This pattern is part of the Hampton collection in Very British Toddler Knits. The finished scarf measures 93 cm (36.5”) long, excluding mouse head and tail.

Size
One size – child 1–6 years

Yarn
Rowan Pure Wool 4 ply
3 x 50g/1.75oz balls in main colour (Snow)
1 x 50g/1.75oz ball in pale pink for mouth scraps of grey for nose

Needles
Pair each of 3mm (US 2/3) and 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles
Pair each of 3mm (US 2/3), 3.5mm (US 4) and 4mm (US 6) double-pointed needles

Extras
2 buttons, beads or safety eyes (for very small children work eyes and nose in coloured yarn)

Tension (Gauge)
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm/4in square 20 sts and 37 rows to 10cm/4in square over garter st with 4.5mm (US 7) needles and yarn held double

Warning
Never leave a young child alone wearing a scarf.