I am not sure what my fascination with deer is all about, but I can’t seem to make enough of them between Billy the Buck and now Dawn the Fawn! I think I like the little woodland creature trend! When I got a package of wooden rings for something else I was inspired to make a little wooden ring toy! With the baby expected in just over a month, I’m hoping he’ll enjoy playing with it!
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MATERIALS
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C hook (2.75mm) (US
Cotton Yarn in brown and black (I used I Love This Cotton)
Cotton Crochet Thread in Size 3 in Off-White and a very small amount of black (US
55mm Untreated Wooden Ring (US
Fiberfil (US
Yarn Needle (US
Stitch marker (US
Scissors(US
FINISHED SIZE
The finished deer measures about 7” tall
Gauge isn’t necessary for this amigurumi. Just be sure your stitches are as tight as possible to avoid stuffing showing.
STITCH GUIDE
mc – magic circle
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – single crochet increase
inv dec – invisible single crochet decrease (see special stitches)
BLO – back loop only
Triple Dec – Triple decrease (see special stitches)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Invisible Single Crochet Decrease – insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
Triple Decrease – insert hook in first stitch, yarn over and pull through one, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through one, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through one, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
NOTES
- This pattern is worked in continuous rows. Do not finish the row or chain up. Just continue next row on first stitch of last row. This method requires a stitch marker. Mark the first stitch of each row.
- Safety Note: Each piece of this item should be sewn on and secured with extreme caution, especially if intended use is for small children. Finished item should only be given to children with adult supervision.
PATTERN
Head
Start with black yarn.
Round 1: mc w/5sc
Round 2: sc around in BLO (5)
Switch to tan yarn
Round 3: inc around (10)
Round 4: sc around (10)
Round 5: *inc, sc* repeat around (15)
Round 6: sc around (15)
Round 7: 4 sc, 7 inc, 4 sc (22)
Round 8: sc around (22)
Round 9: 5 sc, *inc, sc* repeat 5 times, 4 sc (24) (treat as end of row and move stitch marker)
Round 10: ch 7, skip 7 sc, sc around (27)
Round 11: *inv dec, 4 sc* repeat 4 times, inv dec, sc (22)
Round 12: *inv dec, 3 sc* repeat 4 times, inv dec (17) Do not finish – pattern continues after adding spots!
Sew on White Spots
NOTE: Be sure to secure these spots very well as babies may be tugging at them! Another option is to use the French Knot embroidery stitch (lots of tutorials available on YouTube!)
One row down (Row 9) tie one spot between the left and centre spot on row 10- Cut 5 pieces of off-white thread about 6 inches long.
- Tie double knots in the centre of each piece
- Tie one on row 10 centered above the nose.
- Skip one stitch to the right and tie another one on the same row
- Skip one stitch to the left of the centre spot and tie another on the same row
- Still on row 9, skip one stitch and tie the last spot between the centre and right spots on row 10
Round 13: *inv dec, 2 sc* repeat 4 times, inv dec (13)
Round 14: *inv dec, sc* repeat 4 times, sc (9)
Round 15: inv dec 4 times, sc (5)
Whip Stitch closed
Neck
Attach in corner of hole made in bottom of head.
Round 1: sc around hole (16)
Rounds 2-3: sc around (16)
Round 4: Flatten neck. Sc to close neck (8)
Row 5-6: sc across (8)
Row 7: inv dec, 4 sc, inv dec (6)
Row 8-10: sc across (6)
Finish leaving long tail for sewing.
Ear (Make 2)
Chain 5
Row 1: 4 sc
Row 2: sc, dec, sc
Row 3: Triple Dec, ch 1, finish off
Attach yarn back to start and sc around edge of ear w/(sc, ch 1, sc) in top stitch.
Finish leaving long tail for sewing.
Eye (Make 2)
With black crochet thread
Mc with 6 sc
Close circle and leave long tail for sewing
With off-white stitch small white highlight in eye.
Horn (Make 2)
With off-white crochet thread
Round 1: mc w/6sc
Round 2-4: sc around
Finish leaving long tail for sewing.
Tail
With off-white crochet thread
Round 1: mc w/6sc
Round 2: inc around (12)
Change to tan yarn
Rounds 3-5: sc around
Round 6: dec around (6)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
With black yarn
Round 1: mc w/ 6sc
Round 2: 3 inc, 3 sc (9)
Round 3: sc around in BLO (9)
Round 4: sc around (9)
Change to tan yarn
Rounds 5-11: sc around
Flatten leg
Row 12: sc leg closed (5)
Row 13: 2 sc, dec, sc (4)
Rows 14-18: sc (4)
Finish leaving long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
With Black yarn
Round 1: mc w/6sc
Round 2: sc around in BLO (6)
Change to tan yarn
Rounds 3-9: sc around (6)
Flatten arm
Row 10: sc arm closed (4)
Row 11: sc, dec, sc (3)
Rows 12-16: sc (3)
Finish leaving long tail for sewing.
FINISHING
Sewing the Pieces onto the Head
Eyes
- Sew the eyes on Row 7.
- Leave 3-4 stitches between the two eyes.
Ears
- Sew the front corners of the right ear between rows 10 & 11 with 2 stitches between the front corners.
- Sew the centre of the edge of the ear on between rows 11 & 12
- Repeat with other ear with 4 stitches between the two inside corners of the ears.
Horns
- Sew first horn on just inside the ear between rows 10 & 12.
- Repeat for second horn.
Sewing Pieces onto Ring
- Wrap the flat piece of the neck around the ring – from front to back.
- Using tail, sew very securely around the wooden ring.
- Repeat for both legs and arms.
Sew tail
- Sew tail onto both legs at the back of the deer. The base of the tail should be near the centre of the wood ring.
- Sewing the tail, it will attach legs together.
Your deer is done and I’d love to see it! Post it online and use the hashtag #andshelaughscrochet and #dawnthefawn