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Deer Amigurumi Pattern

Deer Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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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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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Deer Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a plush deer amigurumi using soft plush yarn and basic crochet stitches. You will make separate pieces — legs, body, head, arms, ears, antlers, muzzle, nose, tail and decorative patches — and assemble them into a finished toy. Photos and clear round-by-round instructions help you place eyes, stuff pieces, and sew parts neatly for a professional finish.

Deer Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The design includes optional heart or square belly patches and a cozy scarf for seasonal flair. Techniques covered are magic ring starts, increases, decreases, working in spirals, and simple needle sculpting.

Why You'll Love This Deer Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns plush yarn into a cuddly, expressive deer with simple stitches and thoughtful shaping. I enjoy how the face details and tiny embroidered spots give each finished toy a lot of personality. The pattern is forgiving for beginners but still rewarding, producing a polished, gift-ready amigurumi. I also love that it includes options for patches and a scarf so you can personalize each deer.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to create unique characters; try pastel shades for a baby deer or rich browns for a classic look.

I sometimes substitute plush yarn for a smooth worsted weight to get a firmer toy and change the hook size accordingly.

I often add wire armatures inside the limbs to make a posable deer for display.

You can make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for keychains or ornaments.

I like to embroider different facial expressions by altering eye placement and mouth stitches to give each deer a personality.

Try different eye options: safety eyes for durability, buttons for a vintage look, or embroidered eyes for a child-safe toy.

Mix and match patches and scarves — make the patch heart-shaped, or knit a tiny sweater to change the style.

Use contrast yarn to add small decorative stitches on the belly or forehead for playful spots or seasonal motifs.

I enjoy experimenting with yarn textures: velvet plush gives a cuddly feel, while cotton details add definition to noses and eyebrows.

For gifting, personalize with an embroidered name on the back or a tiny removable accessory like a bow or bell.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can make you lose track of the start of each round; place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round so you never miscount. ✗ Stuffing too much or unevenly often distorts the shape and creates lumps; stuff gradually, distribute fiberfill evenly and shape as you go for a smooth finish. ✗ Ignoring the instruction to insert eyes between rounds 11 and 12 will place eyes incorrectly; attach safety eyes at the recommended rounds with seven stitches between them or sew on after confirming placement. ✗ Pulling your stitches too loosely when using plush yarn causes filling to poke through; crochet with tighter tension and smaller hook if necessary to keep stuffing hidden. ✗ Not leaving long tails for sewing or not weaving in ends before assembly makes finishing messy; always leave sufficient yarn tails and weave ends securely while assembling pieces.

Deer Amigurumi Pattern

Create a soft, huggable deer amigurumi using plush yarn and simple stitches. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the body, head, limbs, antlers, and little details so you can make a charming handmade friend. Ideal for gifting or holiday decor, the deer features a cute muzzle, embroidered spots, and a cozy scarf. Follow the clear instructions and photos to assemble and finish your adorable deer.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Deer Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn Dolce YarnArt 120m (131 yds)/100g in light brown - 1 ball (100g) for main body
  • 02
    Plush yarn Dolce YarnArt 120m (131 yds)/100g - a little in dark brown for antlers and in white for muzzle, patch and tail
  • 03
    Cotton yarn YarnArt Jeans 159m (174 yds)/50g or another medium cotton/acrylic for nose and eyebrows (dark brown)
  • 04
    Substitute plush yarn options: Himalaya Dolphin Baby 120m (131 yds)/100g, Baby Bee Adore 100g/84m, Velvet by Bernat 288m (315 yds)/300g, IceCream Deluxe by Lion Brand 142m (155 yds)/142g
  • 05
    Red plush yarn (small amount) for scarf and optional pink or red plush yarn for heart patch
  • 06
    White plush yarn (small amount) for muzzle, belly patch and tail

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size G/6 (4 mm)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size C/2 (3 mm)
  • 03
    Glitter safe eyes 16 mm (you can substitute safety eyes with buttons or crochet eyes with black yarn)
  • 04
    Fiber fill stuffing
  • 05
    Brown thread for assembling
  • 06
    Tapestry needle

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— Notes :

Infos :

start working from the body. All pieces are worked in a spiral continuously. This means that you do not end the rnd with a slip stitch and do not start a rnd with a chain. I start working every piece from a magic ring but you can ch2 and work the necessary number of sc in the second st from the hook. You should crochet tight enough to prevent stuffing from sticking out.

— Legs & Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring =6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

sc 2 in each st around=12 sts

Round 3 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Round 4-10 :

sc in each st around =18 sts

Info :

Fasten off, leave the tail about 10 cm and cut the yarn. One leg is done. Rep rnds 1-10 for the second leg. Do not cut yarn when the second leg is finished.

Round 11 :

18 sc around the 1st leg’ sts, then make 18 sc around the 2nd leg’s sts (this is how legs are attached to each other) = 36 sts

Info :

Then with the tail of the first leg yarn you should do 1 sl st inside the legs to prevent hole between the legs.

Round 12-18 :

sc in each st around = 36 sts

Info :

Now you need to stuff the legs. Otherwise it will be uncomfortably later.

Round 19 (DEC) :

(sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 20 :

sc in each st around = 30 sts

Round 21 (DEC) :

(sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 22 :

sc in each st around = 24 sts

Round 23 (DEC) :

(sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 18 sts

Info :

Now stuff the body and continue

Round 24 (DEC) :

(sc in next st, sc dec)*6 times = 12 sts

Round 25 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Round 4 (INC) :

(sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 5 (INC) :

(sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 6 (INC) :

(sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 7 (INC) :

(sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 42 sts

Round 8 (INC) :

(sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st)*6 times = 48 sts

Round 9-15 :

sc in each st around = 48 sts

Info :

Important!!!! If you use safe eyes (16 mm) insert them now between rounds 11 and 12 with 7 sts in between.

Round 16 (DEC) :

(sc in next 6 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 42 sts

Round 17 (DEC) :

(sc in next 5 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 36 sts

Round 18 (DEC) :

(sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 30 sts

Round 19 (DEC) :

(sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 24 sts

Round 20 (DEC) :

(sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*6 times = 18 sts

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 21 (DEC) :

(sc in next st, sc dec)*6 times = 12 sts

Round 22 (DEC) :

sc dec*6 times = 6 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Arm (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 3-8 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 9 (DEC) :

(sc in next 4 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 10 sts

Info :

Stuff the arm, do not stuff it too tight.

Round 10 (DEC) :

(sc in next 3 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 8 sts

Round 11 (DEC) :

(sc in next 2 sts, sc dec)*2 times = 6 sts

Info :

Close the piece using sc, work 2 sc along the edge of the piece. Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends. One arm is done. Rep rnds 1-11 for the second arm.

— Muzzle :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring =6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

sc 2 in each st around=12 sts

Round 3 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Round 4 :

sc in each st around =18 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring =6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

sc 2 in each st around=12 sts

Round 3 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Info :

Fasten off. Leave the long tail for sewing.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 :

sc in each st around = 6 sts

Round 3 (INC) :

2 sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 4 :

sc in each st around = 12 sts

Round 5 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*6 times =18 sts

Round 6 :

sc in each st around = 18 sts

Round 7 (DEC) :

(sc in next st, sc dec)*6 times = 12 sts

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends. One ear is done. Rep rnds 1-7 for the second ear.

— Antlers (make 2) :

First antler part - Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

First antler part - Round 2 :

sc in each st around = 6 sts

Info :

Fasten off and cut yarn. Or you can use your medium dark brown in two threads instead plush dark brown yarn

Second antler part - Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Second antler part - Rounds 2-3 :

sc in each st around = 6 sts

Info :

Do not cut yarn!!!

Join the antler parts - Round 4 (DEC) :

with the working yarn of 2nd antler part crochet around first antler part. Make 1 sc, sc dec, 1 sc, sc dec until reaching 2nd antler part. Continue on 2nd part with 1 sc, sc dec, 1 sc, sc dec = 8 sts

Round 5 (DEC) :

1 st, sc dec, 2 st, sc dec, 1 st = 6 sts

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends. One antler is done. Rep rnds 1-5 for the second antler.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring = 6 sts

Round 2 (INC) :

(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st)*3 times =9 sts

Rounds 3 :

sc in each st around =9 sts

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Square Patch :

Info :

Work the patch back and forth in rows. This means that you need to make a turning chain at the end of each row.

Row 0 :

With white plush yarn and hook 4mm make ch 5.

Row 1 :

sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 3 sts, ch1 = 4 sts, turn

Row 2 :

sc in next 4 sts, ch 1= 4 sts, turn

Row 3 :

sc in next 4 sts, ch 1= 4 sts, turn

Row 4 :

sc in next 4 sts = 4 sts

Info :

Fasten off.

— Heart Patch (instead square patch) :

Round 1 :

Work with plush pink or red yarn make magic ring. sc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 3 dc in next st, sl st = 12 sts.

Info :

Fasten off.

— Scarf :

Info :

Work the scarf back and forth in rows. This means that you need to make a turning chain at the end of each row.

Row 0 :

With red plush yarn and hook 4mm make ch 5.

Row 1 :

sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 3 sts, ch1= 4 sts, turn

Row 2-39 :

sc in next 4 sts, ch 1= 4 sts, turn

Row 40 :

sc in next 4 sts = 4 sts

Info :

Fasten off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

If you use safe eyes, you must insert them when you crocheted the head. Or sew the eyes to the head between 11 and 12 round with 7 sts in between.

Step 2 :

Sew the head to the body (attach linking sts from the round 20 of the head to sts from round 25 of the body).

Step 3 :

Sew arms to the body between 24 and 25 rounds. Try to stick the needle in the same place that will help to keep arms flexible.

Step 4 :

With the same thread using needle sculpting, shape the head. Use photo as a guide.

Step 5 :

Stuff the muzzle a little bit and sew it to the head between rnd 13 and rnd 18.

Step 6 :

Sew the nose to the top of the muzzle (between 1 and 4 rounds) and with the same brown thread make 2 large stitches to the down of muzzle.

Step 7 :

With the same brown thread sew antlers to the top of the head (between round 2 and 5) and embroider eyebrows (between 7 and 10 rounds) as shown at the photo.

Step 8 :

Than fold the ears in half lengthwise and sew the ears between 7 and 8 rounds of the head.

Step 9 :

With white yarn embroider a few small stitches on the deer's forehead.

Step 10 :

Then with white thread sew the tail on the back and the patch on the belly, sew several stitches on the patch with contrast yarn.

Info :

That's all. Your toy is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • If you use safe eyes, insert them while crocheting the head or sew them between rounds 11 and 12 with 7 stitches between the eyes for correct placement.
  • Sew the head to the body by attaching linking stitches from round 20 of the head to stitches from round 25 of the body so the seam sits neatly.
  • Sew the arms to the body between rounds 24 and 25, positioning each arm and stitching through the same placement to keep the arms flexible and secure.
  • Use the same thread to needle-sculpt the head for facial shaping, following the photos as a guide to create the desired expression.
  • Stuff the muzzle a little, then sew it to the head between rounds 13 and 18 to sit naturally under the eyes.
  • Sew the nose to the top of the muzzle (between rounds 1 and 4) and use brown thread to make two large stitches down the muzzle for the mouth detail.
  • Sew antlers to the top of the head (between rounds 2 and 5) and embroider eyebrows between rounds 7 and 10 as shown in the photos.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work all pieces in a continuous spiral; do not end rounds with a slip stitch or start rounds with a chain to maintain seamless shaping.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 with seven stitches between them to ensure correct placement and symmetry.
  • 💡Crochet tightly enough when using plush yarn to prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches and to keep the surface smooth.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly: stuff the legs before joining and stuff the body after round 23 to maintain shape and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check positions before sewing to ensure balanced assembly and a neat finished toy.

This sweet Deer Amigurumi pattern makes a lovable handmade friend you can gift or display. It includes clear step-by-step rounds, assembly notes, and photo guidance to help you finish with confidence. Make one in classic brown or play with colors for a unique twist. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 in / 28 cm high using the recommended plush yarn and hook G/6 (4 mm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn, but the size will change. If you use non-plush bulky yarn, try a 4 mm hook as suggested or adjust hook size to match gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly and requires basic crochet skills such as magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, finishing details and assembly time.