Christmas Mouse King

Please note that this is a crochet patter (PDF file), not the actual toys. The file will be available for download immediately after purchase. This crochet pattern contains a detailed description of how to create KING MOUSE with a great amount of step-by-step photos and a list of necessary materials. STORY: The short story is called "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffmann, which was first published in 1816. It tells the story of a girl named Marie and her Christmas gift, a nutcracker. On Christmas Eve, the Nutcracker comes to life and battles the evil seven-headed Mouse King and his army of mice. Marie discovers the Nutcracker was once a young man cursed by the Mouse Queen, and her kindness helps him defeat the Mouse King and break the curse, transforming him back into a man. SIZES: - King Mouse: 27 cm tall with crown (10.7 inches) LANGUAGE: Pattern is available ONLY IN ENGLISH. MATERIALS: • 2.5 mm hook • Cotton yarn I used Scheepjes "Catona": Green-red mouse: white (106), hazelnut (503), saffron (249), sage green (212), red (115), silver (172), black (110). Rose-bluebell mouse: old lace (130), white (106), silver (172), bluebell (173), rose (256), hazelnut (503), black (110). • Black embroidery thread • Safety eyes 6.00 mm • Stuffing • Yarn needle • Stitch marker I used the black thread Feel free to add accessories to your very own Christmas King Mouse. This pattern is for personal use only. Sharing information from this pattern is prohibited. If you publish the photos of the toys you made with this pattern, crediting the author is always welcome.