Free Crochet Tutorial Plush Deer

Body and Head

  1. Make a chain, crochet 9 sc along the left leg, make 1 sc in the first sc of the left leg, crochet 9 sc along the right leg, make 1 sc in the first sc of the right leg (22 stitches). Mark the beginning of the round.
  2. Crochet 10 sc, inc, sc, inc, 9 sc (24 stitches)
  3. Crochet 2 rows (24 stitches)
  4. Change to red yarn:
  • Crochet 6 rows (24 stitches)
  1. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 stitches)
  2. Attach the upper legs: 5 sc, 3 sc through the leg, 6 sc, 3 sc through the leg, sc. Adjust the position of the legs as needed.
  • Add stuffing to the legs and lower part of the body.
  1. (sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches)
  2. Inc x 12 (24 stitches)
  3. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30 stitches)
  4. Crochet 5 rows (30 stitches)
  5. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24 stitches)
  6. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 stitches)
  7. (sc, dec) x 6 (12 stitches), add stuffing to the body and head.
  8. Dec x 6 (6 stitches), ss, close the opening, cut the yarn, and secure the end.

Muzzle

Using beige yarn and a 4.5 mm hook:

  1. Make 2 chains, then crochet 6 sc into the second chain from the hook.
  2. Inc x 6 (12 stitches)
  3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18 stitches)
    4-5. Crochet 2 rows (18 stitches), ss, cut the yarn, and secure the end.

Ears (2 parts)

  1. Using beige yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, make 2 chains, then crochet 6 sc into the second chain from the hook (or 6 into the magic ring).
  2. (sc, inc) x 3 (9 stitches)
  3. (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12 stitches)
    4-5. Crochet 2 rows (12 stitches), ss, crochet both sides together: 6 sc, fold in half, crochet together: 3 sc, cut the yarn, secure the end, and hide it. Repeat for the second ear.

Antlers (2 parts)

Using brown yarn and a 4 mm hook:

  1. Make 2 chains, crochet 5 sc into the second chain from the hook (or 5 into the magic ring).
    2-3. Crochet 2 rows (5 stitches)
  2. Sc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 3 sc
  3. Sc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 3 sc
    6-7. Crochet 2 rows (5 stitches), ss, cut the yarn, secure the end, and add stuffing to the antlers.

Assembling and Finishing

  • Attach the muzzle between rows 23-28 of the head, adding stuffing.
  • Embroider the nose with red plush yarn and the mouth with regular thread.
  • Attach the ears and, between them and slightly behind, attach the antlers (around the head).
  • Attach the safety eyes, crochet a beautiful scarf for the deer, dress it up, and enjoy!