Quick Ballerina Mouse Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Short on time? Sachiyo Ishii has designed this dancing mouse toy with speed in mind.

Let your needles do the dancing! This ballerina mouse knitting pattern is a speedy, improver-level project made with classic knit, purl, and stocking stitch — no tricky footwork required. With her twirly dress and delicate floral details, she’s ready to leap into your gift pile, toy basket, or nursery shelf.

This pattern originally appeared in Let’s Knit magazine. Please note the Sparkle yarn kit offer has now ended and is no longer available.

Sizing

Mouse: 14cm tall

What you need

Yarn: DK (A) Brown, (B) Red Sparkle, (C) Blue Sparkle, (D) Pink Sparkle, Dark Brown 4ply, Black DK, oddments
Needles: 3.5mm
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Beads: 6mm, two
Safety toy stuffing
Sewing needle and thread
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys and cute characters.

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