Make classic Mickey and Minnie crochet dolls with clear step-by-step instructions and full materials lists. This pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques, easy shaping and sewn details so you can create charming keepsakes. You will crochet heads, bodies, arms, legs, ears and clothes, then add felt eyes and eyelashes for Minnie's finishing touch.
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— Basic Mouse :
Rnd 4 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 5 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 50 sc.
Rnd 6 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7 :
Sc in next 8 sc, 2 hdc in each of next 5 sc, sc in next 24 sc, 2 hdc in each of next 5 sc, sc in last 8 sc: 60 sts.
Rnd 8 :
Sc in next 8 sc, hdc in next 10 hdc, sc in next 24 sc, hdc in next 10 hdc, sc in last 8 sc.
Rnd 9 :
Sc in next 26 sts, † hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next sc †, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from † to † once, sc in last 26 sc: 62 sts.
Rnd 10 :
Sc in next 28 sts, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc, slip st in next 2 sc, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, sc in next 28 sts: 64 sts.
Rnd 11 :
(Sc decrease) twice, sc in next 27 sts, slip st in next 2 slip sts (top of forehead), sc in next 31 sts; slip st in next sc, finish off: 62 sts.
— Head (Front) :
Rnd 1 :
(Right side): With Peach, ch 2, 10 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker (see Markers, page 2). Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 20 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 6 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 50 sc.
Rnd 7-11 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12 :
Sc in next 29 sc, (hdc, dc) in next sc, (dc, hdc) in next sc, slip st in next sc, sc in next 28 sc: 62 sts.
Rnd 13 :
Sc in next 30 sts, (hdc, dc) in next sc, (dc, hdc) in next sc, sc in last 28 sc: 64 sts.
Rnd 14 :
Sc in next 31 sts, (hdc, dc) in next sc, (dc, hdc) in next sc, sc in last 30 sc. (Follow shaping as shown in pattern.)
Info :
Place safety pin or stitch marker to mark right side and refer to Figures for joining instructions.
— Sideburns (Make 2) :
Item Name (P1) :
With Black, ch 7; sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, leave remaining 3 chs unworked; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
— Nose and Mouth :
Rnd 1 :
(Right side): With Black, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 16 sc.
Rnd 3 and 4 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 :
(Skip next sc, sc in next sc) around: 8 sc.
Rnd 6 :
Sc in each sc around; finish off.
Rnd 7 :
With right side facing, join Peach with sc in last sc made (Figs. 1a & b, page 2); 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; do not join, place marker: 12 sc.
Rnd 8 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 16 sc.
Rnd 9 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 10 and 11 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12 :
Hdc in next 12 sc, sc in last 12 sc: 24 sts.
Rnd 13 :
Sc in next hdc, hdc in next 10 hdc, sc in next hdc; place loop from hook onto safety pin to keep piece from unraveling; do not finish off; join Red with sc in third hdc of Rnd 13; sc in next hdc, 2 dc in each of next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, slip st in next hdc (Mouth made); finish off Red.
Rnd 14 :
Place loop from safety pin onto hook; slip st in next 12 sc on Rnd 12, sc in next sc on Rnd 13, hdc in next 2 hdc, hdc in Back Loop Only of next 8 sts working in both loops, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next sc, slip st in next slip st; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Stuff Nose and Mouth firmly before sewing to head.
— Head Assembly :
Info :
Using cover photo as guide: Thread yarn needle with an 18" length of Black. With wrong sides of Head Front and Head Back together, matching hdc at point on Back to slip sts on Front (center of forehead) and working through both loops of each st on both pieces, whipstitch Front and Back together starting at point on forehead and leaving a long end at beginning to whipstitch opposite side of Head. Whipstitch across 27 sts on one side of Head toward neck; remove needle. Thread yarn needle with beginning end and whipstitch across 27 sts on opposite side of Head toward neck.
Info :
Stuff Head firmly, defining cheek area. Sew opening closed; secure ends.
— Ear (Make 2) :
Outer Ear Rnd 1 :
(Right side): With Black, ch 2, 10 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 20 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 4 and 5 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 7 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; finish off: 50 sc.
Inner Ear Rnds 1-7 :
Work same as Outer Ear; at end of Rnd 7, do not finish off.
Joining Rnd :
Hold Inner and Outer Ear with wrong sides together and Inner Ear facing you, and matching stitches. Working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc around; finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Assembly :
Thread yarn needle with long end. Using cover photo as a guide, sew Ears to Head; secure ends. Optional: To keep Ears in place, a piece of wire can be run through the Ear, then back into the Head.
— Mickey's Eyebrows / Minnie's Eyes :
Info :
Thread yarn needle with a 12" length of Black, working between Rnds 9 and 10 on Head, and leaving the width of 5 sc between Eyebrows; add Eyebrows using 3 backstitches for each Eyebrow (Fig. 4).
Info :
Finishing Eyes: Thoroughly cover each 2" x 4" piece of white felt and black felt with fabric glue and place glued sides of both pieces together; set aside to dry. Trace pattern; when dry, cut two Outer Eye pieces. Trace pattern, cut two Inner Eye pieces from 2" square piece of black felt. Glue one Inner Eye piece to white side of each Outer Eye piece; allow to dry. Glue each Eye to Head using cover photo as guide.
Info :
Minnie's Eyelids: With Peach, ch 3; finish off. Pin each Eyelid to top of Outer Eye to secure while adding Eyelashes. Minnie's Eyelashes: Using cover photo as a guide for placement and black fabric covered floral wire, add 3 Eyelashes to each Eye. Glue Eyelids and Eyelashes in place. Allow to dry.
— Body :
Rnd 1 :
With Black, ch 2, 10 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 20 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 6 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 50 sc.
Rnd 7-30 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 31 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, sc decrease) around: 40 sc.
Rnd 32 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, sc decrease) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 33 :
Sc in each sc around; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing.
Info :
Stuff Body firmly before closing.
Assembly :
Thread yarn needle with long end, sew Head to Body; secure end.
— Arm (Make 2) Hand :
Rnd 1 :
(Right side): With White, ch 7, 2 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 4 chs, 4 sc in last ch; working in free loops of beginning ch (Fig. 3, page 2), sc in first 4 chs, 2 sc in last ch; do not join, place marker: 16 sc.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc: 20 sc.
Rnd 3-5 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 6 :
Ch 2, skip first 2 sc (thumb opening), sc in last 18 sc: 2 chs and 18 sc.
Rnd 7 :
Sc in each ch and in each sc around: 20 sc.
Rnd 8 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, sc decrease) around: 16 sc.
Rnd 9 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, sc decrease) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 10-12 :
Sc in each sc around. Finish off.
— Thumbs :
Rnd 1 :
With right side facing and working in free loops of ch-2 and in skipped sc of thumb opening, join White with slip st in first ch; hdc in same st and in next ch, hdc in inside of first sc, hdc in same st and in next sc, hdc in side of same st; do not join, place marker: 6 hdc.
Rnd 2 :
Sc in each hdc around.
Rnd 3 :
(Skip next sc, slip st in next sc) around; finish off.
Info :
Stuff Hand firmly before finishing. Hand Shaping: Using cover photo as guide, thread tapestry needle with an 18" length of White, add straight stitches to form fingers on each Hand (Fig. 5). Thread yarn needle with an 18" length of Black and add three straight stitches on back of each Hand for accent lines.
Assembly :
Thread yarn needle with yarn end. Using cover photo as guide for placement, sew Arms to Body at sides just below neck edge, making sure Thumbs point toward center; secure ends.
— Arm (Body join, left and right arms) :
Body Rnd 1 :
With right side facing and working in Back Loops Only, join Black with sc in last sc made; sc in each sc around: 12 sc.
Rnd 2 :
(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 16 sc.
Rnds 3-12 :
Sc in each sc around.
For Left Arm Rnd 13 :
Sc in next 8 sc, hdc in next 8 sc.
Rnds 14 and 15 :
Sc in each st around.
Rnd 16 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times, (hdc in next sc, 2 hdc in next sc) 4 times; slip st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Arm firmly.
For Right Arm Rnd 13 :
Hdc in next 8 sc, sc in last 8 sc.
Rnds 14 and 15 :
Sc in each st around.
Rnd 16 :
(2 Hdc in next sc, hdc in next sc) 4 times, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) 4 times; slip st in next hdc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing. Stuff Arm firmly.
— Leg (Make 2) Foot :
Rnd 1 :
(Right side): With Yellow, ch 2, 10 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2 :
2 Sc in each sc around: 20 sc.
Rnd 3 :
(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnds 4-11 :
Sc in each sc around.
Begin working in rows :
Row 1: Sc in next 10 sc, slip st in next sc.
Row 2 :
Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 10 sc, slip st in next sc.
Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 10 sc, sc in next sc on Rnd 11, slip st in next sc.
Row 4 :
Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 11 sc, sc in next sc on Rnd 11, slip st in next sc.
Row 5 :
Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 12 sc, sc in next sc on Rnd 11, slip st in next sc.
Row 6 :
Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 13 sc, sc in next sc on Rnd 11, slip st in next sc.
Begin working in rounds :
Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn; skip first slip st, sc in next 14 sc, sc in next 10 sc on Row 5; do not join, place marker: 24 sc.
Rnd 2 :
Skip first ch, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3 :
Sc decrease, sc in next 12 sc, (sc decrease) 5 times: 18 sc.
Rnd 4 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5 :
Sc in next 5 sc, (sc decrease) twice, sc in next 9 sc: 16 sc.
Rnds 6-8 :
Sc in each sc around. Finish off.
Info :
Stuff Foot firmly before joining to leg body.
— Leg Body & Joining :
Body Rnd 1 :
With right side facing, join Black with sc in last sc made; sc in each sc around; do not join, place marker: 16 sc.
Rnd 2 :
(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 20 sc.
Rnds 3-15 :
Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 16 :
Sc in next 18 sc, leave remaining 2 sc unworked. Stuff Body firmly.
Joining Row :
Ch 1, with Foot toward you and ch-1 at edge, fold Leg in half, matching sts, and working through both thicknesses, sc in each sc across; finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 10 sc.
Assembly :
Thread yarn needle with long end, sew Legs to Rnd 6 along front of Body; secure ends.
— Finishing Eyes and Facial Details :
Info :
Finishing Eyes: Thoroughly cover each 2" x 4" piece of white felt and black felt with fabric glue and place glued sides of both pieces together; set aside to dry. Trace pattern; when dry, cut two Outer Eye pieces. Trace pattern, cut two Inner Eye pieces from 2" square piece of black felt. Using cover photo as guide for placement: Glue one Inner Eye piece to white side of each Outer Eye piece. Allow to dry. Glue each Eye to Head.
Info :
Mickey's Eyebrows: Thread yarn needle with a 12" length of Black, working between Rnds 9 and 10 on Head, and leaving the width of 5 sc between Eyebrows; add Eyebrows using 3 backstitches for each Eyebrow (Fig. 4).
— Mickey's Outfit (Shorts & First/Second Leg) :
Shorts Body :
With Red, ch 67. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 66 sc. Begin working in rounds. Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; dc in next 4 sc, 2 dc in next sc, (dc in next 5 sc, 2 dc in next sc) across; being careful not to twist sts, join with slip st to first dc: 77 dc.
Rnds 2-6 :
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn; dc in each dc across. Finish off.
Info :
Follow pattern photos for placement of waist ties and buttons. Note stitches and markers used to join second leg and shorts.
— Mickey's Outfit (Rnds 3-12 summary) :
Rnds 3-7 :
Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnd 8 :
Ch 3, dc in next 18 dc, sc in next 39 dc, dc in last 19 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 38 dc and 39 sc.
Rnd 9 :
Ch 3, dc in next 18 dc, sc in next 39 sc, dc in last 19 dc; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnd 10 :
Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc decrease, (dc in next 2 dc, dc decrease) 4 times, sc in next 37 sc, (dc decrease, dc in next 2 dc) across; join with slip st to first dc: 67 sts.
Rnd 11 :
Ch 3, dc in next 13 dc, dc decrease, sc in next 35 sc, dc decrease, dc in last 14 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 65 sts.
Rnd 12 :
Ch 2, dc in next 13 dc, place marker around first dc made to mark Second Leg joining, dc decrease, sc in next 18 sc, place marker around last sc made for st placement, sc in next 15 sc, dc decrease, dc in last 14 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 62 sts.
— Shorts Buttons :
Buttons (Make 2) :
With White, ch 2, (2 hdc, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, hdc) in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first hdc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing: 12 sts. Thread tapestry needle with long end. Weave end through several stitches on back of Button; then using straight stitches (Fig. 5), add cross stitch to center front of Button; secure end. Using cover photo as a guide for placement, glue Buttons to front of Shorts.
— Minnie's Outfit (Dress Bodice & Skirt) :
Materials Info :
Sport Weight Yarn: Red - 2 3/4 ounces (80 grams, 235 yards), White - 1 1/2 ounces (45 grams, 130 yards). Crochet hook size E (3.50 mm) or size needed for gauge. Yarn needle. 3" wide Red satin ribbon - 1/2 yard.
Dress Bodice Row 1 :
With Red, ch 46. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 45 sc.
Row 2 :
(Right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; dc in same st, (dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc) across: 68 dc. Note: Loop short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark Row 2 as right side.
Row 3 :
Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc across.
Row 4 :
Ch 3, turn; dc in next 11 sc, 2 dc in next sc, sc, (dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc) 5 times, dc in next 22 sc, 2 dc in next sc, (dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc) 5 times, dc in last 12 sc: 80 dc.
Row 5 :
Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 dc, ch 9 (armhole), skip next 17 dc, sc in next 22 dc, ch 9 (armhole), skip next 17 dc, sc in last 12 dc: 46 sc.
Row 6 :
Ch 3, turn; dc in each sc and in each ch across: 64 dc.
Row 7 :
Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc across.
Row 8 :
Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc and in each sc across.
Rows 9-11 :
Repeat Rows 7 and 8 once, then repeat Row 7 once more.
Skirt Row 1 :
Ch 3, turn; working in Back Loops Only (Fig. 2, page 2), dc in same st, 2 dc in next sc and in each sc across: 128 dc.
Skirt Row 2 :
Ch 3, turn; working in both loops, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) across: 153 dc. Begin working in rounds per pattern to gather skirt and finish neckline and edging with white contrast per photos.
— Sleeves, Collar, Ties and Underpants (summary) :
Sleeve Rnd 1 :
With right side facing and working in free loops of ch-9 (Fig. 3, page 2) and skipped dc at armhole, join Red with slip st in first ch; ch 3, dc in same ch and in next 8 chs, dc in side of next sc on Rnd 5 of Body, 2 dc in each of next 17 skipped dc, dc in side of next sc on Rnd 5 of Body; join with slip st to first dc: 46 dc.
Rnd 2 :
Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnd 3 :
Ch 2, dc in next dc, dc decrease around; join with slip st to first dc; finish off: 23 dc.
Rnds 5 and 6 :
Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st to first sc. Finish off. Repeat for second Sleeve.
Collar Row 1 :
With right side facing and working in free loops of beginning ch, join White with slip st in ch at base of first sc; ch 3, (2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch) 10 times, (dc, ch 2, slip st) in next ch, slip st in next ch, (slip st, ch 2, dc) in next ch, dc in next ch, (2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch) across: 67 sts and 4 chs.
Collar Row 2 :
Ch 4, turn; skip first 2 dc, (slip st in Back Loop Only of next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) 15 times, slip st in Back Loop Only of next ch, ch 3, skip next ch, slip st in both loops of next 2 slip sts, ch 3, skip next slip st and next ch, slip st in Back Loop Only of next ch, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in Back Loop Only of next dc) across; finish off.
— Underpants / Waist Ties (summary) :
Underpants Body :
With White, ch 67. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 66 sc. Begin working in rounds. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), now and throughout, turn; dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, (dc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc) around: 88 dc. Note: Mark Rnd 1 as right side.
Rnd 2 :
Ch 3, do not turn; dc in next dc and in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
Rnds 3-8 :
Ch 3, place marker around dc just made to mark Second Leg joining, dc in next 44 dc, place marker around last dc made for st placement, dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc.
— First Leg (Underpants) :
Rnd 1 :
Ch 3 (does not count as first dc), skip first 31 sts, slip st in marked sc, remove marker, ch 2, dc in same st and in next 14 sc, dc decrease, dc in next 14 dc, work Cluster; join with slip st to first dc: 31 dc.
Rnd 2 :
Ch 2, dc in same st and in next 13 dc, dc decrease, dc in next 15 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 30 dc.
Rnd 3 :
Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc around; join with slip st to first sc, finish off.
— Second Leg (Underpants) :
Rnd 1 :
With right side facing and working in skipped dc on Rnd 12 of Body, join White with slip st in marked dc; ch 2, dc in same st and in next 12 dc, dc decrease, dc in next 16 sc; working in free loops of ch-3 on Rnd 1 of First Leg (Fig. 3, page 2), work Cluster; join with slip st to first dc: 31 dc.
Rnd 2 :
Ch 2, dc in same st and in next 12 dc, dc decrease, dc in next 16 dc; join with slip st to first dc: 30 dc.
Rnd 3 :
Ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc around; join with slip st to first sc, finish off.
— Waist Ties and Final Assembly :
Info :
Waist Ties: With Red, ch 35, with wrong side of Shorts facing and working in free loops of beginning ch, sc in each ch across, ch 35; finish off. Sew waist ties into place as shown on cover photo.
Finishing :
Tie satin ribbon into a bow; then glue to Minnie's Head between Ears. Use fabric paint dot to add shine on Inner Eye pieces. Secure all sewn joins and weave in ends.
Create these beloved characters to cherish or gift — each doll is full of vintage charm and handmade personality. Follow the clear rounds and finishing steps to add eyes, eyelashes, and clothing details for a polished result. Happy crocheting and may these dolls bring smiles and cozy memories to your home! 🧶 🧵
