Crochet Tutorial: Garden Mouse in Blue Floral Overalls with Flower Hat and Watering Can – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden mouse features a large golden-yellow head, oversized pink ears, a rounded pink nose, delicate whiskers, and a tall turquoise flower hat. The mouse wears a striped shirt beneath bright blue floral overalls, brown flower sandals, and a crossbody gardening satchel with an acorn charm. A striped watering can and a small crocheted carrot complete the garden-themed display.

 

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Finished Size

Using DK-weight yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, the finished mouse measures approximately 17 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the flower hat. The mouse measures about 11 inches across the ears when both ears are attached in the recommended position.

• Mouse without hat: approximately 14 inches tall.
• Head width without ears: approximately 7 inches.
• Body width at the overalls: approximately 5 inches.
• Watering can: approximately 4 inches wide.
• Carrot: approximately 4 inches long, including leaves.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. You should be comfortable working in continuous rounds, making increases and invisible decreases, changing colors, crocheting through one loop, embroidering small details, and sewing shaped pieces together.

Materials

• DK-weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in golden yellow.
• DK-weight yarn in turquoise blue for the overalls and hat.
• DK-weight yarn in pale pink and bright pink.
• DK-weight yarn in white, black, cream, light gray, dusty rose, and muted teal.
• DK-weight yarn in medium brown, dark brown, beige, light blue, orange, and leaf green.
• Small amounts of yellow, lavender, red, pale blue, and green embroidery yarn.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers and small embroidered-style pieces.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two 14 mm black safety eyes or black yarn for embroidered pupils.
• Four small wooden buttons measuring approximately 10 to 12 mm.
• One wooden button measuring approximately 16 mm for the satchel.
• Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn for whiskers, eyebrows, and mouth.
• Yarn needle, sewing needle, stitch markers, scissors, and pins.
• Optional plastic canvas for the sandal soles and satchel base.

Gauge and Tension

Exact gauge is less important than maintaining a firm fabric that does not show the stuffing. A useful target is approximately 6 single crochet stitches and 6 rounds per inch. If stuffing is visible, use a smaller hook. If the fabric feels extremely stiff, move up one hook size.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• 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 over the next 2 stitches.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• FO: fasten off.
• st or sts: stitch or stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• Row: row.

Important Pattern Notes

• Work all amigurumi pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless instructed otherwise.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff gradually so that each section remains smooth and evenly shaped.
• Keep the head firm, but do not overstuff the cheeks or muzzle.
• Color changes should be completed in the final yarn-over of the previous stitch.
• Round totals are shown in parentheses at the end of each round.
• The front of the body is centered between the two legs.
• Pin every major piece before sewing to confirm the correct angle and spacing.

Head

Use golden-yellow yarn. Begin at the top of the head and work downward. The head is intentionally large and broad to match the rounded mouse face shown in the image.

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1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. (66)
12. Rnd 12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. (72)
13. Rnd 13: Repeat 11 sc, inc around. (78)
14. Rnd 14: Repeat 12 sc, inc around. (84)
15. Rnds 15-25: Sc in each st around. (84)
16. Rnd 26: Repeat 12 sc, dec around. (78)
17. Rnd 27: Repeat 11 sc, dec around. (72)
18. Rnd 28: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. (66)
19. Rnd 29: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. (60)
20. Rnd 30: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. (54)
21. Rnd 31: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. (48)
22. Rnd 32: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
23. Rnd 33: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)

Begin stuffing after Round 24. Fill the upper head firmly. Add slightly less stuffing to the lower front because the separate muzzle and cheeks will add volume. Continue stuffing after every decrease round.

1. Rnd 34: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
2. Rnd 35: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)
3. Rnd 36: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. (18)

Finish stuffing the head. Keep the bottom opening centered. Fasten off with a long tail for attaching the head to the body.

Rounded Muzzle

Use golden-yellow yarn. The muzzle is a shallow oval that sits across the lower front of the face. Work around both sides of the starting chain.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 9. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 7 sc, 3 sc in the final ch. Continue along the opposite side with 6 sc, then 2 sc in the final ch. (18)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 6 sc, inc in each of the next 3 sts, 6 sc, inc in each of the final 2 sts. (24)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat inc, 1 sc twice, 6 sc, repeat inc, 1 sc three times, 6 sc, repeat inc, 1 sc twice. (31)
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (31)
5. Rnd 5: 8 sc, 2 inc, 11 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc. (35)
6. Rnds 6-7: Sc in each st around. (35)

Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Add a thin, even layer of stuffing. Pin the muzzle horizontally over Head Rounds 24-31. The center of the muzzle should align directly below the space between the eyes.

Cheek Pads

Make two in golden-yellow yarn. These small rounded pads increase the width of the lower face and create the full-cheeked expression visible in the finished mouse.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnds 6-7: Sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 8: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)

Fasten off with a long tail. Add only enough stuffing to create a softly raised disk. Sew one cheek beside each end of the muzzle, overlapping the muzzle edge by approximately one stitch.

Pink Nose

Use bright pink yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)

Add a small amount of stuffing. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the nose to the center of the muzzle, with the top of the nose approximately level with the upper third of the cheek pads.

Eyes

White Eye Bases

Make two with white yarn. Work in joined rounds to keep the oval edges neat.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 5. Starting in the second ch, work 3 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 2 sc along the opposite side, and 2 sc in the final ch. Join with sl st. (10)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc, 2 sc, inc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc, inc in each of the final 2 sts. Join. (16)
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 2 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. Join. (22)

Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Position the eye bases vertically above the muzzle, approximately 4 stitches apart. The lower edges should slightly overlap the upper muzzle line.

Black Pupils

Make two using black yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Fasten off. Sew each pupil toward the lower inside edge of its white eye base. Add one small white straight stitch near the upper edge of each pupil to create the reflected highlight.

Large Outer Ears

Make two using golden-yellow yarn. Each ear is worked as a large flat circle.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: Sc around. (54)

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Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Do not stuff. Lightly steam-block the circles if needed, keeping them flat and round.

Pink Inner Ears

Make two using pale pink yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Sc around. (42)

Fasten off. Center one pink circle on each yellow ear, leaving an even golden-yellow border. Sew around the outside edge of the pink circle using small whipstitches.

Fold the lower edge of each completed ear inward by approximately three stitches. Sew through the folded section to create a shallow cup. Attach the ears to the sides of the head between Head Rounds 15-24, angled slightly upward.

Body and Shorts

The lower body begins in turquoise to form the blue overall shorts. The upper torso changes into narrow shirt stripes. Begin with turquoise yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rnds 11-20: Sc around. (60)
12. Rnd 21: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. (54)
13. Rnds 22-24: Sc around. (54)

Change to dusty rose. The following striped rounds create the fitted short-sleeved shirt visible above the overall waist.

1. Rnd 25: Dusty rose, sc around. (54)
2. Rnd 26: Cream, sc around. (54)
3. Rnd 27: Muted teal, sc around. (54)
4. Rnd 28: Cream, sc around. (54)
5. Rnd 29: Light gray, sc around. (54)
6. Rnd 30: Dusty rose, sc around. (54)
7. Rnd 31: Cream, sc around. (54)
8. Rnd 32: Muted teal, sc around. (54)
9. Rnd 33: Cream, sc around. (54)
10. Rnd 34: Light gray, sc around. (54)
11. Rnd 35: Repeat 7 sc, dec around in cream. (48)
12. Rnd 36: Dusty rose, sc around. (48)
13. Rnd 37: Cream, repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
14. Rnd 38: Muted teal, sc around. (42)
15. Rnd 39: Cream, repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)
16. Rnd 40: Light gray, sc around. (36)
17. Rnd 41: Dusty rose, repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
18. Rnd 42: Cream, sc around. (30)
19. Rnd 43: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)
20. Rnd 44: Sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly, concentrating extra stuffing around the hips and lower center. Leave the top opening flat enough to support the large head. Fasten off with a long tail.

Overall Bib

Use turquoise yarn. The bib is worked in rows and sewn over the striped torso.

1. Row 1: Ch 23. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (22)
2. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (22)
3. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, dec, 18 sc, dec. (20)
4. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (20)
5. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, 16 sc, dec. (18)
6. Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (18)

Do not fasten off. Ch 1 and work one round of sc evenly around all four edges, placing 2 sc in each corner. Join with sl st and fasten off with a long tail.

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Center the bib over the front of the torso. Position the bottom edge at Body Round 20 and the upper edge near Body Round 36. Sew the side and lower edges securely, leaving the top edge neat and flat.

Overall Straps

Make two in turquoise yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 29. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (28)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (28)
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (28)

Fasten off with long tails. Sew the lower end of each strap to the upper bib corners. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders and attach them at the back waist. Sew one small wooden button to each upper bib corner.

Short-Leg Openings

Use turquoise yarn. Work around the lower body to create two visible short cuffs. Mark the center front and center back of the body. Each cuff should cover half of the lower circumference.

1. Left Cuff Row 1: Join turquoise at the center back of Body Round 10. Sc in the next 30 sts. (30)
2. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)
3. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (30)

Fasten off. Repeat over the remaining 30 stitches for the right cuff. Sew the short vertical edges together at the center front and back, leaving the lower openings free for attaching the legs.

Arms

Make two with golden-yellow yarn. The hands are narrow and slightly curved.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. Rnds 8-23: Sc around. (12)

Stuff the hand and lower two-thirds of the arm. Leave the upper four rounds lightly stuffed so the arm hangs naturally. Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc through both layers. Fasten off with a long tail.

Attach each arm at Body Rounds 34-38. Angle the arms downward, with the hands reaching approximately to the upper edge of the shorts.

Legs and Feet

Make two using golden-yellow yarn. Begin at the toes and work toward the upper leg.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 9. Starting in the second ch, work 7 sc, 3 sc in the final ch, 6 sc along the opposite side, and 2 sc in the last ch. (18)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 6 sc, inc in each of the next 3 sts, 6 sc, inc in each of the final 2 sts. (24)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc twice, 6 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 6 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (31)
4. Rnd 4: 10 sc, 5 inc, 16 sc. (36)
5. Rnds 5-7: Sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 8: 10 sc, 5 dec, 16 sc. (31)
7. Rnd 9: 8 sc, 5 dec, 13 sc. (26)
8. Rnd 10: 7 sc, 4 dec, 11 sc. (22)
9. Rnd 11: Sc around. (22)
10. Rnd 12: Repeat 9 sc, dec twice. (20)
11. Rnds 13-30: Sc around. (20)

Stuff the feet firmly, especially beneath the toes and heel. Stuff the legs evenly but leave the upper two rounds slightly softer. Fasten off with a long tail.

Toe Definition

Thread a long length of golden-yellow yarn through the bottom of the foot. Bring the needle out at the top front edge. Wrap the yarn down and around the toe section, then pull gently to form a groove.

Repeat twice more to create four rounded toe sections. Tie the yarn securely inside the foot. Do not pull tightly enough to distort the foot.

Brown Sandal Soles

Make four identical sole pieces with medium-brown yarn. Two pieces are used for each sandal.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 11. Starting in the second ch, work 9 sc, 3 sc in the final ch, 8 sc on the opposite side, and 2 sc in the last ch. (22)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 8 sc, inc in each of the next 3 sts, 8 sc, inc in each of the final 2 sts. (28)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc twice, 8 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 8 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (35)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (35)

Fasten off two sole pieces. Leave the yarn attached to the remaining two pieces. Place one plain sole against one attached sole. Optional plastic canvas may be trimmed slightly smaller and placed between the layers.

With the attached yarn, crochet through both layers using 35 sc around the edge. Join with sl st and fasten off. Repeat for the second sandal.

Sandal Straps

Make two in medium-brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 22. Starting in the second ch, hdc across. (21)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (21)
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (21)

Fasten off with long tails. Position the strap across the upper front of the foot, directly behind the toes. Sew each strap end to the sides of the sole. Sew the yellow foot onto the sole around the heel and side edges.

Sandal Flowers

Make one pale-yellow flower and one pink flower using the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Center: Work 5 sc in MR and join with sl st.
2. Petals: Repeat ch 3, 2 dc in the same st, ch 3, sl st in the same st around. Five petals completed.

Fasten off. Sew the yellow flower to the outside of one sandal strap and the pink flower to the outside of the other strap.

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Tall Blue Flower Hat

Use turquoise yarn. Begin at the pointed top and increase gradually to create the tall tapered garden hat.

1. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (4)
3. Rnd 3: Inc around. (8)
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. (8)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (12)
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 7: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (16)
8. Rnd 8: Sc around. (16)
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (20)
10. Rnd 10: Sc around. (20)
11. Rnd 11: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (24)
12. Rnd 12: Sc around. (24)
13. Rnd 13: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (28)
14. Rnd 14: Sc around. (28)
15. Rnd 15: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (32)
16. Rnd 16: Sc around. (32)
17. Rnd 17: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (36)
18. Rnd 18: Sc around. (36)
19. Rnd 19: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (40)
20. Rnd 20: Sc around. (40)
21. Rnd 21: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. (44)
22. Rnd 22: Sc around. (44)
23. Rnd 23: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. (48)
24. Rnd 24: Sc around. (48)
25. Rnd 25: Repeat 11 sc, inc around. (52)
26. Rnds 26-28: Sc around. (52)
27. Rnd 29: FLO, repeat 3 sc, inc around. (65)
28. Rnd 30: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (78)
29. Rnd 31: Sc around. (78)
30. Rnd 32: Reverse sc around to form a firm decorative edge. (78)

Fasten off and weave in the end. The hat should sit just above the eyebrows and tilt slightly backward. Do not stuff the hat.

Hat Band

Use leaf-green yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 55. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (54)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (54)

Fasten off with a long tail. Wrap the band around Hat Rounds 25-27. Overlap the ends at the back and sew securely.

Hat Flowers

Make one yellow flower, one lavender flower, one pale pink flower, and one small blue flower. Use the 2.0 mm hook.

Large Five-Petal Flower

1. With the center color, work 5 sc in MR and join.
2. Change to the petal color.
3. In each stitch, work ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, and sl st in the same stitch.
4. Repeat around to create five petals.

Small Blue Flower

1. Work 5 sc in MR and join.
2. Repeat ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 2, and sl st in the same stitch around.

Sew the lavender flower at the front center of the green band. Place the yellow flower to the left, the pink flower to the right, and the small blue flower near the left side.

Small Hair Tufts

Use golden-yellow yarn. Make three small bobble-like tufts.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in the second ch, work 4 sl st.
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Roll each chain into a small curved tuft and secure the shape with the yarn tail. Sew all three tufts along the center forehead between the hat brim and the eye line.

Floral Embroidery on the Overalls

Use small amounts of red, pink, yellow, lavender, pale blue, and green yarn. Keep the embroidery shallow so it does not pull the overall fabric inward.

• Embroider one red flower and one pale-blue flower on the lower left leg of the shorts.
• Add one small pink flower near the center of the bib.
• Add one pale-blue flower and one yellow flower near the lower right bib edge.
• Use straight green stitches for stems.
• Use detached chain stitches for leaves.
• Use five short straight stitches around a central knot for each small flower.
• Add tiny yellow French knots to the centers of the red and blue flowers.

Crossbody Satchel

Satchel Front and Back

Make two pieces in medium-brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 22. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (21)
2. Rows 2-15: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (21)

Fasten off the first piece. Leave the yarn attached to the second piece.

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Satchel Side Gusset

1. Row 1: Ch 5. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (4)
2. Rows 2-43: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (4)

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the gusset around both sides and the bottom of the front panel. Sew the remaining long gusset edge to the back panel. Leave the top open.

Satchel Flap

Use medium-brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 20. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (19)
2. Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (19)
3. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, 15 sc, dec. (17)
4. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (17)
5. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, 13 sc, dec. (15)
6. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (15)

Work one row of sc around the sides and lower edge of the flap. Sew the straight upper edge to the back of the satchel opening. Sew a large wooden button to the center front.

Satchel Strap

Use dark-brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 95. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (94)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (94)
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sl st across. (94)

Fasten off. Sew one strap end to each upper side of the satchel. Place the strap diagonally from the mouse’s left shoulder to the right hip.

Acorn Charm

Acorn Nut

Use warm tan yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (9)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (12)
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (8)

Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Acorn Cap

Use dark-brown yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (12)
4. Stem: Ch 5 and sl st back along the chain.

Fasten off. Sew the cap over the top of the tan nut. Attach the acorn to the lower left side of the satchel with a short dark-brown chain loop.

Striped Watering Can

Main Can Body

Begin with beige yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: BLO, sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 7: Beige, sc around. (30)
8. Rnd 8: Light gray, sc around. (30)
9. Rnd 9: Beige, sc around. (30)
10. Rnd 10: Dusty rose, sc around. (30)
11. Rnd 11: Beige, sc around. (30)
12. Rnd 12: Light gray, sc around. (30)
13. Rnd 13: Beige, sc around. (30)
14. Rnd 14: Dusty rose, sc around. (30)
15. Rnd 15: Beige, sc around. (30)
16. Rnd 16: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)
17. Rnd 17: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. (18)

Stuff the lower can lightly. Leave the top portion open and slightly hollow. Fasten off.

Watering Can Rim

Use beige yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 19 and join carefully to form a ring. Work 18 sc around. (18)
2. Rnd 2: BLO, sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)

Fasten off. Sew the narrow edge to the top opening of the can, leaving the wider rim facing upward.

Watering Can Spout

Use beige yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (8)
4. Rnds 4-9: Sc around. (8)
5. Rnd 10: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (10)
6. Rnd 11: Sc around. (10)

Stuff very lightly. Bend the spout upward. Sew the wide end to one side of the can, with the tip pointing diagonally upward.

Blue Sprinkler Rose

Use light-blue yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: BLO, sc around. (12)

Fasten off. Sew the cupped piece to the end of the spout. Embroider five tiny dark-gray dots across the front to represent watering holes.

Watering Can Handle

Use beige yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the second ch, sc across. (30)
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (30)

Fasten off with long tails. Curve the strip into a large handle and sew one end near the upper back of the can. Sew the second end near the lower back.

Crocheted Carrot

Carrot Root

Use orange yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: Repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (6)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. (6)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (8)
5. Rnd 5: Sc around. (8)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (10)
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. (10)
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (12)
9. Rnd 9: Sc around. (12)
10. Rnd 10: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (14)
11. Rnds 11-14: Sc around. (14)
12. Rnd 15: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (12)

Stuff firmly. Fasten off and close the opening.

Carrot Leaves

Use leaf-green yarn. Join at the top of the carrot.

• For the first leaf, ch 10 and sl st back along the chain.
• For the second leaf, ch 8 and sl st back along the chain.
• For the third leaf, ch 11 and sl st back along the chain.
• For the fourth leaf, ch 7 and sl st back along the chain.
• For the fifth leaf, ch 9 and sl st back along the chain.

Fasten off and secure the leaves closely together. Add two short horizontal orange embroidery stitches along the carrot body for texture.

Facial Embroidery and Expression

Use black embroidery thread. Work carefully and keep every stitch symmetrical before tying off.

• Embroider one curved eyebrow approximately two rounds above each eye.
• Each eyebrow should span about six stitches and curve slightly upward toward the center.
• Embroider a shallow curved smile directly beneath the nose.
• Add one small downward stitch from the base of the nose to the center of the smile.
• Add three whiskers on each side of the muzzle.
• Each whisker should begin beside the nose and extend outward across the cheek.
• Use dusty rose yarn to add three short horizontal blush lines to each cheek.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head and attach both cheek pads beside it.
2. Attach the pink nose at the center of the muzzle.
3. Sew the white eye bases above the muzzle and attach the black pupils.
4. Sew the inner ears to the outer ears, shape the lower folds, and attach the ears to the head.
5. Add the eyebrows, mouth, whiskers, blush lines, and forehead hair tufts.
6. Sew the legs beneath the two short cuffs, keeping both feet directed forward.
7. Attach the arms at equal heights on the upper torso.
8. Sew the head securely to the neck opening using two complete rounds of small stitches.
9. Attach the bib, straps, buttons, embroidered flowers, and crossbody satchel.
10. Place the hat on the head and tack it at the back and both sides.

Before tightening the final head stitches, examine the mouse from the front and side. The head should sit upright, while the ears remain level. The sandals should rest flat so the seated mouse balances naturally.

Care Notes

• Spot-clean the mouse with cool water and a small amount of gentle soap.
• Do not place the finished toy in a hot dryer.
• Allow the mouse and accessories to air-dry completely.
• Reshape the hat, ears, sandals, and satchel while damp.
• Keep wooden buttons dry whenever possible.
• Check sewn pieces regularly if the mouse is handled frequently.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both ears are attached at the same height and angle.
• The pupils point in the same direction.
• The muzzle, nose, and smile are centered.
• The head is firmly stuffed and securely attached.
• The bib and straps lie flat against the striped shirt.
• The legs are evenly spaced beneath the shorts.
• The sandal soles sit flat and the flower decorations face outward.
• The satchel strap crosses the chest without covering the face.
• The watering can handle and spout are firmly attached.
• All loose yarn tails have been woven in securely.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Remove loose surface dust with a soft brush or a clean lint roller. For a small stain, dab the area gently with cool water and mild soap. Avoid rubbing, because rubbing can roughen the stitches and distort embroidered details.

After cleaning, press the toy between clean towels to remove excess moisture. Do not twist or wring the crocheted pieces. Place the mouse on a dry towel and reshape the ears, hat brim, overalls, fingers, toes, and sandal straps.

Store the finished mouse away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and strong heat. Long exposure to sunlight may fade turquoise, pink, and yellow yarn. When storing for a long period, use a breathable cotton bag rather than a sealed plastic container.

Keep the watering can and carrot beside the mouse rather than underneath it. This prevents the small accessories from becoming flattened. Check the hat flowers, overall buttons, satchel button, whiskers, and acorn charm periodically and reinforce any loosened stitches.