A Very Mouse-y Christmas

M-I-C, See you real soon,
K-E-Y, Why?  Because we like you..
M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse was always a highlight of the Christmas Season for me growing up.
From watching a Mickey's Christmas Carol to Pluto's Christmas Tree or just watching the Mickey Mouse Club itself - I sort of grew up with a Mickey Themed childhood - and loved it!

So this year, as my children have grown too old for the "Elf on a Shelf" and "Polar Express" sort of fun, I reverted back to my own childhood to recreate a more traditional Christmas.

Pattern: 
Easy

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0312 Black, 0319 Cherry Red, 0722 Pretty n’ Pink  and 0311 White
Size US F/5-3.75mm Crochet Hook
3" Styrofoam Ball or Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
Yarn Needle for Sewing
Long Straight Pins for Positioning
*Optional Buttons




Mickey Ornament:
Bottom Section (Make 1):
with Cherry Red,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts)
___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 9-11: sc in ea st around, changing to Black on lst st  (36 sts)

with Black,
___ Rnd 12: sc in ea st around  (36 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Botton Section to Top Section.

Button (Make 2):
with White,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Button to front of Bottom Section.Split Black yarn in half (2 strands), add 2 black lines to give the appearance of "button holes."

Top Section (Make 1):
with Black,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5:  [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 8-9: sc in ea st around  (36 sts)
Finish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide.


Ear (Make 2):
with Black,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (15 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnds 5-6:sc in ea st around  (18 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts. Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (15 sts)
___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts. Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (10 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Ear to top of Top Section (head).


Hanger (Make 1):
with Black, Chain 12, slst in 12th ch from hook.
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Hanger to center of Top Section.

Minnie Ornament:
Bottom Section (Make 1):
with Pretty n' Pink,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts)
___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 9-11: sc in ea st around, changing to Black on lst st  (36 sts)
with Black,
___ Rnd 12: sc in ea st around (36 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Bottom Section to Top Section.

Skirt (Make 1):
with White,
with opening facing towards you and working between Rnds 11 & 12 in INTO the 'body' on bottom half of ornament, sc around  (36 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [ slst into nxt st, loosely ch-2] 30 timesFinish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide.


Top Section (Make 1):
with Black,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5:  [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 8-9: sc in ea st around  (36 sts)
Finish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide.

Bow (Make 1):
with Pretty n' Pink,
Chain 6,
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in last st  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [(hdc, ch-1, hdc) in nxt st, sc in nxt st, slst in nxt st, sc in nxt st,  (hdc, ch-1, hdc) in nxt st, slst in nxt st] twice  
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to wrap around center of Bow to create bow center (at slst) and attach to top of "head" between Ears.


Ear (Make 2):
with Black,
___ Rnd 1:  Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (15 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnds 5-6: sc in ea st around  (18 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts. Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (15 sts)
___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts. Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice  (10 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Ear to top of Top Section (head).

Hanger (Make 1):
with Black, Chain 12, slst in 12th ch from hook.
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Hanger to center of Top Section.

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Squeakers the KISS Series Mouse

The People (longtime readers know that 'the people' are my lovely children) have informed me that I can no longer put out any KISS Series plushies without giving them 'suitable names'.  This coming from those who think that a cat named "Chocolate Muffin Cupcake with Sprinkles" and a Dog named "If I Drool On It - It's Mine" are the sorts that simply roll off the tongue with the ease of .. oh I don't know.. Snoopy.
Well, we will see what we can do about 'naming' the KISS Animals both in the future and giving those already published a good name.

The first to be introduced to you in this manner is Squeakers the Mouse.  (Guess who named him?)  Squeakers was actually created in 2009 along with the original 4 - but his notes were lost and while he's not exactly the same as his brother; he is pretty close to the original.
This morning I caught him sneaking into my peanut butter...  3 guesses as to what gave him away...  yup.. he was squeaking trying to get the pesky lid off.

The K.I.S.S. Mouse contains 8 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs and instructions to help you bring this sweet little peanut butter loving cutie into your cupboards today.

Purchase KISS Series Mouse on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:

 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0341 Light Grey, 0724 Baby Pink and 3950 Charcoal
Fiberfill
Size US G/6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
Crochet or Yarn Needle for Sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

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Eeeek!! Another Handful is Ready

5th in the Handful Series

Introducing a Handful of Mouse. This sweet little mouse isn't about to send anyone hopping on top chair tops. This little cutie is just hoping for a biscuit crumb at your little one's next tea party.  Just please don't invite the kitty... things could get out of hand quickly!
This Handful is the 5th in the line of promised quick projects.  
Ready in just hours, these cute little handfuls make the perfect gift for any occasion.

The Handful Series was designed to give you the absolute freedom to customize as you wish - creating your very own personalized handmade and heartfelt gift.  Color changes (or lack there of) is completely at purchaser’s discretion. The use of embroidery techniques or purchased plastic additions may be employed to finish your doodle.  Basically - There is NO right or wrong way to make your doodle.

A Handful of Mouse contains 8 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs and instructions to help you bring this happy, 8 inch little friend together.

Purchase Handful of Mouse on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0341 Light Grey, and 0724 Baby Pink
9mm Plastic Safety Eyes
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G/6-4.25mm crochet hook
**Optional Pipe Cleaner for Tail
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

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Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

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Formal Introductions to Mizithra the Mouse

Mizithra is a little mouse who's Mom is from the Island of Crete.. So proud was Momma, that she named her baby boy after her traditional homeland treat.

Now Miz... oh that's what his friends call him... "Miz" 
is looking for his own little space and hoping you're heart is just the right place.
A warm and wonderful spot for him to call his own, away from his Momma and away from his home.

This little mouse is guaranteed not to have anyone jumping up on chairs in fear, but at nearly 18 inches in height, he might just have a line of people ready to give him a big ole squeeze.

13 pages of detail oriented photographs and written instructions, help you to create your own little cheesy friend for giving, sharing or cuddling.

Order your own sweet little mouse today and he'll bring smiles (and flowers) and hold a sweet spot in your heart in no time!  

Purchase Mizithra the Mouse on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:

 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in

0341 Light Grey, 0724 Baby Pink, 0319 Cherry Red, 0311 White, 0400 Grey Heather and 0774 Black  - for bonus flower: 320 Cornmeal and 0668 Honeydew
Size US F5/3.75mm crochet hook (US)
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning



This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.