Online Crochet Instruction-How Do I Crochet a Catnip Mouse?

Question

I learned to make a chain when I was a child, but that is the extent of my crochetting knowledge. Does anyone know where I can find basic crochet instructions on line so that I can learn to make catnip mice?

Thanks for that first answer. What I need before I can use this pattern, though, is basic instructions on how to crochet. Anyone?

Answer 1

If you are learning to crochet, I'd first just make a sqaure and sew up two of the sides, stuff with catnip, then sew up the last side. This way your cat has a wonderful toy and you can get used to crocheting.
You can start with learning single crochet (sc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqhaQQajt0U
she also shows you how to turn.
sewing up the sides:
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-search.cgi?store=/stores/eyarn&faqKey=122

Then on to mice.
Here's an pretty easy pattern
http://www.crochetme.com/Feb_Mar_2005/patt_cat_toy.html
In her round 11, she tells you how to decrease (dec) which will make curves.
here's a little movie on doing a sc decrease
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?content_id=16
here's what a slip stitch is (sl st)
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?content_id=18

Then you can start adding details:
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27075
(this is cute)

good general sites to learn to crochet:
http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S
http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/
http://www.nexstitch.com/v_single_crochet.html

Answer 2

You should also check out your public library. they have a lot of "how to" books and lots of pattern books in the craft section. Good luck!

Answer 3

Here is one
http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cff-catnipMouse.html
.