Lunar New Year Mouse and Lantern Crochet Pattern
Lunar New Year Mouse and Lantern Crochet Pattern
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Celebrate Lunar New Year by crocheting this adorable mouse and its red lantern basket. The finished set makes a great hanging ornament that adds a touch of joy to your celebration, and it’s a festive gift for yourself or a loved one who was born in the Year of the Mouse
The crochet pattern PDF comes with easy-to-follow instructions along with many clear guiding images. In the “References” section, you can find tips and introductions for the crochet techniques used in the pattern.
Difficulty level: Adventurous Beginner – Intermediate
Please note that this listing is a PDF crochet pattern for digital download.
Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:
- Magic Circle
- Slip Stitch
- Chain Stitch
- Single Crochet Stitch
- Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Double Crochet Stitch
- Increase
- Decrease
- Crochet into the back loop only
- Crochet into the front loop only
The PDF is written in English, and it includes:
- A list of recommended materials and tools
- A written pattern (in US terms)
- Guiding images
- References:
- How to make an invisible single crochet decrease
- How to change colors in single crochet
- How to close the top
- How to sew crocheted pieces to the main body
Materials you will need:
- Crochet hook size: 3.5 mm
- Yarn: Size 4 medium weight (approx. 30 yds of red, 20 yds of yellow, 20 yds of silver, 5 yds of pink, a few inches of black)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Scissors
The size depends on the yarn weight and the crochet hook size. As a reference, using size 4 medium yarn with a 3.5 mm hook, the size of the mouse will be approximately 3.50” tall and 1.75” wide (not including the basket). The lantern basket is approximately 2.75” in diameter.
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