This adorable mouse is dressed in a fresh, fruity ensemble perfect for a picnic. She wears a crisp white dress scattered with cheerful red polka dots, reminiscent of a classic summer tablecloth. To ward off the cool morning breeze, she layers a deep forest green bolero jacket, matching the color of strawberry leaves. Her outfit is topped with a charming vintage-style bonnet featuring a ruffled brim, and she steps out in bright red flats. She is fully prepared for her day with a strawberry-shaped crossbody bag and a jar of homemade strawberry jam. If you look closely, you will spot her tiny companion—a lucky red ladybug resting on her bonnet. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who love detailed miniature clothing and whimsical storytelling.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• French Knot – A surface embroidery stitch used for the polka dots and eyes.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Grey (Mouse Body)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (Inner Ears, Nose, Feet soles)
• DK weight yarn in White (Dress, Bonnet base)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Dress dots, Shoes, Strawberry, Ladybug, Bonnet trim)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Green (Bolero, Leaves, Bag Stem)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Jam Jar Lid)
• Small amount of Glass/Grey yarn (Jam Jar)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• Black embroidery thread (Ladybug details)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles and jar base)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the mouse body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished mouse stands approximately 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The mouse is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a slightly pointed snout area. The ears are large and round, a signature feature of this character. The body and legs are worked separately and joined (or sewn). The outfit consists of a dress worked waist-down, a separate bolero jacket worked in rows, and a bonnet. The accessories—bag, jar, and ladybug—are miniatures requiring fine detail.

Body Parts

Head

Use Light Grey yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (54)
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a small triangular nose with pink thread in the center.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

The ears are made of two pieces: a Pink inner ear and a Grey outer ear.

Inner Ear (Pink):

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30). FO.

Outer Ear (Grey):

• Repeat Rnds 1-5 of Inner Ear. Do not fasten off.
• Place the Pink piece on top of the Grey piece (wrong sides facing).
• Rnd 6: Using Grey yarn, crochet through both layers to join them: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36).

FO. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly high up.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Light Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38)
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 23–29: sc around (40)
• Rnd 30: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 31–33: sc around (36)
• Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 35–37: sc around (30)
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 39: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Light Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Strawberry Garden Wardrobe

Polka Dot Dress

Use White yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 36 (measure mouse’s waist). Join. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 4–14: dc around (48). (Add more rounds for length).
• Rnd 15: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a simple hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join yarn to front waist. Work 14 sc across for 5 rows. Add straps.
• Polka Dots: Using Red yarn, embroider French knots randomly over the white dress to create the polka dot pattern.

Green Bolero Jacket

Use Dark Green yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc across (25).
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across (33).
• Row 3 (Raglan): sc 5, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 11, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 5.
• Row 4: sc across (33).
• Row 5–8: hdc across (33). FO.
• Create a small chain loop on one side of the neck and sew a bead on the other for a closure.

Ruffled Bonnet

Use White and Red yarn.

• Rnd 1 (White): MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7–11: sc around (36).
• Row 12: (Work in rows now to leave neck open) sc 30. Turn.
• Row 13: sc across.
• Ruffle Brim: Change to Red yarn (or keep White and tip with Red). Work (3 dc in each st) across the front edge. This creates a wavy ruffle.
• Ties: Chain 25 from the bottom corners.

Red Flats (Make 2)

Use Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16). FO.

Sweet Accessories

Strawberry Bag

Use Red and Green yarn.

• Berry (Red):
  Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
  Rnd 4–6: sc around.
  Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12).
  Rnd 8: dec around (6). Stuff lightly. Close.
• Leaves (Green): Ch 4, sl st back. Make 4 petals in a ring. Sew to top.
• Strap: Ch 45 (Green). Sew to sides. Embroider small yellow seeds if desired.

Jam Jar

Use Glass/Grey (Jar) and Red (Jam) and Beige (Lid).

• Start with Red (Jam): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18.
• Change to Grey (Jar walls): (BLO) sc around. sc 4 rounds.
• Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) around (12). Stuff firmly.
• Lid (Beige): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18.
  Rnd 4: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch around to create the ruffled fabric look. Sew this “fabric” lid onto the top of the jar.
  Tie a piece of twine or yarn around the neck of the jar. Add a tiny “Strawberry Jam” label (paper) or embroider a red square.

Tiny Ladybug

Use Red yarn.

• MR, 6 sc. Sl st to first sc. FO.
• Use Black thread to embroider a head at one end, a line down the center, and tiny French knots for spots. Sew onto the bonnet.

Assembly

1. Dress the mouse in the Polka Dot Dress.
2. Put on the Red Flats.
3. Layer the Green Bolero over the dress.
4. Tie the Bonnet under her chin.
5. Hang the Strawberry Bag on her shoulder.
6. Stitch the Jam Jar to her hand.

Your Strawberry Mouse is ready for a summer adventure! Enjoy the sweetness.