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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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Cute Companion

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 a striped sweater, floppy ears and a pom pom hat. It uses simple amigurumi techniques and works in continuous rounds. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, color changes, and clear assembly steps to finish the toy.

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

Suitable for beginners who know basic stitches, the pattern includes a materials list and helpful stitch notes. Make a festive ornament or a sweet gift-ready friend for the holidays.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a little festive magic to the yarn with very simple techniques. I designed Noel to be small, sweet and quick to make so you can create several as gifts or tree ornaments. The striped sweater and pom pom hat add charming character with minimal extra work. Seeing the finished mouse with its floppy ears always makes me smile and I hope it will bring joy to your holiday crafting too.

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 easy it is to customize Noel by changing yarn colours to suit your holiday palette.

I often swap the green for red and cream to create a traditional Christmas look instead of the pictured green and taupe.

You can make Noel bigger or smaller by using a different yarn weight and adjusting the hook size; try bulky yarn for a chunkier ornament or fine yarn for a mini keychain.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe toy or smaller glass beads for a vintage look.

For a whimsical twist, add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or tiny mittens in contrasting colours.

I sometimes add a little wire in the tail or limbs for light posability, but that step is optional depending on who will use the toy.

Try a metallic or glitter yarn strand held together with the main yarn to give the hat a subtle sparkle for holiday displays.

Make a set of mice in coordinating shades for a family of ornaments and assign each a different hat colour as a simple way to personalize them.

I recommend trying different pom pom sizes and yarn blends to alter the hat silhouette โ€” a fluffier pom gives a playful feel while a tight pom looks neater.

Finally, experiment with face placement and nose size to create different expressions; moving the eyes slightly closer or farther apart changes Noel's personality dramatically.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

โœ— Skipping the stitch markers when marking the top centre of the head can make eye placement inaccurate; mark the 8th/9th and 16th/17th stitches with spare yarn to help centre eyes and nose precisely. โœ— Not stuffing the head as you go results in lumps or uneven shaping; start stuffing the head firmly at Rnd 1 and continue gradually as you crochet to maintain a smooth shape. โœ— Forgetting to change colours at the correct round will misplace stripes on the body or hat; follow the colour change notes exactly and pull the start yarn tail out between the specified rounds to hide it when sewing the tip down. โœ— Overstuffing limbs makes sewing difficult and distorts proportions; use gradually less stuffing higher up the arm and leg to maintain natural shaping and ease assembly.

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Noel the Christmas Mouse to hang on your tree or give as a tiny handmade gift. This amigurumi pattern guides you through each round with clear instructions and helpful assembly steps. You will enjoy the sweet details like the pom pom hat and striped sweater. Perfect for creating a small festive companion for the holidays.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

โ€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 18 (Taupe) - one ball
  • 02
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 02 (Off White) - one ball
  • 03
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 08 (Pink) - one ball
  • 04
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50 g Colour 42 (Green) - one ball
  • 05
    Gold yarn (e.g. Krea Deluxe Shiny Gold Glitter yarn) - small amount for pom pom detailing
  • 06
    Pink embroidery thread DMC Six Strand Cotton #224 - small skein for nose

โ€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 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)
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces
  • 09
    Gold string for hanging

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โ€” Head :

Info :

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]

Info :

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]

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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]

Info :

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

Info :

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. Fasten off and weave the end in.

โ€” Body :

Info :

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]

Info :

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.

โ€” Arm X 2 :

Info :

Starting from the tip of the arm. Start in Colour 18, Taupe.

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

Info :

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

Info :

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

Info :

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

โ€” Leg X 2 :

Info :

Starting from the base of the leg. Start in Colour 08, Pink.

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

Info :

For the right leg: Rnd 15: Sc in each of next 7 st [7] Leave the remaining st unworked

Info :

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

Info :

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

Info :

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

โ€” Inner Ear X 2 :

Info :

Starting from the centre of the inner ear. Start in Colour 08, Pink.

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.

โ€” Outer Ear X 2 :

Info :

Starting from the centre of the outer ear. Start in Colour 18, Taupe.

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.

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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

โ€” Hat :

Info :

Starting from the tip of the hat. Start in Colour 42, Green. 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.

Info :

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

Info :

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.

Info :

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

โ€” Tail :

Info :

Starting from the tip of the tail. Start in Colour 18, Taupe.

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.

Info :

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

โ€” Assembly :

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 the colour change line of the body should face the back. If you created the white stitches in Rnd 18 of the body, ensure that this is evenly spaced relative to the head. You can tilt his head slightly to give him a cuter look.

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.

Step 7 :

Thread a piece of gold string through the top of the hat for hanging.

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, with the colour change line of the body facing the back to match the pictures.
  • Sew the arms to the body. The flat edge of each arm should be sewn between Rnd 21 and 22 of the body, and the front corners of each arm should be 7 stitches apart.
  • 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; add a few extra stitches to hold legs snug against the body.
  • Sew the ears to the head with the flat edge over Rnd 13 to 15 of the head, spacing the front of the ears 22 stitches apart for symmetry.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body centred between the legs, attaching the flat edge over Rnd 7 to 9 of the body.
  • Place and sew the hat to the head, using the start yarn tail to stitch the tip down between Rnd 20 and 21 and attach the pom pom securely.
  • Thread a piece of gold string through the top of the hat for hanging and secure the ends so the ornament will hang safely.

Important Notes

  • ๐Ÿ’กThis pattern is written using American terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
  • ๐Ÿ’กIf made using the materials described, Noel will be approximately 12 cm / 4.75 inches tall from the top of his hat to the base of his body.
  • ๐Ÿ’กUse stitch markers to keep track of rounds and marked stitches for eye and nose placement; this will ensure accurate positioning.

Your little Noel the Christmas Mouse is all finished and ready to bring festive cheer to your home! ๐ŸŽ„ This tiny amigurumi makes a heartfelt handmade gift or a sweet ornament for the tree. ๐Ÿงถ Share your creation and enjoy the smiles it brings during the holidays.

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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 this will change the final size. Adjust the hook size to match your yarn and expect a larger or smaller finished piece.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly and uses basic amigurumi techniques, so some familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many pieces you crochet at once.