Barnaby the Bashful Mouse Free Pattern

Abbreviations & Stitches Used

We will be working in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.

📍 ch: chain

📍 sl st: slip stitch

📍 sc: single crochet

📍 inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)

📍 dec: decrease (invisible decrease preferred)

📍 BLO: Back Loop Only

📍 FLO: Front Loop Only

The Complete Barnaby the Bashful Pattern

Component 1: The Head

(We work from the nose back to the head. Note the specific increases for his chubby cheeks.)

Rnd 1: Start with Color A (Cream). Make 6 sc in a magic ring (or ch 2 and make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook if velvet yarn snaps). (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)

Rnd 7-11: sc in each st around. (36 sts)

Rnd 12 (Cheek Shaping): sc 12, (inc, sc 1) repeat 6 times, sc 12. (42 sts)

Rnd 13-17: sc in each st around. (42 sts)

Artisan’s Note: Insert safety eyes now. Place them between Rounds 11 and 12, spaced about 7 stitches apart. They should sit just above the cheek increases for that “toddler” look.

Rnd 18: (sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sts)

Rnd 19: (sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 20: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 21: (sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 22: (sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)

Rnd 23: dec around. Fasten off and weave in end.

Component 2: The Ears (Make 2)

(These are large and cupped to catch whispers.)

Rnd 1: With Color D (Peach), 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Change to Color A (Cream). (sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: sc in each st around. (30 sts)

Rnd 7: (sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)

Finish: Fold the ear slightly at the base and sew a few stitches to create a curve before attaching to head.

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