Crochet Tutorial: Garden Mouse in Green Striped Overalls with Floral Hat and Mushroom Satchel – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden mouse features a tall beige body, oversized white eyes, broad rounded ears, green-and-yellow striped overalls, a matching embroidered vest, brown garden sandals, and a blue flower-covered hat. The finished set also includes a striped mushroom satchel, curled tail, miniature garden shovel, and soft gray watering can.

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 amigurumi is worked mainly in continuous spiral rounds. The legs, striped pants, beige torso, and head are crocheted as one connected piece. The arms, ears, eyes, clothing, hat, shoes, bag, tail, shovel, and watering can are made separately and attached afterward.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
• Finished height: Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 inches, or 29 to 32 cm
• Construction: Continuous rounds, joined rows, flat panels, embroidery, and sewing
• US terminology: All stitch names and abbreviations use US crochet terms
• Recommended tension: Firm enough that stuffing cannot show between stitches

Materials

• DK or light worsted cotton or cotton-blend yarn in beige
• DK yarn in medium garden green
• DK yarn in pale yellow
• DK yarn in medium denim blue
• DK yarn in dark blue
• DK yarn in white
• DK yarn in black
• DK yarn in medium brown
• DK yarn in cream
• DK yarn in light gray
• Small amounts of red, pink, lavender, pale blue, mustard, olive, and rust yarn
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the mouse and clothing
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for flowers and small accessories
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes for the white eyeballs
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Straight pins
• Scissors
• Optional plastic canvas pieces for firmer shoe soles
• Optional chenille stem for the decorative shovel handle

Child-safety note: Replace safety eyes with embroidered black eyes when making the mouse for a child younger than three. Do not use wire, plastic canvas, or chenille stems in toys intended for very young children.

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 single crochet stitches in the same stitch
• dec: Invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• FO: Fasten off
• R: Round or row
• st or sts: Stitch or stitches

Important Pattern Notes

• Work spiral sections without joining unless a joined round is specifically stated.
• Place a marker in the first stitch of every round and move it upward as you work.
• Stuff the body gradually. Firm stuffing supports the large eyes, but excessive stuffing may stretch the stitches.
• Make all color changes in the final yarn-over of the stitch immediately before the new color begins.
• The beginning of each body round should remain centered at the back.
• Pin every piece before sewing so the proportions remain balanced.
• For clean embroidery, separate the plies of thicker yarn and use only one or two strands.

Main Mouse Body

First Striped Leg

Begin at the bottom of the first leg with green yarn. Stuff the leg as it grows, keeping the lower end rounded and the upper opening flexible.

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: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. R5: With green, sc around. 18 sts
6. R6: With green, sc around. 18 sts
7. R7: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 18 sts
8. R8: With pale yellow, sc around. 18 sts
9. R9: Change to green and sc around. 18 sts
10. R10: With green, sc around. 18 sts
11. R11: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 18 sts
12. R12: With pale yellow, sc around. 18 sts
13. R13: Change to green and sc around. 18 sts
14. R14: With green, sc around. 18 sts

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Fasten off the first leg. Leave a short tail that can be hidden inside the body. The leg should measure approximately 2.25 inches or 5.5 cm before joining.

Second Striped Leg and Joining

Make the second leg exactly as instructed for the first leg through Round 14. Do not fasten off after the second leg.

1. From the second leg, ch 4.
2. Insert the hook into the first stitch of the first leg.
3. Sc in all 18 sts around the first leg.
4. Sc in each of the 4 chains across the front side.
5. Sc in all 18 sts around the second leg.
6. Sc in the unused loops of the 4 chains across the back side. 44 sts

Place the round marker after the final stitch. The chain bridge becomes the center crotch. Close any small opening later with the yarn tails.

Striped Pants and Waist

1. R1: With green, sc around. 44 sts
2. R2: With green, sc around. 44 sts
3. R3: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 44 sts
4. R4: Change to green and sc around. 44 sts
5. R5: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 44 sts
6. R6: Change to green and sc around. 44 sts
7. R7: With green, sc around. 44 sts
8. R8: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 44 sts
9. R9: Change to green and sc around. 44 sts
10. R10: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 44 sts
11. R11: Change to green. Repeat 9 sc, dec four times. 40 sts
12. R12: Working in BLO, sc around. 40 sts

Round 12 forms the upper edge of the striped pants. Stuff both legs evenly, then add stuffing beneath the crotch and around the hip area.

Beige Torso and Head

Change to beige yarn. The beige torso continues directly from the striped waist, producing the long central body visible beneath the open vest.

1. R13: Working in BLO, sc around. 40 sts
2. R14: Repeat 8 sc, dec four times. 36 sts
3. R15-R24: Sc around for 10 rounds. 36 sts
4. R25: Repeat 5 sc, inc six times. 42 sts
5. R26: Repeat 6 sc, inc six times. 48 sts
6. R27-R43: Sc around for 17 rounds. 48 sts
7. R44: Repeat 6 sc, dec six times. 42 sts
8. R45: Repeat 5 sc, dec six times. 36 sts
9. R46: Repeat 4 sc, dec six times. 30 sts
10. R47: Repeat 3 sc, dec six times. 24 sts

Add firm stuffing to the torso first. Shape the lower body into a softly rounded rectangle. Continue stuffing the head, concentrating extra filling behind the future eye placement so the front remains supported.

1. R48: Repeat 2 sc, dec six times. 18 sts
2. R49: Repeat 1 sc, dec six times. 12 sts
3. R50: Dec six times. 6 sts

Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch or 25 cm tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull closed, and secure inside the head.

Arms

Make two identical beige arms. The arms are slim, slightly tapered, and lightly stuffed so they hang naturally beside the vest.

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts
4. R5: Repeat 2 sc, dec three times. 9 sts
5. R6-R18: Sc around for 13 rounds. 9 sts

Stuff only the lower two-thirds of each arm. Flatten the upper opening and work 4 sc through both layers. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.

Sew each arm to the torso between Body Rounds 18 and 20. Angle the arms slightly forward. Leave approximately 16 body stitches between the front edges of the arms.

Large Mouse Ears

Make two beige ears. Each ear is crocheted as a flat oval and then lightly cupped during attachment.

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 9 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, continue along the opposite side, sc in the next 8 ch, and work 2 sc in the final ch. 22 sts
3. R2: Inc, sc in the next 8 sts, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 8 sts, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 28 sts
4. R3: Sc, inc, sc in the next 8 sts, repeat sc, inc three times, sc in the next 8 sts, repeat sc, inc twice. 34 sts
5. R4: Sc around. 34 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Fold a small pleat at the narrow base of each ear and secure it with two stitches.

Position the ears at the sides of the head between Body Rounds 34 and 40. The upper edges should tilt slightly upward, while the wide outer edges remain rounded and horizontal.

Oversized White Eyes

Make two white eye spheres. These eyes are intentionally large and sit closely together, creating the wide-eyed expression shown in the finished mouse.

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: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts
6. R6-R9: Sc around for 4 rounds. 30 sts

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Insert a 10 mm black safety eye between Rounds 7 and 8. Place it slightly toward the outer side of the white sphere rather than directly in the center.

1. R10: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts
2. R11: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts

Stuff the eye firmly, keeping the front smoothly rounded.

1. R12: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts
2. R13: Dec around. 6 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Close the opening and keep the remaining tail for sewing.

Place the white eyes side by side on the front of the head. Their inner edges should touch. Position them over Body Rounds 34 through 41, with the black pupils facing slightly outward.

Sew around the back half of each eye sphere. Add a few hidden stitches between the two eyes so they remain firmly joined and do not rotate.

Nose and Mouth

Small Black Nose

1. With black yarn and the smaller hook, work 5 sc into an MR.
2. Join with a sl st in the first sc.
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Shape the small circle into a soft triangle while sewing. Place it directly below the touching point of the two white eyes, approximately at Body Round 33.

Mouth Embroidery

• Use one strand of black embroidery thread or separated black yarn.
• Make a short vertical stitch downward from the center of the nose.
• Add a shallow horizontal stitch approximately two stitches wide.
• Keep the mouth small and straight to reproduce the gentle, slightly serious garden-mouse expression.

Curved Tail

Use beige yarn and work the tail as a narrow tube. Stuffing is not required.

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts
2. R2-R25: Sc around for 24 rounds. 6 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Bend the tube gently into a slight upward curve. Sew the base to the center back at Body Round 10, directly above the pants.

Green and Yellow Garden Vest

The vest is made from one back panel and two front panels. It remains open at the center, exposing the beige torso. Yellow borders and stripes echo the striped pants.

Vest Back Panel

With green yarn, ch 21.

1. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, hdc across. 20 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
4. Row 4: Change to pale yellow, ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
5. Row 5: Change to green, ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
7. Row 7: Change to pale yellow, ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
8. Row 8: Change to green, ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
9. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 20 sts
10. Row 10: Sc dec, hdc in the next 16 sts, sc dec. 18 sts
11. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 18 sts
12. Row 12: Sc dec, hdc in the next 14 sts, sc dec. 16 sts
13. Row 13-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 16 sts

Fasten off. The narrowed section forms the upper back between the armholes.

Left Front Panel

With green yarn, ch 11.

1. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, hdc across. 10 sts
2. Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 10 sts
3. Row 4: Change to pale yellow and hdc across. 10 sts
4. Row 5-6: Change to green and hdc across. 10 sts
5. Row 7: Change to pale yellow and hdc across. 10 sts
6. Row 8-9: Change to green and hdc across. 10 sts
7. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc dec, hdc in the next 8 sts. 9 sts
8. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 9 sts
9. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc dec, hdc in the next 7 sts. 8 sts
10. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 8 sts
11. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the first 5 sts. Leave the remaining 3 sts unworked. 5 sts
12. Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 5 sts

Fasten off. The narrow five-stitch section forms the shoulder.

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Right Front Panel

Repeat the left panel through Row 13. Reverse the neckline shaping in Row 14.

1. Row 14: Sl st in the first 3 sts, hdc in the final 5 sts. 5 sts
2. Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn, hdc across. 5 sts

Fasten off.

Vest Assembly and Edging

1. Sew each five-stitch front shoulder to the corresponding five stitches at the outer edge of the back panel.
2. Sew the lower six rows of each front panel to the sides of the back panel.
3. Leave the space above the side seams open for the arms.
4. Turn the vest right side out.
5. Join pale yellow yarn at the lower center front.
6. Work evenly spaced sc up the first front edge, around the neckline, and down the opposite front edge.
7. Fasten off at the lower edge.
8. Work one round of pale yellow sc around each arm opening.

Dress the mouse in the vest before adding the pockets. The lower edge should rest near Body Round 14, just above the striped pants.

Vest Pockets

Make two pockets in green yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 8 sts
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts
4. Row 3: Change to pale yellow, ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts
5. Row 4-6: Change to green, ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts

Fasten off with a long green tail. Work one row of pale yellow surface slip stitches across the lower section of each pocket.

Pocket Flower Embroidery

• Use olive yarn to embroider a short central stem on each pocket.
• Add two diagonal green leaf stitches on each side of the stem.
• On the left pocket, add one red French knot, one white knot, and one rust knot.
• On the right pocket, add one pink knot, one yellow knot, and one red knot.
• Sew the pockets to the lower front panels, leaving the top edges open.

Blue Garden Hat

Hat Crown

Begin with medium denim-blue yarn.

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: 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: Working in BLO, sc around. 36 sts
8. R8-R11: Sc around. 36 sts

Hat Brim

1. R12: Working in FLO, repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts
2. R13: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts
3. R14: Change to dark blue and sc around. 48 sts

Fasten off invisibly. Shape the front brim downward and the side brim slightly upward. Place the hat on the mouse so the front edge rests just above the white eyes.

Dark Blue Hatband

1. With dark blue, ch 42.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 41 sts
3. Fasten off with a sewing tail.

Wrap the band around the base of the crown and sew the ends together at the back. Tack the band to the hat every six stitches.

Floral Hat Decorations

Green Vine

1. With olive-green yarn, ch 46.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 45 sts
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Arrange the vine around the hatband in a loose wave. Sew it in place with small hidden stitches.

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Small Five-Petal Flower

Use white, pale yellow, lavender, pink, pale blue, or rust yarn. Make at least eight flowers in mixed colors.

1. Form an MR.
2. Repeat ch 2, 2 hdc in the ring, ch 2, sl st in the ring five times.
3. Pull the ring closed.
4. Fasten off with a long tail.

Add a contrasting French-knot center to each flower.

Tiny Rose

Make two tiny roses in tan or muted pink.

1. Ch 11.
2. Work 2 hdc in the second ch and in every remaining ch. 20 hdc
3. Fasten off with a long tail.
4. Roll the strip tightly from one end.
5. Sew through the lower edge several times to hold the spiral.

Small Leaves

Make six to eight leaves in light and dark green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Beginning in the second ch, work sc, hdc, dc, and 3 hdc in the final ch.
3. Continue along the opposite side of the chain with dc, hdc, and sc.
4. Join with a sl st and fasten off.

Sew the flowers and leaves across the front and sides of the hat. Keep the flowers densely grouped but allow parts of the blue crown and dark band to remain visible.

Striped Mushroom Satchel

Bag Body

Begin with green yarn. The bag is worked around a foundation chain to form a small oval pouch.

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: Beginning in the second ch, sc in the next 9 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, sc in the next 8 ch along the opposite side, and work 2 sc in the last ch. 22 sts
3. R2: Working in BLO, sc around. 22 sts
4. R3: With green, sc around. 22 sts
5. R4: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 22 sts
6. R5-R6: Change to green and sc around. 22 sts
7. R7: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 22 sts
8. R8-R9: Change to green and sc around. 22 sts
9. R10: Change to pale yellow and sc around. 22 sts
10. R11-R12: Change to green and sc around. 22 sts

Fasten off. Lightly steam-shape the bag into a rounded rectangle. Do not stuff unless a slightly fuller pouch is preferred.

Bag Flap

Join green yarn to the center back nine stitches of the bag opening.

1. Row 1: Sc across 9 sts. 9 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in the next 5 sts, dec. 7 sts
4. Row 4: Change to pale yellow, ch 1, turn, sc across. 7 sts
5. Row 5: Change to green, ch 1, turn, dec, sc in the next 3 sts, dec. 5 sts

Fasten off. Sew a small yarn loop to the flap and a knotted button beneath it if a functional closure is desired.

Yellow Crossbody Strap

1. With pale yellow, ch 76.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 75 sts
3. Fasten off with long tails at both ends.

Sew one strap end to each side of the bag. Place the strap over the mouse’s left shoulder so the bag rests near the right hip.

Red Mushroom Charm

Mushroom Cap

With red yarn:

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: Working in BLO, repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Add six small white embroidered spots across the red cap.

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Mushroom Stem

With cream yarn:

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts
2. R2: Repeat 1 sc, inc three times. 9 sts
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 9 sts
4. R6: Repeat 1 sc, dec three times. 6 sts

Stuff the stem lightly. Insert the narrow top into the opening beneath the cap and sew securely. Attach the completed mushroom to the lower front corner of the satchel.

Garden Sandals

Brown Soles

Make two. With medium brown yarn, ch 8.

1. R1: Beginning in the second ch, sc in the next 6 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, sc in the next 5 ch along the opposite side, and work 2 sc in the last ch. 16 sts
2. R2: Inc, sc in the next 5 sts, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 22 sts
3. R3: Working in BLO, sc around. 22 sts
4. R4: Sc around. 22 sts

Fasten off. Insert a small oval of plastic canvas before closing only when the finished piece is intended for display rather than a young child.

Cream Toe Pads

Make two with cream yarn.

1. Ch 5.
2. R1: Beginning in the second ch, sc in the next 3 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, sc in the next 2 ch along the opposite side, and work 2 sc in the last ch. 10 sts
3. R2: Inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, inc in each of the final 2 sts. 16 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew each cream pad to the front half of a brown sole.

Sand-Strap Bands

1. With brown yarn, ch 16.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 15 sts
3. Fasten off with sewing tails.
4. Make two straps.

Sew one end of each strap to one side of the sole. Wrap it over the top of the striped foot and sew the other end to the opposite side.

Small Brown Shoe Flowers

Make two.

1. Form an MR with brown yarn.
2. Repeat ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in the ring four times.
3. Pull the ring closed and fasten off.

Sew one flower to the upper outer side of each sandal. Place the sandals over the bottoms of the striped legs and secure them with several hidden stitches.

Miniature Garden Shovel

Brown Handle

For a fully soft handle, use brown yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.

1. R1: Work 5 sc into an MR. 5 sts
2. R2-R28: Sc around for 27 rounds. 5 sts
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Roll the tube between your fingers to straighten it. For display pieces, a chenille stem may be inserted before closing. Omit the stem when the accessory is intended for a child.

Gray Shovel Blade

Make two matching pieces with light gray yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 6 sts
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in the next 2 sts, dec. 4 sts
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st

Place the two blades together. Join gray yarn at one upper corner and sc evenly around both layers, inserting the lower end of the brown handle between the layers at the narrow tip.

D-Shaped Grip

1. With light gray, ch 13.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 12 sts
3. Fasten off with long tails.
4. Shape the strip into a rounded triangle.
5. Sew the two ends to the top of the brown handle.

Soft Gray Watering Can

Main Can Body

Begin with light gray yarn.

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: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts
5. R5: Working in BLO, sc around. 24 sts
6. R6-R12: Sc around for 7 rounds. 24 sts
7. R13: Working in BLO, repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts
8. R14: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts

Stuff the can lightly, maintaining a short cylindrical shape.

1. R15: Dec around. 6 sts

Fasten off and close the opening.

Top Filling Opening

1. With gray yarn, work 6 sc into an MR.
2. Inc around. 12 sts
3. Working in BLO, sc around. 12 sts
4. Fasten off with a long tail.

Sew this small ring to the upper center of the can body. Leave the top slightly open rather than flattening it completely.

Watering-Can Spout

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts
2. R2-R10: Sc around for 9 rounds. 6 sts
3. R11: Repeat 1 sc, inc three times. 9 sts
4. R12: Sc around. 9 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Bend the tube gently upward and sew one end to the lower side of the can.

Spout Rose

1. R1: Work 6 sc into an MR. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Working in BLO, sc around. 12 sts

Fasten off. Sew the smaller center of this piece over the open end of the spout.

Watering-Can Handle

1. Ch 28 with gray yarn.
2. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. 27 sts
3. Fasten off with long tails.

Curve the strip into a large handle. Sew one end near the upper back of the can and the other end near the lower back.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Confirm that the striped legs point forward and sit evenly.
2. Sew the crotch opening closed with the remaining yarn tails.
3. Attach the arms at equal heights and angle them slightly toward the front.
4. Sew the ears securely to the sides of the head.
5. Attach the white eyes so their inner edges touch.
6. Add the black nose and small straight mouth.
7. Sew the tail to the center back above the pants.
8. Dress the mouse in the vest and secure the shoulder and lower edges with hidden stitches.
9. Place the sandals over the feet and tack them in position.
10. Position the floral hat above the eyes and stitch it to the head in four places.
11. Place the yellow strap over the left shoulder and arrange the satchel at the right hip.
12. Secure the bag discreetly to the hip so it does not twist.

Use pins to check the final expression from several angles. The pupils should face slightly outward, the ears should remain level, and the hat should tilt only slightly backward.

Optional Display Arrangement

Place the miniature shovel to the mouse’s left and the watering can to its right. The accessories may remain removable for display, or they may be attached to the hands with small yarn loops.

To make a hand loop, ch 8 with beige yarn, fasten off, and sew both ends to the inside of the hand. Slide the shovel handle or watering-can handle through the loop.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished mouse away from open flames, high heat, and prolonged direct sunlight.
• Do not pull the hat flowers, mushroom charm, bag strap, or embroidered pocket details.
• Reshape the ears, hat brim, and bag gently after handling.
• Check sewn attachments regularly when the mouse is used as a toy.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both legs are evenly stuffed and the mouse stands or lies symmetrically.
• The pupils face slightly outward and remain at matching heights.
• The ears are firmly attached between the same head rounds.
• The vest hangs evenly and both pockets are aligned.
• The yellow bag strap crosses the torso without covering the face.
• The mushroom charm is securely attached to the satchel.
• The hat flowers and leaves are individually secured.
• All loose yarn tails are hidden inside the work.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot-clean small marks with cool water, mild soap, and a clean white cloth. Press gently rather than rubbing the stitches. Remove excess moisture with a dry towel and reshape the mouse immediately.

For deeper cleaning, place the mouse inside a mesh laundry bag and hand-wash it in cool water. Avoid soaking accessories containing plastic canvas, chenille stems, or other internal supports.

Allow the mouse to air-dry completely on a clean towel. Turn it occasionally so moisture does not remain beneath the body, hat, vest, bag, shoes, or ears.

Store the finished crochet mouse in a dry, ventilated area. Support the oversized eyes and ears with acid-free tissue when storing it for an extended period. Avoid sealed containers until every part is completely dry.