Sweet squeak

YOU WILL NEED

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of Yarn A Gris Argent (09) A small amount of each: Yarn B Lobelia (82) Yarn C Canelle (37) Yarn D Nacar (35) Yarn E Star Light (27)

■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

■ Black stranded cotton

■ Pipe cleaner, 30cm (optional)

■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm

■ Toy stuffing

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www.dmc.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Julius measures approx 20cm (7¾in) tall

Lovey measures approx 7.5x7.5cm (3x3in)

ABBREVIATIONS

picot Ch3, ss in last ch from hook

For a full list, see page 96

You’ll always see little Julius the mouse with his teddy comforter, whether he’s playing Mousetrap or watching Stuart Little. So be sure to hook up this important part of the pattern for squeals of happiness.

NOTES

Pattern is worked in the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the