Bonjour from the pastry counter! This sweet little baker wears a puff-sleeve blouse, checked pleated skirt, pink apron, and ballerina flats, topped with a classic chef’s toque. Accessories include a macaron-tower crossbody bag, a tray of tiny tarts, a soft piping bag, and a whisk. Work at a firm toy gauge so the silhouette stays crisp and the accessories hold their shape.
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Proportion & Form Notes (from the reference image)
- Overall height: ~9.25–9.75 in (23.5–25 cm) standing; ~7.5–8 in (19–20 cm) seated.
- Head: rounded oval, ~2.9–3 in (7.5 cm) wide; soft forward tilt where head meets body.
- Ears: classic mouse circles—large, thin, nearly flat disks; each Ø ~2.1 in (5.3 cm). Inner ear lighter than outer. Ears sit high, about 1.1 in (2.8 cm) apart.
- Snout: small tapered cylinder projecting ~0.5 in (1.3 cm), ending in a round pink nose.
- Body: pear-shaped torso with minimal neck; torso height (neck to base) ~4.6–4.8 in (11.7–12.2 cm).
- Arms: slim tubes ~3.1 in (7.9 cm), attached just below neck seam; hands are oval pads (no thumbs).
- Legs/Feet: straight tubes; feet sized for ballerina flats with T-strap. Rolled sock cuffs peek above the shoes.
- Tail: long i-cord tail exits low center back, curving slightly to the right; length ~7 in (18 cm).
- Outfit (match exactly):
- Pleated skirt in tiny check (cream + pistachio), with clean waistband.
- Blouse with puff sleeves, Peter Pan collar, and tiny front placket; base color buttercream.
- Apron in shell-pink with slim lace-look hem and small chest pocket; tie bow at back.
- Ballerina flats in blush with cream sole rim and a T-strap fastened by a knit knot “button.”
- Chef’s toque (tall hat) in cream with soft pleat channels and a neat band.
- Crossbody “macaron tower” bag (pistachio body, tower peeking out in pastel stack).
- Props: tart tray with three fruit tarts, piping bag, and a whisk—all knit.
- Fabric impression: worsted weight at a firm toy gauge; stitches plump and even; seams and joins hidden.
Materials
- Yarn (Worsted/Category 4):
- Body (mouse gray): 80–90 g
- Inner ear & muzzle contrast (pale pink-beige): 15 g
- Socks/sole rim (cream): 15 g
- Blouse (buttercream): 30–35 g
- Skirt checks & bag (pistachio): 30–35 g + small cream for checks
- Apron & shoes (shell pink/blush): 35–40 g
- Toque (cream): 20 g
- Accessories: scraps strawberry pink, lemon, mint, chocolate, tan (tray), silver/gray (whisk), white (piping “cream”)
- Face embroidery: dark brown/black; nose: soft pink
- Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) for mouse + small props; US 4 (3.5 mm) for clothing, shoes, hat and most accessories. DPNs or a long circular for Magic Loop.
- Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, fiberfill; optional pipe cleaner/thin wire for ear edges (omit for child safety); small card disk for tart tray (optional removable insert).
Gauge
- On US 3 in stockinette, 26 sts × 36 rnds = 4 in (10 cm). Work firmly so stuffing does not show.
Abbreviations (easy to read)
- k knit; p purl; st(s) stitch(es); rnd(s) round(s)
- RS/WS right/wrong side; CO/BO cast on/bind off
- pm/sm place/slip marker; kfb knit front & back (inc 1)
- m1L/m1R make 1 left/right; k2tog knit 2 together; ssk slip, slip, knit
- yo yarn over; tbl through back loop
- I-cord knit, slide to other needle end; do not turn
Construction Overview
Knit the mouse mostly in the round: Head → Body. Make ears, snout, arms, legs, tail separately and sew on. Clothing and props are removable (tack if the piece is for display).
Head (mouse gray, US 3)
CO 8 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (24).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (32).
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: (k3, kfb) around (40).
Rnd 8: k.
Rnd 9: (k4, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 10: k.
Rnd 11: (k5, kfb) around (56).
Knit 8 rnds even.
Shaping:
Rnd 20: (k5, k2tog) around (48).
Rnd 21: k.
Rnd 22: (k4, k2tog) around (40). Stuff head firmly as you go.
Rnd 23: k.
Rnd 24: (k3, k2tog) around (32).
Rnd 25: (k2, k2tog) around (24).
Rnd 26: (k1, k2tog) around (16).
Rnd 27: k2tog around (8). Cut tail, draw through; secure.
Snout (pale pink-beige, US 3): CO 10 sts, join. Rnds 1–2: k. Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (15). Rnds 4–7: k. Rnd 8: (k1, k2tog) around (10). Stuff lightly; BO leaving a long tail. Embroider a round pink nose and a small smile; ladder-stitch to lower face.
Face embroidery: Tiny oval eyes ~9–10 sts apart on the same horizontal line; optional single white glints. Add whisker dashes with very fine strands or ultra-thin i-cords (optional).
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Ears (make 2)
Outer ear (gray, worked flat, US 3): CO 20 sts.
Rows 1–4: knit (garter).
Rows 5–14: st st even.
Rows 15–22: decrease 1 st at each edge every RS row (k1, ssk … k2tog, k1) until 8 sts remain. Knit 2 rows; BO.
Inner ear (pale pink-beige): CO 16 sts; work as above but stop decreases when 6 sts remain. BO.
Layer inner on outer; whipstitch edges; steam flat into gentle circles. If using wire, encase along the outer edge before closing. Sew to head high on the crown, 1.1 in (2.8 cm) apart.
Body (gray, US 3)
CO 12 sts, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (24).
Rnd 2: k.
Rnd 3: (k1, kfb) around (36).
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: (k2, kfb) around (48).
Rnd 6–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k3, kfb) around (60).
Rnd 12–18: k even for belly.
Waist shaping: Rnd 19 (k8, k2tog) around (54). Rnd 21 (k7, k2tog) (48). Rnd 23 (k6, k2tog) (42). Rnd 25 (k5, k2tog) (36).
Rnds 26–27: k. Stuff to a firm egg shape. Ladder-stitch head to body opening with a tiny forward tilt.
Arms (make 2, gray)
CO 8, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (16).
Rnds 2–10: k.
Rnd 11: (k2, k2tog) around (12).
Rnds 12–18: k.
Stuff lightly; flatten last rnd and mattress-stitch closed to make a rounded palm. Sew to shoulders just below the neck seam.
Legs (make 2, gray)
CO 10, join.
Rnd 1: kfb around (20).
Rnds 2–12: k.
Rnd 13: (k3, k2tog) around (16).
Rnds 14–18: k. Stuff firmly; sew to body base with a modest outward splay.
Tail (gray I-cord)
CO 3 sts on US 3; work I-cord 7–8 in (18–20 cm). BO. Sew low center back; curve gently.
Socks (cream, rolled)
US 4. CO 18 sts, join. Knit 8 rnds stockinette; allow the top to roll. BO stretchy.
Ballerina Flats with T-Strap (shell pink)
Soles (cream rim, US 4; worked flat): CO 6.
Row 1 (RS): kfb, k2, kfb, k2 (8).
Row 2: p.
Row 3: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1 (10).
Row 4: p.
Row 5: k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 (12).
Row 6: p. BO, leaving a long tail.
Uppers (shell pink, in the round): Pick up 30–32 sts evenly around the sole; join.
Rnds 1–3: k (build sidewall).
Rnd 4 toe shaping: center 8 sts; work to 2 before center, k2tog, k4, ssk, k to end. Repeat this toe dec every other rnd 3× → reduce 8 sts (to ~22–24).
Rnds 10–11: k even.
T-strap opening: BO 5 center instep sts; next rnd CO 9 across gap. Work 3 rnds; BO.
Strap & knot button: Make a narrow I-cord 3 sts × 2.5 in (6.5 cm); stitch as a vertical T from center tongue to ankle rim; tie a tiny knit knot (or sew a small bobble) at the junction.
Sole rim: Surface slip-stitch around the bottom edge in cream for a piping look.
Peter Pan Blouse (buttercream)
US 4.
Yoke & body in the round: CO 48 sts, join.
Rnd 1–4: k.
Place raglan markers after 8 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 12 / 4 / 8.
Work increase rnd every other rnd (m1R, k1, m1L at each raglan) 6× → 96 sts.
Separate sleeves: Put 24 sts of each sleeve on waste yarn; CO 4 sts under each arm; work body straight 8 rnds. Hem ridge: p 1 rnd; k 2 rnds; BO.
Sleeves: Return 24 sts, pick up 4 underarm (28). Knit 6 rnds; for puff cuff, work (yo, k2tog) around 1 rnd, p 1 rnd, BO loosely.
Front placket: On center front, pick up 18 sts vertically (3 sts × 6 rows). Work k1, p1 rib 6 rows; BO.
Peter Pan collar: Pick up 48–52 sts around neckline. Row 1: k1 p1 rib. Row 2 (RS): (kfb, k to 2 before marker, kfb) at left/right front quarter points for soft collar spread; repeat this shaping once more every RS row. Work 5–6 rows st st total; BO. Steam and curve to sit flat.
Pleated Checked Skirt (pistachio + cream)
US 4; worked flat then seamed.
Waistband: With pistachio CO 64 sts; work k1 p1 rib 6 rows.
Pleat setup: Switch to stockinette. Work (k8 pistachio, k1 cream, k1 pistachio) repeat across for faint micro-check (use stranded/duplicate stitch—keep floats loose).
Pleating: Every RS row, k2tog at each pleat valley and m1 at pleat peak alternating to maintain stitch count while creating crisp folds. Knit until skirt measures 3.25–3.5 in (8–9 cm) from waistband.
Hem: Purl 1 row (fold line), knit 2 rows, BO. Seam back edge; stitch waistband ends together. (Optional: thread thin elastic through the rib for easy dressing.)
Apron with Lace-Look Hem (shell pink)
US 4; worked flat.
Skirt panel: CO 56 sts; knit 14 rows stockinette.
Lace-look hem: Row 15 (yo, k2tog) across; Row 16 purl; knit 2 rows; BO.
Bib: From the top center, pick up 20 sts; work stockinette 10 rows, BO.
Pocket: CO 10; st st 6 rows; BO; top edge garter 2 rows optional.
Ties: CO 3 sts, I-cord 2 pieces × 9–10 in (23–25 cm); sew to sides at waistband height. Sew pocket to bib. After dressing the mouse, tie a neat bow at the back.
Chef’s Toque (cream)
US 4.
Band: CO 56 sts, k1 p1 rib 5 rows; join neatly and set aside.
Crown: CO 56 sts separately; work stockinette 6 rows. On next RS row, (k6, yo, k2tog) around to form soft vertical channels. Work 4 rows even. Increase (k7, m1L) around (64). Knit 4 rows. Decrease (k7, k2tog) around (56) then (k5, k2tog) around (48) then (k3, k2tog) around (36) then (k1, k2tog) around (24); k2tog around (12); draw tight. Sew crown to the band with a slight puff.
Macaron-Tower Crossbody Bag
US 4.
Bag body (pistachio): CO 18 sts; st st 24 rows; BO. Fold to 2/3 height; seam sides.
Flap (cream trim): Pick up 16 sts along back top; k1 p1 rib 4 rows; BO.
Strap: I-cord 4 sts × 14–16 in (35–40 cm); sew to sides to wear across the body.
Macaron tower (loose stack that peeks out):
- Make 3–4 mini spheres: CO 6 → kfb (12) → k → (k1, kfb) (18) → k → (k1, k2tog) (12) → k2tog (6) → stuff lightly and close. Colors: strawberry, lemon, pistachio, vanilla.
- Sew the stack in a vertical column and tuck under the flap so the top two “macarons” show.
Tart Tray with Fruit Tarts
Tray (tan, US 4): CO 24 sts; garter 6 rows; BO. Pick up around edges and knit 2 rows to create a lip; BO.
Tart shells (make 3, tan): CO 12 in the round; k 2 rnds; (k2, kfb) around (16); purl 1 rnd (crimp line); k 2 rnds; BO leaving a tail; stuff very lightly.
Fillings:
- Lemon: pick up 10 sts inside; knit 2 rnds yellow; BO; add a tiny white duplicate-stitch “swirl.”
- Berry: same in strawberry pink with 3-seed French knots in cream.
- Pistachio: mint disc with a single darker-green swirl.
Stitch each tart to the tray in a row so the mouse can hold it.
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Piping Bag & Whisk
Piping bag (white + pistachio cuff, US 3): CO 12 sts in white, st st 10 rows; dec k2tog each edge every RS 3× → 6; knit 2 rows; BO, seam side to a cone; stuff lightly. Pick up 10 sts around the open end in pistachio; k1 p1 rib 3 rows; BO. Add a tiny I-cord 2 sts × 1 in nozzle in white at the tip.
Whisk (silver/gray + tan handle, US 3):
- Handle: CO 4 sts in tan; I-cord 1.75 in (4.5 cm); BO.
- Loops: With gray, CO 12; knit 3 rows; BO; thread to form 3 petal-loops and sew into handle end.
Assembly & Dressing
- Attach ears high on the head with a gentle forward angle. Sew snout centered; embroider eyes, nose, smile, and optional whiskers.
- Sew arms just below the neck; angle right palm slightly upward to support the tray; left palm relaxed to hold the piping bag or whisk.
- Attach legs with a modest outward splay; sew tail low back and curve it slightly to the right.
- Dress order: socks → shoes → pleated skirt → blouse → apron (tie at back) → macaron bag (crossbody) → chef’s toque.
- Place tart tray in the right hand and piping bag or whisk in the left; add a hidden stitch at palms if displaying.
Color Map (to match the image)
- Body: mouse gray; snout/inner ear: pale pink-beige
- Blouse: buttercream; skirt: pistachio micro-check with cream
- Apron: shell pink
- Shoes: shell pink uppers with cream sole piped edge
- Socks & toque: cream
- Bag: pistachio; macarons: pastel stack (strawberry, lemon, pistachio, vanilla)
- Tarts: tan shells with lemon/berry/pistachio tops
- Props metal: gray/silver for whisk; white for piping cream
Blocking & Styling Tips
- Light steam the pleats while pinched to set crisp folds.
- Shape the Peter Pan collar and sleeve puffs with a gentle hand; let cool before moving.
- Curve the toque crown by stuffing with a rolled washcloth while steaming.
- Pinch the T-strap knots on shoes so they sit centered.
- For photos, let the tail curl in a soft S for balance and place the tray slightly forward for depth.
Fit Tweaks
- If your gauge runs loose, stop head increases at 48 sts and remove the first belly increase (stay at 48 before Rnd 11) to keep proportions.
- Want a longer skirt? Add 1–2 more pleat repeats before the hem ridge.
- For wider shoes, knit uppers on US 5 or skip the last toe-decrease repeat.
- Prefer a more dramatic puff sleeve? Add 2 plain rounds before the cuff shaping.
