Crochet Mouse Granny Square
If you're a fan of crochet, then you'll absolutely love the Crochet Mouse Granny Square pattern! This adorable design incorporates intricate details to bring a whimsical touch to any project you include it in. Whether you're creating a cozy blanket, a cute pillow cover, or even a charming table runner, this Granny Square adds a delightful and cozy flair. The little mouse design adds a playful element that will surely bring a smile to your face every time you see it. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and get ready to craft something truly charming with the Crochet Mouse Granny Square pattern!
Materials
Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.
4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”
3 and 4 mm crochet hooks
Needle
Scissors
Written in English US terms
sc =single crochet (double crochet UK)
hdc =half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)
slst = slip stitch
blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch
[ ] = in the same stitch
* * = repeat between
ch = chain
Loop stitch
Gauge
9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”
Eyes
If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.
If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook
Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)
Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.
Mouse
Make the circle beige
Small 4” / Medium 5” square
EARS
Make two starting with pink
Round 1: make a magic circle, ch2, 14 dc into the circle, slst to first and pull tight. (14)
Change to beige
Round 2: ch1, *sc, 1, [2 sc] in the next* repeat to end, slst to first. (21) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
NOSE
Using pink 4ply
Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to first and pull tight. (6) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
Large 6.5” square
EARS
Make two starting with pink
Round 1: make a magic circle, ch2, 14 dc into the circle, slst to first and pull tight. (14)
Change to beige
Round 2: ch1, [2 hdc] in each stitch, slst to first. (28) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
NOSE
Using pink
Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to first and pull tight. (6) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.