Crochet The Christmas Gnome Mouse

Create your very own festive holiday decoration by crafting a charming Christmas gnome mouse using the art of crochet. This adorable project combines the whimsical elements of a gnome with the cuteness of a mouse, making it a unique and delightful addition to your seasonal decor. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this magical creature to life in no time. The Christmas gnome mouse can be customized to suit your personal style and preferences, whether you prefer traditional red and green colors or a more modern and trendy color palette. Add embellishments like tiny hats, scarves, or even miniature presents to give your creation an extra special touch. This fun and creative crochet project is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, offering a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and spread some festive cheer.

PATTERN.

Materials:

Any cotton 100% Weight/Yardage 50g/137yds: Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, 100% cotton or Schachenmayr Catania, etc.
Size D/3 (3 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US terms):

ch – chain

st st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

sk – skip

st(s) – stitch(es)

Skill Level: Easy

Instructions.

Head.

Round 1: Magic ring with red color, 6 sc in ring and pull tight. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 3: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts). Move marker.

Round 4: sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts). Move marker.

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts). Move marker.

Round 6: sc in each chain stitch around. (36 sts). Move marker.

Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* repeat around. (54 sts). Move marker.

Round 8: sc in each chain stitch around. (54 sts).

Make 2 heads.

Ears.

Round 1: Magic ring with black color, 6 sc in ring and pull tight. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 3: 2 sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts)

Round 4: sc in each chain stitch around. (24 sts)

Then 5 sc and ss. Break yarn and fasten off.

Make 4 ears.

Hat.

Row 1: Ch 17 with red color yarn, dc in the 4th, dc in the next 13 sts. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the next 10 sts, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together (white and yellow sign on the picture below). Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the next 8 sts, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the next 6 sts, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the next 4 sts, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together. Turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the next 2 sts, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc together, dc in the last 2 sts and 1 dc in the chain of previous row together. Turn.

Row 8: Ch 7, ss in the 2nd st, sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the last st of the chain, and ss in the last st of the row. Break yarn.

Make 2 hats.

Beard.

Round 1: Magic ring with white color, chain 3, 8 dc in ring and pull tight. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in the next st, *2 dc in next st* repeat 7 times, 1 dc in the chain of previous row. (17 sts) Turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in the next st, dc in the next st, ch 2. Skip next st and ss in the 2nd st, sc in the body of the dc, hdc in the body of the dc, ss in the next st (purple arrow on the picture up); ch 4: ss in the 2nd st, sc in the next st, hdc in the last st of the chain, then skip 1 st and ss in the next st of our half-round (green arrow below); *ch 5: ss in the 2nd st, sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, dc in the last st of the chain, skip 2 sts and ss in the next st of the half-round* repeat twice. ch 4: ss in the 2nd st, sc in the next st, hdc in the last st of the chain, skip 1 st and ss in the next st of the half-round. Sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, ch 2, skip next st and ss in the 2nd st, sc in the body of the hdc, hdc in the body of the hdc, sc in the last st of the half-round.

Break yarn and fasten off.

Star

Magic ring with white color yarn, ch 4, ss in the 2nd st, sc in the 3rd st, sc in the ring, *ch 3, ss in the 2nd st, sc in the 3rd st, sc in the ring * repeat 4 times.

Pull tight and break yarn.

Nose.

Magic ring with beige color yarn, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, ss in the 1st st. Break yarn and fasten off.

Assembling

Sew the ears to the head with black color yarn. Sew the beard with white color yarn and the hat with red color yarn.