Miss Mouse Cozy Lovey Blanket Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the delightful world of crochet! Today, we’re excited to introduce the Miss Mouse Cozy Lovey Blanket, a charming project that combines whimsy and warmth into a beautiful keepsake for your little one. This lovey blanket features a soft gray mouse head with adorable pink ears, all centered on a cozy white blanket. Perfect for snuggling, this crochet pattern is designed for beginners and will surely become a cherished companion for your child.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in soft gray, pink, and white
• Hook: Size G/4.0mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 stitches x 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (for the mouse head)
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Begin with the Mouse Head

1. With gray yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch* around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: *Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch* around. (24 stitches)
6. Rounds 5-8: Single crochet in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
7. Round 9: *Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, decrease (dec) over the next 2 stitches* around. (18 stitches)
8. Round 10: *Single crochet in the next stitch, decrease over the next 2 stitches* around. (12 stitches)
9. Round 11: Decrease over each 2 stitches around. (6 stitches)
10. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the head with polyester fiberfill.

2. Ears (Make 2)

1. With pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochets into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch* around. (18 stitches)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Blanket

1. With white yarn, chain (ch) 51.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. (50 stitches)
3. Rows 3-50: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

4. Assembly

1. Sew the ears to the top of the mouse head using the long tail left from the head.
2. Attach the head to the center of the blanket by sewing it securely in place.
3. Embroider eyes and a nose on the mouse head using black yarn to give it a charming expression.

5. Finishing

1. Add a pink border around the blanket by working a round of single crochet evenly around the edges.
2. In each corner, place 3 single crochets to create a rounded effect.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends to ensure a neat finish.

Congratulations! You have just completed your very own Miss Mouse Cozy Lovey Blanket. This adorable project is sure to bring joy and comfort to your little one. Happy crocheting!