Monty Mouse Jumper

One day whilst walking in my garden I came across an old teacup. The handle had broken off and it was half full of dried grass. On closer inspection I noticed the grass was slightly moving. I stood and watched quietly. Then all of a sudden this tiny little mouse head appeared and looked at me. This was my inspiration for this jumper pattern. 

This pattern is made in half treble crochet throughout. The buttons are for decoration only. The whiskers are made with sewing thread.

The gauge is 9 sts and 9 rows over 2"

Update:- The pattern should read as follows:

FRONT

Row 7. 22w ,9g, 22w = 53.

Row 8. 20w, 13g, 20w = 53

Row 9. 18w, 17g, 18w = 53

Row 10. 16w, 21g, 16w = 53

Row 11. 15w, 23g, 15w = 53

Row 12. 14w, 25g, 14w = 53

All rows should add up to 53 sts.