Meet the busiest little gardener in the patch! This charming crochet mouse is ready for a day of tending to their plants, dressed in durable blue overalls with real buttons, sturdy brown work shoes, and a patterned bucket hat to keep the sun off their whiskers. They come prepared with a harvest of freshly pulled crochet carrots and a radish. This amigurumi project captures a wonderful rustic and cozy feel, perfect for gift-giving to gardeners or adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (work 2 sc into the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together invisibly)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• […] x N: Repeat instructions within brackets N times.
• (Count): Total stitch count at the end of the round or row.

Materials and Tools

To create your own garden mouse and their accessories, you will need the following materials. The finished size may vary depending on your individual tension and yarn choices, but using DK weight yarn usually results in a mouse approximately 9-10 inches tall in a sitting position.

• Yarn: DK (Double Knitting) or Light Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Grey (approx. 50g for the mouse body, head, limbs, and tail)
  • Denim Blue or Slate Blue (approx. 30g for the overalls)
  • Light Brown/Tan (approx. 15g for the work shoes)
  • Variegated Green/Floral patterned yarn (approx. 20g for the bucket hat – note: the photo shows a fabric hat, but this pattern includes instructions for a crochet version mimicking the shape and style)
  • Small amounts of Orange and Green (for carrots)
  • Small amounts of Dark Red/Magenta, White, and Green (for the radish)
  • A scrap of Pink yarn (for embroidering the nose)
• Crochet Hook: Size C (2.75mm) or D (3.25mm) hook. Choose a hook size smaller than recommended for your yarn to ensure tight stitches so the stuffing doesn’t show through.
• Safety Eyes: One pair of 9mm black safety eyes.
• Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for sewing parts together and weaving in ends, stitch markers, scissors, and sewing pins to help with assembly.
• Extras: Two small (approx. 10mm-12mm) wooden buttons for the overall straps. Sewing thread and needle to attach buttons. (Note: The wicker basket and miniature metal garden tools shown in the reference image are props and are not included in this crochet pattern).

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked primarily in continuous spirals. Do not join rounds with a slip stitch unless specifically instructed to do so (like on the shoe soles). Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
• Stuff the pieces firmly as you work, particularly the muzzle, head, and body, to ensure the mouse holds its shape well over time.
• The overalls and hat are designed to be removable. The shoes can be sewn on or left removable depending on your preference.

Part 1: The Mouse

Head

Using Grey yarn. We start at the tip of the muzzle and work backwards towards the back of the head.

1. Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: [inc, sc 2] x 2. (8)
3. Rnd 3: [inc, sc 3] x 2. (10)
4. Rnd 4: [inc, sc 4] x 2. (12)
5. Rnd 5: sc in each st around. (12)
6. Rnd 6: [inc, sc 1] x 6. (18)
7. Rnd 7: [inc, sc 2] x 6. (24)
8. Rnd 8: [inc, sc 3] x 6. (30)
9. Rnd 9: [inc, sc 4] x 6. (36)
10. Rnd 10: [inc, sc 5] x 6. (42)
11. Rnd 11: [inc, sc 6] x 6. (48)
12. Rnd 12-18: sc in each st around. (48) (7 rounds)
13. Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, placing them roughly 10 stitches apart on the upper side of the muzzle. Begin stuffing the muzzle area firmly.
14. Rnd 19: [dec, sc 6] x 6. (42)
15. Rnd 20: [dec, sc 5] x 6. (36)
16. Rnd 21: [dec, sc 4] x 6. (30)
17. Rnd 22: [dec, sc 3] x 6. (24)
18. Continue stuffing the main part of the head firmly.
19. Rnd 23: [dec, sc 2] x 6. (18)
20. Rnd 24: [dec, sc 1] x 6. (12)
21. Rnd 25: dec x 6. (6)
22. Fasten off and use the yarn tail to sew the remaining hole closed neatly using a tapestry needle. Using pink yarn, embroider a small triangular nose onto the very tip of the muzzle (rounds 1-2).

Ears (Make 2)

Using Grey yarn. The ears are worked in continuous spirals and are not stuffed. They should cup slightly naturally.

1. Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [inc, sc 1] x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [inc, sc 2] x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [inc, sc 3] x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-8: sc in each st around. (30) (3 rounds)
7. Rnd 9: [dec, sc 3] x 6. (24)
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear cup. Sew the ears onto the sides of the head between rounds 15 and 18. Curve them slightly when sewing to give them a rounded, prominent shape suitable for a mouse.

Legs (Make 2)

Using Grey yarn. Stuff the legs firmly as you work.

1. Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [inc, sc 3] x 3. (15)
4. Rnd 4-18: sc in each st around. (15) (15 rounds)
5. Fasten off the first leg and cut the yarn. Do NOT fasten off the second leg; we will continue from here to join them.

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Body

Continue from the second leg to join them and begin working the torso up towards the neck.

1. Rnd 19 (Joining): Chain 4 from the second leg, insert hook into the first stitch of the first leg and sc. Sc 14 around the remaining stitches of the first leg, sc 4 along one side of the chain, sc 15 around the second leg, sc 4 along the other side of the chain. (38 sts total)
2. Rnd 20: [inc, sc 8] x 4, inc, sc 1. (43)
3. Rnd 21-28: sc in each st around. (43) (8 rounds)
4. Rnd 29: [dec, sc 8] x 4, dec, sc 1. (38)
5. Rnd 30-31: sc in each st around. (38) (2 rounds)
6. Rnd 32: [dec, sc 7] x 4, dec, sc 1. (33)
7. Rnd 33-34: sc in each st around. (33) (2 rounds)
8. Rnd 35: [dec, sc 6] x 4, dec, sc 1. (28)
9. Rnd 36-37: sc in each st around. (28) (2 rounds)
10. Rnd 38: [dec, sc 5] x 4, dec, sc 1. (23)
11. Rnd 39: sc in each st around. (23)
12. Rnd 40: [dec, sc 4] x 3, dec, sc 3. (19)
13. Rnd 41: sc in each st around. (19)
14. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head on. Stuff the body firmly.

Arms (Make 2)

Using Grey yarn. Stuff the lower half (hands) of the arms firmly, and the upper half very lightly so they lay flat against the body.

1. Rnd 1: Start 5 sc in a MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (10)
3. Rnd 3-16: sc in each st around. (10) (14 rounds)
4. Rnd 17: [dec, sc 3] x 2. (8)
5. Flatten the top opening of the arm and sc 4 across through both layers to close it. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Using Grey yarn. Do not stuff the tail.

1. Rnd 1: Start 4 sc in a MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2-25: sc in each st around. (4) (You can add more rounds here if you want a longer tail).
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Part 2: The Outfit & Accessories

Gardener’s Overalls

Using Denim Blue yarn. The overalls are worked from the bottom up, starting with two separate pant legs that are joined.

Pant Legs (Make 2):

1. Ch 20. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a circle, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Rnd 1-6: sc in each st around. (20)
3. Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.

Torso of Overalls:

1. Rnd 7 (Joining): Sc in the next 10 sts of the second leg (the one still on hook). Ch 2. Pick up the first leg, insert hook into any stitch and sc. Work 19 more sc around the first leg. Sc 2 along the chain. Sc the remaining 10 sts of the second leg. Sc 2 along the other side of the chain. (44 sc + 4 chains = 48 sts total area)
2. Rnd 8: sc in each sc and chain stitch around. (44)
3. Rnd 9-14: sc in each st around. (44) (6 rounds)
4. Rnd 15: [dec, sc 9] x 4. (40)
5. Rnd 16-18: sc in each st around. (40) (3 rounds)
6. Rnd 19: [dec, sc 8] x 4. (36)
7. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. (36)
8. Rnd 21: sc in the next 10 sts. Turn your work. Leave the remaining stitches unworked for now (these form the lower back).

Front Bib:

You are now working in rows on the 10 stitches just made.

1. Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc 9 across. Turn. (10)
2. Row 2-6: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (10)
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Straps and Finishing:

1. Rejoin Blue yarn at the back of the overalls waistband, roughly aligned with where a strap should go. Chain roughly 20-22 stitches (ensure it’s long enough to go over the mouse’s shoulder to the front bib). Sc in the second ch from hook and back down the chain. Sl st to the back waistband to secure. Fasten off. Repeat for the second strap on the other side.
2. Put the overalls on the mouse. Bring straps over the shoulders to the front bib. Using needle and thread, sew the wooden buttons onto the front corners of the bib, going through the straps underneath to secure them in place.
3. Front Pocket: Ch 7. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6). Turn. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc across (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew this square onto the center of the front bib.

Work Shoes (Make 2)

Using Light Brown yarn. The sole is worked in joined rounds, the upper shoe in continuous spirals.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in the last ch. Working down the other side of the chain: sc 3, 2 sc in the last stitch (same space as the starting sc). Join with sl st to first sc. (12)
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in same st, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st. (18)
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, inc in same st, sc 4, inc in next 5 sts, sc 4, inc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st. (28)
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1. Working in BLO (Back Loop Only), sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (28)
5. Rnd 5-6: Ch 1. sc in each st around (both loops now). Join with sl st. (28) (2 rounds)
6. Rnd 7: Ch 1. sc 8, dec x 6 (across the toe area), sc 8. Join with sl st. (22)
7. Rnd 8: Ch 1. sc 8, dec x 3, sc 8. Join with sl st. (19)
8. Fasten off and weave in ends. Slip the shoes onto the mouse’s feet.

Garden Hat

Using Variegated Green/Floral yarn. This is a crochet version designed to mimic the shape of the fabric hat in the photo.

1. Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [inc, sc 1] x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [inc, sc 2] x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [inc, sc 3] x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: [inc, sc 4] x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: Working in BLO, sc in each st around. (36) (This creates the edge between the top and sides).
8. Rnd 8-11: sc in each st around. (36) (4 rounds)
9. Rnd 12: Working in FLO (Front Loop Only – to create brim flare), [inc, sc 2] x 12. (48)
10. Rnd 13: [inc, sc 3] x 12. (60)
11. Rnd 14: sc in each st around. (60)
12. Rnd 15: [inc, sc 9] x 6. (66)
13. Fasten off and weave in ends. Place onto the mouse’s head between the ears.

Garden Veggies

Carrot (Make as many as you like):

• Using Orange yarn. 1. 4 sc in MR. 2. [inc, sc 1] twice (6). 3. sc around. 4. [inc, sc 2] twice (8). 5-7. sc around. 8. [dec, sc 2] twice (6). Stuff lightly. Dec to close. Cut short lengths of Green yarn and loop them through the top for leafy greens.

Radish (Make 1 or 2):

• Start with Dark Red/Magenta yarn. 1. 6 sc in MR. 2. inc around (12). 3. [inc, sc 1] around (18). 4-6. sc around. Change to White yarn. 7. [dec, sc 1] around (12). Stuff firmly. 8. dec around (6). Fasten off and close hole. Add Green yarn loops to the top red part for leaves.

Assembly

• Sew the completed head securely onto the neck opening of the body using the long yarn tail from the body. Add a little extra stuffing into the neck area as you sew to prevent it from being floppy.
• Sew the flattened arms to the sides of the body, positioning them just below the neck seam.
• Sew the tail to the lower back of the body, centered just above where the mouse sits.
• Dress your mouse: Pull the overalls onto the body, bringing the straps over the shoulders. Slip the work shoes onto the feet. Place the garden hat on the head.
• Optional: You can sew the shoes or hat in place if you prefer them not to be removable.
• Place the carrots and radish in your miniature basket (if using one) and set the scene for your hardworking little gardener!

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