About This Pattern
This little mouse keyring is a one-evening project. It fits in a lap, not a whole table. The head jacket builds up fast, just ten rounds. The ears are quick too, only two rounds each. Then it is small joins: ribbon, hair, blush, keyring. It needs patience more than skill. Good for a gift bag or a bag charm. Good for a quiet hour after dinner.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- inc
- increase
- dec
- decrease
Little mouse ears keyring amigurumi pattern
Head Jacket
- Round 1Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. Pull to close.
- Round 2(Inc) x6 (12 stitches).(12)
- Round 3(1 sc, inc) x6 (18 stitches).(18)
- Round 4(2 sc, inc) x6 (24 stitches).(24)
- Round 5(3 sc, inc) x6 (30 stitches).(30)
- Round 6(4 sc, inc) x6 (36 stitches).(36)
- Round 7(5 sc, inc) x6 (42 stitches).(42)
- Rounds 8–141 sc in each stitch (42 stitches).(42)
- Round 15(5 sc, dec) x6 (36 stitches).(36)
- Round 16(2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x6 (30 stitches). Finish with a slip stitch, cut yarn, and hide the end.
Mouse Ear (Make 2)
- Round 1Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring.
- Round 2(Inc) x6 (12 stitches). Slip stitch to close, fasten off, and cut yarn.
Ribbon
Chain 15.
- Round 114 sc across.
- Round 2Ch 1, turn. (Dec, 10 sc, dec) (12 stitches).(12)
- Round 3Ch 1, turn. (Dec, 8 sc, dec) (10 stitches).(10)
- Round 4Ch 1, turn. (Dec, 6 sc, dec) (8 stitches).(8)
- Round 5Ch 1, turn. 8 sc.
- Round 6Ch 1, turn. (Inc, 6 sc, inc) (10 stitches).(10)
- Round 7Ch 1, turn. (Inc, 8 sc, inc) (12 stitches).(12)
- Round 8Ch 1, turn. (Inc, 10 sc, inc) (14 stitches).(14)
- Round 9Ch 1, 14 sc.
- Round 10Ch 1, slip stitch around the edge. Cut yarn, hide end. Sew center to shape ribbon and attach pearls.
Hair
Small Hair (Make 2): Magic ring, 6 sc.
Big Hair (Make 1): Magic ring, 8 sc.
Slip stitch to close, cut yarn, and fasten off.
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Before the first stitch
- Check you have all four colors: white, red, yellow, black.
- Read through the Head Jacket rounds once before starting.
- Have your keyring and pliers ready near your hook.
Minutes per piece
- Head Jacket about 1.5 hours because it has 10 rounds of shaping
- Ears, ribbon, and hair about 1.5 to 2 hours because of three small fiddly pieces
Other yarns that work
- cotton, 4-ply Gives crisper stitch definition. Use the same 2.0mm hook.
- acrylic, DK weight Makes the piece larger overall. Size up your hook slightly to match gauge.
Where it ends up
- A keyring charm for a backpack or tote.
- A small gift tucked into a card or box.
- A shelf piece next to other mini amigurumi.
Joining up
- Step 1 Sew on nose and eyes.
- Step 2 Place head jacket and apply blush to cheeks.
- Step 3 Sew on ears.
- Step 4 Glue ribbon and hair on the head.
- Step 5 Attach keyring.
Small notes
- Use a 2.0mm hook for tight, even stitches on a small piece like this.
- Keep tension firm. Loose stitches show on a head this size.
- Blush goes on after the head jacket is placed, not before.
Little questions
Can I skip the hair tufts?
Yes, the piece still reads as a mouse without them. Just glue the ribbon directly to the head. It simplifies the last step.
Why is my head jacket too loose?
Check your hook size first; it should be 2.0mm. Loose jackets usually mean looser tension than the pattern expects.
Do I need pliers for the keyring?
Yes, pliers help open and close the keyring loop. It keeps the join secure and neat.
What are the small pearls for?
They work well as eyes on a piece this size. Glue them after the blush step, once the face is set.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/simple-mickey-dumpling-amigurumi-crochet-free-pattern/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
