Crochet Skinny Rat Scarf

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Level: Beginner

Materials:

• Medium Weight (size 4) Yarn in 2 colours. You will need a total of about 65 grams

  
  

  For this pattern I used:

  1. Lion brand Wool Ease

  

  2. Peer Gynt— Petite Knit

  

• Hook size: 4mm and 3.5 mm

• Darning needle

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• TC= Triple Crochet

• DC= Double crochet

• DC-INC= double crochet increase (2 double crochets into 1 stitch)

• HDC= half double crochet

• SC= single crochet

• SC-INC= single crochet increase (2 single crochets into 1 stitch)

• Slp= slip stitch

• Ch = Chain

Special notes:

In this pattern we will be utilizing the Moss Stitch. The complete the Moss Stitch alternate between slp and hdc into every stitch.

The stitch count for each row will be displayed like in square brackets like this, “[ ]”.

Repeating patterns will be indicated, like this “{ }”. The instructions writhing these brackets should be repeated when advised to do so.

Let’s begin!

NOSE

• ROW #1: Ch 4, 2DC into the 4 ch from the hook. (Before completing the last loop of the DC change your colour)

=[3]

HEAD

Turn your work after each row.

• Row #2:  {Ch3, DC into each stitch, 1 DC into the last stitch which is the Ch3 from the previous row } (Note, going forward the Ch 3 will count a stitch)

=[5]

• Row #3:  {Ch3, DC into each stitch, DC-INC into the last stitch which is the Ch3 from the previous row }

=[7]

• Row #4: Repeat instruction in the “{ }” above

=[9]

• Row #5: Ch3, skip the first stitch, DC into the next 8 stch

=[9]

• Row #6: Ch 1, SC-INC, 1 SC into each stitch, SC-INC into last stitch

=[11]

(You can place a stitch marker at the end of the row. This is be to help you find the face later.)

BODY

• Row #1: Ch 1,  Moss stitch {1 Slp, 1 HDC} repeat until the end of the row

=[11]

• Row #2: Ch1, [1 HDC, 1 Slp} repeat until the end of the row

=[11]

• Row #3 +: Repeat Row #1 and Row #2 until you reach the desired length.

  I did about 180 rows (which measured about 50 inches long.

  Note, the last row should be the same as ROW#3.

  = [11]

• Row #X: Ch 1, 1 SC into each stich

=[11]

After this point it is recommended to switch to your 3.5 mm hook. But it is not mandatory.

LEGS

Attach your yarn in the right corner (with the wrong-side of the project facing you)

• Row #1: Ch 3, 1 DC (x3)

  = [4]

• Row #2: Ch 3, skip the first stitch, 1 DC(x3)

  (Before you complete the last double crochet change your yarn because we will be starting on the toes)

  = [4]

  
  

  For the other foot, begin by attaching your yarn 4 stitches away from the left corner. Repeat steps for Row #1 and Row #2.

TOES

Turn your work.

• Toe 1: Ch 3, skip the first chain, slp, slp, 1 sc (in the stitch from the previous row)

• Toe 2: {Ch 4, skip the first ch , slp, slp, slp, 1 sc (in the stitch from the previous row)}

• Toe 3: Repeat Toe 2 .

• Toe 4: Ch 3, skip the first chain, slp, slp, slp into the corner and ch 1 and cut your yarn.

TAIL

• Row 1: Slip Knot, Ch 2. Into the second loop from the hook place 2 SC (the first chain will count as a stitch)

  = [3]

• Row 2: Ch 1, 1 SC (x3). Note, the last SC will be into the top of the Ch 1 from the previous row.

  = [4]

• Row 3+: {Ch 1, skip, 1 SC (x3)}. (Note, this method makes the edges look straighter. The last SC will go into the top of the chain 1 from the pervious row)

  = [4]

• Row 4+ Repeat the instructions for Row 3 in “{ }” until you are satisfied with the length. I made 22 rows, or about 5.5 inches.

  Ch 1 and cast off, making sure to leave a long tail that you will use to sew the tail onto the body of the rat. Sew the tail onto the rat (both the right-side of the rat and the right-side of the tail should be facing you).

EARS

• Slip knot, Ch 2, make 6 TC into the first chain, slp to close. (Leave a long tail to sew on to the head).

ARMS

Work with the Right-side (good side) facing you.

Insert hook about 1.5 inches (or about 3 moss stitch clusters) from the top of head.

• Row #1: Ch 4, starting from the second loop from the hook 1DC, 1DC, 1DC, Skip 1-2 stitches and then place a slp into the next stitch.

  Ch 1 and cast off.

• Repeat this process on the other side for the second arm.

PAWS

• Right side facing you

• Using your pink yarn, insert into the top corner of the arm (of the chain 2 space), {Ch 3, skip the 1st Ch, slp, slp, and then slp back into the space}

• Repeat the instructions “{ }”  3 more times, then ch 1 and cut your yarn.

WHISKERS

• Take a 5 inch strand of yarn. Fold it in half (to equal strands) and slip knot it to the head of the mouse just above the nose.

EYES

• Be creative! You can use buttons, thread or anything else  to create eyes.

Don’t forget to weave in your ends! And that’s a wrap!

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