Introduction
Welcome to your next crocheting adventure! In this pattern, we will create a charming blue mouse, Pip, who loves holding a heart-shaped pastry. With attention to detail and thoughtful shaping, you’ll enjoy every stitch.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Size: Approximately 15cm tall using DK weight yarn
Materials
- Light Blue DK weight cotton yarn (50g)
- White DK weight cotton yarn (20g)
- Pink DK weight cotton yarn (15g)
- Golden Yellow DK weight cotton yarn (10g)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 10mm black safety eyes
- Black embroidery thread for details
- Premium polyester fiberfill
- Blunt-tipped yarn needle
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch: chain
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- mr: magic ring
- [ ]: repeat the sequence within the brackets
The Pattern
The Head (Light Blue)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Rounds 9-13: sc in each st around (48)
Round 14: 12 sc, [inc, sc] 4 times, 8 sc, [sc, inc] 4 times, 12 sc (56)
Rounds 15-18: sc in each st around (56)
Insert 10mm safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, ensuring they are 9 stitches apart.
Round 19: [5 sc, dec] 8 times (48)
Round 20: [4 sc, dec] 8 times (40)
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Round 21: [3 sc, dec] 8 times (32)
Round 22: [2 sc, dec] 8 times (24)
Round 23: [sc, dec] 8 times (16)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
The Muzzle (White)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: [sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Round 3: [2 sc, inc] 3 times (12)
Round 4: [3 sc, inc] 3 times (15)
Round 5: [4 sc, inc] 3 times (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Fasten off the pink yarn.
Rounds 1-5: Repeat Rounds 1-5 of the Inner Ear (30).
Round 6: Place the pink inner ear against the blue outer ear, wrong sides together, and sc around: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The Body (Light Blue)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rounds 7-9: sc in each st around (36)
Round 10: [10 sc, dec] 3 times (33)
Round 11: sc in each st around (33)
Round 12: [9 sc, dec] 3 times (30)
Round 13: sc in each st around (30)
Round 14: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Finish stuffing the neck.
Round 15: sc in each st around (24)
Round 16: [sc, dec] 8 times (16)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The Belly Patch (White)
Row 1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 2: inc, 4 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 3: inc, 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (10)
Rows 4-6: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 7: dec, 6 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 8: dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The Arms (Make 2)
Begin with Pink
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 2: inc in each st around (10)
Round 3: sc in each st around (10)
Change to Light Blue
Rounds 4-8: sc in each st around (10)
Round 9: [3 sc, dec] 2 times (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff the pink paw.
The Feet (Make 2)
Use Pink
Round 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the opposite side of the chain: sc in next ch, inc in last ch (8)
Round 2: inc, sc, inc 3 times, sc, inc 2 times (14)
Round 3: sc in each st around (14)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff to keep them flat.
The Tail
Begin with Pink
Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rounds 2-10: sc in each st around (4)
Change to Light Blue
Rounds 11-25: sc in each st around (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.
The Golden Heart Pastry
Use Golden Yellow
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: [sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Rounds 3-18: sc in each st around (9)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold this tube into a heart shape and sew securely.
Assembly
- Pin the White Muzzle to the Head, centered and slightly below the eyes. Stuff firmly before closing.
- Embroider whiskers and a tiny mouth with black thread.
- Sew the Ears to the top sides of the Head.
- Attach the Belly Patch to the Body.
- Join the Head to the Body, ensuring proper alignment.
- Sew the Arms to the Body, angled forward.
- Attach the Feet at the bottom for stability.
- Sew the Tail to the back of the Body.
- Finally, position the Golden Heart Pastry in its paws.
Final Notes
Enjoy your adorable blue mouse and feel free to customize its colors or accessories!
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
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