Intro

Make “Mouse Postal Express,” a sweet gray post-mouse in a navy cap with letter patch, blue-and-cream gingham dress with scalloped navy hem, red cardigan, red Mary Jane shoes, and mail-carrier accessories: a red “POST” satchel and a handful of tiny envelopes.

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
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
• dec – invisible decrease (work front loops of 2 sts together)
• FLO/BLO – front/back loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat
• R – round/row
• [] – stitch count at end of rnd/row

Materials

• DK/light-worsted (Category 3) yarn:
  1. A: Warm gray (head/body/limbs/ear rims) ~80 g
  2. B: Light cream (ear centers, dress checks) ~35 g
  3. C: Navy (dress contrast + hem, cap, shoe buttons) ~55 g
  4. D: Bright red (cardigan, shoes, satchel) ~70 g
  5. E: Tan/peach (nose highlight) small scrap
  6. F: White (letters on satchel, envelope edges) scraps
  7. G: Black (whiskers/face embroidery) scraps
• 10 mm black safety eyes (1 pair)
• Crochet hooks: 3.0 mm for amigurumi; 3.25–3.5 mm for clothing/accessories
• Stuffing (polyfil), yarn needle, stitch markers, pins
• 1–2 small flat buttons (navy) for cardigan front (or crochet bobble buttons)
• Optional: thin plastic/cardboard for satchel structure

Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge: ~9 sc per 1″ (2.5 cm) in the round with 3.0 mm hook, worked firmly.
• Garment gauge: ~8 sc per 1″ with 3.25–3.5 mm hook.
• Finished height: ~9.5–10.5″ (24–27 cm) standing.

Construction Overview

The mouse has a round head with a small protruding muzzle line, wide circular ears (pale centers), compact body, slim arms, and short legs ending in red Mary Janes with tiny navy “buttons.” Clothing is removable: a gingham skater dress (blue/cream checks, scalloped navy hem) and a red cropped cardigan. The navy cap is a low postal cap with a tiny envelope patch. Accessories include a red crossbody satchel with “POST” in white and a set of crochet envelopes.

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BODY PARTS

Head (A, 3.0 mm)

R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
R8–R13: sc around [42]
— Place safety eyes between R10–R11, 8–9 sts apart. —
R14: (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Stuff firmly.
R17: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
R18: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
R19: dec x6 [6]; fasten off and weave.

Muzzle Line & Smile
With G, make a short vertical stitch centered between the eyes (1.5–2 rounds long), then a tiny curved smile. With E, embroider a small oval pink nose at the top of the line. Add one white stitch highlight near each eye.

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Ears (make 2)

Outer Ear (A)
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: sc around [24]; fasten off, long tail.

Inner Ear (B)
Work as Outer Ear to R4 [24]; fasten off leaving tail.

Layer & Shape
Place inner ear on outer ear (RS out). Whipstitch edges together using A, keeping a soft cup shape. Pin ears slightly back and low on the head so the tops angle outward; sew across a 6–7-st base each.

Body (A)

R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6–R8: sc around [30]
R9: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
R10–R12: sc around [36]
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Begin stuffing and shape a modest tummy.
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
R16: sc around [18]
R17: (sc, dec) x6 [12]; fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing after leg attachment.

Arms (make 2, A)

R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
R3–R5: sc around [9]
R6: dec, 7 sc [8]
R7–R15: sc around [8]
Lightly stuff from the hand to mid-arm; leave last rounds flat. Fasten off with long tail.

Legs & Mary Janes (make 2; D shoes then A legs)

Sole (D)
R1: ch 6; from 2nd ch: 4 sc, 3 sc in last; continue on other side 3 sc, inc in final st [12]
R2: inc, 3 sc, inc x3, 3 sc, inc x2 [18]
R3: sc around [18]

Upper (D)
R4: BLO sc around [18]
R5: 6 sc, (dec) x3, 6 sc [15]
R6: 5 sc, (dec) x2, 6 sc [13]
R7: sc around [13]
R8 (strap gap): sc 3, ch 6, sk 4, sc to end [13]
R9: sc around; fasten D.

Leg (A)
Join A to BLO ridge of R4 inside shoe.
R1: sc 18 [18]
R2: (4 sc, dec) x3 [15]
R3–R9: sc around [15]
R10: (3 sc, dec) x3 [12]
R11–R13: sc around [12]
Stuff firmly; fasten off with long tail.

Mary Jane Strap & Button (D + C)
Strap: ch 16; sl st back; sew across opening.
Navy “button”: MR 5 sc with C; sl st to close; stitch at strap end.

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CLOTHING

Gingham Skater Dress (C & B; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Dress is top-down with a fitted yoke and a gently flared skirt, using a simple 2×2 check in C (navy) and B (cream). Carry the inactive color loosely.

Yoke (work in the round, back slit formed later)
With C, ch 28; join without twist.
R1: sc around [28]
R2: (6 sc, inc) x4 [32]
R3: sc around [32]
R4 (split sleeves): sc 5, ch 3, sk 6, sc 10, ch 3, sk 6, sc 5 [20 + armholes]
R5–R6: sc around [20]
R7 (colorwork begins; 2-st checks): with C sc 2; with B sc 2 rep around [20]
R8: Maintain 2-st checks, offset by 2 sts so colors stack as a checkerboard.

Skirt (work even and flare)
R9: (with B sc 2, with C sc 2) rep; inc 4 evenly spaced to [24]
R10: keep checks, sc around [24]
R11: add 4 evenly spaced inc to [28]
R12–R13: maintain checks [28]
R14: add 6 evenly spaced inc to [34]
R15–R17: maintain checks [34]
R18: add 6 evenly spaced inc to [40]
R19–R21: maintain checks, then fasten B and continue only with C for hem contrast.

Hem (C)
R22: FLO (sc, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1) rep for scallops; sl st to join.
Back slit & Neck finish: With C, open a 6-st slit at center back by snipping 1 st (secure ends) or simply not joining R1; border the slit and neckline with sc, making a ch-8 loop near the top; add a small navy button on the opposite side.
Optional petticoat look: work a thin B row of sc just above the scallops.

Red Cardigan (D; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Cropped, open-front look with two tiny navy buttons.

Back
Ch 31.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across [30]
Rows 2–16: ch 1, turn, sc across [30]
Fasten off.

Left Front
Ch 17.
Row 1: sc across [16]
Rows 2–16: ch 1, turn, sc across [16]
Fasten off.

Right Front
Make as left.

Join & Seam
Overlap fronts to back; whipstitch shoulder seams 4 sts each side. Seam sides for 9 rows from hem upward, leaving armholes.

Sleeves (worked in round)
Join D at the armhole.
R1: sc evenly 18 around; join.
R2–R8: sc around [18]
R9 (cuff detail): BLO sc around; fasten off.

Front Bands & Collar
Attach D at lower right front edge.
Row 1: sc up the right front, across back neck, and down the left front.
Row 2: sc back; create two buttonholes on right front band by ch 2, sk 2 spaced evenly.
Sew two small navy buttons onto left front band to match holes. Optionally work a bobble (5 hdc into one st) instead of buttons for a yarn-only finish.

Postal Cap with Envelope Patch (C + B + D)

Cap Body (C)
R1: MR 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6: sc around [30]
R7–R9: BLO sc around [30] (vertical sides)
R10: (4 sc, dec) x5 [25]
R11: sc around [25]; sl st, fasten. Steam to set the low, rounded profile.

Short Brim (C)
Ch 12; Row 1: sc 11; Row 2: sc across; Row 3: sc across; gently curve and sew to the cap’s front lower edge.

Patch (B border D)
With B, ch 8; Row 1–3: sc 7; border with D sl st. With C or G, embroider a tiny letter “envelope” (triangle & lines). Stitch patch centered on the cap front.

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ACCESSORIES

“POST” Satchel (D with F lettering)

Back Panel
Ch 16.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across [15]
Rows 2–12: ch 1, turn, sc across [15] (approx. square).

Front Panel
Ch 16; Row 1–9: sc across [15].
Flap
Continue from the front panel’s last row:
Rows 10–12: dec at each end (sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog) to taper to [11]; Row 13: sc across; work a small ch-loop (ch 6) at center edge; fasten.

Assembly
Sc around three sides to join front to back, leaving top open.
Strap
Ch 70–75; sl st back; sew to bag sides for crossbody length.
Lettering
With F, surface-stitch “POST” on the flap in block capitals. Add a tiny button on the bag body to meet the flap loop if you want it functional. Optionally slip a cardboard rectangle inside for structure.

Tiny Envelopes (B + C/F)

Each envelope is a small diamond folded into an envelope.

Panel (B)
Ch 9.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across [8]
Rows 2–8: sc across [8]; fasten off.
Fold corners toward center (top, bottom, then sides) to form an envelope; whipstitch the side flaps to the bottom flap leaving the top point open.
Trim: With C or F, embroider an “X” or edge lines and a little “stamp” corner square. Make several and place in the mouse’s paw.

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ASSEMBLY

1. Head & Ears
   Pin ears first: base sits about 3 rounds down from crown, angled so ear tops point slightly outward. Sew securely. Attach head to body—center and ladder-stitch around the neck opening, adding a touch more stuffing to keep the neck firm.
2. Arms
   Position arms level with the lower third of the head, angled slightly forward. Sew through the flattened top rounds for natural swing.
3. Legs
   Pin legs under the body with a small gap between them; check balance so the mouse stands when supported. Stitch around securely. Close the remaining body opening if still unclosed.
4. Dress
   Slide the dress on from feet up. Close the neck loop at the back. Lightly steam the scalloped hem downward.
5. Cardigan
   Put the cardigan on over the dress, align the fronts, and button.
6. Cap
   Seat the cap low on the forehead, brim just above the eyes. Add a hidden tack stitch if you want it fixed.
7. Accessories
   Drape the satchel crossbody so the bag rests at the left hip. Slip a few envelopes inside, and stitch one to the right paw so the mouse “holds” the mail.

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FINISHING & CUSTOMIZATION

• Whiskers: With G, stitch two fine whisker lines per cheek angled slightly downward.
• Gingham tips: Keep floats short (no more than 3 sts). If checks tighten the fabric, size up one hook for the skirt only.
• Cardigan shape: Steam-block lightly to square edges and ensure the cropped hem hits at dress waist.
• Shoes: Add a tiny dab of fabric glue under the strap ends if gifting to children.
• Color variations: Navy/cream checks are classic; mint/cream with coral cardigan also looks charming, but keep the satchel red for the postal vibe.
• Child-safe version: Replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes; secure the cap and satchel; omit buttons.

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Quick Recap

• Crochet gray head, embroider nose/mouth, add 10 mm eyes.
• Make layered ears (cream inside, gray rim) and sew outward-tilted.
• Work tapered body; attach slim arms and short legs with red Mary Janes and navy “buttons.”
• Dress: top-down yoke, tapestry 2×2 gingham skirt, scalloped navy hem, back neck loop.
• Cardigan: cropped red, simple sleeves, two front buttons.
• Cap: navy postal cap with short brim and letter patch.
• Accessories: red “POST” satchel with strap, tiny envelopes to hold.
• Assemble, steam to shape, and pose on a wooden table for the cozy mail-day aesthetic.

Your “Mouse Postal Express” is ready for deliveries—letters stamped, satchel packed, and the sweetest smile. Enjoy stitching every tiny detail!