Mom Mouse & Baby

**Mom Mouse & Baby** is a tender little scene from the Bickbeern Minis mouse world: a mother mouse carrying her baby close, dressed in a tiny dress, skirt and apron and accompanied by a handmade baby blanket. **Crochet Level** Intermediate to advanced. The pattern combines detailed amigurumi construction with miniature clothing and accessories. It includes written instructions, numerous step-by-step photos and diagrams. **Sizes & yarn** The pattern includes two different sizes of Mom Mouse. Use different yarn weights and corresponding hook sizes to create either the smaller or the larger mouse. Each size has its own recommended yarn combination and hook sizes to achieve the intended finished dimensions. **Size S:** approx. 11 cm / 4.3 in · 1:16–1:18 scale, ¾ scale **Size L:** approx. 14 cm / 5.5 in · 1:12 scale, one-inch scale **Materials for Size S:** * fluffy DK-weight alpaca yarn for the head and body, approx. 200 m / 50 g, with a 2 mm hook * fine cotton thread for clothing and details, with a 1.3 mm hook * cotton yarn for paws and tail, worked with separated strands and a 1.25 mm hook **Materials for Size L:** * fluffy Aran-weight alpaca yarn for the head and body, approx. 100 m / 50 g, with a 2.5 mm hook * soft cotton-blend yarn for the clothing, with a 2 mm hook * cotton-blend yarn for paws and tail, worked with three strands and a 1.5 mm hook The pattern explains in detail how to prepare the yarn for the delicate paws and tail. An alternative crochet thread can also be used for these parts. **Techniques & special details** The pattern combines detailed amigurumi construction with crocheted miniature clothing and accessories. It includes continuous spirals, joined rounds and rows, crossed single crochet stitches, invisible decreases, color changes, sewing and shaping. Optional pipe cleaners or soft wire can be added to make the mouse gently poseable and allow Mom Mouse to stand independently. **Included in the pattern** • Mom Mouse • dress, skirt and apron • baby mouse • baby blanket • detailed written instructions • step-by-step photographs • helpful diagrams **Please note:** This is a digital crochet pattern, not a finished toy.