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Little Knit Mice are the perfect way to use up your leftover sock yarn. You know, the little pieces that are too small to do anything else with? These little knit mice a big hit with cats, perfect for batting around the room, chasing, and cuddling with for naps. You can even stuff in some catnip for extra fun!

(Make sure to supervise your cat during playtime, especially if they’re prone to pulling apart toys).

Size
The finished mouse is approximately 7-8cm / 2.75-3.25” from end to end (not including tail).

Yarn and Yardage
At least 3g of fingering weight sock yarn, or 12 yards. Sock yarn with nylon is preferred, as it will be more durable. The yarn suggested is some of what I’ve used, but you really can use any scrap sock yarn for this project.

Black embroidery thread or scraps of black fingering weight yarn is needed for the eyes.

Needles
US 0/2.0mm, or size needed to achieve a tight fabric.
Exact gauge isn’t important for this pattern, but the fabric should be tight enough not to loose stuffing during play. I find for most yarn, US 0/2.0mm or US 1/2.25mm is the best choice.

Notions
Knitting needles (straight needles, or any other needles for knitting flat), darning needle, polyfill for stuffing, and black embroidery thread or scrap pieces of fingering weight yarn for eyes.