Mice Play |
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Crocheted mouse for cats in DROPS Lima.
DROPS Extra 0-1506 |
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------------------------------------------------------- EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN: ------------------------------------------------------- CHAIN STITCH: If you work outermost on the hook the chain stitch will often be too tight; 1 chain stitch should be as long as 1 single crochet is wide. CROCHET INFORMATION: Each round starts with 1 chain stitch. This chain stitch does NOT replace the first single crochet. Each round finishes with 1 slip stitch in this chain stitch. WORK TOGETHER: Work 2 single crochets together to 1 stitch as follows: Work 1 single crochet in the stitch below, but wait with the last pull-through (= 2 loops on the hook). Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch and pull the last yarn over through all 3 loops on the hook. ------------------------------------------------------- START THE PIECE HERE: ------------------------------------------------------- MOUSE FOR CATS – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE : The piece is worked in the round from nose to tail. The eyes and ears are worked as you go. The mouse is filled with wadding, then the tail is worked. Whiskers are attached to finish. MOUSE: Work 3 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and goldenrod or powder pink Lima – read CHAIN STITCH and CROCHET INFORMATION in explanations above. Form them into a ring with 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch. Then work as follows: REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE! ROUND 1: 3 single crochets around the ring. ROUND 2: 2 single crochets in each single crochet = 6 single crochets. ROUND 3: 2 single crochets in each single crochet = 12 single crochets. ROUND 4: 1 single crochet in each single crochet = 12 single crochets. ROUND 5: * 1 single crochet in the first/next single crochet, 2 single crochets in the next single crochet *, work from *-* to end of round = 18 single crochets. ROUND 6: 1 single crochet in each single crochet = 18 single crochets. ROUND 7: * 1 single crochet in each of the 2 first/next single crochets, 2 single crochets in the next single crochet *, work from *-* to end of round = 24 single crochets. ROUND 8: On this round, the eyes are made by working 2 long single crochets as follows: Continue with goldenrod/powder pink and work 1 single crochet in each of the first 8 single crochets, insert the hook in the next stitch on round 6 (= 2 rounds below), use dark grey and pull the dark grey strand through the stitch, change back to goldenrod/powder pink and pull the strand through the 2 loops on the hook (= 1 eye/1 long single crochet), work 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 single crochets with goldenrod/powder pink, insert the hook in the next stitch on round 6 (= 2 rounds below), use dark grey and pull the dark grey strand through the stitch, change back to goldenrod/powder pink and pull the strand through the 2 loops on the hook (= 1 eye/1 long single crochet), work 1 single crochet in each of the last 8 single crochets = 24 stitches. Fasten the dark grey strand on the inside (wrong side) of the mouse. ROUNDS 9-10: Continue with goldenrod/powder pink and work 1 single crochet in each single crochet = 24 single crochets. ROUND 11: The ears are worked on this round as follows: Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 7 single crochets, skip 1 single crochet, in the next single crochet work: 1 single crochet, 1 half-double crochet, 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet, 3 treble crochets, 1 double crochet, 1 chain stitch, 1 half-double crochet and 1 single crochet (= ear), skip 1 single crochet, work 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 single crochets, skip 1 single crochet, in the next single crochet work: 1 single crochet, 1 half-double crochet, 1 chain stitch, 1 double crochet, 3 treble crochets, 1 double crochet, 1 chain stitch, 1 half-double crochet and 1 single crochet (= ear), skip 1 single crochet and work 1 single crochet in each of the last 7 single crochets. ROUND 12: Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 7 single crochets, work 3 single crochets evenly spaced behind the ear, work 1 single crochet in each of the 4 single crochets between the ears, work 3 single crochets evenly spaced behind the ear and 1 single crochet in each of the last 7 single crochets = 24 single crochets. ROUNDS 13-14: 1 single crochet in each single crochet = 24 single crochets. ROUND 15: * 1 single crochet in each of the 4 first/next single crochets, work together the next 2 single crochets - read WORK TOGETHER *, work from *-* to end of round = 20 single crochets. ROUND 16: * 1 single crochet in each of the 3 first/next single crochets, work together the next 2 single crochets *, work from *-* to end of round = 16 single crochets. ROUND 17: * 1 single crochet in each of the 2 first/next single crochets, work together the next 2 single crochets *, work from *-* to end of round = 12 single crochets. ROUND 18: * 1 single crochet in each of the 2 first/next single crochets, work together the next 2 single crochets *, work from *-* to end of round = 9 single crochets. Fill the mouse with wadding. ROUND 19: * 1 single crochet in the first/next single crochet, work together the next 2 single crochets *, work from *-* to end of round = 6 single crochets. ROUND 20: Work 2 and 2 single crochets together = 3 single crochets, do not cut the strand. Now work the tail. TAIL: Work 30 chain stitches, turn, work 1 single crochet in the 3rd chain stitch from the hook, 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 chain stitches, * skip 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 chain stitches *, work from *-* to end of row, skip the last chain stitch and fasten with 1 slip stitch on the mouse. Cut and fasten the strand. WHISKERS: Cut 3 x 10 cm = 3 x 4" strands of dark grey. Thread the strands through the nose and tie a double knot. Trim the strands to desired length. GENTLE FELTING IN TUMBLE-DRIER: The piece is gently felted to give it a stronger surface. This felting does not change the size. Dampen the surface with a little cold or lukewarm water – do not make it too wet. Lay the mouse in an empty tumble-drier and use a hot programme, for 20-30 minutes. Check the mouse during the drying – if it is dried for too long it will shrink. Leave it to dry completely at room temperature. AFTER FELTING: If the piece is not felted enough and is too big: Wash the piece one more time in the washing machine while it is still wet add a terry towel that measures approx. 50 x 70 cm = 19¾" x 27½" - NOTE: Do not use a short program. If the piece has been felted too much and is too small: While the piece is still wet stretch it to the correct measurements, if the piece is dry, make sure to soak it first. Remember: All subsequent washes are as a normal wool garment. |
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Comments / Questions (3)
Great, quick, easy pattern. I filled it with catnip and skipped the felting step (the cats wouldn't let me take that much time. They also wouldn't let me get the whiskers done! XD). My cats are loving their new toy!
14.01.2024 - 05:51Hii! I loved this pattern, so easy and my cat loved it
25.11.2020 - 01:49Love this pattern - will be practicing my crochet skills by making toys for cat shelters Is there going to Be an alpaca party this year ?
23.11.2020 - 06:40DROPS Design answered:
Dear Allinson, we still do not know, please stay tuned. Happy crocheting!
23.11.2020 - 10:30