Knitted Wee Mouse
Get ready to meet the cutest little creature that will steal your heart - the Knitted Wee Mouse! This charming little mouse is not your ordinary toy; it's a handmade masterpiece crafted with love and attention to detail. Made from soft, high-quality yarn, this knitted mouse is the perfect companion for children and adults alike. Not only is the Knitted Wee Mouse adorable, but it also has a story to tell. It carries with it the warmth and love of the person who created it, making it a truly special gift. Whether you're looking for a unique toy for a child or a charming decoration for your home, the Knitted Wee Mouse is sure to bring joy and delight to anyone who lays eyes on it. So why settle for ordinary when you can have an extraordinary knitted masterpiece like the Knitted Wee Mouse?
Materials
• Set of 3.25mm needles (UK size 10, US size 3)
• Yarn needle
• Toy stuffing
• Pink embroidery thread
• 5mm safety eyes or black yarn/thread
Yarn colours
• Brown
• Beige
Yarn weight: Double knitting/ worsted weight
Gauge: not important but make it tight so stuffing doesn’t show through
Finished measurements: approx 3.5" tall
TOY SAFETY
Remember never use toy safety eyes on a toy intended for a child under 3 years old, they are a potential choking hazard, please embroider on any features so they cannot be easily removed by little fingers or gnashers!
Head
CO 6 in brown
1. purl
2. *kfb* along(12sts)
3. purl
4. *kfb, k1* along(18sts)
5. purl
6. knit
7. purl
8. *k2tog,k1* along(12sts)
9. purl
10. knit
11. purl
12. *k2tog* along(6sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining stitches and pull tightly and secure. Use tail to mattress stitch row ends closed stopping halfway to add eyes and embroider on a nose and fill with stuffing. Close remaining opening and secure any loose yarn ends.
Body
CO 6 in brown
1. purl
2. *kfb* along (12sts)
3. purl
4. *kfb,k1* along (18sts)
5-13. Begin with purl and st-st 9 rows
14. *k2tog* along (9sts)
15. BO
BO remaining stitches leaving a long tail. Use tail to mattress stitch the body closed stopping halfway to fill with stuffing. Continue to mattress stitch until you reach the cast on stitches. Draw the yarn through the cast off stitches, pull tightly and secure. Weave in any leftover yarn ends.
Arms
CO 4 in brown
1-5. i-cord for 5 rows
Cut a long yarn tail and draw it through the remaining stitches,leave the remaining yarn tail to attach arms to body.
Legs
CO 6 in brown
1-7. Begin with purl and st-st 7 rows
Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail to mattress stitch the row end together. Continue up to the cast on stitches, then draw through all the cast on stitches to give a drawstring effect, pull tightly and secure and leave a long tail to sew onto body.
Ears
CO 3 on brown
1. purl
2. *kfb* along (6sts)
3. purl
4. BO leaving a long yarn tail
Fold the ear in half width wise and stitch from the BO stitches down to the CO stitches. Leave a long yarn tail to attach to head.
Tail
CO 2 in beige
1-9. I-cord for 9 rows
Cut a long yarn tail and draw it through the remaining stitches,leave the remaining yarn tail to attach arms to body.