Edit: on the border round, it says to work into the next 18 DC. This is incorrect, work your stitches into the next 23 SC.

This mouse square is made up of 100% acrylic yarn by the Big Twist brand. Squares can be used for blankets, panels for a handbag pattern, placemats, and many other versatile things!
The square is inspired by the Hachette Disney crochet patterns, which are available in the UK only and only available in UK terminology.

The pattern here is written and modified in American-only terminology, and using affordable ordinary yarn not associated with the brand, different yarn yardage requirements and gauge, also using a different hook size and colors than their patterns require.

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Gauge

17 SC x 16 rounds = 4”

Object is 17.65 cm x 18.75 cm

Yarn
Size 4 worsted weight yarn. 100% Acrylic
Big Twist Value Solids - Black
Big Twist Value Solids - Varsity Red
Big Twist Value Solids - White

Yards
Total estimated yardage/skeins required:
About 25 yards for the mouse head, 75-95 yards for the head, 40 yards for the border.

Notions
5 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Darning needle (to weave in ends)

Skills Required?
Basic knowledge of crochet stitches.
Pinning and sewing.
Magic ring.

Abbreviations
All stitches are in American terminology.
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
HDC = Half-Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet