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Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Noel, a tiny Christmas mouse amigurumi complete with floppy ears, a striped sweater-like body and a slouchy hat with a pom-pom. The design uses simple rounds, increases and decreases to shape each part and clear colour-change instructions for the hat and body details. You will assemble the pieces and add a sewn nose and safety eyes to bring Noel to life.

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Ideal as a holiday ornament or a small handmade gift, Noel is made using one ball of each yarn colour and standard stuffing. The pattern is written in American terminology and uses continuous rounds.

Why You'll Love This Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with charming holiday details like the striped hat and fluffy pom-pom. I enjoy how quickly the little mouse comes together — the proportions and floppy ears give Noel so much personality. Sewing the hat tip down and adding the pom-pom are my favourite finishing touches because they instantly make Noel look festive. I also love that the pattern is beginner-friendly yet still produces a polished, gift-worthy result.

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is for customization! Try swapping the green and off-white stripes for red and white to create a classic Christmas look.

You can make Noel larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook will give a chunky plush, and thinner yarn will make a tiny ornament version.

I often add embroidered cheeks using a pale pink thread to give a rosy expression and extra character to the face.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes if making this for a baby to keep it fully soft and safe.

Experiment with different pom-pom sizes and colours — a bright red pom-pom or glittery gold yarn will make Noel extra festive.

Try adding wire inside the arms or tail for a posable version that can hold tiny props or sit in different poses.

I sometimes create tiny outfits or scarves for my amigurumi — a small crocheted scarf or tiny mitten adds personality and gift appeal.

Change the hat shape by reducing or adding rounds before sewing the tip down to make a shorter beanie or longer slouchy hat design.

If you want a more rustic look, use natural or heathered yarns and a wooden bead instead of a pom-pom for the hat tip.

I recommend testing one colour change row on a scrap swatch to perfect tension and placement before working it into the actual hat or body.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to place the stitch markers at the marked stitches in Rnd 6 of the head causes misplacement of eyes and nose; mark the 8th/9th and 16th/17th stitches with spare yarn to guide eye and nose placement. ✗ Not stuffing as you go can make shaping difficult and result in lumps; start stuffing the head and body gradually and continue stuffing as you work toward the decreases for smooth shaping. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when changing colour on the body or hat will distort the rounds; maintain even tension and carry yarn neatly or cut and join as instructed to keep colour changes tidy. ✗ Skipping the instruction to leave long tails when fastening off prevents neat sewing of parts; always leave long yarn tails to sew pieces together and to close openings securely. ✗ Closing openings without weaving through the front loops as instructed may leave gaps; follow the needle-weaving method for the head and tail closures to ensure holes are properly closed. ✗ Not checking stitch counts after increases and decreases leads to mismatched shaping; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after rounds that include multiple increases or decreases.

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet, pocket-sized Christmas mouse with a cosy striped hat and pom-pom. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the head, body, ears, arms, legs, tail and hat with clear rounds and assembly notes. Perfect for holiday decorations, gifts, or a festive ornament to hang on your tree.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 18 (Taupe) - 1 ball (used for body, head base, outer ear, tail and parts)
  • 02
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 02 (Off White) - 1 ball (used for stripes and hat contrast)
  • 03
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 08 (Pink) - 1 ball (used for inner ear and leg base details)
  • 04
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 42 (Green) - 1 ball (used for hat, body stripes and sweater)
  • 05
    Gold yarn (e.g. Krea Deluxe Shiny Gold Glitter yarn) - small amount for hanging string or pom pom detail
  • 06
    Pink embroidery thread DMC Six Strand Cotton #224 - small skein for sewing nose

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (or in accordance with yarn used)
  • 02
    Fibrefill / toy stuffing
  • 03
    Plastic safety eyes 5 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Darning and embroidery needles
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    35 mm pom pom maker (e.g. Clover) or equivalent
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
  • 09
    Gold string for hanging

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— Head :

Info :

IN COLOUR 18, TAUPE. Starting from the tip of the nose.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 3 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 3 [18]

Round 6 :

Sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st) x 3, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, sc in next st [24]

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Mark the 8th/9th and 16th/17th stitches with a spare piece of yarn. These indicate the top centre of the head and will help with placement of the eyes and nose.

Round 7 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 8 :

Sc in each of next 2 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 3 st) x 2, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [30]

Round 9 :

Sc in all 30 st [30]

Round 10 :

Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 5, sc in each of next 2 st [36]

Round 11 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st) x 2, inc in next st, sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [42]

Round 12 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 5, sc in each of next 3 st [48]

Round 13-18 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

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Insert 5 mm safety eyes between Rnd 9 and 10, 14 st apart. Use the marked st from Rnd 6 as a guide to centre the eyes (Picture 1).

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Use all six strands of the pink embroidery thread to sew his nose. The nose is sewn over Rnd 1 to 3. The base of the nose goes through the starting magic ring, the top of the nose should be 3 st wide (Picture 1).

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Start stuffing the head firmly with fibrefill and continue to do so as you crochet the rest of the head.

Round 19 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 20 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 21 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]

Round 22 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]

Round 23 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 24 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]

Round 25 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]

Round 26 :

Dec x 6 [6]

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Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

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Thread the tail through a needle. Weave the needle through the front loop of each of the 6 st, always going in the direction from the centre and under the front loop. Pull the yarn tail and the hole should close. Insert the needle through the middle of the hole and pull through the head.

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Fasten off and weave the end in.

— Body :

Info :

START IN COLOUR 18, TAUPE. Starting from the bottom of the body.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]

Round 7 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 6 [42]

Round 8 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 6 [48]

Round 9-11 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 12 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 13 :

Sc in all 42 st [42]

Round 14 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 15 :

Sc in all 36 st [36]

Info :

Change to Colour 02, Off White yarn.

Round 16 :

(Sc in each of next 10 st, dec) x 3 [33]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 17 :

Sc in all 33 st [33]

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Optional: For Rnd 18, every fifth stitch (starting from the 3rd st of the Rnd) is made in Colour 02, Off White yarn. These are the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th stitches of Rnd 18.

Round 18 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, dec, (sc in each of next 9 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 6 st [30]

Round 19 :

Sc in all 30 st [30]

Info :

Change to Colour 02, Off White yarn.

Round 20 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [27]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 21 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [24]

Round 22 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail to sew the body to the head. Stuff the body firmly with fibrefill.

— Arm :

Info :

ARM X 2 (START IN COLOUR 18, TAUPE). Starting from the tip of the arm.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 3-4 :

Sc in all 9 st [9]

Round 5 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [7]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 6-11 :

Sc in all 7 st [7]

Round 12 :

Sc in each of next 3 st [3]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked

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Stuff the hand firmly with fibrefill (Rnd 1 to 5), with gradually less further up the arm.

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Flatten the top opening of the arm and sc in each of next 3 st through both layers to close the opening.

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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the arm to the body.

— Leg :

Info :

LEG X 2 (START IN COLOUR 08, PINK). Starting from the base of the leg.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Info :

Change to Colour 18, Taupe yarn.

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5-6 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 7 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 5, dec, sc in each of next 4 st [18]

Round 8 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, dec x 6, sc in each of next 3 st [12]

Round 9 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 3 [9]

Round 10-14 :

Sc in all 9 st [9]

Info :

FOR THE LEFT LEG: Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 2 st [2] Leave the remaining st unworked

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FOR THE RIGHT LEG: Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 7 st [7] Leave the remaining st unworked

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Stuff the leg firmly with fibrefill (Rnd 1 to 9), with gradually less further up the leg.

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Flatten the top opening of the leg and sc in each of next 4 st through both layers to close the opening.

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Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the leg to the body.

— Inner Ear :

Info :

INNER EAR X 2 (IN COLOUR 08, PINK). Starting from the centre of the inner ear.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Info :

Sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in the yarn tails.

— Outer Ear :

Info :

OUTER EAR X 2 (IN COLOUR 18, TAUPE). Starting from the centre of the outer ear.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Info :

At the end of Rnd 5, do not fasten off. We will now crochet the inner and outer ears together. Place the backs of the inner and outer ears together (Picture 2).

Round 6 :

Continuing from the end of Rnd 5 of the outer ear, ch 1, sc in each of next 30 st through both the inner and outer ear layers.

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At the end of Rnd 6, fold the joined ears in half, working through both layers, sc in each of next 2 st, sl st in next st (Picture 3).

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Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing the ear to the head.

— Hat :

Info :

HAT (START IN COLOUR 42, GREEN). Starting from the tip of the hat. Start with a long starting yarn tail.

Round 1 :

Start 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 2 [6]

Round 3 :

Sc in all 6 st [6]

Round 4 :

(Hdc in next st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 5 :

Hdc in all 9 st [9]

Round 6 :

(Hdc in each of next 2 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [12]

Round 7 :

Hdc in all 12 st [12]

Info :

Change to Colour 02, Off White yarn.

Round 8 :

(Hdc in each of next 3 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 9 :

Hdc in all 15 st [15]

Round 10 :

(Hdc in each of next 4 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [18]

Round 11 :

Hdc in all 18 st [18]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 12 :

(Hdc in each of next 5 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [21]

Round 13 :

Hdc in all 21 st [21]

Round 14 :

(Hdc in each of next 6 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [24]

Round 15 :

Hdc in all 24 st [24]

Info :

Change to Colour 02, Off White yarn.

Round 16 :

(Hdc in each of next 3 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 17 :

Hdc in all 30 st [30]

Round 18 :

(Hdc in each of next 4 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [36]

Round 19 :

Hdc in all 36 st [36]

Info :

Change to Colour 42, Green yarn.

Round 20 :

(Hdc in each of next 5 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [42]

Round 21 :

(Hdc in each of next 6 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [48]

Round 22 :

Hdc in all 48 st [48]

Round 23 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing the hat to the head.

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Pull the start yarn tail out between Rnd 5 and 6 of the hat (Picture 4), preferably on the same side as the colour change line so that this gets hidden when you sew the tip of the hat down.

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Using Colour 02, Off White yarn and the gold yarn, make a 35 mm pom pom. Sew the pom pom to the tip of the hat.

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Use the start yarn tail that you brought to the outside of the hat to sew the tip of the hat down (Picture 5). Sew the start yarn tail to between Rnd 20 and 21 of the hat.

— Tail :

Info :

TAIL (IN COLOUR 18, TAUPE). Starting from the tip of the tail.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st [7]

Round 3-17 :

Sc in all 7 st [7]

Info :

Do not stuff the tail. Flatten the opening of the tail and sc in each of next 3 st across both layers to close the opening.

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Sl st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing the tail to the body.

— Assembly :

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Follow the steps below to sew pieces together and finish Noel.

Step 1 :

Sew the body to the head. The opening of the body should be sewn over Rnd 12 to 18 at the bottom of the head. Note that the colour change line of the body should face the back. Ensure Rnd 18 white stitches are evenly spaced relative to the head for symmetry.

Step 2 :

Sew the arms to the body. The flat edge of each arm should be sewn between Rnd 21 and 22 of the body. The front corners of each arm should be 7 st apart.

Step 3 :

Sew the legs to the body. The top of each leg should be sewn over Rnd 7 to 10 of the body and just behind the midline of the body. Sew a few extra stitches along each leg to hold the legs snug against the body.

Step 4 :

Sew the ears with the flat edge over Rnd 13 to 15 of the head. The front of the ears should be 22 st apart.

Step 5 :

Sew the tail to the back of the body centred between the legs. The flat edge of the tail should be sewn over Rnd 7 to 9 of the body.

Step 6 :

Place and sew the hat to the head. Sew the hat tip down using the start yarn tail between Rnd 20 and 21 of the hat as described above.

Step 7 :

Thread a piece of gold string through the top of the hat for hanging (Picture 11). Weave in all ends and trim any excess.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body to the head. The opening of the body should be sewn over Rnd 12 to 18 at the bottom of the head; ensure the colour change line of the body faces the back and space any white stitches evenly.
  • Sew the arms to the body with the flat edge sewn between Rnd 21 and 22 of the body; position the front corners of each arm 7 stitches apart for symmetry.
  • Sew the legs to the body. Each leg top should be sewn over Rnd 7 to 10 of the body and just behind the midline; add a few extra stitches along each leg to hold them snug against the body.
  • Sew the ears with the flat edge over Rnd 13 to 15 of the head, spacing the front of the ears 22 stitches apart as a guide.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body centered between the legs. The flat edge of the tail should be sewn over Rnd 7 to 9 of the body.
  • Place and sew the hat to the head, sew the pom pom to the hat tip and use the start yarn tail to sew the tip of the hat down between Rnd 20 and 21.
  • Thread a piece of gold string through the top of the hat for hanging and weave in all loose yarn tails securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and marked stitches, especially the markers for head centring at Rnd 6.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually while shaping each piece; overstuffing can distort the finished shape and under-stuffing will leave it floppy.
  • 💡Weave and secure yarn tails as instructed and leave long tails when fastening off to make sewing pieces together easier.
  • 💡Place safety eyes between Rnd 9 and 10 and use the marked stitch from Rnd 6 as a guide to center the eyes accurately.
  • 💡When changing colours, maintain even tension and hide start tails where indicated (for example pull start tail out between Rnd 5 and 6 of the hat).

This cute Noel the Christmas Mouse pattern is designed to bring handmade holiday joy to your home and tree. The tiny slouchy hat, pom-pom and floppy ears make Noel irresistibly charming. Make one as a gift or hang many as ornaments to spread festive cheer. 🎄🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm / 4.75 inches tall from the top of the hat to the base of the body when using the recommended yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly, but you should be familiar with basic stitches like sc, inc, dec, hdc and working in continuous rounds.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, yarn choices and how much assembly is required.