My friend at work is having a baby and as she will most probably be showered with knitted jumper and after knitted booties, I fancied doing something different. At Knitting Class I shared this desire with my very dear knitting companion Nicky who recommended little mouse. Baby friendly and cute beyond belief I was super excited about making one. It is fast and easy and I would love to share the pattern with you.
(N.B. It is called Mrs TT Mouse after a lovely blogger who came into my mind on several occasions when doing this project ... go check her out!).
Main Body
Cast on2sts and K 1 row.
Ist Row
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(k1, m1) twice, k1 (5 sts)
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2nd Row
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purl
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3rd Row
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k2, m1, k1, m1, k2 (7 stitches)
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4th Row
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purl
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5th Row
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k1,m1,k2,m1,k1,m1,k2,m1,k1 (11 sts)
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6th Row
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purl
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7th Row
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(k1,m1,k1) twice, (k1,m1) twice, k1,
(k1,m1,k1) twice (17 stitches)
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8th Row
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purl
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9th Row
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knit
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10th Row
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purl
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11th Row
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(k1,m1,k1) four times. (25sts)
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12th Row
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purl
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13th Row
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knit
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14th Row
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purl
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15th Row
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(k2,m1,k1) eight times, k1 (33sts)
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16th Row
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purl
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17th Row
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knit
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18th Row
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purl
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19th Row
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(k3, m1) ten times (43 sts)
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20th Row
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purl
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21st Row
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knit
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22nd Row
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purl
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23rd Row
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knit
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24th Row
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purl
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25th Row
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k1, (k2 tog) ten times, k1, (k2tog)
ten times, k1 (23sts)
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26th Row
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purl
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27th Row
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knit
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28th Row
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purl
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29th Row
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k1, (k2 tog) five times, k1, (k2tog)
five times, k1 (13sts)
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30th Row
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purl
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31st Row
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(k2 tog) three times, k1, (k2tog) three times
(7stiches)
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32nd Row
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p2tog, p3tog, p2tog (3sts)
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Then cut the yarn and thread through the three remaining stitches. Draw it tightly, and the secure with a knot.I added my tail and whiskers at this point.
Tail
Cut three lengths of yarn. Knot the end and do a tight plate and then secure with a knot.
Whiskers
Cut four lengths of yarn and knot in the centre. Sew this to the middle of the back of the nose and then use a crochet hook to put the whiskers through to the front. The cut to size.
Then sew up the body and stuff it to make it a fat little Mrs TT Mouse.
You are very nearly there ..... just the eyes to sew in with some coloured wool, either side of the nose. The finally you will need to make two ......
Ears
Cast on three stitches and knit a row.
1st Row
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(k1m1) twice, k1 (5sts)
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2nd Row
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purl
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3rd Row
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k1m1, k1 to last stitch, m1, k1 (7
sts)
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4th Row
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purl
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5th Row
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k1m1, k1 to last stitch, m1, k1 (9
sts)
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6th Row
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purl
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7th Row
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k1m1, k1 to last stitch, m1, k1 (11
sts)
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8th Row
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purl
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9th Row
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knit
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10th Row
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p1, p2tog, p to the last 3 sts,
p2tog, p1 (9sts)
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11th Row
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k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2 tog,
k1 (7 sts)
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12th Row
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p1, p2tog, p to the last 3 sts,
p2tog, p1 (5sts)
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13th Row
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k2tog, k1, k2tog (3sts)
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14th Row
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p1, p2tog the pass the st over the
other and fasten off.
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With the knitted side facing outwards sew each ear above the eyes. So there you have it. Your very own Mrs Mouse.
As my friend Nicky pointed out you could make a whole family. Just use little needles for a baby, and bigger needles for a daddy. I made the mummy using 4mm.
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How cute is that! What a sweet little mouse, and it's nice to see something different, I'm sure she'll love it. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie thanks for sharing the pattern xx
ReplyDeleteAw, she is so cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern - I have a friend expecting and due at the end of the year, might be enough time even for my painfully slow knitting!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you, just tried one of your recipes loved by all <3
ReplyDeleteThanks from me too Kate for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteGracie<3
So sweet!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Thanks for sharing this, I've not knitted anything for a very long time, I might have a go at this xx
ReplyDeleteoh Kate what a sweet mouse and what a sweet idea that she reminded you of me while you were making her! I love her big pink ears! Great idea for a new baby present too. Now to to read your other post on Tunisian crochet...! E x
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