This sweet amigurumi mouse is designed to match the pictured strawberry-inspired doll with a rounded gray head, long crossed legs, red shoes, a white capelet, a berry dress, a tiny strawberry purse, and a wicker-style basket. It is ideal for readers searching for a charming crochet doll pattern, amigurumi mouse doll, or a memorable handmade gift.
The finished design has the polished look people love when shopping for nursery decor, collectible crochet animals, and a cozy PDF crochet pattern for seasonal display. The shaping is gentle, beginner-friendly in structure, and detailed enough for makers who want a result that looks refined and gift-ready.
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 recreates the mouse in the photo as closely as possible using amigurumi construction, separate clothing pieces, and small decorative accessories. The figure has a large rounded head, a smaller pear-shaped body, slim arms, long tapered legs, rounded ears, a softly raised muzzle, and a balanced seated posture.
The dress is worked in deep strawberry red with tiny white seed stitches added after crocheting. A white scalloped hem peeks out from underneath. The short white capelet sits high on the shoulders and ties in front with white cords. A red headband with white dots is tied into a bow between the ears.
The mouse also holds a simple flower and carries a small strawberry-shaped shoulder bag. Beside her sits a light brown basket with an arched handle and a tiny bee decoration. Every section below includes stitch counts and shaping details so you can reproduce the proportions shown in the image.
Finished Size
- Finished seated mouse height: approximately 9.5 to 10.5 inches tall from shoes to top of bow
- Head width: approximately 3.25 inches
- Body height: approximately 3 inches
- Leg length each: approximately 4.25 inches
- Arm length each: approximately 2.75 inches
- Basket height without handle: approximately 2 inches
- Strawberry purse height: approximately 2 inches
Size may vary slightly depending on yarn, hook, and personal tension. To keep the figure close to the photo, use a tight amigurumi gauge so the stuffing does not show through.
Materials
- Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in gray, red, white, pink, green, tan or light wicker brown, black, and yellow
- 2.25 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook for all main pieces
- Optional 2.0 mm hook for tiny details such as bee wings and flower center
- Black 8 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Straight pins for assembly
- Thin floral wire or pipe cleaner for basket handle support if desired
- White sewing thread or fine white yarn for strawberry seed embroidery
- Pink embroidery floss or fine yarn for nose and inner ears
Color Guide
- Gray: head, ears, arms, legs, upper feet, body
- Red: shoes, dress, headband, purse, bee accent bow if desired
- White: capelet, hem edging, flower petals, bee wings, headband dots
- Pink: nose, inner ear circles, small blush hands, flower bud
- Green: purse top, strap, flower stem and leaf
- Tan or wicker brown: basket
- Yellow and black: bee body
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec = invisible decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- rnd = round
- rep = repeat
General Notes
- Work in continuous rounds unless a row or join is specifically mentioned.
- Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the limbs lightly.
- For the elegant seated pose shown in the image, the legs are long and slim, then crossed and stitched in place.
- The dress, capelet, headband, purse, flower, basket, and bee are separate pieces.
- Read through the whole pattern before starting so the assembly order makes sense.
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Head
Work in gray.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. 36 sts
- Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc rep 6 times. 42 sts
- Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc rep 6 times. 48 sts
- Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc rep 6 times. 54 sts
- Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc rep 6 times. 60 sts
- Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc rep 6 times. 66 sts
- Rnd 12: 10 sc, inc rep 6 times. 72 sts
- Rnd 13-24: sc around. 72 sts
Insert the safety eyes between rnds 17 and 18 with 10 visible stitches between them. This placement keeps the eyes low enough on the face to match the gentle expression in the image.
Begin stuffing the head firmly and evenly, keeping the front face full but smooth. Add extra stuffing in the cheeks so the muzzle sits nicely once attached.
- Rnd 25: 10 sc, dec rep 6 times. 66 sts
- Rnd 26: 9 sc, dec rep 6 times. 60 sts
- Rnd 27: 8 sc, dec rep 6 times. 54 sts
- Rnd 28: 7 sc, dec rep 6 times. 48 sts
- Rnd 29: 6 sc, dec rep 6 times. 42 sts
- Rnd 30: 5 sc, dec rep 6 times. 36 sts
- Rnd 31: 4 sc, dec rep 6 times. 30 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body later. Do not close further yet if you want a flatter neck opening for easier attachment.
Muzzle
Work in gray. The muzzle should be softly oval and modest in projection, not too large. It sits centered below the eyes.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: sc around. 24 sts
- Rnd 6: 2 sc, dec rep 6 times. 18 sts
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff very lightly so the muzzle remains rounded but not bulbous.
Sew the muzzle centered between rnds 18 and 24 of the head. The top of the muzzle should sit just below the eyes. Before closing the final stitches, add a touch more stuffing if needed.
Nose and Mouth
Using pink yarn or embroidery floss, embroider a vertical satin-stitched triangular nose at the center top of the muzzle. The nose in the photo is small, rounded, and slightly elongated rather than wide.
From the bottom center of the nose, embroider one straight stitch downward about 3 to 4 mm. Add a tiny short mouth stitch to each side if desired, but keep it minimal so the expression stays soft and clean.
Ears Make 2
Outer ear in gray.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 6: sc around. 30 sts
Fasten off. Flatten lightly.
Inner ear in pink.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
Fasten off. Sew each pink inner ear centered on a gray outer ear. Leave a slim gray edge visible all around. Fold the bottom of each completed ear slightly and place one or two stitches through the base to create the cupped shape seen in the image.
Body
Work in gray. The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a neat pear so the mouse looks dressy and delicate instead of bulky.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. 36 sts
- Rnd 7-11: sc around. 36 sts
- Rnd 12: 4 sc, dec rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 13: sc around. 30 sts
- Rnd 14: 3 sc, dec rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 15: sc around. 24 sts
- Rnd 16: 2 sc, dec rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 17-18: sc around. 18 sts
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Stuff moderately, keeping the lower body rounder than the upper body. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing to the head.
Legs Make 2
Start with red for the shoes.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: sc around. 18 sts
- Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc. 16 sts
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc. 14 sts
- Rnd 7: sc around. 14 sts
Stuff the toe firmly. Flatten the top of the shoe slightly with your fingers so it looks like a little slipper.
Change to gray for the leg.
- Rnd 8: BLO sc around. 14 sts
- Rnd 9: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec. 12 sts
- Rnd 10-25: sc around. 12 sts
- Rnd 26: 4 sc, dec rep 2 times. 10 sts
- Rnd 27-30: sc around. 10 sts
Stuff lightly through the shoe and lower leg. Leave the upper leg softer so it can cross naturally. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
For the shoe opening detail, use white yarn and embroider a shallow V shape across the top front of each shoe to imitate the little cutout seen in the image. Add a narrow red wrap or tiny bow stitch at the front edge if desired, but keep it subtle.
Arms Make 2
Begin with pink for the small hand tip.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: sc around. 6 sts
Change to gray.
- Rnd 3: sc around. 6 sts
- Rnd 4: inc, 5 sc. 7 sts
- Rnd 5-18: sc around. 7 sts
- Rnd 19: flatten and sc through both sides across 3 sts to close the opening
Do not overstuff. Add only a trace of stuffing to the lower arm if needed. The arms in the image are thin and slightly curved down.
Optional Tail
The tail is not visible in the photo, likely hidden behind the body and dress. If you want one, chain 26 in gray or pink-gray blend. Starting in the second chain from hook, sl st in each chain back. Fasten off and sew low on the back of the body so it remains hidden.
Dress
Work from the top down in red. This dress is designed to sit over the body with a gentle bell shape. The neckline is high because the capelet covers the shoulder area.
- Rnd 1: 18 sc in MR or ch 2 and work 18 sc into second ch from hook. Join with sl st. 18 sts
- Rnd 2: ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. 36 sts
- Rnd 3: ch 1, 5 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 42 sts
- Rnd 4: ch 1, 6 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 48 sts
- Rnd 5: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. 48 sts
- Rnd 6: ch 1, 7 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 54 sts
- Rnd 7: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. 54 sts
- Rnd 8: ch 1, 8 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 60 sts
- Rnd 9: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. 60 sts
- Rnd 10: ch 1, 9 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 66 sts
- Rnd 11: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. 66 sts
- Rnd 12: ch 1, 10 sc, inc rep 6 times, sl st to join. 72 sts
- Rnd 13-15: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. 72 sts
Check the fit on the body. The skirt should cover the body completely and reach the upper thigh area when seated. Add one more plain round if your gauge is tighter than average.
White Lower Frill
Join white yarn to the final round at the bottom edge.
- Frill rnd: ch 1, in each stitch work 2 hdc, sl st to join. 144 hdc
This creates a soft white underskirt flare. If you want a more pronounced ruffle, work 2 dc in each stitch instead of hdc, but the image shows a modest wavy trim rather than a dramatic ruffle.
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Waist and Back Closing
If you prefer the dress removable, leave it as a tube and stitch it onto the doll at the neck line only after dressing. If you prefer a fixed garment, sew the dress directly around the body with tiny hidden stitches.
Because the mouse in the image has a smooth front, it helps to position the dress carefully and pull it slightly downward before securing.
Strawberry Seed Embroidery
Using white yarn or embroidery thread, add small seed stitches over the red dress. Keep them evenly scattered, with more visible on the front center and lower skirt. Each seed should be a short vertical satin stitch, slightly angled if desired.
Do not overcrowd the seeds. The image shows neat spacing with red still clearly visible between the white details.
Capelet
Work in white. This capelet is short, rounded, and slightly scalloped. It sits high over the top of the dress and ties in front with two cords.
- Ch 31.
- Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 30, ch 1, turn. 30 sts
- Row 2: dec, 26 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. 28 sts
- Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn. 28 sts
- Row 4: dec, 24 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. 26 sts
- Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn. 26 sts
- Row 6: dec, 22 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. 24 sts
- Row 7: sc across, ch 1, turn. 24 sts
- Row 8: dec, 20 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. 22 sts
Do not fasten off yet.
Capelet Edging
Working around the whole capelet edge:
- Along first side edge: 8 sc evenly
- Along lower curved edge: work 1 sc, 1 hdc alternately around for a soft rounded drape
- At each lower front corner: work 3 sc in the corner stitch
- Along top neckline edge: sc evenly, keeping it flat
- Finish opposite side edge to match
Now make ties directly from the upper front corners.
- At first front corner, ch 18, sl st back in second ch from hook and in each chain back to the capelet.
- Repeat at the opposite front corner for the second tie.
Fasten off and weave in ends. The finished capelet should curve softly over the shoulders and sit just above the dress waistline in front, like the picture.
Headband
Work in red. This is a simple band tied into a large bow centered between the ears.
- Ch 61.
- Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 60 sts
Fasten off. Wrap around the head after the ears are attached. Tie firmly into a double knot or bow at the top center. Adjust the loops so the bow sits wide and soft, not stiff.
Using white yarn, embroider evenly spaced dots along the headband strip. Place the dots before tying the bow if that feels easier. The dots should resemble the tiny white spots visible in the image.
Strawberry Purse
Work the berry in red.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 6-8: sc around. 30 sts
- Rnd 9: 3 sc, dec rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 10: sc around. 24 sts
- Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec rep 6 times. 18 sts
Stuff lightly. Flatten slightly into a rounded cone. Fasten off with a tail.
Purse Top Leaves
Work in green.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: work in each stitch: sl st, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next stitch. Repeat around to form 6 small leaves.
Fasten off and sew to the top of the purse.
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Purse Strap
With green, ch 36. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off with long tails. Sew one end to each upper side of the purse. Position the strap diagonally across the doll from left shoulder to right hip to match the image.
Using white thread, embroider a few tiny seed stitches on the purse front.
Flower
Petals in white.
- Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
- Petals: in each stitch work sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 5 times.
Fasten off. Make a tiny yellow center by stitching a small knot or French-knot style cluster in the middle.
Stem and Leaf
With green, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in next 8 chains. For a leaf, ch 5 from the lower third of the stem, then working back: sl st in second ch, sc, hdc, sc, sl st to stem. Fasten off.
Optional pink bud: make 6 sc in MR with pink, fasten off, and stitch beside the flower if you want the same layered look shown near the basket and hand.
Basket Base
Work in tan or wicker brown. The basket should sit low and rounded with visible horizontal rounds. Keep stitches neat and even.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
- Rnd 3: sc, inc rep 6 times. 18 sts
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc rep 6 times. 24 sts
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc rep 6 times. 30 sts
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc rep 6 times. 36 sts
- Rnd 7: BLO sc around. 36 sts
- Rnd 8-14: sc around. 36 sts
- Rnd 15: sl st around for a clean top edge. 36 sts
Fasten off and weave in ends. Lightly shape the basket with your fingers. You may insert a removable cardboard circle in the base if you want it to sit extra flat, but it is not required.
Basket Handle
With tan, ch 26.
- Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 25, ch 1, turn. 25 sts
- Row 2: sc across. 25 sts
- Row 3: sc across. 25 sts
Fasten off, leaving long tails. If you want a firmer curved handle, place a thin floral wire inside by folding the crocheted strip around it and stitching the long edges together. Sew each end securely to opposite sides of the basket.
Bee Decoration
Body in yellow and black. Work tiny and firm.
- Rnd 1: with yellow, 4 sc in MR. 4 sts
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 8 sts
- Rnd 3: with black, sc around. 8 sts
- Rnd 4: with yellow, sc around. 8 sts
- Rnd 5: with black, sc around. 8 sts
- Rnd 6: dec rep 4 times. 4 sts
Stuff lightly and close. Fasten off.
Bee Wings
With white, make 2 tiny wings.
- For each wing: 5 sc in MR, fasten off.
Sew the two wings to the top of the bee. Add a few black thread stitches for facial detail if desired. Attach the bee to the basket handle.
Assembly Order
- Sew the muzzle to the head and complete nose and mouth.
- Sew the ears to the top sides of the head, angled outward slightly.
- Sew the head to the body securely.
- Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so they hang long.
- Cross the legs at the ankles and tack them together with a few hidden stitches.
- Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body slightly below the neck.
- Dress the doll and secure the dress in place.
- Add the white capelet and tie in front.
- Add the purse across the body.
- Tie the red dotted headband into a bow between the ears.
- Place the flower in one hand and stitch lightly if needed.
- Set the basket beside the doll and secure only if you want a fixed display.
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Placement Tips for an Accurate Look
- The head should look noticeably larger than the body.
- The ears should be attached high, with the inner ear circles facing forward.
- The muzzle should be centered and low enough to create a sweet childlike face.
- The legs should be longer than the body height and very slim.
- The arms should end around the waist area when resting downward.
- The dress should flare gently and stop above the shoes when the doll is seated.
- The purse should sit at the right hip.
- The bow should sit centered on top of the head, not behind it.
Helpful Shaping Notes
For the photographed look, shaping matters almost as much as stitch count. Massage stuffing into the head until it is round with soft cheeks. Keep the body smaller and firmer at the bottom. Avoid overstuffing the upper body, or the capelet and dress will not drape smoothly.
The ears should not stand straight up. Slightly cup them and tilt them outward. The long legs should bend gently from gravity. If your yarn is stiff, reduce stuffing in the upper legs so they fall naturally when the doll sits on a shelf or table edge.
The basket handle should arc upward in a smooth curve. If it slumps too much, add a hidden support. The flower stem should be slender and delicate. The purse strap should lie flat across the front without pulling the dress out of shape.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Pin all major parts before sewing permanently. Check the face from the front and side views to make sure both eyes, ears, and muzzle are symmetrical. If desired, add tiny blush with pink thread under the eyes. Keep all facial details soft and minimal to match the gentle expression.
Care Notes
Display indoors away from strong moisture and direct sunlight. If giving to a child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes and secure every small accessory firmly. The basket and bee are decorative and best suited to supervised play or shelf display.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Eyes evenly placed
- Muzzle centered and lightly stuffed
- Ears matched and angled correctly
- Legs crossed and secured
- Dress seeds embroidered
- Capelet tied neatly
- Headband dotted and bow centered
- Purse placed diagonally
- Flower and basket completed
- All ends woven in securely
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Spot clean gently with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash if the doll includes safety eyes, wire support, or fixed accessories. Reshape while drying flat. For long-term storage, keep the doll in a clean dry box or cotton bag and avoid crushing the bow, ears, and basket handle.
