Crochet Beautiful Mouse

Crocheting a beautiful mouse can be such a delightful and charming project to take on! The intricate details and creativity that go into crafting a cute and cuddly crochet mouse are truly heartwarming. From selecting the perfect yarn colors to carefully stitching each piece together, every step in the process is filled with joy and satisfaction. As you work on your project, imagining the adorable little mouse coming to life with every stitch, there's a sense of warmth that fills your heart. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, creating a beautiful crochet mouse is a wonderful way to add a touch of whimsy and sweetness to your collection of handmade treasures. Get ready to embark on a fun and rewarding journey of crafting and bring this charming crochet mouse to life with your own hands!

Materials

E hook ( whatever you need to keep the stuffing inside ;)

ww yarn in main color (mc) and contrasting color (cc)I used Red Heart Super Saver & With Love acrylic yarns

fiberfill

yarn needle to weave in ends

I don't add catnip to the stuffing, but my cats do enjoy catnip so I squish up some catnip and rub on the outside of their mice ;) you can add or not :)

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)

dc: double crochet

tr: treble crochet

FLO: front loop only (loop closest to you)

BLO: back loop only (loop furthest from you)

f.o.: finish off

Notes:

All terms American. If pattern reads, " 2sc, sc2, sc2tog" it is implied this is repeated unless noted otherwise and read as, " 2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together over the next two stitches" (creating a decrease). The mice are worked in the round without joining amigurumi style. Read pattern before beginning work. Be sure to mark your rounds; I use a scrap piece of yarn.

Directions

beginning at tail with mc

1; mr, sc, ch16, sl st in 2nd chain hook and down remaining ch sts, sc5 in ring (6)

2: *Be mindful of the tail, you need to keep it outside! 2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc (18)

4: 2sc, sc2 (24)

5-10: sc (24)

11: sc2, sc2tog (18)

12: sc (18)

13: sc, drop mc, FLO: attach cc in next st, ch2, dc, tr, dc ch 2, sl st into same stitch, sl st in next 3 sts, ch2, dc, tr, dc, ch2, sl st into same stitch f.o. cc *tip hide cc tails as you progress with mc . Pick up mc: sc4 BLO; in both loops: sc to marker (18) Ears made!!! Start stuffing!

14: sc, sc2tog (12)

15: sc (12)

16: sc, sc2tog (8)

17: sc2, sc2tog (6) f.o. finish stuffing and run yarn end in and out of stitches on end to cinch nose closed, weave in end to secure.

Finishing:

You can add eyes or whiskers or anything you want!

You can get very creative with these mice and change colors or use variegated yarns, the only limit is your imagination!