Have you ever heard Aesop’s Fable, “The Lion and the Mouse”? It’s the cutest little story with a moral of how mercy brings a reward and shows that even the smallest being (the Mouse) can help those who are considered greater (the Lion).

The Kindly Lion and Mouse patterns were designed in reference to this story, but can be made for a wide variety of purposes. The pattern gives instructions for making the Lion and the Mouse in DK yarn. As written, the Lion is approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and the Mouse is approximately 5/8 in (1.6 cm) tall.

Information is also given within the pattern to create both a 5 inch (12.7 cm) and a 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) tall Lion and a 1 inch (2.5 cm) and 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) tall Mouse by adjusting hook size and yarn type, providing even more pattern versatility.

The Lion and the Mouse are great for storytelling, education, play, decoration, and gift-giving.

PATTERN INFORMATION

• Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction.
• The patterns are written in English using US crochet terminology.
• The patterns are formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference, important images for construction within the pattern, and all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing.

SKILLS NEEDED

• The skill level needed is intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!).
• The techniques you will need to know include: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, increase, invisible decrease, working in the back bar of the chain, bobble, and the adjustable (magic) ring.

MATERIALS NEEDED
+ To complete the Lion and the Mouse you will need: yarn in your choice of colors (about 72 yds of DK for the Lion and about 5 yds for the Mouse), a size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stuffing, pins, scissors, chopstick to help stuff, 4 mm safety eyes, embroidery floss and needle, and optionally a disc needle puller and glue to stiffen the mouse’s tail.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• The finished Lion measures approximately 3 in (7.6 cm) tall in the sitting position to the tip of the ear, not considering the mane.
• The finished Mouse measures approximately .75 in (1.9 cm) long not including the tail and is approx 5/8 in (1.6 cm) tall to the tip of the ear.

THANK YOU
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This pattern along with many other designs can be found here on Ravelry and the blog at www.jenhayescreations.com.

COPYRIGHT
This pattern and its photos are copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you.

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