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Amigurumi Deer with Antlers – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Deer with Antlers – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the woodland charm of a Deer with Antlers to life with this Amigurumi Deer crochet pattern! 🦌✨ With its graceful stance, textured fur, and majestic antlers, this design captures the essence of this beautiful forest creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, antler shapes, and even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or a festive wreath to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and creams for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a rustic setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi deer is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this majestic creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦌 Amigurumi Deer with Antlers – Free Crochet Pattern

Create this adorable forest friend complete with large eyes, soft hooves, and realistic antlers! This intermediate-level pattern is great for animal lovers and makes the perfect woodland nursery gift.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and assembling several pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall when seated, using DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials Needed

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Light Brown (main body)

    • White (face, belly, ears)

    • Dark Brown/Black (hooves, antler tips)

    • Beige or Darker Brown (antlers)

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Polyester fiberfill

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Pipe cleaners (optional for antler structure)

🧵 Abbreviations (US terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc two together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🦌 Head

With light brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    14–19. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    — Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14–15, 9 stitches apart.

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    — Stuff firmly

  13. dec x6 (6), FO and close hole.

🤍 Face Patch (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    FO with long tail, sew to front of head around the eyes.

🦷 Nose

With dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around
    FO with long tail and stitch to center of face patch.

🐾 Body

Start with white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–8. sc around (30)
    Switch to light brown:
    9–18. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    — Stuff firmly

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)

With dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to light brown:
    5–14. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly, FO with long tail for sewing.

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)

With dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to light brown:
    5–10. sc around (12)

  3. Flatten top and sc across both edges to close
    FO and leave tail to sew to lower sides of body.

🐽 Tail

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (9)
    FO and sew to back.

👂 Ears (Make 2 outer + 2 inner)

Outer – Light Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)

  5. sc around (15), FO.

Inner – White:
Repeat Rounds 1–4, FO.
Sew inner onto outer ear, then fold ear slightly and stitch closed at base. Attach to head.

🦌 Antlers (Make 2 Main + Branches)

Main Beam (Make 2)
With beige or dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–18. sc around (6)
    Stuff lightly as you go
    FO and leave tail.

Branch (Make 2–3 per antler):

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–8. sc around (5)
    Stuff lightly, FO.

Assembly:

  • Stitch branches to main beam near top (slightly off-center).

  • Sew completed antlers securely to top of head.

  • Optional: Insert pipe cleaner inside main beam before sewing for structure.

🧷 Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew head to body securely.

  2. Attach front legs to side front of body.

  3. Stitch back legs to base sides.

  4. Sew on tail.

  5. Attach ears and antlers symmetrically.

  6. Use black embroidery thread to add small eyebrows or eyelashes (optional).

🎨 Customization Tips

  • Add white spots to back using surface embroidery.

  • Use safety nose instead of crocheting.

  • Make it festive with a red nose for a reindeer look! 🎄

This sweet forest deer will charm anyone who meets it — perfect for woodland-themed decor, holiday toys, or gifts for little adventurers. 🌲🦌


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