If you're a crochet enthusiast looking to create something adorable and functional, this crochet mouse granny square pattern is a must-try. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this step-by-step tutorial guides you through creating a cute mouse design that can be used for a variety of projects, from blankets to plush toys.
Crochet Mouse Granny Square
With easy-to-follow instructions for each part—the head, nose, ears, and even the hair—this pattern offers a perfect opportunity for creative customization. Whether you’re adding your unique color choices or playing with different yarns, this mouse granny square brings a delightful touch to your crochet collection.
The Mouse's Head (Main Body)
- Round 1: Create a magic ring, chain three, and work 12 double crochet stitches into the ring.
- Close the ring and slip stitch on top of the first double crochet.
- Round 2: Chain one, then work one single crochet and one double crochet into the same stitch.
- Work two double crochet stitches into each subsequent stitch for a total of 24 stitches.
- Slip stitch on top of the first double crochet.
- Round 3: Chain one, then work one single crochet and one double crochet into the same stitch.
- Work two double crochet stitches into each subsequent stitch until you have 48 stitches.
- Slip stitch on top of the first double crochet.
- Round 4: Chain one, then work one single crochet into the same stitch and into each stitch by the end for a total of 48 stitches.
- Slip stitch on top of the first single crochet and fasten off.
The Nose/Muzzle
- Create a magic ring and chain two.
- Work 10 half double crochet stitches into the ring.
- Close the ring and slip stitch on top of the first half double crochet.
- Chain one, then work one single crochet and one half double crochet into the same stitch.
- Work two half double crochet stitches into each subsequent stitch for a total of 20 stitches.
- Slip stitch on top of the first half double crochet and fasten off.
The Ears (Make two)
- Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 10 half double crochet stitches into it.
- Round 2: Chain one, then work one single crochet and one half double crochet into the same stitch.
- Work two half double crochet stitches into each stitch, skipping the last stitch for a total of 18 stitches.
- Chain one and fasten off.
- Round 3: Join the gray yarn in the corner.
- Chain one and work one single crochet into the same stitch.
- Work two single crochet stitches into the next stitch (an increase).
- Repeat the pattern of "one single crochet, one increase."
- Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
The Tip of the Nose/Muzzle
- Create a magic ring, chain one, and work six single crochet stitches into the ring.
- Close the ring and slip stitch on top of the first single crochet.
The Hair
- Create a slip knot and chain five.
- Skip the first chain and work one single crochet into the second chain.
- Chain one and slip stitch into the same chain.
- Slip stitch into the next chain.
- Chain three, then work one double crochet into the same chain.
- Chain three and slip stitch into the same chain.
- Slip stitch into the next chain.
- Slip stitch into the last chain.
- Chain two, then work one half double crochet into the same chain.
- Chain two and slip stitch into the same chain.
- Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
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