Mousie Katousie by Jil Eaton

Mousie Katousie

Knitting
October 2010
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stripe pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
154 yards (141 m)
8" circumference and 9 1⁄2" tall
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $6.50.

Interweave SKU: EP3189

This adorable mouse puppet is a quick and easy knit to gift to a small child-the perfect simple toy for holiday knitting. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 8” circumference and 9 1⁄2” tall.

Yarn: Jil Eaton MinnowMerino (100% superwash merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4758 rouge (MC) and #4735 chartreuse (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.

Yarn Weight: #4 - Medium

Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; two 3⁄8” buttons for eyes; one 1⁄2” button for nose; small amount of black yarn for whiskers; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 18 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stripe patt

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2010