fabric.

Using the 3 mm hook and DK-weight yarn, 24 single crochet stitches and 26 rounds should measure approximately 4 inches or 10 cm. Check the neckline before completing the dress because individual yarn thickness can affect the fit.

Important Working Notes

• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every continuous round.
• Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and lower face.
• Stuff the arms lightly so they remain flexible.
• Stuff the feet firmly and the stocking sections moderately.
• Change yarn color in the final yarn-over of the stitch before the new color begins.
• Weave yarn ends into the inside of the work whenever possible.
• Safety eyes and safety noses are not suitable for children younger than three years.

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Mouse Head

Use oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Begin at the center top of the head and work downward in a continuous spiral. The gradual increases form the broad forehead, while the decreases create the narrower lower face.

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 sts.
11. R11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 sts.
12. R12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 sts.
13. R13-R24: Sc in each st around. 72 sts for 12 rounds.
14. R25: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. 66 sts.
15. R26: Sc in each st around. 66 sts.
16. R27: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. 60 sts.
17. R28: Sc in each st around. 60 sts.
18. R29: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. 54 sts.
19. R30: Sc in each st around. 54 sts.
20. R31: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 sts.
21. R32: Sc in each st around. 48 sts.
22. R33: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts.
23. R34: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts.
24. R35: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts.
25. R36: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts.

Stuff the head firmly as the opening becomes smaller. Add extra stuffing behind the eye area and along both cheeks. Keep the last 24 stitches open for attachment to the neck. FO with a 24-inch or 60 cm sewing tail.

Rounded Muzzle

Use oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. The muzzle is worked around both sides of a foundation chain to produce the wide oval shape visible on the finished mouse.

1. Foundation: Ch 9.
2. R1: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 7 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, continue along the opposite side, sc in the next 6 ch, and work 2 sc in the final ch. 18 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc in the next 6 sts, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 6 sts, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3: Work 1 sc, inc, sc in the next 6 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, sc in the next 6 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. 30 sts.
5. R4: Work 2 sc, inc, sc in the next 6 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc three times, sc in the next 6 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc twice. 36 sts.
6. R5-R7: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Insert the brown safety nose through the center upper portion of the muzzle between R3 and R4. Secure the washer firmly. Add a small amount of stuffing, but do not overfill the muzzle.

Large Outer Ears

Make two with oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. These circles naturally curve after the final decrease. Do not flatten them completely because the finished ears should have a shallow cup shape.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
9. R9-R10: Sc around. 48 sts.
10. R11: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts.

FO with a long tail. Gently curve the outside edge forward. Do not stuff the ears.

Inner Ear Panels

Make two with dusty beige or pale blush yarn and the 3 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.

FO. Center one inner panel on each outer ear, leaving the final outer-ear round visible as a raised border. Sew the panel down with small stitches. Pull the center slightly inward while sewing to deepen the cup.

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Layered Blue Eyes

White Eye Bases

Make two with white DK yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.

Sl st in the next st and FO with a long sewing tail.

Blue Iris Discs

Make two. Begin with dark navy yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR using dark navy. 6 sts.
2. R2: Change to medium blue and inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Change to bright blue and repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Change to pale blue and repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.

Insert a 16 mm safety eye through the exact center of each iris. Push the eye post through the center of a white eye base and attach the washer behind the white disc. Sew the iris to the white base, leaving a visible white ring around the blue section.

Using white embroidery thread, add one small highlight stitch near the upper outer side of each pupil. Outline the outside edge of each white disc with black embroidery thread after the eyes are attached to the head.

Body

Use oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Begin at the lower center of the body. The body should be firmly stuffed at the bottom and moderately stuffed near the shoulders.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8-R17: Sc around. 42 sts for 10 rounds.
9. R18: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts.
10. R19-R24: Sc around. 36 sts for 6 rounds.
11. R25: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts.
12. R26-R29: Sc around. 30 sts for 4 rounds.
13. R30: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts.
14. R31-R33: Sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff the body firmly enough to support the oversized head. FO with a long tail. The final 24 stitches match the 24-stitch opening at the bottom of the head.

Arms

Make two with oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Begin at the hand. The bobble in R7 creates a small thumb.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: Sc in the next 5 sts, work one 4-dc bobble in the next st, sc in the remaining 12 sts. 18 sts.
6. R8: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
7. R9-R30: Sc around. 12 sts for 22 rounds.

Stuff the hand firmly. Add only a thin amount of stuffing along the arm. Flatten the top and work 6 sc through both layers. FO with a long sewing tail.

Feet and Striped Legs

Make two. Begin with oatmeal beige yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Work around both sides of the foundation chain to create the rounded shoe shape.

1. Foundation: Ch 7.
2. R1: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 5 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, sc in the next 4 ch along the opposite side, and work 2 sc in the final ch. 14 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc in the next 4 sts, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 4 sts, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 20 sts.
4. R3: Work 1 sc, inc, sc in the next 4 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, sc in the next 4 sts, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. 26 sts.
5. R4: Work 2 sc, inc, sc in the next 4 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc three times, sc in the next 4 sts, repeat 2 sc, inc twice. 32 sts.
6. R5-R8: Sc around. 32 sts.
7. R9: Sc in the next 10 sts, dec 6 times, sc in the final 10 sts. 26 sts.
8. R10: Sc in the next 8 sts, dec 5 times, sc in the final 8 sts. 21 sts.
9. R11: Sc in the next 7 sts, dec 3 times, sc in the final 8 sts. 18 sts.
10. R12-R14: Sc around using oatmeal beige. 18 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly, shaping the rounded toe forward. Continue with alternating sky blue and ivory yarn to make the narrow striped stockings.

1. R15: Change to sky blue and sc around. 18 sts.
2. R16: Change to ivory and sc around. 18 sts.
3. R17-R38: Repeat R15 and R16 eleven more times, changing color after every round. 18 sts.
4. R39: Using ivory, sc around. 18 sts.
5. R40: Using ivory, sc around. 18 sts.

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Stuff the leg moderately, keeping the stocking section flexible. Flatten the top and work 9 sc through both layers. FO with a long sewing tail.

Mouse Tail

Use oatmeal beige yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The tail is narrow and is positioned behind the dress so it remains mostly hidden when viewed from the front.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2-R34: Sc around. 6 sts.

Do not use wire. Feed several strands of yarn through the tube to give it a soft curved shape. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Pastel Chevron Dress

Use DK-weight yarn and the 3 mm hook. Work the dress from the neckline downward in joined rounds. Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch. Ch 1 at the beginning of a single crochet round; the beginning chain does not count as a stitch.

Striped Yoke

1. Foundation: Using sage green, ch 36. Join with a sl st without twisting.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 36 sts.
3. R2: Change to ivory. Repeat 5 sc, inc around. Join. 42 sts.
4. R3: Change to dusty rose. Sc around. Join. 42 sts.
5. R4: Change to ivory. Repeat 6 sc, inc around. Join. 48 sts.
6. R5: Change to sky blue. Sc around. Join. 48 sts.
7. R6: Change to ivory. Repeat 7 sc, inc around. Join. 54 sts.
8. R7: Change to dusty rose. Sc around. Join. 54 sts.
9. R8: Change to sage green. Repeat 8 sc, inc around. Join. 60 sts.

Separate the Armholes

1. R9: Using sage green, sc in the next 12 sts, ch 6, skip the next 12 sts, sc in the next 24 sts, ch 6, skip the next 12 sts, sc in the final 12 sts. Join. 60 sts including the chains.
2. R10: Change to ivory. Sc in each sc and each ch around. Join. 60 sts.
3. R11: Change to sage green. Repeat 9 sc, inc around. Join. 66 sts.

Chevron Formula for 66-Stitch Rounds

For every 66-stitch chevron round, repeat the following sequence six times: sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts, work 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog. The stitch count remains 66.

1. R12: Sage green chevron round. 66 sts.
2. R13: Ivory chevron round. 66 sts.
3. R14: Dusty rose chevron round. 66 sts.
4. R15: Dusty rose chevron round. 66 sts.
5. R16: Ivory chevron round. 66 sts.
6. R17: Sky blue chevron round. 66 sts.
7. R18: Sky blue chevron round. 66 sts.
8. R19: Ivory chevron round. 66 sts.

First Skirt Increase

The following round adds two stitches to each chevron repeat. Repeat this sequence six times: sc2tog, sc, inc, sc, work 3 sc in the next st, sc, inc, sc, sc2tog.

1. R20: Use sage green and work the first skirt increase sequence six times. Join. 78 sts.

Chevron Formula for 78-Stitch Rounds

For every 78-stitch chevron round, repeat the following sequence six times: sc2tog, sc in the next 4 sts, work 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog. The stitch count remains 78.

1. R21: Sage green chevron round. 78 sts.
2. R22: Ivory chevron round. 78 sts.
3. R23: Dusty rose chevron round. 78 sts.
4. R24: Dusty rose chevron round. 78 sts.
5. R25: Ivory chevron round. 78 sts.
6. R26: Sky blue chevron round. 78 sts.
7. R27: Sky blue chevron round. 78 sts.
8. R28: Ivory chevron round. 78 sts.
9. R29: Sage green chevron round. 78 sts.
10. R30: Sage green chevron round. 78 sts.
11. R31: Ivory chevron round. 78 sts.

Second Skirt Increase

Repeat this sequence six times: sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc, work 3 sc in the next st, sc, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog.

1. R32: Use dusty rose and work the second skirt increase sequence six times. Join. 90 sts.

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Chevron Formula for 90-Stitch Rounds

For every 90-stitch chevron round, repeat the following sequence six times: sc2tog, sc in the next 5 sts, work 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog. The stitch count remains 90.

1. R33: Dusty rose chevron round. 90 sts.
2. R34: Ivory chevron round. 90 sts.
3. R35: Sky blue chevron round. 90 sts.
4. R36: Sky blue chevron round. 90 sts.
5. R37: Ivory chevron round. 90 sts.
6. R38: Sage green chevron round. 90 sts.
7. R39: Sage green chevron round. 90 sts.
8. R40: Ivory chevron round. 90 sts.
9. R41: Dusty rose chevron round. 90 sts.
10. R42: Sky blue chevron round. 90 sts.
11. R43: Ivory chevron round. 90 sts.
12. R44: Sage green chevron round. 90 sts.

Scalloped Hem

1. R45: Using sage green, sc in each st around. Join. 90 sts.
2. R46: Repeat sc in the next st, skip 2 sts, work 7 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts around. Join to the first sc. This creates 15 large scallops.

FO and weave in all ends. Lightly steam the skirt from a safe distance without pressing the yarn directly.

Ruffled Cap Sleeves

Use sage green and the 3 mm hook. Work one sleeve around each armhole. Each armhole contains 12 skipped stitches and 6 underarm chains.

1. R1: Join yarn at the center underside of the armhole. Ch 1 and work 18 sc evenly around. Join. 18 sts.
2. R2: Inc in every st around. Join. 36 sts.
3. R3: Repeat sl st in the next st, sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, work 3 dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc in the next st six times. Join.

FO and weave in the ends. Shape each sleeve so the fullest ruffle sits over the top of the arm.

Raised Ivory Chevron Buds

Make twelve with ivory yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. These small raised buds reproduce the dimensional cream decorations across the skirt.

1. R1: Work 5 sc into an MR. Join with a sl st.
2. R2: Ch 2, work one 4-dc bobble into the same stitch, ch 1, sl st into the next stitch.

FO immediately. Sew six buds onto the six upward chevron points near R25. Sew the remaining six buds onto the six upward points near R37. Keep each bud centered directly over a chevron peak.

Small Flowers for the Dress Hem

Make eleven flowers in dusty rose, pale yellow, lavender, ivory, peach, and sky blue. Use the 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: Work 5 sc into an MR and join.
2. R2: Repeat ch 2, 2 hdc in the same stitch, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch for each of the 5 stitches.

FO with a sewing tail. Arrange the flowers evenly across the front eleven scallops of the hem. Alternate colors and sew one small green leaf beside every second flower.

Tiny Hem Leaves

1. Foundation: Using sage green, ch 5.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue on the opposite side with dc, hdc, and sc.

Sl st to the beginning and FO. Make six leaves.

Sunflowers for the Shoes

Make two. Begin with brown yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Center R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts.
2. Center R2: Inc around. Join. 12 sts.

Change to golden yellow. Working in the front loops of R2, repeat the following for each of the 12 stitches: sl st in the next front loop, ch 4, beginning in the second ch from the hook work sc, hdc, and dc along the chain, then sl st in the same front loop.

Sunflower Leaves

Make two with sage green yarn.

1. Foundation: Ch 6.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with hdc, dc, hdc, and sc.

FO. Sew one sunflower and one leaf to the outside of each foot. Position each flower between foot R8 and R12, approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm below the beginning of the striped stocking.

Floral Crown

Green Crown Band

Use sage green yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Foundation: Ch 66.
2. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sl st in each ch across. 65 sl sts.

FO, leaving both chain ends free for tying behind the head. The decorated section should cover approximately 10 inches or 25 cm across the top of the head.

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Medium Rolled Rose

Make one dusty rose flower.

1. Foundation: Ch 31.
2. Row 1: Work 2 dc in the third ch from the hook and 2 dc in each remaining ch across.

FO with a long tail. Roll the strip tightly from the beginning end, keeping the foundation chain along the lower edge. Sew through all layers to secure the rose.

Small Rolled Roses

Make two, one pale pink and one deep rose.

1. Foundation: Ch 25.
2. Row 1: Work 2 hdc in the second ch from the hook and 2 hdc in each remaining ch.

Roll each strip and stitch through the base several times.

White Daisies

Make three with white and pale yellow yarn.

1. Center: Using pale yellow, work 6 sc into an MR and join.
2. Petals: Change to white. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 4, 2 dc in the same stitch, ch 4, and sl st in the same stitch.

FO with a sewing tail. Gently flatten the six petals around the yellow center.

Crown Leaves

Make eight with sage green yarn.

1. Foundation: Ch 6.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with hdc, dc, hdc, and sc.

Arrange the largest dusty rose flower slightly left of center. Place one white daisy in the center and the pale pink rose to the right. Add the two remaining daisies near the outer edges. Place the deep rose bud near the right ear. Fill the spaces with leaves.

Tiny Bee

Use the 2.25 mm hook. Begin with yellow yarn and work in continuous rounds.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Using yellow, sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Change to black and sc around. 18 sts.
6. R6: Change to yellow and sc around. 18 sts.
7. R7: Change to black and sc around. 18 sts.
8. R8: Change to yellow and sc around. 18 sts.
9. R9: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
10. R10: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, close the opening, and FO. Embroider two tiny black eyes on the yellow face end.

Bee Wings

Make two with white yarn.

1. Foundation: Ch 5.
2. Wing: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc, and 5 dc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with dc, hdc, and sc.

Sew both wings to the upper back of the bee. Embroider two short black antennae. Make a support by chaining 10 with sage green, then sl st back along the chain. Sew one end to the crown and the other beneath the bee so the bee sits approximately 1.5 inches or 4 cm above the flowers.

Ladybug for the Ear

Use red yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.

Stuff very lightly. FO with a sewing tail. Using black yarn, embroider a straight dividing line from the front to the back and add three small French-knot spots on each wing.

Ladybug Head

1. R1: Using black, work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.

FO. Fold the black circle slightly and sew it to one end of the red body. Attach the ladybug inside the mouse’s right ear, approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm from the inner upper edge.

Straw Garden Hat

Use tan DK yarn and the 3 mm hook. Work in joined rounds. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. Join. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R17: Sc around. 54 sts.
11. R18: Working in BLO, sc around. 54 sts.
12. R19: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 sts.
13. R20: Sc around. 60 sts.
14. R21: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 sts.
15. R22: Sc around. 66 sts.
16. R23: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 sts.
17. R24: Sc around. 72 sts.
18. R25: Repeat 11 sc, inc around. 78 sts.
19. R26: Sc around. 78 sts.
20. R27: Repeat 12 sc, inc around. 84 sts.
21. R28: Work one reverse sc in each st around. 84 sts.

Blue Hat Band

Using sky blue yarn, ch 58. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in 57 stitches. Ch 1 and turn. Work two additional rows of 57 sc. FO.

Wrap the band around the base of the hat crown, immediately above the brim. Overlap the ends by one stitch at the back and sew securely.

Terracotta Flowerpot

Use terracotta yarn and the 3 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Working in BLO, sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. R9: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
8. R10-R14: Sc around. 30 sts.
9. R15: Working in FLO, repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
10. R16: Sc around. 36 sts.
11. R17: Sl st loosely in each st around. 36 sts.

FO. Cut a plastic canvas circle slightly smaller than the base and place it inside if additional stability is desired.

Soil Disc

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in an MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.

Stuff the pot lightly. Place the soil disc approximately 0.5 inch or 1.25 cm below the upper rim and sew it to the inside wall.

Succulent Plant

Use sage green yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Make twelve leaves in three sizes.

Large Leaves

Make five.

1. Foundation: Ch 8.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc in the next 3 chains, hdc, sc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with sc, hdc, dc in the next 3 chains, hdc, and sc.

Medium Leaves

Make four.

1. Foundation: Ch 6.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch, work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with hdc, dc, hdc, and sc.

Small Leaves

Make three.

1. Foundation: Ch 5.
2. Leaf: Beginning in the second ch, work sc, hdc, dc, and 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with dc, hdc, and sc.

Arrange the five large leaves in a circular lower layer. Add the four medium leaves above them and place the three small leaves upright in the center. Sew all leaf bases together, then sew the completed succulent to the center of the soil disc.

Miniature Garden Trowel

Trowel Blade

Use gray yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Work in rows. Ch 1 and turn after each row.

1. R1: Ch 2 and work 2 sc in the second ch from the hook. 2 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st. 4 sts.
3. R3: Sc across. 4 sts.
4. R4: Inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc. 6 sts.
5. R5-R6: Sc across. 6 sts.
6. R7: Dec, sc in the next 2 sts, dec. 4 sts.
7. R8: Sc across. 4 sts.

FO. Work one round of sl sts evenly around the blade for a clean edge.

Trowel Handle

Using brown yarn, ch 12. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. 11 sts. FO. Fold the strip lengthwise and sew its long edges together. Attach one end securely behind the narrow end of the blade.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the body to the head by matching the 24 body stitches to the 24 head stitches. Add extra stuffing to the neck before closing the seam.
2. Position the ears between head R14 and R25. Place each ear approximately 4 stitches behind the center line of its nearest eye. Tilt the upper edge outward and the lower edge slightly forward.
3. Place the white eye discs between head R18 and R28. Leave approximately 7 visible head stitches between the inside edges of the eye discs.
4. Sew the muzzle between head R26 and R35. Center it directly below the eyes. Add stuffing gradually while closing the seam.
5. Using brown embroidery thread, stitch a vertical mouth line from the lower point of the nose to the lower center of the muzzle.
6. Using black thread, embroider one curved eyebrow approximately 0.75 inch or 2 cm above each eye.
7. Add three short upper eyelashes and two shorter lower eyelashes to the outside edge of each eye.
8. For each side of the muzzle, attach three long strands of black embroidery thread. Secure them firmly inside the muzzle and trim them to lengths between 4 and 6 inches or 10 and 15 cm.
9. Create two small front teeth with white yarn. Ch 4, sc in the second ch and across. FO. Make two and sew them side by side beneath the mouth line.
10. Sew the arms to the upper body between body R25 and R30. Angle each arm approximately 15 degrees downward.
11. Sew the legs to the underside of the body between body R4 and R9. Leave approximately 7 stitches between the inside edges. Point both toes forward.
12. Sew the tail to the center back between body R8 and R11. Curve it downward beneath the skirt.
13. Pull the dress over the legs and body before permanently securing the arms. Position the neckline directly beneath the head.
14. Tack the back neckline to the body with four small stitches so the dress does not rotate.
15. Position the sunflower decorations on the outer sides of the shoes and sew securely.
16. Tie the floral crown behind the head. Add several hidden stitches through the green band to hold the crown in position.
17. Sew the ladybug inside the right ear. Position the bee above the center-right portion of the crown.
18. Place the straw hat, flowerpot, and trowel beside the completed mouse for the full garden display.

Care Notes

Keep the finished mouse away from open flames, heaters, and prolonged direct sunlight. Display the figure on a clean, dry surface. Support the head and body together whenever the mouse is moved because the oversized head places additional pressure on the neck seam.

Do not machine wash the completed figure. The layered eyes, floral crown, whiskers, bee, ladybug, and raised dress decorations may become distorted during machine agitation.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Confirm that both ears are level and equally cupped.
• Check that the eyes are evenly spaced and face forward.
• Confirm that the muzzle is centered beneath the eyes.
• Check that all safety-eye and safety-nose washers are secure.
• Make sure both legs are attached at the same height.
• Check that the dress chevrons remain centered at the front.
• Confirm that all twelve ivory buds are securely attached.
• Check that the hem flowers are evenly distributed.
• Confirm that the crown, bee, and ladybug cannot be pulled loose.
• Weave in every remaining yarn end.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine cleaning, use a soft lint roller or a clean makeup brush to remove surface dust. Support each flower, leaf, and decorative piece with one hand while brushing around it so the stitches are not stretched.

For small marks, dampen a white cloth with cool water and a tiny amount of mild soap. Dab the affected area without rubbing. Remove soap residue with a second damp cloth and allow the piece to air-dry completely.

While drying, reshape the ears, muzzle, sleeves, skirt scallops, flowers, hat brim, and succulent leaves by hand. Place the mouse on a dry towel in a well-ventilated room. Do not use a tumble dryer, hair dryer, iron, or direct heat source.

For long-term storage, place the mouse in a breathable cotton bag or acid-free storage box. Do not compress the head or fold the ears. Store the hat, flowerpot, and trowel separately so their shapes do not press into the dress or facial details.