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Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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About This Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

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

What makes this pattern special is the interactive element where the mouse can be placed inside and removed from the cheese, making it both a decorative piece and a playful toy that sparks imagination.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines whimsy with functionality in the most delightful way! The expression on the little mouse's face when you add those safety eyes is just precious, and watching the cheese take shape with its realistic holes and texture is so satisfying. What really gets me excited is that interactive element where you can tuck the mouse inside the cheese and pull it out again—it's like a little surprise every time! The color combinations are cheerful and bright, making it a joy to work with, and the finished piece always gets amazing reactions from anyone who sees it. It's one of those projects that makes you smile throughout the entire crafting process.

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 experimenting with this pattern to create different variations that keep things fresh and exciting! One of my favorite tweaks is changing the mouse color to create different species—try brown yarn for a field mouse, white for a fancy mouse, or even add stripes for something totally unique. You could also play with the cheese varieties by using white yarn with large holes for Swiss cheese, or add orange-red tones for a cheddar wheel look.

For an extra special touch, I sometimes embroider tiny whiskers using black thread or add a little pink nose with embroidery instead of relying solely on the yarn colors. If you want to make it even more interactive, consider making multiple mice in different sizes that can all fit inside the same cheese—perfect for a mouse family! You could also add texture to the cheese crust by using a different stitch pattern on the outer orange layer, like bobble stitches for a more realistic aged cheese appearance.

Another fun variation I've tried is making the cheese in different shapes—instead of a wedge, try a circular wheel or even a rectangular block. Just adjust the construction pattern accordingly while keeping the same general technique for creating the holes and hollow center. The possibilities are endless, and each variation brings its own charm to this already adorable pattern!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the mouse body firmly enough before closing, which results in a floppy finished piece that won't hold its shape properly ✗ Forgetting to attach safety eyes before completely closing the eye pieces, making it nearly impossible to secure them afterward ✗ Pulling the cheese inner ring stitches too tight when sewing pieces together, which makes the holes too small for the mouse ✗ Skipping the step to stretch the cheese holes with your hands, leaving openings too tight to insert the mouse comfortably

Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable little mouse nestled inside a cozy cheese slice with this charming amigurumi pattern! This delightful design features a sweet pink and grey mouse character with safety eyes and tiny details, paired with a realistic yellow cheese wedge complete with holes. Perfect for food lovers and amigurumi enthusiasts, this pattern combines creativity with cuteness to make a unique display piece or gift that will bring smiles to everyone who sees it.

Advanced 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Pink Gazzal Baby Cotton 3435 (50g, 165m)
  • 02
    Grey YarnArt Jeans 80 (50g, 160m)
  • 03
    White YarnArt Jeans 03 (50g, 160m)
  • 04
    Yellow YarnArt Jeans 35 (50g, 160m)
  • 05
    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

Progress Tracker

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— Body (yarn A) :

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

— Eyes (yarn C, X2) :

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. Use a pin to locate 2 pieces together, sew 2 pieces together. Insert 5mm safety eyes (use glue to stick the eyes). Sew the eyes on the body.

— Tail (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

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

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later

— Teeth (yarn C, X2) :

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

— Ears (yarn A-X2, Yarn B-X2) :

Info :

We will make 2 pieces of yarn A first

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)

Infos :

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

— Feet (yarn A, X4) :

Round 1 :

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

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later, make other 3 feet the same way. Sew the feet & the tail on the body

— Cheese (yarn D) 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, join the yarn on the rnd 11, repeat rnd 12-25, do not break the yarn, continue to crochet the following rnds

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)

Round 29 :

inc, sc 28, inc, ch 1, turn (32)

Round 30 :

sc 32 (32)

Info :

Do not break the yarn, continue to crochet sc across the edge, (sc 3) on the 3 pivots: sc 28 + (sc 3) + sc 28 + (sc 3) + sc 30 + (sc 3) = 95 sts. We will have total 95 sts, break yarn D, change to yarn E, continue to crochet the following rnds

Round 31 :

(blo) sc 95 (95)

Round 32-36 :

sc 95 (5 rnds) (95)

Info :

Break yarn E. Place the cheese, join yarn D, crochet sc across the inner ring (sc 12+14+10+14=50 sts), do not break the yarn, continue to crochet the inner part

Round 1 :

(blo) sc 50 (50)

Round 2-6 :

sc 50 (5 rnds) (50)

Info :

Break the yarn with a long rest to sew later

— Cheese Part 2 :

Info :

Make another cheese slide (repeat rnd 1-30), and sc cross the edges as well (total 95 sts). And join yarn D on any st of the inner ring, crochet sc 50 across the inner ring (total 50 sts), do not break the yarn, continue to crochet to join 2 pieces together. Slst across the edge of the 1st piece, break the yarn. Cut a long piece of yarn D to sew 2 rings together, stuff firmly as long as sewing. Break the yarn, leave a long rest to make the dents on both side of the cheese. Use your hands to stretch the hole (it should be easier to put the mouse inside). Use tapestry needle to pull through both sides to create the dents (both sides). Put the mouse inside the cheese.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the white eyes onto the mouse body using the pin placement method to ensure they are symmetrical and properly aligned
  • Attach the teeth pieces under the nose area of the mouse face using small stitches for a secure hold
  • Sew the ears onto the top sides of the mouse head, making sure the pink side faces forward for proper color display
  • Attach all four feet to the bottom of the mouse body, spacing them evenly for balanced positioning when sitting
  • Sew the tail to the back of the mouse body at the center point for proper balance
  • Join the two cheese slice pieces together by slip stitching around edges while stuffing firmly to maintain the wedge shape
  • Create dents on both sides of the cheese using a tapestry needle pulled through both layers to form realistic holes

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when working the complex cheese construction with multiple sections
  • 💡Stuff the mouse body very firmly to help it maintain its shape when placed inside and removed from the cheese
  • 💡Be sure to stretch the cheese holes with your hands after completing to make insertion and removal of the mouse easy
  • 💡When sewing the cheese pieces together, stuff gradually as you sew to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps
  • 💡Attach safety eyes to the white eye pieces before sewing them onto the body for easier and more secure placement
  • 💡Keep tension consistent throughout the cheese pattern to ensure both slices match in size for proper assembly

This delightful Mochi-Mouse Loves Cheese pattern combines adorable character design with playful functionality to create something truly special! The sweet little mouse with its charming features and the realistic cheese wedge complete with holes make this a standout piece that works as both a toy and home decor. Whether you're making it as a gift for a food-loving friend or adding to your own amigurumi collection, this pattern delivers maximum cuteness with every stitch. Happy crocheting! 🧶🧀✨

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FAQs

Can I make the cheese holes bigger or smaller?

Absolutely! You can adjust the size of the holes by changing how much you stretch them with your hands after completion, or by modifying the inner ring stitch count. Just remember to test that your mouse still fits comfortably inside.

What if my mouse doesn't fit inside the cheese?

Make sure you're stretching the cheese holes adequately with your hands as instructed in the pattern. If it's still too tight, you may have stuffed the cheese too firmly or the mouse too loosely. Adjust the stuffing density accordingly.

Can I use different colors for this pattern?

Yes! Feel free to customize the colors to match your preference. Try white and brown for a classic mouse, or get creative with different cheese colors like white for Swiss cheese or orange-red for cheddar.

Is this pattern suitable for children's toys?

While adorable, please note that the safety eyes and small parts could pose choking hazards for young children. If making for a child under 3, consider embroidering the eyes instead and ensuring all parts are very securely attached.

How do I keep the mouse from falling out of the cheese?

The mouse should sit snugly inside the cheese when properly positioned. If it's too loose, you can add a small tack stitch to hold it in place, though this removes the interactive play element of taking it in and out.