Enter a world of whimsy and magic with “The Woodland Fairy Mouse.” Deep in the enchanted forest, where the moss is soft and the fireflies dance, lives this gentle guardian of nature. She is not just a mouse; she is a spirit of the woods, dressed in the petals of wildflowers and guided by the light of her tiny friends.

This exquisite amigurumi character features soft, light grey fur and oversized, attentive ears that hear every whisper of the wind. Her attire is a masterpiece of woodland couture. She wears a breathtaking dress constructed from layers of individual “petals” in shades of dusty pink and mauve, mimicking an inverted flower bloom. The bodice is textured and fitted, accented by a leafy green collar. Perched atop her head is a charming hat fashioned from a flower calyx, complete with a stem and leafy brim in moss green. On her back, she sports delicate, gossamer-like dragonfly wings crocheted with fine white yarn to achieve a transparent effect. She steps lightly in beige ballet slippers with laces winding up her ankles. Her accessories are essential for a fairy’s work: a cross-body bag shaped like a fallen acorn, a rustic magic wand topped with a star, and a loyal, glowing firefly companion. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who are ready to create a fairytale heirloom.

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
• Picot – Ch 3, sl st in first ch (used for leaf tips).
• Petal Stitch – A sequence of stitches worked into a chain space to form a petal shape (explained in pattern).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Grey (Mouse Body)
• DK weight yarn in Dusty Pink (Dress Petals)
• DK weight yarn in Mauve/Light Purple (Dress Petals)
• DK weight yarn in Moss Green (Hat, Collar)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Brown and Light Brown (Acorn Bag, Wand)
• Fine weight/Lace yarn in White (Wings)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow and Grey (Firefly)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for main amigurumi)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook (for wings and delicate details)
• Pair of 8mm or 10mm black safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• A small twig or craft wire (for Wand stability)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished mouse measures approximately 25 cm (10 inches) tall (excluding the hat stem). The dress skirt is voluminous and requires patience to layer correctly.

Construction Overview

The mouse is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the ballet slippers, and joined to form the body. The dress bodice is integrated into the body color changes, but the petal skirt is crocheted separately and attached to front loops on the waist. The head is round with a distinct snout. The hat is a separate piece shaped like a sepal. The wings are worked flat with open stitches to look transparent. The accessories are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Beige (Shoes).

• 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: (5 sc, dec) around roughly, focusing decreases on the front if possible. Let’s do: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14).
• Rnd 8: sc around (14).
• Change to Light Grey (Skin).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) sc around (14). (Use the front loops later to attach shoe ties).
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (14).

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 23: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (34).
• Rnd 24: (inc, 16 sc) repeat twice (36).
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 26–30: sc around (42).
• Change to Dusty Pink (Bodice Base).
• Rnd 31: sc around (42).
• Rnd 32: (BLO) sc around (42). (Important: Skirt petals attach here).
• Rnd 33–36: sc around (42).
• Rnd 37: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 38–40: sc around (36).
• Rnd 41: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 42: sc around (30).
• Rnd 43: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Change to Light Grey.
• Rnd 44: (BLO) sc around (24). (Neck ruff attaches here).
• Rnd 45: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).
• Rnd 46: sc around (18). FO. Leave long tail.

Head

Use Light Grey yarn.

• 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).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–19: sc around (48) (11 rounds).
• Rnd 20: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 21: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 22: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 24: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, spaced 10 stitches apart. Stuff firmly. FO.

Snout

Use Light Grey.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9).
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12).
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) around (15).
• Rnd 5: sc around.

FO. Sew to face. Embroider a pink nose.

Ears (Make 2)

• Inner Ear (Pink): MR 6, inc to 12, (1 sc, inc) to 18, (2 sc, inc) to 24, (3 sc, inc) to 30. FO.
• Outer Ear (Grey): Repeat same pattern but do not FO.
• Join: Place Pink on Grey. Crochet together using Grey: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Pinch the bottom slightly and sew to the head.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Light Grey yarn.

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Fairy Wardrobe

The Petal Skirt

This is created by attaching individual petals or working tiers. We will work tiers of petals into the loops of the body.

• Petal Shape (Make multiple): Ch 8.
  Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch (point). Work down other side: hdc, dc, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc in last. Sl st to first sc. FO.
• Tier 1 (Top – Pink): Make 10-12 petals in Dusty Pink. Sew them to the Front Loops of Rnd 32 on the body, overlapping slightly.
• Tier 2 (Bottom – Mauve): Join Mauve yarn to the post of the stitches below Tier 1 (approx Rnd 30 or 29). Crochet a round of loops: (sc, ch 3, skip 2) around. Then, crochet a petal directly into each loop or sew Mauve petals to this round so they peek out from under the pink layer.

Green Leaf Collar

Use Moss Green. Join to FLO of Rnd 44 (Neck).

• Rnd 1: *Ch 4, start 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc. Skip 1 st on neck, sl st in next* Repeat around to create small leaves framing the neck. FO.

Calyx Hat

Use Moss Green yarn.

• Stem: MR 5 sc. Work 4 rounds sc.
• Cap:
  Rnd 5: inc around (10).
  Rnd 6: (1 sc, inc) around (15).
  Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) around (20).
  Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) around (25).
  Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) around (30).
  Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc) around (36).
  Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Sepals (Brim): *Ch 6. Start 2nd ch: sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc. Skip 2 sts on cap, sl st in next* Repeat around. This creates the jagged leafy edge.
• Place on the mouse’s head (ears fit under or poke through if you leave gaps).

Dragonfly Wings

Use Fine White yarn and 2.0mm hook. Make 4 pieces (2 large upper, 2 small lower).

• Upper Wing: Ch 15.
  Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 13. Turn.
  Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc across. Turn.
  Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr across.
  Row 4: sc around the entire perimeter to shape it into a long oval.
• Lower Wing: Ch 10. Repeat similar steps but keep it shorter.
• Sew the wings together at the center and attach to the back of the mouse.

Shoe Laces

• Cut two strands of beige yarn. Thread through the front loops of Rnd 9 on the legs. Cross them up the leg and tie a bow.

Woodland Accessories

Acorn Bag

• Nut (Light Brown): MR 6, inc to 12, (1 sc, inc) to 18. sc 5 rounds. dec to 12. Stuff lightly. Close.
• Cup (Dark Brown): MR 6, inc to 12, (1 sc, inc) to 18, (2 sc, inc) to 24. sc 2 rounds.
  Place cup over the nut and sew in place.
• Strap: Ch 45 in Dark Brown. Sew to sides of the cup.

Magic Wand

• Star: Use Beige/Gold. MR, (ch 4, sl st in 2nd, sc, hdc, sl st in MR) x 5. Tighten.
• Stick: Use a real twig or crochet a thin tube (ch 4, join, sc around for 10 rounds). Glue star to tip.

Firefly Mini

Use Yellow and Grey yarn.

• Abdomen (Yellow – Glowing part): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Thorax/Head (Grey): MR 6, inc to 9. sc 2 rounds. dec to 5. Sew to Yellow part.
• Wings: White/Grey. Ch 4, sl st back. Sew to back.
• Eyes: Tiny black knots on the grey head.

Assembly

1. Sew Head to Body. Ensure the Green Collar is visible.
2. Sew Arms to sides.
3. Attach the Wings to the back securely.
4. Place the Calyx Hat on the head.
5. Lace up the shoes.
6. Hang the Acorn Bag cross-body.
7. Stitch the Wand to one hand.
8. Place the Firefly near her.

Your Woodland Fairy Mouse is ready to bring magic to the forest! Enjoy the whimsy.