Celebrate the pure beauty of spring and the joy of a happy return with the “Lily of the Valley Mouse.” This delicate and charming amigurumi project features a sweet Light Gray Mouse, symbolizing innocence and modesty. She is dressed to resemble the lovely Lily of the Valley flower, wearing a pure white A-line dress with a distinctive wavy, serrated hem that mimics the shape of the bell-like blossoms.

To keep warm in the cool spring breeze, she wears a bright green cape representing the fresh leaves of the plant. Her ensemble is completed with pristine white ballet flats and a vintage-style light green bonnet trimmed with white lace. In her hand, she rings a silver bell to announce the arrival of spring. At her feet sits a magical companion: a tiny green frog wearing a golden crown, perhaps a prince in disguise! This pattern is perfect for nature lovers and fairytale enthusiasts.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Shell – 5 dc in the same stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK or Sport weight cotton yarn in:
  • Light Gray (Mouse body, head, ears, tail)
  • Pure White (Dress, Shoes, Bonnet trim)
  • Bright Green (Cape, Bonnet)
  • Silver/Light Grey (Handbell)
  • Frog Green (Frog)
  • Gold/Yellow (Frog’s crown)
  • Pink (Nose embroidery)
• Hook: 2.5 mm (for the mouse and frog) and 3.0 mm (for clothing).
• Eyes: 8mm or 10mm Black Safety Eyes (for Mouse), smaller beads or black yarn for Frog eyes.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
• Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins.

Gauge & Size

The finished mouse stands approximately 26 cm (10 inches) tall. The gauge for the amigurumi parts should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The clothing fits loosely over the body.

Pattern Instructions: The Mouse

Head (Light Gray)

Work in a continuous spiral.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 9–11: sc around. [48]
• Rnd 12: (sc 7, inc) x 6. [54]
• Rnd 13–20: sc around. [54]
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, approx 10 sts apart. Embroider a small pink nose between the eyes.
• Rnd 21: (sc 7, dec) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 22: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 23: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 24: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 25: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Stuff the head firmly.
• Rnd 26: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Light Gray)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5–7: sc around. [24]
• Rnd 8: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Flatten the ear and sc across the opening to close. Sew to the top of the head (approx Rnd 6-8).

Legs (Make 2)

Start with White yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around. [18]
• Rnd 5–6: sc around. [18]
• Rnd 7: (sc 1, dec) x 6. [12]
• Change to Light Gray yarn.
• Rnd 8: BLO sc around. [12]
• Rnd 9–20: sc around. [12]
• FO first leg. Do not fasten off second leg.
• Shoe Strap: Use White yarn to surface slip stitch or chain a small strap across the front of the foot.

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Body (Light Gray)

• Rnd 21: From leg 2, ch 4, join to leg 1 with sc. sc around leg 1 (12), sc along ch (4), sc around leg 2 (12), sc along other side of ch (4). [32]
• Rnd 22: (sc 7, inc) x 4. [36]
• Rnd 23–30: sc around. [36]
• Rnd 31: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 32–34: sc around. [30]
• Rnd 35: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 36–37: sc around. [24]
• Rnd 38: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• FO. Stuff body firmly. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2 – Light Gray)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. [9]
• Rnd 3–15: sc around. [9]
• Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sew to shoulders.

The Lily of the Valley Outfit

White Bell Dress

Use Pure White yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked from the neck down.

• Row 1: Ch 25. sc in 2nd ch and across. [24]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 2, inc) x 8. [32]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): sc 5, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 10, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 5. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains. [32]. Turn.
• Row 5: (sc 3, inc) x 8. [40]. Join to form a circle.
• Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st. (dc 4, inc) around. [48]
• Rnd 7–14: Ch 2, dc around. [48] (Increase in every 5th st in one of these rounds if you want a wider A-line).
• Rnd 15 (Wavy Bell Hem): *Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st (Shell), skip 1 st, sl st in next* repeat around. This creates the scalloped petal look of the flower.
• FO. Sew a small button to the back of the neck.

Green Cape

Use Bright Green yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc in 2nd ch and across. [25]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 4, inc) x 5. [30]. Turn.
• Row 3: (sc 5, inc) x 5. [35]. Turn.
• Row 4–10: hdc across. [35].
• Row 11: (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same st (V-stitch) across for a ruffled edge or simply sc around for a clean edge.
• Ties: Attach yarn to neck corners, ch 25 for ties.

Light Green Bonnet

Use Bright Green yarn.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. [30]
• Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. [36]
• Row 7–12: Work in rows on 30 sts only (leave 6 unworked for the neck). sc across. Turn.
• Edging: Change to White. Work *sc, ch 3, sc* in each st around the face opening to create a lace trim.
• Ties: Attach Green yarn to corners, ch 30.

Accessories

Silver Handbell

Use Silver/Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [8]
• Rnd 3–4: sc around. [8]
• Rnd 5: (sc 1, inc) around. [12]
• Rnd 6: (sc 1, inc) around. [18]
• Rnd 7: sc around. [18]
• Rnd 8: (sc 2, inc) around. [24]
• Rnd 9: sc around. FO.
• Handle: Ch 10, sc back. Sew to top of bell. Attach a small bead inside for the clapper (optional).

Miniature Frog Prince

Use Frog Green yarn.

• Body: 6 sc in MR. Inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. Dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Legs (Make 2): Ch 4, sc back. Sew to bottom front.
• Eyes: Use a strand of black yarn to make two french knots on top of the head.
• Crown: Use Gold yarn. Ch 8, join ring. *ch 2, sl st in next* around. Sew to top of frog’s head.

Assembly

1. Dress the mouse in the white bell dress.
2. Tie the green cape around her shoulders.
3. Place the bonnet on her head and tie under the chin.
4. Stitch the silver handbell to one of her hands.
5. Place the tiny frog prince at her feet.

Your “Lily of the Valley Mouse” is ready to bring the freshness of spring into your home! This set captures the delicate beauty of nature.