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Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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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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Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting Christmas mouse pattern combines simple crochet techniques with delightful seasonal details. Noel features a striped festive hat, sweet pink inner ears, and charming proportions that make him irresistibly cute. The pattern includes detailed assembly instructions with helpful pictures to guide you through each step. Perfect for beginners, this design uses basic stitches and clear round-by-round instructions.

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Standing at 12cm tall, Noel makes an ideal Christmas tree ornament or holiday decoration. His green and white striped outfit and fluffy pom pom hat capture the magic of the season beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings together classic Christmas colors with an irresistibly cute mouse design! The combination of taupe, green, white, and pink creates such a warm, festive feeling that instantly makes me think of cozy holiday evenings. What really captures my heart is Noel's sweet expression and that adorable striped hat - he has so much personality packed into his tiny frame. I also appreciate how the pattern includes helpful pictures and clear instructions, making it enjoyable to create without any frustration. There's something truly special about handmaking Christmas decorations, and Noel adds that perfect touch of handmade charm to any holiday display.

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Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this little Noel pattern can be! While the traditional green and white stripes give him that classic Christmas elf look, I've experimented with so many fun color combinations that each create a completely different personality. Try making him in red and white for a candy cane effect, or go with blue and silver for a winter wonderland vibe.

One of my favorite modifications is creating a whole family of mice in different sizes by adjusting the hook size - imagine tiny baby mice alongside mama and papa! I've also made seasonal versions using autumn colors like orange and brown for Thanksgiving, or pastels for Easter.

For those who want to add extra special touches, consider embroidering small details like buttons on his sweater or tiny snowflakes on his hat. I've even seen crafters add a little jingle bell inside the pom pom for a magical tinkling sound. Some of my friends have made him into a functional ornament by adding a small loop of ribbon, while others have created larger versions as cuddle toys for children.

The beauty of this pattern lies in how it encourages creativity while maintaining that irresistible mouse charm that makes everyone smile!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to mark important stitches can lead to misaligned features like eyes and nose placement ✗ Not stuffing firmly enough in the beginning rounds can result in a floppy, misshapen head ✗ Skipping the color change preparation can cause messy transitions between green and white stripes ✗ Rushing through ear assembly without checking alignment can create uneven or crooked ear positioning

Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Christmas companion with this charming Noel the Christmas Mouse pattern! This delightful little fellow stands at 12cm tall and features a festive green and white striped hat with a fluffy pom pom, making him the perfect addition to your holiday decorations. Whether you're looking to create a special ornament for your Christmas tree or a sweet handmade gift, Noel brings warmth and joy to any festive celebration.

Beginner Friendly 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Noel the Christmas Mouse Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Krea Deluxe yarn 50g in Taupe (Colour 18), Off White (Colour 02), Pink (Colour 08), and Green (Colour 42)
  • 02
    Cotton or acrylic yarn in taupe, off white, pink, and green colors - one ball of each should suffice

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5mm
  • 02
    Plastic safety eyes 5mm
  • 03
    Fibrefill/toy stuffing
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Darning needle
  • 06
    Embroidery needle
  • 07
    Pink embroidery thread (DMC Six Strand Cotton #224)
  • 08
    Gold yarn (Krea Deluxe Shiny Gold Glitter yarn)
  • 09
    35mm pom pom maker (Clover)
  • 10
    Scissors

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— Head :

Info :

Starting from the tip of the nose, in Colour 18 Taupe

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 3 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 3 [18]

Round 6 :

Sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st) x 3, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, sc in next st [24]

Info :

Mark the 8th/9th and 16th/17th stitches with spare yarn for eye and nose placement

Round 7 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 8 :

Sc in each of next 2 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 3 st) x 2, inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [30]

Round 9 :

Sc in all 30 st [30]

Round 10 :

Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 5, sc in each of next 2 st [36]

Round 11 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, (inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st) x 2, inc in next st, sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [42]

Round 12 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st, (sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 5, sc in each of next 3 st [48]

Round 13-18 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Infos :

Insert 5mm safety eyes between Round 9 and 10, 14 st apart. Use marked stitches as guide. Sew pink nose over Rounds 1-3 with embroidery thread. Start stuffing head firmly and continue as you crochet.

Round 19 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 20 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 21 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]

Round 22 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]

Round 23 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 24 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]

Round 25 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]

Round 26 :

Dec x 6 [6]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off, leaving long yarn tail. Close opening by weaving through front loops.

— Body :

Info :

Starting from bottom of body, in Colour 18 Taupe

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]

Round 7 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 6 [42]

Round 8 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 6 [48]

Round 9-11 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 12 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 13 :

Sc in all 42 st [42]

Round 14 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 15 :

Sc in all 36 st [36]

Info :

Change to Colour 02 Off White yarn

Round 16 :

(Sc in each of next 10 st, dec) x 3 [33]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 17 :

Sc in all 33 st [33]

Round 18 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, dec, (sc in each of next 9 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 6 st [30]. Optional: every 5th stitch in Off White

Round 19 :

Sc in all 30 st [30]

Info :

Change to Colour 02 Off White yarn

Round 20 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [27]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 21 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [24]

Round 22 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave long tail to sew body to head. Stuff body firmly.

— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting from tip of arm, in Colour 18 Taupe

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 3-4 :

Sc in all 9 st [9]

Round 5 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 3 st [7]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 6-11 :

Sc in all 7 st [7]

Round 12 :

Sc in each of next 3 st [3]. Leave remaining stitches unworked

Info :

Stuff hand firmly (Rounds 1-5), less further up. Flatten opening and sc through both layers to close.

— Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting from base of leg, in Colour 08 Pink

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Info :

Change to Colour 18 Taupe yarn

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5-6 :

Sc in all 24 st [24]

Round 7 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 5, dec, sc in each of next 4 st [18]

Round 8 :

Sc in each of next 3 st, dec x 6, sc in each of next 3 st [12]

Round 9 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 3 [9]

Round 10-14 :

Sc in all 9 st [9]

Round 15 Left Leg :

Sc in each of next 2 st [2] Leave remaining unworked

Round 15 Right Leg :

Sc in each of next 7 st [7] Leave remaining unworked

Info :

Stuff leg firmly (Rounds 1-9), less further up. Flatten opening and sc through both layers to close.

— Inner Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting from centre, in Colour 08 Pink

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Info :

Sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in yarn tails.

— Outer Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting from centre, in Colour 18 Taupe

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc in each of next 30 st through both inner and outer ear layers

Info :

Fold joined ears in half, sc in each of next 2 st through both layers, sl st. Leave long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Info :

Starting from tip, in Colour 18 Taupe

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st [7]

Round 3-17 :

Sc in all 7 st [7]

Info :

Do not stuff. Flatten opening and sc through both layers to close.

— Hat :

Info :

Starting from tip, in Colour 42 Green with long starting tail

Round 1 :

Start 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 2 [6]

Round 3 :

Sc in all 6 st [6]

Round 4 :

(Hdc in next st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 5 :

Hdc in all 9 st [9]

Round 6 :

(Hdc in each of next 2 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [12]

Round 7 :

Hdc in all 12 st [12]

Info :

Change to Colour 02 Off White yarn

Round 8 :

(Hdc in each of next 3 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 9 :

Hdc in all 15 st [15]

Round 10 :

(Hdc in each of next 4 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [18]

Round 11 :

Hdc in all 18 st [18]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 12 :

(Hdc in each of next 5 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [21]

Round 13 :

Hdc in all 21 st [21]

Round 14 :

(Hdc in each of next 6 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 3 [24]

Round 15 :

Hdc in all 24 st [24]

Info :

Change to Colour 02 Off White yarn

Round 16 :

(Hdc in each of next 3 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 17 :

Hdc in all 30 st [30]

Round 18 :

(Hdc in each of next 4 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [36]

Round 19 :

Hdc in all 36 st [36]

Info :

Change to Colour 42 Green yarn

Round 20 :

(Hdc in each of next 5 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [42]

Round 21 :

(Hdc in each of next 6 st, hdc-inc in next st) x 6 [48]

Round 22 :

Hdc in all 48 st [48]

Round 23 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Make 35mm pom pom with Off White and gold yarn. Sew to tip and sew tip down to Rounds 20-21.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body to the head with the opening over Rounds 12-18 at bottom of head, ensuring color change line faces back
  • Attach arms to body with flat edge sewn between Rounds 21-22, positioning front corners 7 stitches apart
  • Sew legs to body with top over Rounds 7-10 just behind midline, adding extra stitches to hold legs snug
  • Position ears with flat edge over Rounds 13-15 of head, spacing front of ears 22 stitches apart
  • Attach tail to back of body centered between legs, sewing flat edge over Rounds 7-9
  • Place and sew hat to head securely
  • Thread gold string through top of hat for hanging as Christmas ornament

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to track your rounds, especially during color changes between green and white stripes
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but not too tightly for best shape and structure
  • 💡Mark important stitches on Round 6 of head to ensure proper eye and nose placement
  • 💡When joining inner and outer ears, make sure backs are placed together before crocheting
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off pieces as they will be needed for assembly
  • 💡Pull the starting yarn tail to outside of hat between Rounds 5-6 for proper tip attachment

This delightful Noel the Christmas Mouse pattern brings festive magic to your holiday crafting! With his charming striped hat, sweet pink nose, and adorable proportions, Noel captures the warmth and joy of Christmas in every stitch. Perfect for tree ornaments, gifts, or seasonal decorations, this little mouse will become a treasured part of your holiday traditions. The clear instructions and helpful pictures make this an enjoyable project that results in a truly special handmade treasure. 🎄 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will my finished Noel be?

When made with the recommended materials and hook size, Noel will be approximately 12cm (4.75 inches) tall from the top of his hat to the base of his body.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is written for DK weight yarn, you can use different weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Just remember that this will change the final size of your mouse.

Is this pattern suitable for complete beginners?

Yes! This pattern uses basic stitches like single crochet and half double crochet, with clear round-by-round instructions and helpful pictures to guide you through assembly.

How do I make the striped effect on the hat and body?

The stripes are created by changing colors at specific rounds as indicated in the pattern. The color changes happen at the end of rounds for clean, even stripes.

What if I can't find the exact yarn colors mentioned?

You can substitute with any DK weight yarn in similar colors - taupe/beige for the body, white, green, and pink. The key is maintaining good color contrast for the striped effect.