She is dressed in a spectacular “Berry Ombre” ensemble. Her dress is a masterpiece of texture, featuring voluminous tiered ruffles that transition from a soft blush pink at the top, to a vibrant magenta in the middle, and finally to a rich strawberry red at the hem. To add a touch of elegance, she wears a delicate white lace shawl draped over her shoulders. Her head is adorned with a festive flower crown made of tiny strawberry blossoms and berries. She steps out in classic red ballet flats. No tea party is complete without refreshments; she holds a miniature teapot and is accompanied by a delicious pink-frosted cupcake with sprinkles. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy detailed garment construction and miniature food.

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
• tr – Treble 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
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for ruffles)
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Grey (Mouse Body)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (Inner Ears, Nose, Dress Top Tier)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Pink/Magenta (Dress Middle Tier, Cupcake Frosting)
• DK weight yarn in Strawberry Red (Dress Bottom Tier, Shoes, Berries)
• DK weight yarn in White (Shawl, Flower petals)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Light Brown (Teapot base, Cupcake base)
• DK weight yarn in Green (Flower Crown leaves)
• 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)
• Colorful seed beads or scrap yarn (Cupcake sprinkles)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

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 dress is designed to be removable, while the shoes can be sewn on or made removable depending on your preference.

Construction Overview

The mouse is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a gentle snout. The ears are large and round, made of two layers (pink and grey) for structure. The body is pear-shaped. The dress is the most intricate part, worked with a base skirt in Back Loops Only, allowing us to attach the colorful ruffles to the Front Loops. The shawl is a separate triangular piece. The accessories—teapot and cupcake—are detailed miniatures.

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 pink triangular nose in the center.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Large Ears (Make 2)

These are the signature feature. We make a pink inner ear and a grey outer ear.

Inner Ear (Pale Pink):

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• 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). FO.

Outer Ear (Light Grey):

• Repeat Rnds 1-6 of the Inner Ear. Do not fasten off.
• Place the Pink piece on top of the Grey piece (wrong sides facing).
• Rnd 7: Working through both layers with Grey yarn: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).

FO. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly high up to give an alert, cute expression.

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 Berry Tea Wardrobe

Ombre Ruffle Dress

Use 3.0mm hook. Colors: Pale Pink, Dark Pink, Red.

• Bodice (Dark Pink):
  Row 1: Ch 30 (measure chest). Join. sc around (30).
  Rnd 2–5: sc around.
  Rnd 6 (Armholes): sc 5, ch 6, skip 5, sc 10, ch 6, skip 5, sc 5.
  Rnd 7: sc around (32). FO bodice.
• Skirt Base (Dark Pink): Join yarn to the bottom of the bodice (waist).
  Rnd 1: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (45).
  Rnd 2: (BLO) sc around (45).
  Rnd 3: (BLO) (2 sc, inc) repeat around (60).
  Rnd 4–5: (BLO) sc around (60).
  Rnd 6: (BLO) (3 sc, inc) repeat around (75).
  Rnd 7–8: (BLO) sc around (75). FO.
• Ruffles (The Ombre Effect): Work into the FLO (Front Loops) left on the skirt base.
  Tier 1 (Top – Pale Pink): Join to FLO of Rnd 1. *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, skip 1* repeat around.
  Tier 2 (Middle – Dark Pink): Join to FLO of Rnd 3. *5 dc in next st (Shell), skip 1, sc in next, skip 1* repeat around.
  Tier 3 (Bottom – Red): Join to FLO of Rnd 6. *6 dc in next st, skip 1, sc in next, skip 1* repeat around.

White Lace Shawl

Use White yarn. Worked flat in a triangle shape.

• Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). 3 dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st. *Ch 1, skip 2, 3 dc in next space* repeat to center. In center ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Repeat down the other side.
• Continue until the shawl fits the mouse. Add a scalloped edge (5 dc in ch-spaces) for extra lace detail.

Strawberry Flower Crown

Use Green yarn for the band.

• Ch 50 (measure head). sc back down. Join to form a circle.
• Strawberries (Red): MR 4 sc. Inc to 8. sc 2 rnds. Dec to 4. Sew onto band. Add green stitches for leaves.
• Flowers (White/Pink): MR, (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) x 5. Sew onto band interspersed with berries.

Red Ballet 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 (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: sl st around. FO.

Tea Party Accessories

Miniature Teapot

Use Beige (Bottom) and Pink (Lid).

• Pot Body: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18, inc to 24. sc 4 rounds. dec to 18, dec to 12. Stuff.
• Lid (Pink): MR 6, inc to 12. Sew on top of body. Add a tiny red bead or knot on top.
• Spout: Ch 6. sc 3, hdc 2. Sew to side, curving it.
• Handle: Ch 8. Sew to opposite side.

Pink Cupcake

Use Beige (Base) and Pink (Frosting).

• Base: MR 6, inc to 12. (BLO) sc around. sc 2 rounds.
• Frosting: Change to Pink. (BLO) inc around (24).
  Rnd 2: *sc 1, bobble st* around for texture.
  Rnd 3: dec around. Stuff. Close.
• Sew beads or embroider colored lines for sprinkles.

Assembly

1. Dress the mouse in the Ombre Ruffle Dress.
2. Put on the Red Ballet Flats.
3. Drape the White Lace Shawl over her shoulders.
4. Place the Flower Crown on her head.
5. Stitch the Teapot to her hand.
6. Place the Cupcake beside her.

Your Berry Tea Mouse is ready to serve the sweetest treats! Enjoy the party.