This is an easy and simple knitting mouse. Perfect for a first stuffed knitting toy. The mouse is worked flat on 2 needles.

MATERIALS: grey and pink DK yarn

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.
Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to ensure that the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm/ 3.5’’ (without tail)
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 2.5 mm needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
2 x 4 mm black beads
Stuffing
Black sewing thread and needles
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
Garter stitch
Vertical invisible back sts
Mattress sts
I - cord
Stocking stitch
Cast off

Difficulty level: confident beginner to intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!