small red nose deer pattern

[soluna]

Small red nose deer crochet pattern

i made some of these for Christmas, its about 4 inches long.

Use this pattern for personal use only, never for retail or commercial purposes, Thank you.

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivs2.5

Materials

G crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn in tan, white, red

Tapestry needle

Fiberfill stuffing

felt for eyes

Stitch marker

Pins

Terms used:

Sc = single crochet

Ch = chain

2sctog = single crochet decrease over two stitches

st = stitches

sl st = slip stitch

 

Note: everything is done in a continuous spiral; use a stitch marker to mark your place.

HEAD

With Tan yarn Ch2

Row 1: 6 sc in second ch,

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12sc)

Row 3: work *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (18sc)

Row 4-5-6: sc around (18sc)

Row 7: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* 3times, 1 sc in last st. (21sc)

Row 8-9-10: sc around (21sc)

Row 11: *2sctog, 1sc* around (14sc)

Row 12: *2sctog, 1sc* around (9sc)

Row 13: sc around (9sc)

Row 14: *2sctog* slst on last sc. F.O.

 

Body

With Tan yarn Ch2

Row 1: 6 sc in second ch,

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12sc)

Row 3: work *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (18sc)

Row 4-8: sc around (18sc)

Row 9: *2sctog, 1sc in next sc* F.O. (12sc)

 

Arms and Legs (make 4) with white yarn

With white yarn

Row 1: ch 2, 3 sc in second ch (3sc)

Row 2-3: sc around (3sc) F.O. Leave long tail for sewing to body

 

Nose

With red yarn

Row 1: Ch2, 3sc in second ch (3sc)

Row 2: sc around F.O. Leave long tail for sewing to head

 

Antlers (Make 2) with white yarn

Ch5, Slst in first ch, Ch2 slst in 2nd ch, slst in first ch again and on remaining 3ch.

F.O.

Leave long tail for sewing to head, Weave in ends

 

Ears (Make 2) with tan yarn

Row 1: start with a long tail for sewing ch 3, sc in second ch and in next ch, ch 1 turn (2sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in next 2 sc, ch 1 turn (4sc)

Row 3: sc across, ch 1 turn

Row 4: *2sctog* (2sc) F.O. weave in ends

 

Finishing

Stuff the head and body. make sure the head does not loose its shape.

Pin head to body and sew together

Sew on arms and legs to body (don’t stuff them)

Then sew on the ears and antlers to head.

Sew on the nose

Glue on the wiggly eyes between rows 6 and 7.

 

*-If you have children under 3 years old, I would recommend embroidering the eyes with black thread instead of gluing the wiggly eyes on.

 

 

This pattern has not been tested, any errors or any questions please

let me know.

[barklikeaduck]

cute, thanks for sharing the pattern

[DebbyQ]

He's so cute. Thank you for sharing your pattern with us!

 

Debby

[misssmaggie]

He is a sweetie !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[Gail]

thanks for sharing:hug, its a cute pattern.

I guess it's a reminder I need to get started for Christmas 2008

Happy New Year from the UK

[livedinalaska]

That is just so cute! I love his little messenger bag!

[soluna]

thanks everyone, im happy you liked it.

[sheryl*]

So very cute! Thank you for sharing the pattern.

[unicorn37757]

What a cutie!

[grannyannie]

He's adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[Julia]

Hello!

 

Good work.

 

 

Regards

 

Julia

[yarncat]

Too cute,Soluna!Thanks for the pattern!!

[moomooo]

Happy New Year Soluna and thanks for sharing this pattern with us Its beautiful.

 

I have sent you a PM so be on look out for it and thank you again.

[miller3602]

Another cute pattern! Thanks!

[soluna]

YAY im happy you like it :)

[nana]

thanks for the pattern. soooooooo cute.

[Antdan]

This is too cute for words. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern!

[rlou313]

now thats cute!

[nymommyof4]

AWWWWW LUV IT!

[asabear]

He (she?) is precious. I have gotten hooked on amigurumi lately and am always looking out for new patterns to try. Thanks for being so generous and sharing your talents.

[CrochetAmore]

Too cute!! Perfect for the upcoming season!

[prim-in-tyme]

Very Cute!! Thanks for sharing!