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Craft a charming amigurumi love heart mouse with this detailed crochet pattern. This sweet little creation combines the cuteness of a mouse with the sentiment of a heart, making it a perfect handmade gift for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any occasion where you want to share a token of affection. This beginner-friendly project requires minimal materials and just a few hours of your time, but the result is an irresistibly cute keepsake that will bring smiles to anyone who receives it.
Materials Needed for Your Love Heart Mouse
Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these supplies:
- Cotton yarn recommended (though any yarn works well) in:
- Light pink (main color)
- White (for accents)
- Pink (for details)
- Dale Vipe (50g/125m) works well, but use what you have – this is a great project for using leftover yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (adjust according to your yarn choice – larger hooks make bigger mice, smaller hooks create tinier versions)
- 4.5 mm safety eyes (or size appropriate for your project)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly
- Small amount of felt or fabric (optional – only if adding letters to the heart)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers to keep track of rounds
- Scissors
Understanding the Mouse Pattern
This adorable mouse is created in separate parts (arms, head, body with attached legs, ears, and tail) that you’ll assemble at the end. The heart is worked separately and can be attached to the mouse’s paws or displayed alongside it.
Creating the Mouse Arms
You’ll need to make two identical arms:
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. Rounds 2-3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around, maintaining 6 stitches. Round 4: Decrease once, then work 4 single crochets (5 stitches total). Rounds 5-12: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around, maintaining 5 stitches for 8 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment. Repeat for the second arm.
Forming the Mouse Head
The head combines white and pink to create a sweet face:
Round 1: Using light pink yarn, create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. Round 2: Change to white yarn. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (6 stitches). Round 3: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total). Round 4: Work a pattern of 1 single crochet followed by an increase, repeated 6 times around (18 stitches). Round 5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (18 stitches). Round 6: Work a pattern of 2 single crochets followed by an increase, repeated 6 times (24 stitches). Rounds 7-8: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 stitches). Round 9: Work a pattern of (3 single crochets, increase, 4 single crochets) repeated 3 times (27 stitches). Round 10: Change to pink yarn. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (27 stitches). Round 11: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (27 stitches). Round 12: Work a pattern of (4 single crochets, increase, 4 single crochets) repeated 3 times (30 stitches). Round 13: Chain 5, skip 4 stitches, slip stitch into the 5th stitch, then work 25 single crochets (30 stitches total). This creates an opening where you’ll attach the body later. Round 14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (30 stitches). Round 15: Work a pattern of (3 single crochets, decrease) repeated 6 times (24 stitches). Round 16: Work a pattern of (2 single crochets, decrease) repeated 6 times (18 stitches).
At this point, attach the safety eyes and begin stuffing the head firmly with fiberfill.
Round 17: Work a pattern of (1 single crochet, decrease) repeated 6 times (12 stitches). Round 18: Decrease 6 times (6 stitches).
Finish by using a yarn needle to weave through all 6 remaining stitches, pull tight to close the opening, and secure the end inside the head.
Crafting the Mouse Body
The body attaches directly to the head opening you created:
Round 1: Using pink yarn, work 12 single crochets into the chain space created in round 13 of the head. Round 2: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches). Round 3: Work a pattern of (1 single crochet, increase) repeated 6 times (18 stitches). Rounds 4-5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (18 stitches). Round 6: Work a pattern of (increase, 8 single crochets) repeated twice (20 stitches). Round 7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (20 stitches). Round 8: Work a pattern of (increase, 9 single crochets) repeated twice (22 stitches). Round 9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (22 stitches). Round 10: Work a pattern of (increase, 10 single crochets) repeated twice (24 stitches). Round 11: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (24 stitches). Round 12: Work a pattern of (increase, 11 single crochets) repeated twice (26 stitches). Round 13: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (26 stitches).
Fill the body with stuffing before proceeding to the legs.
Creating the Integrated Legs
The legs are worked directly from the body, which reduces the amount of sewing required:
Visualize a ring of 10 stitches on one side of the body. For the first leg:
Round 1: Insert your hook through two opposing stitches closest to the center of your imagined 10-stitch ring. Work 8 single crochets followed by an increase (10 stitches). Rounds 2-4: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (10 stitches) for 3 rounds. Round 5: Decrease once, then work 8 single crochets (9 stitches). Round 6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (9 stitches). Round 7: Decrease once, then work 7 single crochets (8 stitches). Round 8: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (8 stitches). Round 9: Work a pattern of (decrease, 2 single crochets) repeated twice (6 stitches).
Fasten off using the same method as for the head, pulling the remaining stitches tight.
For the second leg, repeat the same process on the opposite side of the body. This will leave a gap between the legs that you’ll sew together during final assembly.
Crafting the Mouse Ears
Make two identical ears:
First ear (white inner ear): Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Fasten off.
Second ear (pink outer ear): Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).
Place the white circle on top of the pink circle and crochet them together with: 4 single crochets, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, 4 single crochets (12 stitches total around the edge).
Leave a long tail for attaching to the head. Repeat to make the second ear.
Creating the Mouse Tail
Using pink yarn: Chain 20 stitches, then work slip stitches back along the chain (19 slip stitches). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment to the body.
Assembling Your Mouse
- Attach the ears on rounds 13-14 of the head, positioning them about 10 stitches apart.
- Sew the arms onto round 2 of the body.
- Attach the tail to one of the last rows of the body.
- Sew together the gap between the legs if you haven’t already done so.
Creating the Love Heart
The heart adds the perfect finishing touch to your amigurumi:
Round 1: Using white yarn, create a magic ring. Chain 2, work 3 treble crochets, 4 double crochets, 1 treble crochet, 4 double crochets, 3 treble crochets into the ring. Pull the ring closed, chain 2, slip stitch into the center hole.
Round 2: Attach pink yarn (or continue with white if preferred). Work a slip stitch, single crochet in the chain space, single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next three stitches, (single crochet, chain, single crochet) into chain space (counts as one stitch), single crochet in next three stitches, 2 single crochets in next stitch, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next stitch, single crochet into chain space, single crochet down into magic ring hole, slip stitch to first stitch (25 stitches total).
Round 3: Working in back loops only, attach white yarn to the stitch that goes down into the magic ring hole. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch, half double crochet, 2 half double crochets, single crochet in next 6 stitches, 2 half double crochets, half double crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet, single crochet into chain space, single crochet, half double crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 half double crochets, single crochet in next 6 stitches, 2 half double crochets, half double crochet, double crochet (32 stitches total).
Round 4: Work 2 single crochets, increase, 10 single crochets, increase, 4 single crochets, increase, 10 single crochets, increase, 2 single crochets (36 stitches).
Round 5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (36 stitches).
Round 6: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (36 stitches).
Round 7: Work a pattern of (decrease, 4 single crochets) repeated 6 times (30 stitches).
Round 8: Work a pattern of (decrease, 3 single crochets) repeated 6 times (24 stitches).
Round 9: Work a pattern of (decrease, 2 single crochets) repeated 6 times (18 stitches).
Round 10: Work a pattern of (decrease, 1 single crochet) repeated 6 times (12 stitches).
Round 11: Decrease 6 times (6 stitches).
Round 12: Using pink yarn, work in the front loops from Round 3, working 1 single crochet in every stitch around the edge.
Stuff the heart firmly with fiberfill before closing completely.
Finishing Your Love Heart Mouse
After assembling all components, you can position the heart in the mouse’s paws by sewing it securely in place. Alternatively, you can leave the heart as a separate piece that can be positioned alongside your mouse.
If desired, you can add personalized details to the heart using felt or fabric letters to spell out names, “LOVE,” or other meaningful words. These can be sewn or glued in place on the surface of the heart.
Take a moment to adjust the positioning of all parts, ensuring they’re securely attached and the mouse sits properly. Add any additional details like embroidered facial features if desired.
Customization Ideas for Your Amigurumi Mouse
While this pattern creates a charming pink and white love heart mouse, you can personalize your creation:
- Experiment with different color combinations for seasonal themes (red and green for Christmas, orange and black for Halloween)
- Add small accessories like a tiny scarf, hat, or bow
- Embroider additional details like whiskers or a smiling mouth
- Create a family of mice in varying sizes by adjusting your hook size
- Add scented elements to the stuffing for a lightly fragranced gift
Caring for Your Amigurumi Creation
To keep your love heart mouse looking its best:
- Spot clean with a damp cloth as needed
- Allow to air dry completely if it becomes wet
- Display away from direct sunlight to prevent fading
- Store in a dust-free environment when not on display
- If giving as a gift, include care instructions with your handmade creation
The Perfect Handmade Gift
Your completed amigurumi love heart mouse makes a thoughtful, personalized gift for many occasions:
- Valentine’s Day presents for loved ones
- Anniversary gifts for spouses or partners
- Baby shower gifts for expecting parents
- Birthday presents for children or adults
- “Thinking of you” gifts for friends needing encouragement
- Get well soon gifts for someone recovering
- Just because tokens of affection for someone special
The combination of a cute mouse figure with the universal symbol of love creates a meaningful keepsake that communicates care and thoughtfulness in a way store-bought gifts simply cannot match.
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The Joy of Creating Amigurumi
As you complete your love heart mouse, take a moment to appreciate the skills you’ve practiced—from creating perfect magic rings to seamless color changes and precise assembly. Each stitch represents your creativity and patience, resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation that brings joy to both maker and recipient.
This amigurumi project offers the perfect balance of simplicity and charm. The basic techniques used allow beginners to succeed, while the clever design elements like the integrated legs and sculpted heart provide enough interest for more experienced crocheters. The small size makes it a portable project that can be completed relatively quickly, providing almost instant gratification compared to larger crochet undertakings.
Whether this is your first amigurumi or your fiftieth, the love heart mouse pattern demonstrates how a few simple stitches can come together to create something truly special. The combination of practical crochet skills with artistic expression results in a handcrafted treasure that carries meaning far beyond its small size.
As you place the finishing touches on your creation, remember that handmade items carry a piece of their maker’s heart within them—making this love heart mouse not just an adorable decoration, but a tangible expression of creativity and care that will be cherished for years to come.
