Legs (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (24)
Round 5: SC around (24)
Round 6: SC in the first 6 stitches, INV DEC 6 times, SC in the last 6 stitches (18)
Round 7: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC 6 times, SC in the last 3 stitches (12)
Rounds 8-15: SC around (12)
Fasten off the first leg.
For the second leg, continue to Round 16 to join the legs.
Round 16: Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the first leg. When you reach the chain, make a SC across each of the 3 chains, then SC in the remaining stitches of the second leg. SC across each of the 3 chains again. (30 SC) This completes your join and starts your next round.
Rounds 17-26: SC around (30)
Round 27: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (24)
Round 28: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (18)
Round 29: SC around (18)
Round 30: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (12)
Round 31: SC around (12)
Head
Round 32: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (18)
Round 33: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (24)
Round 34: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (30)
Round 35: SC in the first 4 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (36)
Round 36: SC in the first 11 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (39)
Rounds 37-41: SC around (39)
Note: Here is where we will attach the facial features.
- Place the safety eyes 5 stitches apart between rounds 39 and 40.
- For a girl version, you may wish to sew on the eyelashes before securing your safety eyes.
Mouth Piece: Sew the mouth piece centered between the eyes, adding a small amount of stuffing.
Cheeks: With your tapestry needle and yarn for the cheeks, pass through one stitch on either side of the mouth piece and just under the eyes.
Round 42: SC in the first 11 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (36)
Round 43: SC in the first 4 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (30)
Round 44: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (24)
Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head
Round 45: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (18)
Round 46: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (12)
Round 47: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew the remaining part closed. Weave in your end.
Ears (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 7 SC
Rounds 2-3: SC around (7)
Round 4: SC INC in each stitch around (14)
Rounds 5-8: SC around (14)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the ear in half and sew across to close, creating the indentation for the ear.
Antlers (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn (stuff lightly):
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (9)
Rounds 3-6: SC around (9)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
With light brown yarn (stuff lightly at the bottom):
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (9)
Rounds 3-11: SC around (9)
At the end of round 11, pinch the arm flat and make 4 SC across the top to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the body.
Scarf
With color of your choice and 5mm hook:
Chain 45. HDC into the 2nd chain from your hook and in each chain across (44).
Assembly
- Sew the antlers onto the head, starting at the 2nd round and ending around the 4th round.
- Sew the ears just outside of the antlers.
- Sew the arms onto the body, centered with the head at round 29.
- Tie the scarf around the neck.