I was about 3 years old when my grandpa and I were walking through a department store together and I saw a single Mickey Mouse stuffed plush toy on the floor near a whole basket full of them. I picked it up and my grandpa told me to put it back but I wouldn't (what did I know, I was 3!) and I apparently threw quite a fit when he tried to take it from me to put back himself. Well, grandpas being what they are, he decided it would be easier to buy it for me. Guess what, though? It didn't have a price tag. He dragged me all over that store, holding on to that stuffed mouse, to find an employee that he could ask about the price. Not one could tell him. They tried to find another one like it but there wasn't one in the whole bin! They were all different. I'm not sure how they came about a price for it, but eventually I took that little guy home and I've had him ever since. That was 39 years ago! His eyes have had the paint scraped off them, the tip of his nose fell off, his plush is matted down and one arm has had to be sewn back on, but I still have him. I slept with him every night until I left for college. I was afraid if I took him with me he'd get lost somehow and if I left him home at least he'd be safe. He's been chewed on, cried on, drooled on, and listened to all my adolescent woes. I've collected loads of Mickey Mouse over the years from people but I never cared as much for them. I think it was because they weren't from my grandpa.
My cousin recently asked me to make a baby blanket with Mickey Mouse. I graphed this one up and thought of Grandpa the whole time. To make the blanket I think I will use a G hook and 1 sc per graph square with Caron simply soft. I'll post a finished photo when I'm done. If you'd like to make your own, you can download this graph at kendrascrochetedcreations.com
In the comments below, let me know your thoughts and if you have a similar experience with a stuffed animal, or other toy you'd like to share.
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I forgot to post a finished photo, but Jeannie sent me hers!
Thank you, Jeannie!
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And Dorothy made one with a white background and no border.
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I like your creations and I have most of the free ones. I am 76 yrs old and on a fixed income and I cannot afford ti buy patterns. I love to crochet and since I am bed-ridden that is about all I do. I make many things like afghans, hats gloves (all sises), baby sweaters, hats, booties onsies dresses, pants almost anything I can get patterns for and I dote them to an organization who distributes them to area hospitals, women's shelters, homeless shelters, veterans centers, almost anywhere there is a need. I have been blessed in my life and I like giving back to others. I am constantly searching the internet for free patterns and I appreciate the ones who offer the free ones.
ReplyDeleteIs the yellow a dark yellow or light yellow and could i use dark grey as the background??
ReplyDeleteIt's a darker yellow, like gold. You can choose whatever color you like for the background! Good luck!
DeleteI can't wait to do Mickey for my dad, but I'm struggling to find the color chart?
ReplyDeleteThere is no color chart, just eyeball the colors and change colors as the graph changes!
DeleteHi Kendra How can I print it? thanks
ReplyDeleteSend an email to kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I'll send you the pdf!
DeleteHi Kendra I would like to have the graph My daughter has been in love with Mickey Mouse since she was 4 years old and I would love to make it for her
DeleteHow big is your blanket? I want to make a baby blanket with this graph, can you help me out, because I’m newbie, thanks
ReplyDeleteI used a G hook and SC for each graph square to make a baby blanket with Caron simply soft yarn.
DeleteHow do u download the graph?
ReplyDeleteYou can download the graph from kendrascrochetedcreations.com
DeleteHow can i get this pattern it is so cute
ReplyDeleteYou can download or print the graph from kendrascrochetedcreations.com
DeleteI would like to know the size and if you did use the g hook. You never put the measurements in.
ReplyDeleteI got a baby blanket using a G hook but if you want a throw size you can use a J hook.
DeleteDo you have another email address or website that has this graph. I really like this one.
ReplyDeleteis er ook een minnie mouse?
ReplyDeleteYou can also find Minnie on kendrascrochetedcreations.com
DeleteI'm going to be starting this today for my son, just wonder which side did you start from?
ReplyDeleteI hope it went well! I'm so sorry but blogger hasn't been notifying me of comments so I didn't know you had a question.
DeleteHello I have been looking for a pattern to make either a Mickey mouse blanket or a Winnie the Pooh blanket for my great grandson who is due in August I am not that good at these graphs without a written pattern so would you mind please if I ask how many stiches I have to use thank you xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry my notifications weren't getting sent. My graphs are now available on kendrascrochetedcreations.com if you need anything else.
DeleteComo consigo o gráfico
ReplyDeleteHad experience too will make short, on a train ride a little girl I was playing with was 10 yrs, was 10 yrs. She left her teddy bear I too slept with it too,lived Weed, Calif,woke up one morning covered with snow my teddy bear gone,my 2 sister night before dug hole and buried bear, waited days snow to melt never found,cried a was 13 yrs old,sisters said I was too old to play with bear, yes very said cried,was mad sad, at 80 yrs old one of my daughters got me one, don't sleep with it have on couch sweet
ReplyDeleteThat sounds heartbreaking!
DeleteI would love this pattern for my grandsons. If I print the pic would it print out as a full size pattern. Or how do I get the pattern. Thanks kathy.
ReplyDeleteThe graphs are now available on kendrascrochetedcreations.com and I'm so sorry, my blog isnt sending me notifications!
DeleteHi Kendra, I have a new grandson that I would love to make this for. I would love to have the PDF graph of it. I really appreciate your kindness of the free gift of a pattern.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, my notifications were not coming through! My graphs can now be found on kendrascrochetedcreations.com
DeleteKendra, I can't wait to start this, I'm thinking of a corner to corner blanket stitch as an adult throw! I might also try the baby blanket first!
DeleteDo you know how much yarn I will need?
I think a corner to corner would end up pretty large. I don't remember how much yarn I used on the baby blanket. Just one or 2 skeins of each color I think.
DeleteCosa vuol dire gancio g
ReplyDelete4 millimeter hook
DeleteHow do you print this out
ReplyDeleteYou can print from your browser at kendrascrochetedcreations.com
DeleteTem como fazer menor esse gráfico.
ReplyDeleteNo, but I used a G (4 millimeter) hook to make a baby blanket.
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