Step into a world of sugar-spun nostalgia with “The Candy Shop Girl.” This delightful crochet character evokes the sweet innocence of childhood trips to the corner sweet shop. The character is a pristine White Mouse, soft and huggable, with large, attentive ears perfect for listening to the crinkle of candy wrappers. She is dressed in a confectionery-inspired ensemble: a dress featuring playful horizontal stripes in marshmallow White, bubblegum Pink, and fresh Mint Green. The dress is topped with a classic sailor collar adorned with a large pink bow, giving her a timeless, preppy charm.

Her footwear consists of sporty white low-top sneakers detailed with pink laces, ready for running around the shop. To complete her look, she wears a matching headband crowned with a giant bow. No candy shop girl is complete without her wares; she holds a face-sized Swirly Lollipop and keeps a jar of colorful candies nearby. This pattern is designed to bring joy and color to your crafting corner.

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
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• […] – Total stitch count at the end of the round
• (…) x N – Repeat instructions in parentheses N times

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK or Sport weight cotton/acrylic blend in the following colors:
  • White (Body, Shoes, Dress Stripes)
  • Soft Pink (Inner Ears, Dress Stripes, Bows, Laces, Lollipop)
  • Mint Green (Dress Stripes, Lollipop)
  • Scrap yarn in various bright colors (for the small jar candies)
• Hook: 2.5mm or 2.75mm crochet hook (adjust based on your yarn tension)
• Safety Eyes: 10mm or 12mm Black Safety Eyes
• Filling: High-quality polyester fiberfill
• Tools: Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, sewing pins
• Extras: A small wooden dowel or lollipop stick, a small glass or plastic jar, clear cellophane/plastic wrap (for the hard candy)

Pattern Instructions

Head (White Yarn)

Worked in a continuous spiral. Use a stitch marker.

• 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: (sc 7, inc) x 6 [54]
• Rnd 10: (sc 8, inc) x 6 [60]
• Rnds 11-22: sc in each st around [60]
• Rnd 23: (sc 8, dec) x 6 [54]
• Rnd 24: (sc 7, dec) x 6 [48]
• Rnd 25: (sc 6, dec) x 6 [42]
• Rnd 26: (sc 5, dec) x 6 [36]
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced about 10 sts apart. Embroider a small pink triangular nose between the eyes.
• Rnd 27: (sc 4, dec) x 6 [30]
• Rnd 28: (sc 3, dec) x 6 [24]
• Stuff the head firmly.
• Rnd 29: (sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Mouse Ears (Make 2)

The ears are made of two parts (Pink Inner and White Outer) joined together for firmness.

Inner Ear (Pink):

• 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]
• Fasten off.

Outer Ear (White):

• Rnds 1-4: Repeat instructions for Inner Ear [24]
• Rnd 5: Do not fasten off. Place the Pink Inner Ear against the White Outer Ear (wrong sides facing). Crochet through both layers using White yarn: (sc 3, inc) x 6 [30]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew ears to the top of the head at Rnds 6-12.

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Legs and Sneakers (Make 2)

Start with White yarn for the sneaker sole.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Start in 2nd ch from hook. sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work along the other side. sc 4, inc [14]
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2 [20]
• Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x 2 [26]
• Rnd 4: BLO sc in each st around [26] (Sole edge created)
• Rnds 5-6: sc in each st around [26]
• Rnd 7: sc 7, dec x 6, sc 7 [20] (Toe shaping)
• Rnd 8: sc 6, dec x 4, sc 6 [16]
• Stuff the foot firmly. Use Pink yarn to embroider crisscross laces on the front tongue area.
• Rnds 9-20: sc in each st around [16]
• Fasten off for the first leg. Make the second leg but do not fasten off. Ch 3, join to the first leg with a sl st.

Body (White Yarn)

• Rnd 21: sc 16 (first leg), sc 3 (chain), sc 16 (second leg), sc 3 (other side of chain) [38]
• Rnd 22: (sc 18, inc) x 2 [40]
• Rnds 23-30: sc in each st around [40]
• Rnd 31: (sc 8, dec) x 4 [36]
• Rnd 32: sc in each st around [36]
• Rnd 33: (sc 4, dec) x 6 [30]
• Rnds 34-35: sc in each st around [30]
• Rnd 36: (sc 3, dec) x 6 [24]
• Rnds 37-38: sc in each st around [24]
• Rnd 39: (sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]
• Stuff body firmly. Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew Head to Body.

Arms (Make 2, White Yarn)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3 [9]
• Rnds 3-15: sc in each st around [9]
• Stuff only the bottom half of the arm.
• Flatten the top opening and sc across through both layers. Sew arms to Rnd 38 of the body.

Striped Dress

Worked in rows first for the bodice, then rounds for the skirt. Use colors White (W), Pink (P), and Mint (M).

• Row 1 (White): Ch 31. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [30]. Turn.
• Row 2 (Pink): sc in each st across [30]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Mint): sc in each st across [30]. Turn.
• Row 4 (White): sc 5, ch 6, skip 5 (armhole), sc 10, ch 6, skip 5 (armhole), sc 5 [32]. Turn.
• Row 5 (Pink): sc across all sts and chains [32]. Turn.
• Row 6 (Mint): (sc 7, inc) x 4 [36]. Join with sl st to first st to begin working in rounds.
• Rnd 7 (White): Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st. dc in next st. (inc, dc 1) around [54]. Join.
• Rnd 8 (Pink): Ch 2, dc in each st around [54]. Join.
• Rnd 9 (Mint): Ch 2, dc in each st around [54]. Join.
• Rnd 10 (White): (dc 8, inc) x 6 [60]. Join.
• Rnd 11 (Pink): dc in each st around [60]. Join.
• Rnd 12 (Mint): dc in each st around [60]. Join.
• Rnd 13 (White): sc in each st around. Fasten off.
• Weave in ends. Place dress on the mouse. You can sew the back of the bodice closed or add a small button.

Sailor Collar

Using Mint Green yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc in 2nd ch and across [29]. Turn.
• Row 2: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 25, hdc 1, sc 1 [29]. Turn.
• Row 3: sl st loosely across. Fasten off.
• Drape collar around neck, crossing slightly at the front. Sew in place.

Dress Bow (Pink Yarn)

• Row 1: Ch 11. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across [10]. Turn.
• Rows 2-4: hdc across [10].
• Fasten off. Wrap yarn tightly around the center to create the bow shape. Sew to the front of the sailor collar.

Headband with Giant Bow

• Band (Pink): Ch 60 (or length to fit head). Join to form ring. sc in each ch around. Fasten off.
• Giant Bow (Pink):
  • Ch 25. dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn.
  • Work 6 rows of dc. Fasten off.
  • Wrap yarn around center to pinch. Sew securely to the headband.

Swirly Lollipop

Using Pink and Mint yarn.

• Coil 1 (Pink): Ch 25. sc in 2nd ch and across. Fasten off.
• Coil 2 (Mint): Ch 25. sc in 2nd ch and across. Fasten off.
• Assembly: Hold the two strips together side-by-side. Roll them up tightly together to create a spiral. Glue or sew the end to secure the circle. Insert the wooden stick into the bottom of the spiral (secure with glue).

Wrapped Hard Candy

Using any bright color (e.g., Yellow or Blue).

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc in each st [12].
• Rnds 3-5: sc around [12].
• Rnd 6: dec around [6].
• Fasten off. Wrap the crocheted ball in a small square of clear cellophane and twist the ends to look like a wrapped sweet.

Assembly and Final Touches

1. Dress the mouse in the striped dress.
2. Place the headband on the head, positioning the bow slightly to one side or center.
3. Stitch the Lollipop stick to one hand.
4. Stitch the wrapped candy to the other hand or place it in the dress pocket (if you wish to add one).
5. Candy Jar: Take your small glass jar. Crochet tiny balls (MR, 6 sc, sl st) in various scrap colors to fill the jar.

Your Candy Shop Girl is now ready to sweeten up your home! Enjoy the memories of sugary treats and happy days.