Crochet Mouse free pattern

Finished measurements: Approx. 4” tall

Materials

Lamb’s Pride Bulky in 2 colors, MC and CC

J Hook
Darning Needle
Stuffing

Gauge: Not important for this pattern

Ears (contrast color, make 2)
Round 1: Create magic loop, work 6 sc in loop — 6sts
Round 2: inc into 4 sts, even though you have not completed the round cut yarn and fasten off

Tummy (contrast color)
Round 1: Create magic loop, work 6 sc in loop — 6 sts
Round 2: inc into each stitch — 12 sts
Round 3: * sc 1, inc 1, repeat from * 5 more times, sl st in first sc — 18 sts
Cut yarn and fasten off

Body (starting at top of head with main color)
Round 1: Create magic loop, work 6 sc in loop — 6 sts
Round 2: inc into each stitch — 12 sts
Round 3: sc into each stitch

Round 4: *sc 1, inc 1, repeat from * 5 more times — 18 sts
Round 5: sc into each stitch
Round 6: sc into each stitch
Round 7: *sc 2, inc 1, repeat from * 5 more times — 24 sts
Round 8-11: sc into each stitch

Around now is a good time to sew on the eyes and ears (securing the yarn inside the body), and start putting in the stuffing

Round 12: *sc 2, dec, repeat from * 5 more times — 18 sts
Round 13: *sc 1, dec, repeat from * 5 more times — 12 sts

Make sure body is well stuffed, and put plastic pellets (if using) in the bottom

Round 14: dec into each stitch — 6 sts

Cut yarn with ample tail, close up bottom by weaving tail through stitches and securing yarn on the inside.

Finishing

Sew the Tummy onto the front. On the back, attach yarn and chain about 13 stitches to create tail.