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Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Black, yellow, red, white, and beige
- Crochet hook: 1.75mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing (polyfill)
- 35cm wire (for head stability)
- Glue
- Safety eyes or black felt for eyes
- Pink blush or pastel (optional for cheeks)
Size:
Approximately 42cm tall
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- FLO: front loop only
- BLO: back loop only
Body Pattern
The body is worked from the bottom up, transitioning into the head. Use black yarn.
Rows 1-11:
- 6sc into a magic ring.
- (inc) x6 = 12sc.
- (1sc, inc) x6 = 18sc.
- (2sc, inc) x6 = 24sc.
- (3sc, inc) x6 = 30sc.
- (4sc, inc) x6 = 36sc.
- (5sc, inc) x6 = 42sc.
- (6sc, inc) x6 = 48sc.
- (7sc, inc) x6 = 54sc.
- (8sc, inc) x6 = 60sc.
- (9sc, inc) x6 = 66sc.
Rows 12-23:
66sc (12 rows).
Rows 24-37:
Begin decreasing to shape the body.
- (9sc, dec) x6 = 60sc.
- (8sc, dec) x6 = 54sc.
- 54sc.
- (7sc, dec) x6 = 48sc.
- 48sc (6 rows).
- (6sc, dec) x6 = 42sc.
Insert Wire for Stability:
Take a 35cm wire, shape it, and wrap the joint with a bandage. Insert it into the body, ensuring the shorter loop is inside. Fill the body with stuffing.
Rows 35-42:
Continue shaping the body.
- (5sc, dec) x6 = 36sc.
- (4sc, dec) x6 = 30sc.
- (3sc, dec) x6 = 24sc.
- (2sc, dec) x6 = 18sc.
- 18sc (4 rows).
Head Pattern
Transition to the head using black yarn.
Rows 43-53:
- (2sc, inc) x6 = 24sc.
- (3sc, inc) x6 = 30sc.
- (4sc, inc) x6 = 36sc.
- (5sc, inc) x6 = 42sc.
- (6sc, inc) x6 = 48sc.
- (7sc, inc) x6 = 54sc.
- (8sc, inc) x6 = 60sc.
- (9sc, inc) x6 = 66sc.
- (10sc, inc) x6 = 72sc.
- (11sc, inc) x6 = 78sc.
- (12sc, inc) x6 = 84sc.
Rows 54-73:
84sc (20 rows).
Rows 74-86:
Begin decreasing to close the head.
- (12sc, dec) x6 = 78sc.
- (11sc, dec) x6 = 72sc.
- (10sc, dec) x6 = 66sc.
- (9sc, dec) x6 = 60sc.
- (8sc, dec) x6 = 54sc.
- (7sc, dec) x6 = 48sc.
- (6sc, dec) x6 = 42sc.
- (5sc, dec) x6 = 36sc.
- (4sc, dec) x6 = 30sc.
- (3sc, dec) x6 = 24sc.
- (2sc, dec) x6 = 18sc.
- (1sc, dec) x6 = 12sc.
- (dec) x6 = 6sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Legs, Arms, Ears, and Face
Detailed instructions for the legs, arms, ears, and facial features (eyes, cheeks, nose, and mouth) are available in the full pattern. Each part is carefully designed to capture Mickey’s iconic look.
Assembly
- Attach the legs and arms securely to the body.
- Sew the ears onto the head, positioning them symmetrically.
- Embroider the mouth and add blush to the cheeks for a lifelike touch.
- Attach safety eyes or felt eyes, and glue them in place.
This Mickey Mouse amigurumi pattern is a delightful and fulfilling project for Disney lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided, but remember, this free pattern is designed to complement, not replace, the photos and video tutorials available online for additional visual guidance.
Happy crocheting! 🧶✨