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“Mrs. Mouse Hat”

Infant to Adults

Desert Diamond Crochet

Designed and Written by

Rebecca Goldsmith

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Materials Needed:
Red Heart Super Saver
1 skein black
small amount of Lt. Raspberry (trim color), red, and white

Red Heart Classic

1 skein Lt. Peach

Fiberfill
Yarn Needle
H hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
F, G, I hooks

Gauge: With “H” hook, 4 SC Rows = 1” 3 SC Stitches = 1”

Stitches:
CH: chain
DC: double crochet
HDC: half double crochet
SC: single crochet
SC DEC: single crochet decrease
SLST: slip stitch

Skill Level – Advanced

All Sizes Perform following rounds

Rnd 1: With Black and H hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, do not join. Use
a stitch marker if needed. (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around. (18 SC)

Rnd 4: *1 SC in each of the next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (24 SC)

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Rnd 5: *1 SC in each of the next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (30 SC)

Rnd 6: *1 SC in each of the next 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (36 SC)

Rnd 7: *1 SC in each of the next 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (42 SCs

Rnd 8: *1 SC in each of the next 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (48 SC)

Proceed to the next section for the hat size of choice

14” – 16” (0-3 Month)

Rnd 9 - 20: 1 SC in each SC around. (48 SC)

Rnd 21: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC (48 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 5.25” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

16” – 18” (3-6 Month)

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10 - 23: 1 SC in each SC around. (54 SC)

Rnd 24: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (54 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 6.5” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

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 18” – 20” (6 Month - Toddler)
It is important to get a head measurement of anyone over the age of 12 months for best sizing

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10: *1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (60 SC)

Rnd 11 - 24: 1 SC in each SC around. (60 SC)

Rnd 25: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (60 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 7” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

20” – 22” (Toddler/Child/Teen/Adult)

It is important to get a head measurement of anyone over the age of 12 months for best sizing

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10: *1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (60 SC)

Rnd 11: *1 SC in each of the next 9 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (66 SC)
For heads larger than 22”, perform one more increase round.

Rnd 12 - 27: 1 SC in each SC around. (66 SC)

Rnd 28: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (66 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 7.5” from top to bottom.

Add a couple more rows as needed for heads larger than 22”.
Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

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Earflaps

Lay hat flat on hard surface with the tie off in the center of the back of the hat.
Count 3 stitches in from the sides of each side and place a marker. If you don’t
have stitch markers, you can use a piece of yarn.

Left earflap
With right side facing, opening at the top, attach hat color to the spot at the left side
stitch marker.

Row 1:
14” – 16” & 16” – 18” CH1, 8 SC, CH 1, Turn
18” – 20” CH 1, 10 SC, CH 1, Turn
20” – 22” CH 1, 12 SC, CH 1, Turn

Row 2: skip first SC, SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn

Repeat Row 2 until only 1 SC remains. Fasten off.

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Right earflap
With right side facing, opening at the top, count to the right the stitch marker the
number of stitches required for the size you are making and attach yarn.

Row 1:
14” – 16” & 16” – 18” CH1, 8 SC, CH 1, Turn
18” – 20” CH 1, 10 SC, CH 1, Turn
20” – 22” CH 1, 12 SC, CH 1, Turn

Row 2: skip first SC, SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn

Repeat Row 2 until only 1 SC remains. Fasten off.

Remove your stitch markers.

TRIM (optional)

Attach trim color to the back of the hat in the same stitch where hat was fastened
off. CH 1, SC in each stitch and row end around the hat. Do 3 SC in the tip of
each earflap if earflaps were created. SLST to join, Fasten Off.

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OPTIONAL FACE

FACE PLATE
*** NOTE ***
you may wish to use a “G” hook for the 14” – 16” size if this is coming out a bit
too large and you may consider going up to an “I” hook for the adult size if this is
coming out a bit too small.

Rnd 1: With Lt. Peach and “H” hook, CH 11, SC in 2nd CH from hook and in next
8 CH, 3 SC in last CH, working on opposite side of chain, 1 SC in next 8 SC, 2 SC
in last CH, do not join. (22 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next SC, 1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in each of the next 3
SC, 1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in each of the last 2 SC.

Row 1: SLST in next 2 SC, CH 1, turn, (SC, HDC) in first stitch, 2 DC in next
stitch, (HDC, SC) in next stitch, SLST in next stitch, CH 1, Turn.

Row 2: skip 1st stitch, (SC, HDC) in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 2
stitches, 2 DC in next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in next stitch,
SLST in next stitch, fasten off.

Row 1: With wrong side facing, attach yarn with a SLST in last SC before the
corner.

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SLST in next stitch, (SC, HDC) in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in
next stitch, SLST in next stitch, CH 1, Turn.

Row 2: skip 1st stitch, (SC, HDC) in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 2
stitches, 2 DC in next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in next stitch,
SLST in next stitch, fasten off.

Row 1: Attach yarn with a SC in 2nd SC on upper row, SC in next 5 SC, CH 1,

Turn (6 SC)

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Row 2: (SC, HDC) in first stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches,
2 HDC in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in last stitch, CH 1, Turn (10 stitches)

Row 3: (SC, HDC) in first stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 6 stitches,
2 HDC in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (14 stitches)

Row 4: Skip first stitch, SLST in next stitch, (SC, HDC) in next stitch, 2 DC in
next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, SC in next 4 stitches, (HDC, DC) in next
stitch, 2 DC in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in next stitch, SLST in next stitch, CH 1,
turn (18 stitches)

Row 5: Skip first stitch, SLST in next 3 stitches, (SC, HDC) in next stitch, 2 DC
in next stitch, (DC, HDC) in next stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, (HDC, DC) in next
stitch, 2 DC in next stitch, (HDC, SC) in next stitch, SLST in next 3 stitches, fasten
off leaving a long tail for sewing.
*** NOTE ***
you can do one round of SC around the piece to give it a more polished look and
smoother sewing edge but if you choose to do this, be very careful it doesn’t ruin
the shape of the piece.

I prefer to sew this piece on to the center of the hat now but you may wish to wait
until all the other pieces are done. Ensure when sewing this down that you shape
as you go. The upper eye area is heart shaped and the two sides of the mouths are
pulled left and right a touch.
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SNOUT
You may consider dropping to an “F” hook for the smaller size hats if this comes
out to large.

Rnd 1: With Peach and “H” hook, CH 5, SC in 2nd CH from hook and in next 2
CH, 3 SC in last CH, working on opposite side of CH, SC in next 2 CH, 2 SC in
last stitch. Do not join. (10 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next SC, 1 SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in each of the next 3 SC, 1 SC in

next 2 SC, 2 SC in next 2 SC (16 SC)

Rnd 3: 1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC, 1 SC in next 2 SC, *SC in next SC, 2
SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * 2 more times, 1 SC in next 2 SC, repeat from *
to * twice (22 SC)

Rnd 4 - 6: SC in each SC around, do not join. (22 SC)

Rnd 7: SC in each SC around, SLST to join, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

If you find that this piece is coming out too big for your hat, drop down a hook size

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MOUTH

Rnd 1: With Peach and “H” hook, CH 2, 5 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Do not join.
(5 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (10 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*. Repeat from * to * around. (15 SC)

Rnd 4 - 5: 1 SC in each SC around. (15 SC)

Rnd 6: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST to join. Fasten Off leaving a tail to sew
with. (15 SC)

TONGUE

Row 1: With Red and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, CH 1, Turn. (6
SC)

Row 2: *2 SC in first SC, 1 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * across. (9 SC)

Fasten off leaving a tail to sew with

ASSEMBLY

1. Fold the mouth flat and whip stitch the end closed with the sewing tail.

2. Sew the tongue to the top of the mouth

3. Stuff the snout and sew it to the center of the hat about 2 rows up from the
bottom. Ensure it is centered and leave room for the eyes above it.

4. Sew the mouth below the snout

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EYES (backs) - Make 2

Rnd 1: With White and “H’ hook, CH 5, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook, 1 SC in next
2 CH, 3 SC in last CH. Working on opposite side of CH, 1 SC in next 2 CH, 2 SC
in last CH. Do not join. Use stitch marker if needed.

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next SC, SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next 3 SC, 1 SC in next 2 SC, 2

SC in next 2 SC, SLST to join. (16 SC)

Fasten off leaving a tail to sew with.

EYES (pupils) - Make 2

Rnd 1: With Black and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, SLST to join,
Fasten off leaving a tail to sew with.

NOSE
Rnd 1: With Black and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Do not join.
(6 SC)
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Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: 1 SC in each SC around (12 SC)

Rnd 4: SC Dec around 6 times, SLST to join. Fasten off leaving a tail to sew
with. (6 SC)

Use a small amount of fiberfill or black yarn to lightly stuff the nose so it is perky.

INNER EARS - Make 2

Rnd 1: With Black and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, do not join (6
SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around (18 SC)

Rnd 4: *1 SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around (24 SC)

Rnd 5: *1 SC in next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around (30 SC)
14” – 16” and 16” – 18” fasten off here. For larger sizes continue to next round.

Rnd 6: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST to join, fasten off leaving (30 SC)

OUTER EARS – Make 2

Repeat Rnd 1 – 5 as for inner ears

Rnd 6: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST to join, CH 1, Turn (30 SC)

Pick up the inner ear and holding both ears together, SC around both thicknesses of
the ears then fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

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ASSEMBLY

1. Sew the black pupils to the white backs. If desired add a glint of white to
the pupil

2. Sew the eyes to the face on either side of the nose

3. Lightly stuff the nose and sew it to the top of the snout. If desired add a
glint of white to the nose.

4. Sew the ears in desired position on either side of the head. Make sure to
leave room between the ears and the eyes for the bow.

5. BOW
Row 1: With “H” hook and Trim color, CH 15, 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook
and in next 9 Chains, CH 1, Turn (10 SC)

Row 2 - 9: SC in each SC across, CH 1, Turn (10 SC)

Row 10: 1 SC in each SC and in the end of each row around. For square
corners, do 3 SC in each corner. When you get to beginning SC at top
corner, SLST in next 7 SC. Fasten off leaving a long tail to wrap around

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 middle and sew with.

6. Sew the Bow in desired position on hat.

7. For eyelashes, cut 12 – 3” pieces of black. You will use two strands for each
eyelash using 6 strands on each eye. Take two strands and latch hook them
through one of the upper outside corner stitches on the white part of the eye
and repeat two more times for each eye. Trim as desired.

8. *** Optional Detailing ***

Embroider or Surface Stitch the mouth corners to accent the smile further
with black yarn.

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TIES

Cut 8 - 36” strands of main color

Cut 8 – 36” strands of trim color

Use 4 strands of each color for each earflap. Fold the strands in half forming a
loop at the top.

Slip the crochet hook into the bottom of the earflap. Pull the loop through the
earflap.

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Take the strands and pull them through the loop and pull tight to secure.

Divide the strands into 4 equal sections of 4 strands each alternating colors and
braid.

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You will braid the strands just like a three way braid. You just have a 4 th group.
Start with the far right color.

In this example the white group on the far right. Bring the white group over the
top of the red group to its left.

Next take the second white group and bring it over the first white group

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Finally, bring the red group on the far left under the first white group which is now
in position 3.

Doing the four way braid with alternating colors generates the striping pattern. If
you do not want the striping pattern then divide per your liking and braid normally.

Pull the first group tight and then repeat the steps. This time it is the red group on
the far right. Bring it over the white group to the left of it.

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Next bring the second red group in 3rd position over the red group in second
position

Then to finish off this row, take the white group in 4th position and bring it under
the red group in 3rd position and tighten up.

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Repeat the over, under, over, under technique all the way down the tie. When you
get to the bottom of the tie, make a slip knot to secure the braid.

Repeat for the second earflap. Compare the braids to each other and adjust slip
knots as needed and trim ends even.

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