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Amigurumi Deer With Fawn – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Deer With Fawn – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Capture the gentle beauty of the forest with this Amigurumi Deer With Fawn crochet pattern! This heartwarming duo features a graceful mama deer and her sweet little fawn, nestled together in soft stitches and woodland charm. With their delicate spots, floppy ears, and loving expressions, these two are perfect for nature lovers, nursery decor, or anyone who adores crafting tender moments in yarn. 🦌🧶🌿

Designed for warmth and whimsy, this pattern invites you to play with earthy tones, textured details, and sweet extras like a flower crown, leafy base, or even a tiny woodland friend. Whether you’re creating a keepsake gift, adding to your amigurumi menagerie, or simply stitching for the joy of it, this Deer With Fawn set is a peaceful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade love to every stitch. 💖✨🍂

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🦌 Amigurumi Deer With Fawn Crochet Pattern

This heartwarming deer and fawn duo is the perfect forest-inspired project for your amigurumi collection. With their gentle expressions, long legs, and delicate white chest markings, they make a sweet gift for woodland-themed nurseries or seasonal displays. This pattern includes full instructions for both the adult deer and fawn, with tips for clean color changes and assembly.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and small parts.

📏 Finished Size

  • Adult deer: approx. 9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall

  • Fawn: approx. 6–7 in (15–18 cm) tall
    (Using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook)

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or sport weight):

    • Color A: Light brown (main body)

    • Color B: White (chest, muzzle, inner ears, eye patch)

    • Color C: Dark brown (hooves, antlers, nose)

  • 2 pairs of safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or size for tight stitches

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Optional: black embroidery thread for eyelashes and mouth

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

🎨 How to Change Colors (Clean Method)

To switch from one color to another (e.g., white to brown):

  1. Insert hook into the last stitch of the current color.

  2. Yarn over with new color and pull through both loops on hook.

  3. Continue working with new color.

  4. Gently pull both yarn tails to snug.

  5. Weave in the unused yarn inside the body for clean joins.

🦌 Adult Deer Pattern

Head (Start with Color B for the face)

  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)
    6–9. sc around (30)

  6. Change to Color A
    11–20. sc around (30)

  7. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 7 stitches apart.
    Stuff firmly.

  10. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Optional: Embroider lashes and a tiny smile.

Body (Start with Color B for the belly)

  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)

  6. Change to Color A
    10–20. sc around (30)

  7. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

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

Legs (Make 4 – Start with Color C for hooves)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

  3. Change to Color A
    6–18. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly

  4. Flatten and sl st across, FO leaving tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Shorter version of legs)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around

  4. Change to Color A
    5–11. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly

  5. Flatten and sl st across, FO and sew to side of body.

Ears (Make 2 in Color A and 2 in B – inner ear)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around
    FO. Sew one inner ear to one outer ear. Fold slightly and attach to head.

Antlers (Make 2 – Color C)

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–5. sc around (4)

  2. ch 4, work 3 sc back down the chain, sl st to base, continue sc around
    7–9. sc around to finish trunk
    FO and sew on top of head between ears.

Tail (Color A)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. sc around
    FO and sew to back of deer

🦌 Fawn Pattern

Use the same pattern as above with the following adjustments:

  • Work 2–3 fewer rounds on legs, arms, and body

  • Use no antlers

  • Slightly smaller ears (just 4 rounds instead of 5)

  • Eyes placed slightly closer together for a cuter baby look

🧵 Assembly Order

  1. Sew head to body

  2. Attach legs to bottom sides evenly

  3. Attach arms to upper sides of body

  4. Position ears and sew to top sides of head

  5. Attach antlers (adult only) and tail

  6. Stitch nose and embroider lashes and mouth if desired

  7. Optional: Add white dots to fawn’s back with small felt circles or yarn embroidery

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use safety noses or embroider heart-shaped noses

  • Add small flowers or scarves for seasonal flair

  • Make a whole woodland family with different yarn shades!

This loving deer and fawn duo is the perfect cuddle pair for woodland-themed nurseries, nature lovers, or sweet handmade gifts. 🦌🧡


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