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Cheers for another quick, easy, and no-sew amigurumi pattern! This fun little project comes with both a full step-by-step video tutorial and free written pattern, making it easy for beginners to make. Let's give a warm welcome to Sir Squeak!
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Sir Squeak is a no-sew amigurumi mouse pattern designed with plush velvet chenille yarn. It features a raindrop-shaped body with a long tail and no legs. This little rat makes a great keychain, Easter Egg surprise, birthday party favors, class Valentine’s Day gifts, Christmas stocking stuffers, and craft fair or market products.
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About the Project
- Easy / beginner-friendly
- Works up quickly
- No-sew
- Stashbuster project; great for using up leftover yarn scraps
- Can be turned into a keychain
This pattern is available as a:
- Free video tutorial
- Free written pattern
- Paid ad-free PDF pattern with photo references
Uses
- Keychain: add a keyring
- Ornament: add a hanging loop for your Christmas tree
- Scent Sachet: stuff it with a satchel of lavender (or your favorite scent) to make it into a soothing diffuser for your car, office, or room
- Party favor: great for birthday parties or Valentine's Day class gifts
- Baby mobile: add it to a crib mobile in baby's nursery
- Gift: for family and friends as a last-minute birthday gift or Christmas holiday gift
- "Pocket pal" or fidget: suitable as a portable therapy aid or security toy for kids
- Cat toy: add some catnip inside, and these would make great little cat toys! You can also make them as charitable donations to cat rescues, the Humane Society, and cat adoption shelters
- Craft fair product: sell it at markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's quick, easy, and doesn't require any sewing
- Charity: these also make adorable Random Acts of Kindness gifts
Inspiration
This mini rodent was inspired by Leo Lionni’s books, “Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse” and “Frederick”. My daughter recently fell in love with the story, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. I wanted to make a little "book buddy" for her, because I know how much fun it is to see the characters come into "life" in 3D forms.
Hence, Sir Squeak was designed, and I made two so that one could be Alexander and one could be Willy (after the magic lizard turned him into a real mouse). Having these amigurumi mice has led to a lot of pretend play and re-enactments of scenes from the story, as well as Alexander and Willy having their own made-up adventures! Gotta love a toddler's creativity!
Yarn
This sweet little mouse is crocheted with Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn, which is a chenille velvet yarn that makes wonderfully soft and plush amigurumi. You are also welcome to try out different yarn weights and fibers to create different looks and sizes. For instance, if you'd like a smaller keychain version of this plush mouse, try using worsted medium weight cotton or acrylic yarn (and a smaller hook, such as 2.75mm).
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
SIR SQUEAK THE MOUSE
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and attaching yarn.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble (triple) crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 6 yarn in two colors (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 10mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Notes (Read Before Beginning!):
- Follow the instructions from beginning to end to correctly crochet this no-sew mouse. (Do not go out of order.)
- If you want a printable version with photo references and no ads, please download the PDF pattern.
Color Guide:
- C1: body
- C2: ears and tail
Ready? Let's start!
HEAD & BODY
Note: This section starts from the tip of the nose.Use C1 yarn.
R1: Ch 2. Insert 5 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (5)
R2: Inc around. (10)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 5. (15)
R4: (Sc 2, inc) x 5. (20)
R5: Sc around. (20)
R6: (Sc 9, inc) x 2. (22)
R7: Sc around. (22)
R8: (Sc 10, inc) x 2. (24)
Insert plastic safety eyes between R3-R4. (I recommend 10mm solid black eyes, or 13mm black with white eyes.)
Pause to crochet the ears, so that you can tie the ends securely inside the body.
EARS (x2)
Insert hook under a st in R5, where you would want the ears to go. Attach C2 yarn.
- Ch 2. In the 2nd ch from the hook: hdc + dc + tr 2 + dc + hdc + sl st.
Note: For sturdier non-floppy ears, insert your sts (hdc + dc + tr2 + dc + hdc + sl st) directly into the same body stitch where you attached your yarn, instead of in the chain.- FO with a tail. Pull both starting and ending yarn tails inside the body and tie the ends together securely.
- Repeat steps #1-3 for the second ear.
Continue with the body instructions.
R9-R10: Sc around. (24)
R11: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)
Stuff the body and continue stuffing as you work along.
R12: Dec around. (8)
FO with a long tail for sewing the opening closed later.
TAIL
Insert hook under a st in R12, where you would want the tail to go. (I chose the center of the back.) Attach C2 yarn.- Ch 11. Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sl st in each ch across.
- FO with a tail. Pull both starting and ending yarn tails inside the body and tie the ends together securely.
FINISHING
Using the long yarn tail from the body, sew the opening of the body closed.
Video Tutorial
Ready to crochet this project with me? Follow the step-by-step video tutorial below!
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