A rather marvellous mouse is the next chocolate orange cover to add to our exclusive festive forest collection by Sarah Neal. He’s all dressed up in his cosiest pink scarf and is wearing a sparkly gold crown. As with all these covers, he can be knitted up in just one or two afternoons, meaning you can make up the full set (and more) in plenty of time for Christmas. Needles at the ready! Download this Christmas knitting pattern to add a magical touch to your gifts.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun, shades (A) Latte 2622, (B) Light Rose 2513, (C) Light Blue 2432, (D) Wheat 2533, (E) Clay 2431, (F) Olive 2531, (G) Soft Mauve 2470, (H) Cloud 2530, (I) Orchid 2657, one 50g ball of each, (J) Rico Ricorumi Lamé, shade 002 Gold, one 10g ball, plus white aran or chunky-weight yarn, black DK yarn, small amounts
Needles: 2.5mm double-pointed, 3.5mm straight
Double-pointed needles are only required for i-cord
Buttons: black, small, two
Safety eyes: black, 6mm, eight
Ribbon: narrow, red, short length
Tapestry needle
Pom-pom maker (optional)

NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment needed for every part of the knitalong

Companion pieces:
Owl
Deer
Bunny
Fox

This pattern is available to Let’s Knit Together Members.