Crochet Adorable Mouse

If you're looking for a fun and cute crafting project, why not try your hand at crocheting an adorable mouse? These charming little critters make for delightful decorations or sweet handmade gifts. With their whiskers and tiny ears, crocheted mice can bring a touch of whimsy to any space. You can play around with different yarn colors to customize your mouse and add your own unique flair. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, creating a crochet adorable mouse is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Let your creativity shine as you craft your very own lovable little rodent companion!

Materials:

Skill Level:

Easy

Materials Needed:

1. Yarn: Worsted Weight

2. Crochet Hook –H/8 - 5.00 mm

3. Yarn Needle (blunt sewing needle with big eye)

6. Scissors

Stitch Abbreviations:

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

ch – chain

Sc2tog – decrease

Finished Size:

4 inches long (not including tail)

2 inches wide

Stitch Explanation:

Sc2tog: single crochet the next 2 stitches together.

Crochet Mouse Pattern Instructions

Instructions:

Head and Body

Rnd 1: With color A start with a magic ring, place 6 sc into ring, join by using a sl st into first sc (6 sc).

Rnds 2-3: sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 5: sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 6: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 6 times (18 sc).

Rnd 7: sc in each sc around (18 sc).

Rnd 8: sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next 8 sc (26 sc).

Rnds 9-11: sc in each sc around.

Rnd 12: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5, sctog) repeat twice (22 sc).

Start stuffing the mouse.

Rnd 13: sc in each sc around (22 sc).

Rnd 14: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) repeat twice (18 sc).

Rnds 15-17: sc in each sc around.

Rnd 18: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) repeat 6 times (12 sc).

Continue stuffing the mouse firmly.

Rnd 19: sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 20: (sc2tog) repeat 6 times (6 sc).

Sl st into next sc and fasten off.

Ears (make 2)

Rnd 1: With color A start with a magic ring, place 6 sc into ring, join by using a sl st into first sc (6 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 6 times (18 sc).

Rnd 4: sc in each sc around (18 sc).

Leave a 10 in tail for weaving and fasten off.

Tail

Attach slip knot into the tail end of the mouse and ch 15.

Tip: I like to stitch the tail end of the slip knot into the chain as well.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

For Assembly

Note: Use the yarn needle to stitch and attach parts of the mouse together.

1.With color B, stitch in the eyes and nose.

2.Attach the ears to the head and stitch them into place.

3.The tail should already be in place.