Crochet Tiny Mouse

Crochet Tiny Mouse is an adorable and charming little project that will surely put a smile on your face. Creating this cute critter with your own hands can be a fun and rewarding experience, perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. The tiny mouse is a delightful addition to any home decor or a wonderful handmade gift for a loved one. With its small size and intricate details, this crochet project offers a great opportunity for creativity and personalization. So gather your yarn and hook, and let's crochet up a little friend that will bring joy and warmth to your heart!

Materials:

• Weight 6 yarn
• Size J/6.0mm
• Stuffing
• Safety Eyes or felt eyes and some scrap pink cotton yarn
• Yarn needle
• Stitch Marker

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
• dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st = stitch

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.

*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.

Body:

R1: 4 sc in a magic ring

R2: 4 inc (8)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 (12)

R4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)

R5: (3 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc (18)

R6-7 (2 rounds): 18 sc

Insert safety eyes between round 3 and 4, about 4 visible stitches apart. Embroider a pink nose.

R8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

R9-11 (3 rounds): 24

R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Stuff the mouse firmly.

R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Fasten off and sew hole shut.

Insert your hook in the back of the mouse where a tail would be. Chain 10. Beginning in the second chain from the hook, sl st down the chain (9). Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Ears (Make 2):

R1: 3 sc in a magic ring. Chain 1, turn.

R2: 3 inc (6)

Fold in half and place a slip stitch through the ear to keep it folded. Fasten off. Sew onto the head directly behind the eyes at rounds 6-7.