[Finished product] Crochet Handmade Mouse Keychain

how to Crochet a Small Mouse – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a small mouse for a keychain is an adorable and fun project that you can easily personalize! Here’s a step-by-step guide to create a mini mouse amigurumi. This pattern includes instructions for the mouse’s body, head, ears, arms, legs, and tail, all small enough to fit on a keychain.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Grey or light brown (for the mouse’s body)
  • Pink (for the ears and tail)
  • Black or white for eyes or nose details
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on your yarn)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Keychain ring
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Safety eyes: 5mm or black embroidery thread for eyes
• Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Crochet Pattern: Small Mouse Amigurumi

1. Body (Grey or Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-7: Sc around (24).

Start stuffing the body lightly.

6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

8. Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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2. Head (Grey or Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18).

Start stuffing the head.

5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

6. Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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3. Ears (Make 2, Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Arms (Make 2, Grey or Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (4).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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5. Legs (Make 2, Grey or Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (4).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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6. Tail (Pink Yarn)

1. Chain: Ch 12 (or longer, depending on how long you want the tail).
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sl st across.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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7. Eyes and Nose (Black Yarn)

You can either:

• Use small safety eyes and attach them securely, or
• Embroider the eyes and nose using black thread.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Use the long tail from the head to sew it securely onto the body.
2. Sew on the Ears: Attach the ears to the top of the head on both sides.
3. Sew on the Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
4. Sew on the Legs: Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
5. Sew on the Tail: Attach the tail to the back of the body.
6. Embroider the Eyes and Nose: Use black yarn or thread to embroider the eyes and a small nose onto the head.

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8. Attach the Keychain Ring:

• Using the yarn tail at the top of the head, securely attach the keychain ring. You can use a metal jump ring to attach the keychain ring to the top of the head or body.

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Customization:

• Change Colors: Use different yarn colors to make a colorful mouse.
• Add Accessories: Add a tiny bow, scarf, or mini bag for extra charm.
• Different Sizes: Change the hook size and yarn thickness to make your mouse bigger or smaller.

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Your small mouse amigurumi is now complete! This little mouse is perfect as a cute accessory or gift. Enjoy your crochet project!