Abbreviations
dk        double knitting yarn
pfb      purl front and back, to increase

You will need
• 1 x 50g ball DK in white or beige for the body
• 4mm knitting needles
• darning needle
• fleece remnants in black and pink
• felting needle
• fleece or polyester for stuffing

To make
Body
Cast on 9 stitches.

1st row: Knit.
2nd row: (Purl 1 stitch, pfb) throughout the row (13 stitches).
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: (Purl 1 stitch, pfb) throughout the row (19 stitches).
5th row: Knit.
6th row: Purl 4 stitches, pfb into the next 11 stitches until 4 stitches are left, purl those 4 stitches (30 stitches).
7th row: Knit.
8th row: Purl 5 stitches, pfb into the next 20 stitches, purl 5 stitches on the end (50 stitches).
9th-18th row: Work in stocking stitch.
19th row: Knit 5 stitches, (knit 2 stitches together, knit 1 stitch) repeat brackets until 6 stitches are left, knit those 6 stitches (37 stitches).
20th row: Purl.
21st row: Knit 4 stitches, (knit 2 stitches together, knit 1 stitch) repeat brackets until 3 stitches are left, knit those 3 stitches (27 stitches).
22nd row: Purl.
23rd row: Knit 4 stitches, (knit 2 stitches together) repeat brackets until 5 stitches are left. Knit those 5 stitches (18 stitches).
24th row: Purl.
25th row: Knit.
26th row: (Purl 1 stitch, purl 2 stitches together) across the row (12 stitches).
27th row: Knit.
28th row: Purl.
29th row: Knit 2 stitches together 6 times (6 stitches).
30th row: Purl 2 together 3 times (3 stitches).
31st row: Knit 2 stitches together, knit 1 stitch (2 stitches). Cast off.

1 To finish Fold the mouse right sides together and sew up from the front of the face to the back, leaving an opening for turning.

2 Body Turn through to the right side and stuff. Sew the opening closed. This is the shape of the mouse once stuffed and sewn.

3 Ears Cast on 8 stitches and knit 3 rows. Break the wool and thread onto a sewing needle. Slip the stitches onto the needle. Pull tight and sew to secure. Sew the ears to the body.

4 Tail Thread three strands of wool, each approximately 20cm long, through the needle. Pull the strands through the back of the mouse until you have reached the middle of the strands. Plait the strands and tie with a knot to secure. Trim the ends of the wool.

5 Nose and eyes Cut two black eyes and a pink nose from fleece remnants. Use a felting needle to needle felt the pieces and attach to the mouse.

PROJECT Linda Dawkins
Images: Ed O’Riley, Ideas magazine

You can order the patterns for the rest of the animal family from Linda Dawkins.
• naturalsuburbia.com
• mamma4earth.etsy.com
• ravelry.com/stores/linda-dawkins-designs
• craftsy.com/user/pattern/store/122930