Description

Mr. and Mrs. Mouse – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: About 14″ tall

Such a charming pair — this 1980s vintage crochet pattern brings Mr. and Mrs. Mouse to life as a sweet, dressed-up couple. Crocheted in worsted weight yarn, each 14″ mouse is shaped with careful increases and decreases from nose to tail, then dressed for the occasion: Mr. Mouse in a crocheted taupe jacket with tiny gold buttons, and Mrs. Mouse in a sewn fabric frock trimmed with lavender ribbon bows. It’s a rewarding animal toy pattern for crocheters who enjoy both stitching and simple hand-sewn finishing touches.

Download free PDF: Mr. and Mrs. Mouse

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Beginner.
Construction: Head, body, ears, arms, legs/feet, and tail crocheted separately in rounds and rows, then sewn together and stuffed; Mr. Mouse’s jacket crocheted flat in pieces (back, fronts, sleeves) with armhole and neck shaping, then seamed and buttoned; Mrs. Mouse’s dress cut and sewn from fabric, gathered at the neckline, and trimmed with ribbon bows.
Finished Measurements: Each mouse measures about 14″ tall.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, worked in rows and rounds (no charts).
Stitches: Single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, worked in continuous rounds and turned rows.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Coats & Clark’s 4-ply hand-knitting yarn — approximately 9 oz (255 g) in orchid, plus 2 oz (57 g) in taupe for Mr. Mouse’s jacket.
Substitute Yarn: Modern worsted weight yarn such as Lion Brand Worsted.
Crochet Hook Size: US H / 5.0 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Polyester stuffing, felt scraps (blue, black, pink, red) for facial features, black cord for whiskers, ¼” green ribbon, two 5/8″ gold buttons, a 9″ x 18″ piece of printed fabric for Mrs. Mouse’s dress, and ¼”–½” lavender ribbon for trim.
Gauge: 4 sc = 1″; 4 rnds = 1″.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.