Introduction

Knitted toys, often called amigurumi in yarn form, are a wonderful way to bring warmth, creativity, and charm into your handmade projects. This pattern will guide you step-by-step to make a soft knitted mouse in a cheerful yellow dress with purple shoes.

Whether you are a beginner looking for a manageable project or an experienced knitter seeking a relaxing toy pattern, this tutorial is written to be easy to understand, fun to follow, and full of details. By the end, you’ll have a cuddly little friend that children will adore, and you’ll have gained valuable knitting skills you can reuse for other projects.

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Materials Needed

Gather your supplies before starting to make sure the process flows smoothly:

Yarn

• Main Body (Mouse): Light gray DK weight yarn (100% acrylic or cotton blend).
• Inner Ears & Nose: Light pink DK yarn.
• Dress: Soft yellow DK yarn (for the base) and purple + green DK yarn (for the details and motifs).
• Shoes: Purple DK yarn.
• Leg Stripes: Yellow and white DK yarn.
• Tail: Pink DK yarn.

Needles & Tools

• Knitting Needles: 3 mm (US size 2.5–3), suitable for DK yarn.
• Darning/Tapestry Needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends.
• Scissors.
• Toy Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill works best.
• Stitch Markers: To mark beginning of rounds.
• Black Embroidery Thread or Black Yarn: For eyes and mouth.
• Two small purple buttons: For the shoes (optional).

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Abbreviations

Here are the abbreviations used in the pattern:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• k2tog = knit 2 together (decrease)
• ssk = slip, slip, knit (decrease, left-leaning)
• m1 = make one (increase)
• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off

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Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round (using DPNs or circular needles with magic loop).
• Simple increases (m1) and decreases (k2tog, ssk).
• Colorwork: Working stripes and simple heart motifs.
• Embroidery: Adding the face features.
• Assembly: Sewing knitted parts together neatly.

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Step-by-Step Knitting Pattern

1. Head

1. With gray yarn, CO 6 sts. Divide evenly on 3 needles.
2. Rnd 1: Knit all.
3. Rnd 2: k1, m1 around (12 sts).
4. Rnd 4: k2, m1 around (18 sts).
5. Continue increasing every other rnd until you reach 42 sts.
6. Knit straight for 12 rnds.
7. Begin decreases: k5, k2tog around (36 sts).
8. Next rnd: Knit.
9. k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
10. k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
11. Stuff firmly.
12. k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
13. k1, k2tog around (12 sts).
14. Decrease until 6 sts remain, cut yarn, thread through, pull tight.

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2. Body

1. With gray yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Knit 1 rnd.
3. Increase evenly until you have 36 sts.
4. Knit straight for 25 rnds.
5. Begin shaping: k4, k2tog around (30 sts).
6. Knit 1 rnd.
7. k3, k2tog around (24 sts).
8. Knit 1 rnd.
9. k2, k2tog around (18 sts).
10. Stuff firmly.
11. k1, k2tog around (12 sts).
12. Continue decreasing until closed.

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3. Arms (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Knit in the round for 14 rows.
3. Lightly stuff.
4. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Legs (Make 2)

Striped Stockings

1. With white yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Work 4 rnds in white.
3. Switch to yellow, knit 4 rnds.
4. Repeat stripe pattern until piece measures 6 cm.
5. Switch to purple yarn for shoes: knit 6 rnds.
6. BO and leave long tail.
7. Lightly stuff legs.

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5. Shoes (Finishing)

• With purple yarn, pick up stitches around shoe top and knit 2 rows in garter (knit every row).
• BO loosely.
• Sew tiny purple buttons at the shoe straps for decoration.

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6. Ears (Make 2)

1. With gray yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: k2tog at each end (8 sts).
4. Row 3: Knit.
5. Row 4: k2tog at each end (6 sts).
6. Row 5: Knit.
7. Row 6: k2tog at each end (4 sts).
8. BO.

Make inner ear with pink yarn (same method but smaller). Sew together.

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7. Tail

1. With pink yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit i-cord until 12 cm.
3. BO.

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8. Dress

Bodice

1. With yellow yarn, CO 60 sts.
2. Work in stockinette (knit rnds) for 12 rows.
3. Purl 1 rnd to create a ridge.
4. Knit 8 more rnds.

Skirt with Hearts

1. Switch to colorwork: introduce purple and green yarn.

2. Work heart motif (simple chart or duplicate stitch later):

• Alternate 6 yellow sts, 2 purple sts for first rnd.
• Knit following rnds to form small heart shapes.

3. Knit until skirt measures desired length.

4. BO loosely.

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Assembly Instructions

1. Sew head to body securely.
2. Attach arms to sides.
3. Attach legs at bottom of body.
4. Sew ears onto head.
5. Attach tail at back.
6. Embroider nose, mouth, and small black eyes.
7. Slip dress onto mouse, sew down if permanent.
8. Add finishing touches: sew on purple buttons to shoes.

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Finishing Touches

• Weave in all loose yarn ends neatly.
• Shape toy with hands to smooth body.
• Optionally, lightly blush cheeks with embroidery thread or fabric-safe blush.
• Make sure all parts are sewn securely if gifting to children.

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Optional Tips & Variations

• Change Dress Colors: Try pastel pink or blue for a softer look, or bold red for a festive outfit.
• Add Accessories: Knit a tiny cardigan, scarf, or hat for your mouse.
• Child-Safe Version: Embroider eyes instead of using beads or buttons.
• Seasonal Themes: Knit the dress with Christmas colors (red and green) or spring flowers.
• Bigger or Smaller Mouse: Use thicker yarn and larger needles for a bigger mouse, or fingering yarn and smaller needles for a tiny mouse.

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Conclusion

Congratulations—you’ve just completed your knitted mouse in a yellow dress and purple shoes! 🐭💛 This project blends simple shapes with charming details, making it a perfect handmade toy for children, or even a keepsake collectible.

By working through this pattern, you’ve practiced essential knitting skills like shaping, colorwork, i-cord, and assembling. Most importantly, you’ve made something unique with your own hands, which is always a joy.

This cheerful little mouse will brighten any room, whether it’s standing on a shelf, gifted to a loved one, or added to your personal handmade collection.