Crochet Mouse with Love
Craft a charming little mouse using the art of crochet, infusing each stitch with love and care. This adorable project allows you to create a unique and personalized gift for a friend, family member, or even yourself. By carefully selecting the yarn colors and textures, you can bring your crochet mouse to life in a way that reflects your creativity and thoughtfulness. Whether you choose to add embellishments like a tiny bow or embroidered eyes, each detail will contribute to the overall charm of your crochet mouse. This DIY creation is not only a fun and relaxing activity, but also a meaningful way to show someone you care.
PATTERN.
Materials:
- Any cotton 100% Weight/Yardage 50g/137yds: Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, 100% cotton or Schachenmayr Catania, etc.
- Size D/3 (3 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US terms):
ch – chain
st st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
st(s) – stitch(es)
Skill Level: Easy
Instructions.
Head.
Round 1: Magic ring with black color, 6 sc in ring and pull tight. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts). Move marker.
Round 4: sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts). Move marker.
Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts). Move marker.
Round 6: sc in each chain stitch around. (36 sts). Move marker.
Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* repeat around. (54 sts). Move marker.
Round 8: sc in each chain stitch around. (54 sts). Change the color and continue working with black color yarn.
Make 2 heads.
Ears.
Round 1: Magic ring with black color, 6 sc in ring and pull tight. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts)
Round 4: sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts)
Then 5 sc and ss. Break yarn and fasten off.
Make 4 ears.
Bow.
Magic ring with the white color. 6 ch, 6 dtr,
6 ch, ss,
6 ch, 6 dtr, 6 ch, ss, break yarn, fasten off.
Heart.
Row 1: Magic ring with the red color.
Row 2: 3 ch, 9 dc, ss, 4 ch.
Row 3: There are 10 dc in the ring so we will crochet 10 distances between them (10 sts).
1 st – tr, dtr, dtr.
2 st – dtr, dtr, tr.
3 st – tr, dc, dc.
4 st – dc, sc.
5 st – sc, dc.
6 st – dc, sc.
7 st – sc,dc.
8 st – dc, dc, tr.
9 st – tr, dtr, dtr.
10 st – dtr, dtr, tr, ch 3, ss.
Assembling
Sew the ears to the head with black color yarn (leave 7 sts between ears) . Sew the heart using red yarn. Then sew bow with white color yarn.
So you have 2 heads with ears: one head is with decoration, other is just plain. Sew 2 heads together using needle and black color yarn.
