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Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern

Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Snug Essential

Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.

About This Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a whimsical Crazy Deer slipper using t-shirt cord and plush yarn. It combines textured stitches, simple shaping, and fun details like ears, horns, eyes and a plush nose. With clear step-by-step photo instructions, it is perfect for making a cozy pair of handmade slippers or a playful gift.

Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes a full materials list, abbreviations and a gauge to guide you. Detailed assembly and decorating steps help you finish a polished, charming slipper.

Why You'll Love This Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes a simple slipper base and transforms it into a playful character with personality. I enjoy the combination of textured cord stitches and plush yarn details that make the nose and eyes pop. The step-by-step photos make the shaping accessible while still allowing creative freedom with colors and embellishments. I love seeing how a few small additions — horns, ears and embroidered brows — completely change the feel of the slipper.

Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern to create different personalities — try swapping the beige and brown cords for bold stripes or a pastel palette for a softer look.

You can change the size by using thicker cord and a larger hook for chunky, cozy slippers, or thinner cord and a smaller hook to make mini versions for decoration.

I often add tiny embroidered details like freckles or a contrasting nose color to give each pair a unique expression.

If you want a more realistic deer, use faux fur yarn for the collar or around the ankle to add texture and warmth.

I sometimes replace the wooden bottom with a firm fabric sole and non-slip dots for a fully wearable indoor slipper option.

For a gift set, I make matching eye rollers in different colors and glue small felt decorations to the inside sole as a surprise detail.

Try adding posable wire inside the horns if you want them to hold a particular shape or bend in playful ways.

I recommend experimenting with the placement of the eyes and ears before final fixing — this small adjustment can dramatically change the character.

If you prefer sewn eyes, you can crochet small circles and embroider the pupils instead of gluing pieces for a more durable finish.

I sometimes make a matching mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a 3.5 mm hook, reducing round counts proportionally to keep the shape.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not leaving long tails for sewing the nose and ears; leave the recommended thread lengths (70 cm for nose, 39 inches for muzzle, etc.) so you have enough to securely attach pieces. ✗ Forgetting to place markers at the toe centers and cluster points; mark the 1st and 16th loops and cluster positions to maintain correct shaping throughout decreases. ✗ Working too tightly with t-shirt cord causes a stiff, small slipper; maintain even, moderate tension and adjust hook size if your stitches are too dense. ✗ Skipping the instruction to steam the muzzle and add a small towel for volume; this shaping step creates the rounded, lifted nose that defines the deer look. ✗ Not checking the loop count around the wooden bottom before continuing; count and adjust increases/decreases to match your bottom size so the trim sits evenly.

Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Crazy Deer slipper with this step-by-step crochet pattern that blends playful design and cozy function. You will create a soft, decorative deer slipper using t-shirt cord and plush yarn, perfect for gifting or adding whimsy to your home. The pattern includes clear materials, abbreviations, and photo-guided instructions so you can follow along with confidence.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Crazy deer Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Cord 4-5 mm, beige color - approximately 77 yards (70 m)
  • 02
    Cord 4-5 mm, brown color - approximately 55 yards (50 m)
  • 03
    T-shirt metallic yarn 4-5 mm - about 4.4 yards (4 m)
  • 04
    Fur yarn white color - about 3.3 yards (3 m) (e.g. YarnArt mink)
  • 05
    T-shirt yarn white color for eyes - 24 inches (60 cm)
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    Plush yarn pink for nose 120 m/100 g - about 3.3 yards (3 m) (e.g. Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce Baby)
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    Little soft stuffing - small amount for nose
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    Wooden bottom with 37 holes - 8 inches (20 cm)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 5.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook 4 mm
  • 03
    Glue gun
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    Plastic with large eyelet
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    Scissors
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    2 stitch markers
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    Yarn needle or plastic needle for sewing
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    Small towel for shaping the muzzle
  • 09
    Steam iron (for steaming muzzle)

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— Crochet the horns(*2) :

Info :

Take the brown cord and 5.5 mm hook.

Round 1 :

Crochet 12 CH.

Round 2 :

5 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 3 :

6 CH, 5 SlSt from the 2nd loop from the hook.

Round 4 :

6 YO SlSt, cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Similarly crochet the 2nd horn.

— Crochet the ears(*2) :

Info :

Take the beige cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 16 inches (40 cm) long.

Round 1 :

Crochet the chain of 6 CH with two threads. For that: chain knot, yarn over with end, yarn over, pull through all 2; yarn over with end, yarn over, pull through all 2, continue so on...

Round 2 :

Next crochet from the 2nd loop from the hook: SC, HDC, DC, HDC, (SC, 3 CH, SC) in 1, HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SlSt in the 1st loop. Cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Similarly crochet the 2nd ear.

— Crochet the nose :

Info :

Take the pink plush yarn and 4 mm hook.

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 CH.

Round 2 :

1 row. 6 SC in the 2nd loop from the hook, SlSt, CH.

Round 3 :

2 row. 6 Inc (=12), SlSt, CH.

Round 4 :

3 row. (SC, 1 Inc)*6 (=18), SlSt, CH.

Round 5 :

4 row. 18 SC, SlSt. Leave the end for sewing the nose 27 inches (70 cm) long. Cut the thread, pull out the end.

Info :

Add little soft stuffing.

— Crochet the trim of the bottom :

Info :

Take the brown cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 8 inches (20 cm) long.

Info :

Insert the hook in the hole, pull the loop, CH.

Round 1 :

Crochet SC in the each hole. Make increases in the holes marked on the picture.

Round 2 :

Crochet the last SC with the end of the thread, pull out the end, close the row with the end (=46).

Round 3 :

1 row. Insert the hook on the back loop and the jumper only.

Round 4 :

Pull the loop, CH.

Round 5 :

45 SC on the back loop and the jumper only. Cut the thread, pull out the end, close the row (=46). Tie the knot and hide the ends on the wrong side.

Info :

You may have a different number of the loops, depending on the size of the bottom. Crochet similarly, making the necessary number of increases and decreases in the places indicated in this pattern.

— Crochet the muzzle :

Info :

Take the beige cord and 5.5 mm hook. Leave the end of the thread 39 inches (1 m) long.

Round 2 :

2 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH.

Round :

45 SC, crochet the last SC with the end of the thread, and the each subsequent row. Pull out the end, close the row with the end (=46).

Round 3 :

3 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 45 SC, close the row with the end (=46).

Info :

Count 16 loops in the middle of the toe. Place the markers in the 1st end the 16th loops.

Round 4 :

4 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 22 SC to the 1st marker, 8 DC together (clusters), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=38).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 8th clusters.

Round 5 :

5 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 22 SC to the 1st marker, 4 clusters with 2 DC together (insert the hook from front to back to front around the cluster of the previous row), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=34).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 4th clusters.

Round 6 :

6 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Dec, 14 SC to the 1st marker, 2 clusters with 2 DC together (insert the hook from front to back to front around the cluster of the previous row), 7 SC, close the row with the end (=31).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 1st and the 2nd clusters.

Round 7 :

7 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Dec, 10 SC, 4 Dec three loops before the 1st marker, 4 SC, close the row with the end (=26).

Info :

Rearrange the markers in the 2nd and the 3rd decreases.

Round 8 :

8 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 18 SC to the 1st marker, Dec, 5 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Info :

Steam the muzzle with an iron through a damp cloth. Put a small towel in the middle to add volume.

— Decorate the muzzle :

Round :

Sew on the nose with the plastic needle above the 3rd row in the middle of the toe.

Round :

Take two pieces of the white T-shirt yarn 12 inches (30 cm) long. Roll into a roller, glue with the glue gun.

Round :

Cut off two circles (pupils) with a diameter 7-8 mm and glue on in the middle of the eyes. Glue on the eyes above the nose.

Round :

Embroidery the eyebrows with the brown cord.

Round :

Fasten the ears in the 8th row at a distance of 6 SC from each other. Strengthen and hide the ends on the wrong side.

Round 9 :

9 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 24 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Round 10 :

10 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 24 SC, close the row with the end (=25).

Round 11 :

11 row. Insert the hook under the last SC of the previous row. Pull the loop, CH, 6 SC, Inc, 17 SC, close the row with the end (=26).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose to the muzzle: position the nose above the 3rd row in the middle of the toe and sew securely using the long tail left for sewing (approx 27 inches / 70 cm), hiding knots inside.
  • Make and attach the eyes: roll two 12 in (30 cm) pieces of white T-shirt yarn into rollers, glue with a glue gun, glue small black pupil circles (7-8 mm) in the center, then glue the eyes above the nose.
  • Fasten and reinforce ears: place the ears on the muzzle in the 8th row spaced 6 SC from each other, stitch firmly, then strengthen and hide the ends on the wrong side.
  • Attach the trim to the wooden bottom: crochet the trim into each hole, working increases in marked holes to reach 46 stitches, then work rounds in BLO/jumper as instructed and tie knots; hide ends on wrong side.
  • Position horns and finalize face details: glue or stitch the horns to the top of the slipper as desired, embroider eyebrows with the brown cord, and steam the muzzle through a damp cloth to shape and add a small towel for volume.

Important Notes

  • 💡Leave long sewing tails as indicated for pieces (nose 27 in / 70 cm, muzzle 39 in / 1 m) to make assembly easier and neater.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark center points and cluster boundaries (for example mark the 1st and 16th loops at the toe) to keep track of decreases and placement.
  • 💡Steam-shape the muzzle through a damp cloth and add a small towel for volume to create the rounded snout without flattening the stitches.
  • 💡When crocheting the trim to the wooden bottom, count loops carefully and adjust increases or decreases to match your bottom size for an even finish.

This Crazy Deer slipper pattern transforms simple cord and plush yarn into a playful, cozy slipper full of character. Follow the photo steps and shaping tips to create a charming gift or a whimsical treat for your home. Make it in natural tones or bright colors — either way it will bring a smile. 🦌🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished boot from the specified materials measures approximately 8 1/2 inches (21 cm) in height when made with the recommended cord and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the size and texture will change; choose a larger hook for bulkier yarns or a smaller hook for thinner cords and expect a change in finished measurements.

Do I need special tools to make the trim on the wooden bottom?

You will need a wooden bottom with holes (37 holes in the example), a 5.5 mm hook to pull loops through holes, and glue or stitch to secure ends; adjust loop count to your bottom size.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pattern in 5-7 hours depending on experience and how much time is spent on decorating and assembly.