This Chinese Zodiac Rat crochet tutorial is completely free and beginner-friendly. You can make a cute amigurumi zodiac rat with basic stitches like single crochet, increase, and decrease. Follow our clear step-by-step pattern to finish your lovely rat doll quickly.
Stitch Key (Easy to Understand)
- X = sc (single crochet)
- V = 2 sc in same stitch (increase)
- A = single crochet decrease (sc 2tog)
- M = 3 sc together
- W = 3 sc in same stitch
- T = hdc (half double crochet)
- F = dc (double crochet)
- FV = 2 dc in same stitch
- E = treble crochet
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- K = skip stitch
- BLO = work in back loops only
- FLO = work in front loops only
- () = repeat stitch group
Note: Start each round with ch, end with sl st. These two stitches do not count toward total stitches.
Tools & Materials
- Cotton yarn (white, pink)
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Polyfill stuffing
Full Free Chinese Zodiac Rat Crochet Pattern
①Crochet the little mouse’s head
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) |
| R4 | 6 (2X, V) |
| R5 | 6 (3X, V) |
| R6 | 30X |
| R7 | 6 (4X, V) |
| R8~R11 | 36X |
| R12 | 6 (4X, A) |
| R13 | 6 (3X, A) |
| R14 | 6 (2X, A) |
②Crochet the little mouse’s arms
| Row | Stitch |
| R1~R2 | Magic Ring 6X (Crochet with pink yarn) |
| R3~R4 | 6X (Crochet with white yarn) |
③Crochet the little mouse’s body
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X(Crochet with pink yarn) |
| R2 | 3 (X, V)(Crochet with pink yarn) |
| Crochet two legs. Break the thread after finishing the first leg. For the second leg, chain 3 (3ch), then connect the two legs and crochet the body. | |
| R3 | Crochet with white yarn 9X, 3X, 9X, 3X |
| R4~R10 | 24X |
| R11 | 6 (2X, A) |
④ Crochet the little mouse’s neck warmer
| On the basis of R11 above，crochet flo: 18 FV (Crochet 18 groups of double crochet increases) |
⑤ Crochet the little mouse’s tail
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 4X (Crochet with pink yarn) |
| R2~R4 | 4X (Crochet with white yarn) |
⑥ Crochet the little mouse’s ears
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6T (Crochet with pink yarn) |
| R2 | 6TV (Crochet with pink yarn) |
| R3 | 12X (Crochet with white yarn) |
⑦ Crochet a small crown
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 5X |
| R2 | 5V |
| R3 | 5 (X, V) |
| R4 | blo: 15X |
| R5 | 15X |
| R6 | 3ch, Crochet from the second last stitch X, F, K1 (Skip one stitch), SL Repeat 7 groups |
Assembly
- Add eyes and mouth details to finish your lovely zodiac rat.
- Stuff the head and body lightly for a cute round shape.
- Sew ears, arms, and crown to the rat firmly.
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