I was asked to make a “Lovey-sized” version of my Everything Is Peachy Baby Blanket. This Lovey measures 14” x 14”. The combination of peach, grey and white yarn is just so pretty.
I decided to design and add a mouse head with arms to the center of it. I wanted to turn my Lovey into a cute animal, but not the everyday favorite animals...lol. So, with my own twist, I settled on a mouse. The real thing may not be cute and cuddly but this Lovey sure is...
I used a 6.0mm hook for the Lovey portion and a 4.5mm hook for the mouse head and arms. I decided on buttons for the eyes and nose, instead of animal eyes since this is for a baby and I felt the buttons provided a more secure safety measure. But, this is optional and your choice. I embroidered the whiskers and mouth with black thread. And, of course, I had to add a little “fuzzy” hair and bow.
Isn’t she so cute? Well, I hope you all will enjoy this pattern.
Size: 14” x 14”
Materials:
--4.5mm & 6.0mm hooks
--#4 worsted weight yarn in peach, gray and white (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)
--small amount of Poly-fil
--3 buttons (2 for the eyes and 1 for the nose)
--black embroidery thread
--tapestry needle
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
DC: double crochet
HHDC: herringbone half double crochet
Rep: repeat
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Special Stitch:
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch or chain, yarn over, draw through stitch or chain and first loop on hook; yarn over and pull remaining two loops on hook through.
Here is the link to my video tutorial for the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch.
Directions:
Lovey:
1. With 6.0mm hook and peach yarn, ch 39. HHDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
2-6. HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 6, FO peach and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
7. With white yarn, *SC in the first st, DC in the next st.* Rep from * to * across. Ch1 and turn.
8-9. Rep #7. At the end of Row 9, FO white and join gray yarn. Ch1. (38)
10. With gray yarn, HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
11-15. Rep #10. At the end of Row 11, FO gray and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
16-18. With white yarn, Rep #7. At the end of Row 18, FO white and join peach yarn. Ch1. (38)
19-24. HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 24, FO and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
25-27. White white yarn, *SC in the first st, DC in the next st.* Rep from * to * across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 27, FO white and join gray yarn. Ch1. (38)
28-33. With gray yarn, HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
Border:
34. With gray yarn, SC in each st around, placing 3 SC in each corner. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends.
Mouse Head:
The mouse head is worked in the round. So, use a stitch marker to keep track of the first/last stitch of each round.
1. With 4.5mm hook and gray yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. (18)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. (24)
5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st. (30)
6-10. 1 SC in each st around. (30)
11. *SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st.* Rep from * to * around. (24)
12. *SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st.* Rep from * to * around. (18)
15. SC2tog. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long tail. (6)
16. Weave tail in and out of last round to close up opening. Leave a long tail for attaching to the Lovey.
Ears (make 2):
1. With 4.5mm hook and peach yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. FO peach and join gray yarn. (12)
3. With gray yarn, 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long tail for attaching.
4. Attach ears on each side between Rounds 4-6.
Arms (make 2):
1. With 4.5mm hook and white yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Sl st join to first st and FO white yarn. (9)
3. Join gray yarn in any st and ch 1. 1 SC in each st around. (9)
4-7. 1 SC in each st around. At the end of Round 7, sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a tail for attaching.
8. Attach arms at the center bottom of the Mouse's head. (Note: you can attach arms either before or after attaching the head to the blanket portion)
Hair:
With gray yarn, I joined strands to the center top and tied in a double knot. I then used the tapestry needle to fray yarn. I then trimmed to make sure all of the strands were equal in height.
Facial features:
I used 2 peach buttons for the eyes and 1 black button for the nose. I attached the buttons first. I then used embroider yarn to make the whiskers and the mouth.
Hairbow:
1. With 4.5mm hook and peach yarn, I made a MR and ch3. 2 DC into MR. Sl st join into MR. Ch3. 2 DC into MR. Sl st join into MR. I then pulled tail to close. FO and leave a long tail. I used the tail to wrap around the center of the bow. Make sure to leave enough tail for attaching to the Mouse's head. I just attached mine in front of one of the ear's.
Attaching Mouse Head:
Now you are ready to attach your head to the center of your blanket (Rows 16-18).
And, that's it for this super cute "Everything Is Peachy" Mouse Lovey!!!
Enjoy...
I decided to design and add a mouse head with arms to the center of it. I wanted to turn my Lovey into a cute animal, but not the everyday favorite animals...lol. So, with my own twist, I settled on a mouse. The real thing may not be cute and cuddly but this Lovey sure is...
I used a 6.0mm hook for the Lovey portion and a 4.5mm hook for the mouse head and arms. I decided on buttons for the eyes and nose, instead of animal eyes since this is for a baby and I felt the buttons provided a more secure safety measure. But, this is optional and your choice. I embroidered the whiskers and mouth with black thread. And, of course, I had to add a little “fuzzy” hair and bow.
Isn’t she so cute? Well, I hope you all will enjoy this pattern.
Everything Is Peachy Lovey
Materials:
--4.5mm & 6.0mm hooks
--#4 worsted weight yarn in peach, gray and white (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)
--small amount of Poly-fil
--3 buttons (2 for the eyes and 1 for the nose)
--black embroidery thread
--tapestry needle
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
DC: double crochet
HHDC: herringbone half double crochet
Rep: repeat
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Special Stitch:
Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch or chain, yarn over, draw through stitch or chain and first loop on hook; yarn over and pull remaining two loops on hook through.
Here is the link to my video tutorial for the Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch.
Directions:
1. With 6.0mm hook and peach yarn, ch 39. HHDC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
2-6. HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 6, FO peach and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
7. With white yarn, *SC in the first st, DC in the next st.* Rep from * to * across. Ch1 and turn.
8-9. Rep #7. At the end of Row 9, FO white and join gray yarn. Ch1. (38)
10. With gray yarn, HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
11-15. Rep #10. At the end of Row 11, FO gray and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
16-18. With white yarn, Rep #7. At the end of Row 18, FO white and join peach yarn. Ch1. (38)
19-24. HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 24, FO and join white yarn. Ch1. (38)
25-27. White white yarn, *SC in the first st, DC in the next st.* Rep from * to * across. Ch1 and turn. At the end of Row 27, FO white and join gray yarn. Ch1. (38)
28-33. With gray yarn, HHDC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (38)
Border:
34. With gray yarn, SC in each st around, placing 3 SC in each corner. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends.
Mouse Head:
The mouse head is worked in the round. So, use a stitch marker to keep track of the first/last stitch of each round.
1. With 4.5mm hook and gray yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. (18)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. (24)
5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st. (30)
6-10. 1 SC in each st around. (30)
11. *SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st.* Rep from * to * around. (24)
12. *SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st.* Rep from * to * around. (18)
13. Firmly stuff head with Poly-fil
14. *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st.* Rep from * to * around. (12)15. SC2tog. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long tail. (6)
16. Weave tail in and out of last round to close up opening. Leave a long tail for attaching to the Lovey.
Ears (make 2):
1. With 4.5mm hook and peach yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in each st around. FO peach and join gray yarn. (12)
3. With gray yarn, 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a long tail for attaching.
4. Attach ears on each side between Rounds 4-6.
Arms (make 2):
1. With 4.5mm hook and white yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Sl st join to first st and FO white yarn. (9)
3. Join gray yarn in any st and ch 1. 1 SC in each st around. (9)
4-7. 1 SC in each st around. At the end of Round 7, sl st join to first st and FO. Leave a tail for attaching.
8. Attach arms at the center bottom of the Mouse's head. (Note: you can attach arms either before or after attaching the head to the blanket portion)
Hair:
With gray yarn, I joined strands to the center top and tied in a double knot. I then used the tapestry needle to fray yarn. I then trimmed to make sure all of the strands were equal in height.
Facial features:
I used 2 peach buttons for the eyes and 1 black button for the nose. I attached the buttons first. I then used embroider yarn to make the whiskers and the mouth.
Hairbow:
1. With 4.5mm hook and peach yarn, I made a MR and ch3. 2 DC into MR. Sl st join into MR. Ch3. 2 DC into MR. Sl st join into MR. I then pulled tail to close. FO and leave a long tail. I used the tail to wrap around the center of the bow. Make sure to leave enough tail for attaching to the Mouse's head. I just attached mine in front of one of the ear's.
Attaching Mouse Head:
Now you are ready to attach your head to the center of your blanket (Rows 16-18).
And, that's it for this super cute "Everything Is Peachy" Mouse Lovey!!!
Enjoy...
Happy Crocheting...
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