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Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming mochi-style mouse that nestles inside a triangular cheese slide. It features a removable cheese shell with dents for realism and separate pieces like eyes, ears, teeth, feet and a tail for assembly. The design mixes small amigurumi shaping with simple surface shaping to make a playful interactive toy.

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work in rounds for the mouse body and modular flat/turning rows for the cheese slice. The cheese closes into a ring so the mouse fits snugly inside for a delightful reveal.

Why You'll Love This Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines two fun elements: a squeezable mochi-mouse and a clever cheese slide that opens and closes. The removable cheese makes it interactive, and I enjoy how the little details—tiny teeth, folded ears and little dents in the cheese—give the character so much personality. The pattern uses straightforward crochet stitches but allows you to practice shaping, joining and finishing techniques. It also makes a wonderful small gift that looks impressive but works up quickly.

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors — try pastel shades for a softer, nursery-friendly mouse or bold contrasts for a playful look.

You can make the mouse smaller or larger by changing yarn weight and hook size; use DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook for a slightly larger mochi, or sport-weight with 2.0mm hook for a tiny keychain version.

I often add embroidered cheeks or freckles to give the mouse extra personality — a couple of French knots or a little blush with pastel pencil works well.

Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes if making a toy for a baby to keep it fully soft and safe for little hands.

For a seasonal twist, make the cheese shell in holiday colors or add tiny appliqued motifs like little hearts, stars or initials for gifting.

Consider stuffing the cheese slightly firmer than the mouse so the shell keeps its triangular shape while the mouse remains squeezable and soft.

I sometimes add a small loop to the top of the cheese to turn it into an ornament or keyring — just sew a short chain and secure it inside during final assembly.

Try mixing yarn brands or textures for the mouse versus the cheese — a slightly fuzzier yarn for the mouse body creates a different tactile feel against a smooth cotton cheese.

If you want posable ears or tail, thread a thin wire into the tail or use a pipe cleaner covered with yarn to give shaping options while maintaining a cute look.

Don't be afraid to experiment with facial expressions — moving the eyes slightly closer or further apart or altering the nose placement will change the mouse's personality dramatically.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous rounds can lead to losing your place; use a stitch marker at the start of each round and move it up as you work. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes uneven shaping and lumps; stuff the body in small amounts as you go, especially before decreases. ✗ Not weaving in ends as you change colors creates bulky seams later; weave or hide ends during color changes to keep edges neat and easier to sew. ✗ Overstuffing the cheese or mouse will distort the shape and make assembly difficult; stuff firmly but avoid overfilling to preserve shape and allow the mouse to fit inside the cheese. ✗ Not counting stitches during increases and decreases leads to incorrect stitch counts; count at the end of each round, particularly after shaping rounds.

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful Mochi-Mouse tucked inside a wedge of crochet cheese — a playful amigurumi perfect for gifting or display. This pattern guides you through cute facial features, tiny feet, and a removable cheese shell so you can tuck the mouse in and out. With clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos, you will enjoy bringing this tiny scene to life with yarn and imagination.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Color A: pink Gazzal Baby Cotton 3435 (50g, 165m)
  • 02
    Color B: grey YarnArt Jeans 80 (50g, 160m)
  • 03
    Color C: white YarnArt Jeans 03 (50g, 160m)
  • 04
    Color D: yellow YarnArt Jeans 35 (50g, 160m)
  • 05
    Color E: orange Alize Cotton Gold 550 (100g, 330m)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    1 pair of 5mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Tapestry needles
  • 04
    Brown thread
  • 05
    Pins
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Polyester fiberfill

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— Body :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3-4 :

sc 12 (2 rnds) (12)

Round 5 :

dec 6, stuff slightly, change to yarn B (6)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 (8)

Round 7 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 8 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 9 :

sc 5, inc 2, sc 5 (14)

Round 10 :

sc 6, inc 2, sc 6 (16)

Round 11 :

sc 7, inc 2, sc 7 (18)

Round 12 :

sc 3, [sc 1, inc] 6x, sc 3 (24)

Round 13 :

sc 3, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x, sc 3 (30)

Round 14 :

sc 3, [sc 3, inc] 6x, sc 3 (36)

Round 15 :

sc 3, [sc 2, inc, sc 2] 6x, sc 3 (42)

Round 16 :

sc 14, [sc 3, inc, sc 3] 2x, sc 14 (44)

Round 17-30 :

sc 44 (14 rnds) (44)

Round 31 :

[sc 20, dec] 2x (42)

Round 32 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 33 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 34 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (24)

Round 35 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 36 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 37 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break the yarn, weave in the last 6 sts, stuff firmly (pic 1).

— Eyes :

Round 1 :

sc 4 into a magic loop (4)

Round 2 :

sc 1, inc 2, sc 1 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 (8)

Round 4 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 5 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 6 :

sc 5, inc 2, sc 5 (14)

Round 7-9 :

sc 14 (3 rnds), stuff slightly (14)

Round 10 :

dec 7 (7)

Infos :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later, weave in the last 7 sts (pic 2). Use a pin to locate 2 pieces together (pic 3), sew 2 pieces together (pic 4&5). Insert 5mm safety eyes like pic 6 (use glue to stick the eyes). Sew the eyes on the body (pic 7).

— Tail :

Round 1 :

ch 15, start on the 2nd st, slst 14 (14)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later.

— Teeth :

Round 1 :

ch 4, start on the 2nd st, sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 2 :

sc 3 (3)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later. Sew the teeth under the nose (pic 8&9).

— Ears :

Info :

We will make 2 pieces of yarn A first. Then make 2 inner pieces with yarn B and join.

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 6x (36)

Info :

Break the yarn for 2 pieces of yarn A, make other 2 pieces with yarn B but do not break the yarn (pic 10). Hold 2 pieces as pic 11 (right side on the front), crochet sc across the edges (pic 12). Fold the ear in half (pic 13), sc 3 across the edges (pic 14), leave a long rest to sew later (pic 15). Sew the ears on the body (pic 16&17).

— Feet :

Round 1 :

[ch 5, start on the 2nd st, slst 4] 4x (pic 18), yarn over other 3 small feet (pic 19) and pull through all loops (pic 20) (16)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later, make other 3 feet the same way (pic 21). Sew the feet & the tail on the body (pic 22&23).

— Cheese (Part 1) :

Round 1 :

Magic loop, sc 2, ch 1, turn (2)

Round 2 :

inc 2, ch 1, turn (4)

Round 3 :

inc, sc 2, inc, ch 1, turn (6)

Round 4 :

sc 6, ch 1, turn (6)

Round 5 :

inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1, turn (8)

Round 6 :

inc, sc 6, inc, ch 1, turn (10)

Round 7 :

sc 10, ch 1, turn (10)

Round 8 :

inc, sc 8, inc, ch 1, turn (12)

Round 9 :

inc, sc 10, inc, ch 1, turn (14)

Round 10 :

sc 14, ch 1, turn (14)

Round 11 :

inc, sc 12, inc, ch 1, turn (16)

Round 12 :

sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 13 :

dec, inc, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 14 :

sc 1, dec, ch 1, turn (2)

Round 15 :

sc 2, ch 1, turn (2)

Round 16 :

inc, sc 1, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 17 :

sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 18 :

inc, dec, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 19 :

sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)

Round 20 :

sc 2, inc, ch 1, turn (4)

Round 21 :

sc 4, ch 1, turn (4)

Round 22 :

inc, sc 2, inc, ch 1, turn (6)

Round 23 :

sc 6, ch 1, turn (6)

Round 24 :

sc 5, inc, ch 1, turn (7)

Round 25 :

sc 7, ch 1, turn (7)

Info :

Break the yarn, hold the piece as pic 24, join the yarn on the rnd 11, repeat rnd 12-25 (pic 25), do not break the yarn, continue to crochet the following rounds:

Round 26 :

inc, sc 5, inc, ch 12, inc, sc 5, inc, ch 1, turn (30)

Round 27-28 :

sc 30 (2 rnds), ch 1, turn (30)

Info :

Do not break the yarn, continue to crochet sc across the edge (sc 3) on the 3 pivots (pic 29): sc 28 + (sc 3) + sc 28 + (sc 3) + sc 30 + (sc 3) =95 (sts)

Round 31 :

(blo) sc 95 (95)

Round 32-36 :

sc 95 (5 rnds) (95)

Info :

Break yarn E. Place the cheese as pic 33, join yarn D as pic 34, crochet sc across the inner ring (sc 12+14+10+14=50 sts) (pic 35). Do not break the yarn, continue to crochet the inner part:

Round 1 (inner) :

(blo) sc 50 (50)

Round 2-6 (inner) :

sc 50 (5 rnds) (50)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later (pic 36&37).

— Cheese (Part 2) :

Info :

Make another cheese slide (repeat rnd 1-30), and sc cross the edges as well (total 95 sts) (pic 38). Join yarn D on any st of the inner ring, crochet sc 50 across the inner ring (total 50 sts) (pic 39), do not break the yarn, continue to crochet to join 2 pieces together.

Info :

Slst across the edge of the 1st piece (pic 41-42-43), break the yarn. Cut a long piece of yarn D to sew 2 rings together (pic 44), stuff firmly as long as sewing (pic 45).

Info :

Break the yarn, leave a long rest to make the dents on both side of the cheese (pic 46). Use tapestry needle to pull through both sides (pic 48-49-50-51) to create the dents (both sides).

Info :

Put the mouse inside the cheese (pic 52&53), we have finished crocheting the Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the eyes on the body after joining the two eye halves and inserting 5mm safety eyes; position them as shown in the reference photo, and secure with glue if needed.
  • Sew the ears on the body by lining up the two-layer ears (yarn A + yarn B) and stitching the folded edge to the head between the indicated rounds for a symmetrical placement.
  • Attach feet and tail to the body using a yarn needle; position feet evenly around the lower rounds and secure tail at the back center so the mouse sits balanced.
  • Sew the teeth under the nose and secure the nose piece; weave in ends and hide remaining yarn tails inside the body for a neat finish.
  • Join the two cheese slides by crocheting and sewing the inner rings together, stuff as you sew, then create dents with a tapestry needle across both sides to form the cheese texture.
  • Place the finished mouse inside the completed cheese slide and adjust placement so the mouse sits snugly with ears and feet visible through the opening.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round, especially for continuous rounds and when shaping the mouse to keep track of rounds accurately.
  • 💡Stuff the body and cheese gradually; stuffing firmly but not overly tight preserves shape and ensures the mouse fits inside the cheese slide.
  • 💡Weave in ends during color changes and as you go to avoid bulky seams and make assembly easier.
  • 💡When inserting safety eyes, use a small amount of craft glue if you want extra hold, and ensure placement is correct before fixing the washers.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure symmetrical placement of ears, eyes, feet and tail.

This Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese pattern brings a tiny scene to life—an adorable mouse that tucks into a removable wedge of cheese. The set is playful, interactive and perfect for gifting or shelf display. Have fun customizing colors and tiny details to make each mouse your own. 🧶🧀

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 10-12 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and 2.5mm hook; the cheese slide is sized to fit the mouse snugly.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will change the finished size; adjust your hook accordingly and expect the cheese-to-mouse fit to change.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of magic ring, increases, decreases and sewing amigurumi parts is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and working pace.

Are the safety eyes required?

Safety eyes are recommended for a polished look, but you can embroider eyes instead if making the toy for very young children.