Crochet Battersea Mouse

The Crochet Battersea Mouse is an adorable little creation that can bring a touch of charm and cuteness to any space. With its carefully woven yarn and intricate details, this handmade mouse exudes a cozy and inviting vibe that is sure to put a smile on your face. Whether you place it on a shelf, use it as a decorative piece, or gift it to a loved one, the Crochet Battersea Mouse is a delightful companion that adds a touch of handmade warmth to your surroundings.

The pattern is in US terms

Items required

• 4mm (6) hook. If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook instead.
• Beige, a small amount of black & colour for eyes. Double knit (8 ply)
• Stitch marker Wool needle Stuffing

Guidelines

• At the end of each round just carry on, do not join with a slip stitch.
• Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed.
• HK – hook CH – chain SS – Slip Stitch
• SC – Single crochet
• SC Inc — Single crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 sc in 1 stitch
• SC Dec – Single crochet decrease. Through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, yarn over hook throug, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through. Yarn over hook and pull through all loops.

Guage: 11 sts & 9 rows = 2”

Size: length approx.: 4 ½” (11.5cm) width approx: 2 ½” (6.5cm)

Mouse Body

Beige Double Knit yarn (or colour of choice) & 4mm (6) hook

Ch 2

Round 1) 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or in a magic circle) (8)

Round 2) 8 sc inc (16)

Round 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (24)

Round 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (32)

Round 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc* x 8 (40)

Round 6 – 8) 40 sc around (40)

Round 9) *8 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (36)

Round 10) *7 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (32)

Round 11) 32 sc (32)

Round 12) *6 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (28)

Round 13) 28 sc (28)

Round 14) *5 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (24)

Round 15) 24 sc (24)

Round 16) *4 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (20)

Round 17) 20 sc

Round 18) *3 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (16)

Round 19) 16 sc (16)

Round 20) *2 sc, 1 sc dec* x 4 (12)

Round 21) 12 sc (12)

Stuff and carry on stuffing after each round

Round 22) *4 sc, 1 sc dec* x 2 (10)

Round 23) 10 sc (10)

Round 24) *3 sc, 1 sc dec* x 2 (8)

Round 25) 8 sc (8)

Round 26) 4 sc dec, ss to finish and close hole.

Tail

Beige double knit yarn (or colour of choice) & 4 mm (6) hook

Ss in one of the stitches on the backside of the body, Ch 12

Row 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 10 sc inc, ss to the same stitch as you joined the yarn, finish (11)

Ears x 2

Beige double knit yarn (or colour of choice) & 4 mm (6) hook

Ch 2

Row 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 1, turn (6)

Row 2) 6 sc inc, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to the mouse body) (12)

Attach the ears to the body

Nose & Eyes (2)

Embroider the nose using black yarn

Embroider the eyes using the colour of your choice