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Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern

Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a forest deer amigurumi with step-by-step rounds, color changes and shaping. It uses velvet and cotton yarns for a plush finish and includes specific stitch counts for accuracy. The pattern is photo-assisted and guides you through assembly, eye placement and finishing touches.

Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will make four legs, join them to form the body, then continue to crochet the neck and head before adding facial details. Detailed yarn and tool lists are provided to match the designer's materials.

Why You'll Love This Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines plush velvet yarn with carefully considered shaping for a lifelike yet whimsical deer. I enjoy the balance of structured stitch counts and creative finishing like felt eyelashes and a wired horn frame. The step-by-step photos make the construction approachable while still giving room for personalization. Working through the leg-joining and body shaping is so satisfying — the toy really comes to life as you stitch and stuff.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this deer by swapping yarns and colors to suit your style.

I often try pastel shades for a soft nursery look or deep browns and burgundies for a seasonal holiday version.

Want a smaller deer? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook; for a cuddly, larger version, choose bulky yarn and a larger hook.

I sometimes change eye size or use embroidered eyes for a different expression and safety for small children.

Experiment with horn styles — make them shorter, curlier, or detachable by changing wire length and wrapping techniques.

I add little accessories like scarves, bells or tiny crocheted bows to personalize gifts and seasonal decor.

Try needle sculpting to adjust muzzle shape or cheek definition for a more realistic or stylized face depending on your vision.

If you prefer a sitting deer, modify leg lengths and body rounds to create a different pose while retaining the head shaping sequence.

I recommend adding contrast stripes or boot cuffs on the legs using simple color changes for playful details.

Finally, use felt or embroidered markings for spots and chest details to make each deer truly one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers during leg joining leads to uneven placement; place markers at the 6-stitch connection points to ensure symmetrical alignment. ✗ Overstuffing the legs and body can cause distortion and lumps; stuff gradually, checking shape frequently and adding small amounts at a time. ✗ Skipping the reverse single crochet row on the foreleg edge will affect the finished seam; return to the specified round and crochet reverse sc exactly as instructed. ✗ Tightening eye attachments too much can warp the face; position the eyes along the outline and sew or melt plastic lightly, securing gently so the face keeps a natural expression. ✗ Ignoring the working thread orientation will shift seam placement and shaping; pay attention to thread location photos and reposition loops or crochet an extra loop if needed. ✗ Using the wrong hook size will change the gauge and final size; use the recommended 2.5mm and 1.75mm hooks for the specified yarns to maintain proportions.

Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming forest deer amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will follow step-by-step instructions for legs, body, head, muzzle, eyes and assembly using velvet and cotton yarns. Perfect for crafters who enjoy shaping and photo-guided steps to make a polished stuffed toy you can display or gift. The pattern includes clear stitch counts and helpful placement notes to guide you through every stage.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Forest Deer Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Velvet yarn LaVita Velurex 100 g, 140 m, 10% lurex, 90% polyester - Color 1038 (honey color) - main color, 2.5 skeins
  • 02
    Velvet yarn Dolphin Fine Himalaya 100 g, 175 m, 100% polyester - Color 33 (color powder) - a little for muzzle and breast
  • 03
    Velvet yarn Dolphin Fine Himalaya - Color 37 (brown color) - 1/3 skein for hooves
  • 04
    Velvet yarn Dolphin Fine Himalaya - Color 38 (burgundy color) - a little for the nose
  • 05
    Velvet yarn Dolphin baby Himalaya 100 g, 120 m, 100% polyester - Color 80332 (coral color) - a little for the ears
  • 06
    Yarn YarnArt Jeans 50 g, 160 m, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic - Color 62 (white) - a little for the eyes
  • 07
    Yarn YarnArt Jeans - Color 70 (brown) - 1 skein for horns
  • 08
    Yarn YarnArt Jeans - Color 90 (red) - 1 skein for horns
  • 09
    Yarn YarnArt Jeans - Color 53 (black) - a little for the eyes
  • 10
    Yarn Gazzal baby cotton 50 g, 165 m, 40% cotton, 60% acrylic - Color 3416 (orange) - a little for the bell
  • 11
    Cotton thread for sewing parts (Kamtex mercerized cotton) 50 g, 200 m, 100% cotton - color powder / brown
  • 12
    Yarn YarnArt Mink 50 g, 75 m, 100% polyamide - color 330 (milky color)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (US C)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (HS 4)
  • 03
    Needle for sewing the pieces (thin needle for sewing threads, thicker needle for ears, long needle for needle sculpting)
  • 04
    Sewing threads in black and white
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch marker
  • 07
    Holofiber (polyester stuffing)
  • 08
    Black felt for eyelashes and details
  • 09
    Eyes 20 mm - 2 pcs (blue)
  • 10
    Wire 1 mm (to make a frame in the horns) - approximately 320 cm, tape
  • 11
    Velcro and glue (8 pieces + glue)
  • 12
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Forelegs :

Info :

Take Dolphin Fine Himalaya yarn, color 37 (brown color), crochet hook №2.5 (US C).

Round 1 :

make foundation ch8, work 2 sc into the second ch from the hook, 5 sc, work 4 sc into one stitch, turn, along other side of foundation chain crochet 5 sc, 2 sc into one stitch (18)

Round 2 :

2 inc, 5 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (26)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*2, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*4, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2 (34)

Round 4 :

34 sl sts (34)

Round 5 :

34 sc - crochet in back loops only (34)

Info :

Pay attention, where the working thread is located (see the photo above).

Round 6 :

16 sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 inc (34)

Round 7 :

15 sc, 1 dec, 16 sc, 1 inc (34)

Round 8 :

14 sc, 1 dec, 17 sc, 1 inc (34)

Info :

Next, we crochet yarn LaVita yarn Velurex, color 1038.

Round 9 :

(15 sc, 1 dec)*2 (32) - crochet in back loops only

Round 10 :

32 sc (32)

Round 11 :

(14 sc, 1 dec)*2 (30)

Round 12 :

(13 sc, 1 dec)*2 (28)

Round 13 :

(12 sc, 1 dec)*2 (26)

Round 14 :

(11 sc, 1 dec)*2 (24)

Info :

*** Return to the round 4th . Crochet reverse sc along this round. Fasten off, cut off and weave in. ***

Round 15-23 :

24 sc (24) - repeat 9 times. Stuff the toy as you go. Ensure that the working thread is positioned towards the back and center by crocheting additional loops if needed.

Round 24 :

9 sc, 7 inc, 8 sc (31) - it is recommended to position inc towards the center and at the front.

Round 25 :

31 sc (31)

Round 26 :

9 sc, 7 dec, 8 sc (24) - decs should be located towards the center and at the front.

Round 27-35 :

24 sc (24) - repeat 9 times

Round 36 :

(11 sc, 1 inc)*2 (26)

Round 37 :

(12 sc, 1 inc)*2 (28)

Round 38 :

(13 sc, 1 inc)*2 (30)

Info :

Fasten off, cut off. Stuff it. The first front leg has been completed, and the second front leg is crocheted in a similar manner.

— Hind legs :

Info :

1-23 round: we crochet similarly to the forelegs. Ensure that the working thread is positioned towards the back and center by crocheting additional loops if needed.

Round 24 :

10 sc, 3 inc, 11 sc (27)

Round 25 :

10 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*3, 9 sc, 1 dec (29)

Round 26 :

1 dec, 8 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc)*3, 8 sc, 1 dec (30)

Round 27 :

1 dec, 26 sc, 1 dec (28)

Round 28 :

1 dec, 26 sc (27)

Round 29-33 :

27 sc (27) - repeat 5 times

Round 34 :

1 inc, 26 sc (28)

Round 35 :

1 sc, 1 inc, 26 sc (29)

Round 36 :

2 sc, 1 inc, 26 sc (30)

Round 37-38 :

30 sc (30) - repeat 2 times

Info :

Fasten off, cut off. The initial hind leg is completed, and the second one is crocheted in a similar fashion.

— Connecting part for legs :

Info :

Take yarn LaVita yarn Velurex, color 1038, crochet hook №2.5 (US C).

Round 1 :

make foundation ch8, work 2 sc into the second ch from the hook, 5 sc , work 4 sc into one stitch, turn, crochet along other side of the foundation chain 5 sc, work 2 sc into one stitch (18)

Round 2 :

2 inc, 5 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (26)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*2, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*4, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2 (34)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*2, 5 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc)*4, 5 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc)*2 (42)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc)*2, 5 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc)*4, 5 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc)*2 (50)

— Legs joining (the stitches division) :

Info :

To sew the legs, we will utilize brown Camtex thread (or any other thread that matches the toy's color) and 8 markers. Prior to commencing the sewing process, place the legs uniformly close to the joining piece and position markers at the designated points where the legs will be joined. The photo above illustrates the stitch division, and we will link 6 stitches on each leg.

Round 6 :

iIt is worth noting that 6 stitches from each leg, 24 stitches from the body (6 multiplied by 4), will now be situated inside the toy's body. So we crochet as follows: on the back - 4 sc, on the hind left leg - 24 sc, on the left side - 7 sc, on the left foreleg - 24 sc, on the chest - 6 sc, on the right foreleg - 24 sc, on the right side - 7 sc, on the hind right leg - 24 sc, on the back - 2 sc (122)

Round 7 :

(59 sc, 1 dec)*2 (120)

Round 8 :

(18 sc, 1 dec)*6 (114)

Round 9-20 :

114 sc (114) - repeat 12 times

Info :

Take note of the location of the working thread, as depicted in the photo. The markers should be used to divide the body into two sections: 60 stitches and 54 stitches.

Round 21 :

37 sc, ch20 and join with the stitch on the opposite side with a slip stitch, 23 sc (80)

Info :

This way we have our body «divided» into 2 sections (the 1st one - where the head will be and the 2nd one - where the back part/bottom will be). In the next 22th round we continue crocheting the back/bottom - where we have the circle with 80 stitches.

Round 22 :

(8 sc, 1 dec)*8 (72)

Round 23 :

(7 sc, 1 dec)*8 (64)

Round 24 :

(6 sc, 1 dec)*8 (56)

Round 25 :

(5 sc, 1 dec)*8 (48)

Round 26 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*8 (40)

Round 27 :

(3 sc, 1 dec)*8 (32)

Round 28 :

(2 sc, 1 dec)*8 (24)

Round 29 :

(1 sc, 1 dec)*8 (16)

Round 30 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Draw the thread tightly, cut off, and weave in the tail end.

Info :

Return to the round 21. We are going to crochet the neck and the head along the opening which was formed (It is 74 stitches). So, start the round 22. Stuff the toy as you go.

Round 22 :

(35 sc, 1 dec)*2 (72)

Round 23 :

(16 sc, 1 dec)*4 (68)

Round 24 :

(15 sc, 1 dec)*4 (64)

Round 25 :

(14 sc, 1 dec)*4 (60)

Round 26 :

(13 sc, 1 dec)*4 (56)

Round 27 :

(12 sc, 1 dec)*4 (52)

Round 28 :

(11 sc, 1 dec)*4 (48)

Round 29 :

(10 sc, 1 dec)*4 (44)

Round 30 :

(9 sc, 1 dec)*4 (40)

Round 31 :

(8 sc, 1 dec)*4 (36)

Round 32-38 :

36 sc (36) - repeat 7 times

— We continue to crochet the head :

Info :

Take Dolphin Fine Himalaya yarn, color 33, crochet hook №2.5 (US C). Make sure that the working thread is at the middle of the back.

Round 39 :

(8 sc, 1 inc)*4 (40)

Round 40 :

(4 sc, 1 inc)*8 (48)

Round 41 :

(5 sc, 1 inc)*8 (56)

Round 42 :

(6 sc, 1 inc)*8 (64)

Round 43 :

(7 sc, 1 inc)*8 (72)

Round 44 :

(8 sc, 1 inc)*8 (80)

Round 45-49 :

80 sc (80) - repeat 5 times

Round 50 :

22 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec)*12, 22 sc (68)

Round 51-61 :

take yarn LaVita yarn Velurex, color 1038, 68 sc (68) - repeat 11 times

— Eyes :

Info :

At this point, we proceed with making the eyes. We set the toy aside temporarily and begin crocheting the eyes. Take YarnArt Jeans yarn, color 62 (white), crochet hook №1.75 (HS 4).

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

yarn YarnArt Jeans of black color crochet into front loops of the stitches 32 sl sts (32)

Info :

Fasten off, cut off. We take the eyes and shape them into two separate pieces, positioning them not in the center but along the outline of the eye. It is important not to fasten the eyes too tightly. We cut out felt pieces for the eyes to create eyelashes and sew them under the eye when stitching.

Info :

The subsequent stage involves attaching and sewing the eyes onto the head. I sewed them between the 52nd and 59th rounds, with a distance of 3 sc between them. To attach the eyes to the head, I positioned them at least one division apart, then melted the plastic slightly using a lighter.

— We continue to crochet the head :

Info :

Stuff the toy as you go.

Round 62 :

(15 sc, 1 dec)*4 (64)

Round 63 :

(6 sc, 1 dec)*8 (56)

Round 64 :

(5 sc, 1 dec)*8 (48)

Round 65 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*8 (40)

Round 66 :

(3 sc, 1 dec)*8 (32)

Round 67 :

(2 sc, 1 dec)*8 (24)

Round 68 :

(1 sc, 1 dec)*8 (16)

Round 69 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Draw the thread tightly, cut off, and weave in the tail end.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Take Dolphin Fine Himalaya yarn, color 33, crochet hook №2.5 (US C).

Round 1 :

make foundation chain ch8, work 2 sc into the second ch from the hook , work 5 sc, work 4 sc into one stitch, turn, crochet along the other side of the foundation chain 5 sc, 2 sc into one stitch (18)

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the legs to the joining piece using brown mercerized thread (Kamtex) and 8 markers; position markers at the designated points and link 6 stitches from each leg to the body to secure alignment.
  • Attach the eyes between rounds 52 and 59 on the head with a spacing of 3 sc between them; position felt eyelashes under the eyes and sew through them, securing gently without pulling too tight.
  • Build the horn frames from 1 mm wire (approx. 320 cm total), tape the wire as needed, insert into horn covers and sew the horn base onto the head in the position shown in the photos.
  • After joining legs and completing body shaping, stuff the body and head gradually and evenly as you crochet the closing rounds, then draw the thread tightly at the final rounds to close and weave in tails securely.
  • Pin parts in place before final sewing; use a whipstitch or ladder stitch for invisible seams when attaching muzzle and ears to the head for a smooth finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts and the leg-joining stitch divisions; they are critical for symmetrical construction.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check shaping often — overstuffing can distort the legs and body while understuffing will make parts collapse.
  • 💡Pay attention to the working thread location in photos; reposition the thread or add extra loops if needed to keep seam placement centered.
  • 💡When attaching eyes and small details, avoid tightening too much; position elements and test look before permanently securing or melting plastics.

This Forest Deer Amigurumi pattern guides you through a plush, photo-supported crochet project that results in a charming hand-made companion. Whether you display it or gift it, the detailed stitch counts and assembly tips make the process satisfying and reliable. Enjoy the tactile beauty of velvet yarn and the finishing touches that bring personality to your deer! 🦌🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The toy measures approximately 42 cm (16.54 inches) without horns and 54 cm (21.26 inches) with horns when using the recommended yarns and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but it will alter the final size and texture; choose appropriate hook sizes and expect adjustments in stitch counts for proper shaping.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds, and simple assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will need a multi-day commitment; plan for around 12-15 hours depending on your speed and assembly time.