Designer: Valérie Picht
Instagram: @melealine
Etsy Shop: melealine
Tiny stitches, big cuteness -- this pattern is sure to make you smile...
Get ready to bring a touch of cuteness to your crochet collection with this Free Crochet Little Christmas Mole Amigurumi Pattern designed by Valérie Picht of Melealine! This adorable little mole, with its soft terracotta and beige tones, is the perfect project for anyone who loves cozy woodland creatures. Using Ricorumi yarns in shades like terracotta (no 69), pastel pink (no 07), and beige (no 08), this pattern guides you step by step through each stage -- making it completely beginner friendly and fun to follow. Whether you're crafting a sweet gift or expanding your amigurumi family, this cheerful mole will melt hearts.
Special thanks to Valérie Picht for sharing this beautiful design for free. The detailed instructions make it easy to enjoy crocheting every stitch while adding your own festive touch with colorful accessories -- perhaps in red, white, and pink as used in the original design. Be sure to explore until the end of the tutorial, where you'll also find wonderful amigurumi mole ideas for even more inspiration!
Materials
- The basic colors are:
* Ricorumi no 01- white (small quantities)
* Ricorumi no 07- pastel pink (10 g)
* Ricorumi no 60- black (small quantities)
* Ricorumi no 69- terracotta (10 g). You can also use papaya, antique pink, red.
* Ricorumi spray no 08- beige (25 g). You can also use beige, brown, grey.
* For the accessories, choose 3 christmas colors that you like.
* For my little mole, ı chose red no 28 (10 g), pastel pink no 07 (25g), white no 01 (10 g).
* Crochet hooks 2,5 mm and 4,0 mm, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, fiberfill.
Abbreviations
MR: Magic ring
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Tr: Treble
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Inc-hdc: Hdc increase (2 hdc in the same stitch)
FLO: Front loop only
BLO: Back loop only
Rnd: Round
AMIGURUMI CHRISTMAS LITTLE MOLE FREE PATTERN
Head
Ricorumi spray beige (crochet hook size 2,5 mm).
Crochet in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (1sc,1inc,1sc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3sc,inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6. (2sc,1inc,2sc)*6 (36)
Rnd 7. (5sc,inc)*6 (42)
Rnd 8. (3sc,1inc,3sc)*6 (48)
Rnd 9-16. 48 sc (8 rnds) (48)
Rnd 17. (2sc,1dec,2sc)*8 (40)
Rnd 18. (3sc,dec)*8 (32)
Rnd 19. (1sc,1dec,1sc)*8 (24)
Start stuffing and continue as you go.
Rnd 20. (1sc,dec)*8 (16)
Rnd 21. (2sc,dec)*4 (12)
End with a slst, fasten off and weave in the end.
Arms (Make 2)
Ricorumi spray beige (crochet hook size 2,5 mm).
Crochet in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. (1sc, 1inc)*3 (9)
Rnd 3-9. 9 sc (7 rnds) (9)
End with a slst and fasten off, leaving a 30 cm- long tail. Do not stuff.
Fold the work and close the opening by sewing the two edges together. Do not cut the yarn.
Pom-pom (Make 3)
Christmas color 1, e.g. red (crochet hook 2,5 mm).
Crochet in spiral rounds.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 dc (6)
Fasten off, leave a 20 cm- long tail and weave it with a needle through the front loops of the next 6 stitches.
Pull the yarn tail to close. Do not cut the yarn.
Hat
Christmas color 2, e.g. pastel pink (crochet hook 4,0 mm).
Crochet in spiral rounds with crochet hook 4,0 mm.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 hdc (6)
Rnd 3. 6 inc- hdc (12)
Rnd 4. 12 hdc (12)
Rnd 5. (1 hdc, 1 inc-hdc)*6 (18)
Rnd 6. 18 hdc (18)
Rnd 7. (1 hdc, 1 inc-hdc, 1 hdc)*6 (24)
Rnd 8. (3 hdc, 1 inc-hdc,)*6 (30)
Rnd 9. (2 hdc, 1 inc-hdc, 2 hdc)*6 (36)
Rnd 10. (8 hdc, 1 inc-hdc)*4 (40)
Rnd 11-13. 40 hdc (3 rnds) (40)
If the opening of is slightly too wide (easy to put on and take off), continue with:
Rnd 14. (6sc,1dec)*5 (35)
Rnd 15. 35 slst (35)
Otherwise:
Rnd 14. 40 sc (40)
Rnd 15. 40 slst (40)
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Stocking
Christmas color 1 and 3, e.g. red and white (crochet hook 2,5 mm).
Crochet in spiral rounds with christmas color 3.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,1inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4-7. 18 sc (4 rnds) (18)
Rnd 8. 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, then:turn (do not make a ch) and work a 2nd row: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
Turn (do not make a chain) and work a 3rd row:
1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
End rnd 8 by working 9 sc in the FLO of the last 9 stitches of rnd 7 and continue in spiral rounds.
Rnd 9-14. 18 sc (6 rnds) (18)
Work about 6 sc to get to the center of the back edge of part 5, then: ch 9, 1 slst in the same stitch. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Cut a long thread of color 1 (or the color of your choice) and embroider whatever you like on part 5, for example small dots with french knots.
