Chubby Mouse Cat Toy
This is a great project for beginners because exact gauge is not particularly important. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds, there is no joining or turning unless specified.
This pattern doesn't use a whole lot of yarn. You should be able to get by with scraps left over from larger projects. It about 60 minutes to complete - I'm a more experienced, thus faster, crocheter so it only takes me about 30 minutes.
You will need
Crochet Hook - Size D (3-3.25MM)
DK / Sport Weight Yarn
Fiberfill
Catnip
Contrasting scraps of yarn for eyes and nose.
Note: you can substitute dryer lint for fiberfill as a stuffer.
Mouse Body
Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: (*2 sc in next st, sc in next st), rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: (*2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts), rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnds 5-11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: (*Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts), rep from * around - 18 sts.
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Begin stuffing firmly with dried catnip and fiberfill.
Rnd 13: (*Sc2tog, sc in next st), rep from * around - 12 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc2tog around.
Fasten off.
Pull loose threads through into the body with the crochet hook. Be careful not to pull stuffing out.
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NOTE: sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
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Tail
Attach a bell to the end if you're feeling fancy.
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Ears (Make 2)
Ch 2 leaving a 3 inch tail
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Fasten off leaving a 3 inch tail.
Pull the center tail through a stitch or two from the outer tail. Pulling to tighten the center.
The tails will be used to attach the ears to the mouse body.
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Finishing
Keeping the tail location in mind, select a spot on the head to place the ears. Insert the crochet hook through a stitch near the top and pull a tail through. Then insert the crochet hook through a stitch near the top along the side and pull the other tail through. Note that there is a front and back to the ears so make sure they're facing the right direction. Tie the tails into a sturdy knot behind the ear and pull loose threads through.
Select a location for the eyes and nose. Insert the crochet hook through a stitch, loop the scrap of yarn and pull through. Fasten off and pull loose ends through either side of the eyes and nose.
There's your mouse!
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc2tog (sc decrease)
Printable Pattern
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