This pristine white mouse features a sweet face with large, attentive ears, ready to listen to the whisper of growing things. She is dressed in a practical yet stylish outfit perfect for a day of potting and pruning. Her ensemble includes a “Terracotta” colored pinafore dress, textured to resemble soft corduroy, layered over a romantic Sage Green blouse with puffy sleeves. To keep her fur tidy while she works, she wears a chic, floral-style turban headband. Her feet are comfortable in sturdy beige clog-style shoes.

She is never without her tools: a miniature crochet shovel for moving soil and her masterpiece—a “glass” terrarium jar crocheted with fine yarn to reveal a tiny cactus inside. Slowly making his way across her workbench is her faithful companion, a tiny Garden Turtle. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy creating detailed miniature wardrobes and storytelling accessories.

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
• Mesh St – (sc 1, ch 1, skip 1) – used for the glass jar effect.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in White (Mouse Body)
• DK weight yarn in Terracotta/Rust (Pinafore Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Sage Green (Blouse, Cactus)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Light Brown (Shoes, Turtle Belly, Shovel Handle)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Brown (Soil)
• DK weight yarn in Forest Green (Turtle Shell)
• Fine weight yarn in Pale Blue or White (For the transparent Terrarium jar)
• Variegated Floral or patterned yarn (for the Turban)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for mouse and clothes)
• 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook (for the Terrarium jar to create open tension)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Mouse)
• Pair of 4mm beads (Turtle eyes)
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles)
• Wire (optional, to stiffen the shovel handle)

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.

Construction Overview

The mouse is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is crocheted separately and sewn on. The dress is worked from the waist down to create the skirt, with a bib added later. The blouse is a separate garment. The accessories—shovel, terrarium, and turtle—are detailed miniatures.

Part 1: The Mouse Body

Head

Use White 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) (11 rounds).
• 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 9 stitches apart. Embroider a small pink triangular nose.

• 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.

Ears (Make 2)

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

Legs (Make 2)

Use White 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 23–30: sc around (40).
• Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36).
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use White 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.

Part 2: The Gardener’s Wardrobe

Sage Green Puffy Blouse

Use Sage Green yarn. Worked from neck down.

• Neck: Ch 20. Join. sc around (20).
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (40).
• Rnd 4 (Armholes): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 12, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 6.
• Rnd 5–10: sc around the body (36). FO.
• Puffy Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole.
  Rnd 1: (inc) around (16 sts becomes 32).
  Rnd 2–4: sc around (32).
  Rnd 5: (dec) around (16).
  Rnd 6: sc around. FO.

Terracotta Corduroy Pinafore

Use Terracotta yarn. To create the “corduroy” or ribbed look, we will work in Back Loops Only (BLO) for the skirt.

• Waistband: Ch 40. Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (BLO) dc around (48).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) (5 dc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 5–12: (BLO) dc around (56). (The BLO creates horizontal ridges).
• Rnd 13: sl st around. FO.
• Bib: Join yarn to front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 14. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (14).
• Straps: Ch 22. Sew from top corners of bib to the back of the waistband, crossing them.

Floral Turban

Use Variegated Floral yarn or a patterned yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 12. sc across (11).
• Row 2–40: sc across (or until long enough to wrap around head).
• Sew the ends together to form a loop.
• Knot: Pinch the seam area. Wrap a separate piece of yarn tightly around the pinched area to create the “turban knot” look. Place on head.

Wooden-Style Clogs (Make 2)

Use Beige 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 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 7 (Strap): Ch 6, skip 6 front sts, sl st to other side. FO.

Part 3: Gardening Accessories

The Crochet Terrarium (Jar)

Use Fine weight Pale Blue or White yarn and a larger hook (3.0mm or 3.5mm) to create a loose, transparent fabric.

• Soil Base (Dark Brown): Use normal hook. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12, 18, 24. FO.
• Glass Body (Pale Blue/White): Join to BLO of base.
  Rnd 1: (sc 1, ch 1, skip 1) around. (Mesh stitch).
  Rnd 2–8: Work (sc 1, ch 1) into the chain spaces of the previous round.
  Rnd 9 (Neck): (sc, dec) around (closing in slightly).
  Rnd 10 (Rim): sc around firmly. FO.
• Tiny Cactus: Use Sage Green. Ch 5, join. sc around for 6 rounds. Sew top closed. Sew bottom to the Brown Soil Base *before* crocheting the glass walls up (or insert carefully).

Miniature Shovel

• Handle: Use Beige yarn. Ch 4, join. sc around for 15 rounds to make a thin tube. Stuff with a wire or pipe cleaner.
• Spade Head: Use Grey or Silver yarn.
  Row 1: Ch 6. sc 5.
  Row 2: inc, sc 3, inc (7).
  Row 3–5: sc across.
  Row 6: dec, sc 3, dec (5).
  Row 7: dec, sc 1, dec (3).
  Row 8: dec (1). FO.
  Sew the spade head to the handle.

Tiny Turtle Companion

Use Forest Green and Beige yarn.

• Shell (Green): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. (1 sc, inc) to 18. sc 3 rounds. FO.
• Belly (Beige): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. (1 sc, inc) to 18. FO.
• Head (Green): MR 5 sc. sc 2 rounds. Sew to body.
• Legs (Green): Ch 3, bobble stitch. Make 4.
• Sew legs and head between the shell and belly pieces as you stitch them together. Stuff lightly.

Assembly

1. Dress the mouse in the Sage Blouse first.
2. Put on the Terracotta Pinafore Dress over the blouse.
3. Place the Floral Turban on her head.
4. Put on the Clogs.
5. Stitch the Shovel to one hand.
6. Place the Terrarium Jar in the other hand (you may need a small stitch to hold it in place).
7. Set the Turtle by her feet.

Your Terrarium Artist Mouse is ready to create a miniature world! Happy crocheting.