How to make a rat out of yarn?

How to make a rat out of yarn? - briefly

Gather yarn in three colors, cut two short lengths for ears, a medium length for the torso, and a thin strand for the tail. Form a tight coil for the body, attach the ears to the top, and secure the tail with a knot.

How to make a rat out of yarn? - in detail

Creating a rat from yarn requires a clear plan, suitable materials, and systematic steps. Gather the following items before beginning: smooth acrylic yarn in gray, black, and white; a pair of 3 mm and 5 mm crochet hooks; a tapestry needle; fiberfill stuffing; scissors; and a small piece of wire for the tail.

1. Head and body

   • Form a magic ring with gray yarn.
   • Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring, pull tight.
   • Increase each round as follows: 12 sc, 24 sc, 36 sc, maintaining even spacing.
   • After reaching the desired size (approximately 2 inches in diameter), begin decreasing: 30 sc, 24 sc, 18 sc.
   • Leave an opening of about 1 inch for stuffing, fill the cavity with fiberfill, then close the final round with a slip stitch.

2. Ears (make two)

   • With gray yarn, create a chain of 6 stitches.
   • Starting from the second chain from the hook, work 4 sc, turn.
   • Continue with 4 sc, turn, repeat until the piece measures 1 inch in length.
   • Fold the rectangle in half, sew the long edge, and attach each ear to the head with a tapestry needle.

3. Snout

   • Using white yarn, form a small cylinder: 4 sc in a magic ring, increase to 8 sc, then work 2 rounds of 8 sc.
   • Stuff lightly, close, and sew onto the front of the head.
   • Add two black dots for eyes with a few stitches of black yarn.

4. Tail

   • Cut a 12‑inch length of black yarn, thread a thin wire through, and coil the yarn tightly around the wire.
   • Secure the end with a few stitches, then insert the tail into the rear opening of the body and sew closed.

5. Finishing touches

   • Trim any excess yarn.
   • Reinforce seams with a few hidden stitches.
   • Optionally, lightly brush the yarn with a soft brush to smooth the surface.

Following this sequence yields a compact, proportionally accurate yarn rat suitable for display, gifting, or use in crocheted dioramas.