Craft this adorable crochet reading mouse amigurumi! Perfect for bookworms, this tiny scholar features a cozy blue cardigan, wire glasses, and a miniature book. It’s a delightful, quick project for intermediate crocheters looking to create a whimsical literary companion.
Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Scholar Mouse This charming library mouse makes a perfect gift for librarians, teachers, and book lovers. Its compact size makes it a quick stash-buster, while customizing its tiny accessories adds a highly rewarding, creative touch to your crafting.
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Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Reading Mouse Amigurumi Pattern Materials DK weight yarn in Brown, Cream, and Blue 2.5 mm crochet hook 6mm safety eyes Pink and black embroidery floss Fiberfill stuffing Craft wire for glasses and a small scrap of plaid fabric for the scarf Abbreviations MR: Magic Ring sc: single crochet inc: increase dec: decrease ch: chain st: stitch BLO: back loop only Instructions Head & Body (Worked as one piece):
R1: In brown yarn, 6 sc in MR (6) R2: *inc* around (12) R3: *sc, inc* around (18) R4: *2 sc, inc* around (24) R5: *3 sc, inc* around (30) R6-11: sc around (30). Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, 5 sts apart. R12: *3 sc, dec* around (24) R13: *2 sc, dec* around (18). Stuff the head firmly. Change to Cream yarn for the shirt. R14: *2 sc, inc* around (24) R15-18: sc around (24) Change back to Brown yarn. R19: Working in BLO, sc around (24) R20-22: sc around (24) R23: *2 sc, dec* around (18) R24: *sc, dec* around (12) Stuff the body firmly. R25: *dec* around (6). Fasten off and weave in ends. Ears (Make 2 in Brown):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6) R2: *inc* around (12) R3: *sc, inc* around (18). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold slightly and sew to the top of the head. Arms & Legs (Make 2 of each in Brown):
Arms: 6 sc in MR, work 5 rounds of 6 sc. Fasten off.Legs: 6 sc in MR, work 4 rounds of 6 sc. Fasten off. Sew legs to the bottom and arms to the sides of the body.Mini Blue Cardigan:
Row 1: In Blue yarn, ch 15. Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, *sc, inc* across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Shape armholes by chain-skipping 3 stitches where appropriate. Row 4-8: Work even in sc to desired jacket length. Fasten off. Sew onto mouse and attach mini buttons. Finishing Touches:
Embroider a small pink nose and black smile. Shape thin craft wire into circular glasses and place onto the head. Tie a small strip of plaid fabric around the neck as a scarf. Craft a tiny book using brown felt and paper, and glue it to the hands.
