AMIGURUMI DEER
Make it your 2020 resolution to hook up this sweet fellow, designed by Erinna Lee
With his neatly coiffed hair and baby blue bow tie, this little deer’s dressed to his best and ready to party. Don’t forget safety eyes are only suitable for children over 36 months – swap them for sewn eyes if you’re planning to gift him to a young tot.
NOTES
Pattern is worked using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it helpful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you work.
DEER
BODY
Using Soft Cloud, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts]
Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (Dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 7 (Dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [42 sts]
Rounds 8-12 Dc in each dc around.
Round 13 Dc2tog, dc in next 40 dc. [41 sts]
Round 14 Dc2tog, dc in next 37 dc, dc2tog. [39 sts]
Rounds 15-17 Dc in each dc around. [39 sts]
Round 18 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 16 dc. [38 sts]
Round 19 Dc in each dc around.
Round 20 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next 15 dc. [37 sts]
Round 21 Dc in each dc around. [37 sts]
Round 22 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 15 dc. [36 sts]
Round 23 Dc in each dc around.
Round 24 Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 15 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 14 dc, turn. [35 sts]
Start stuffing the Head firmly; continue on as you work.
Continue on in rows.
Row 25 (WS) Ch1, dc in next 12 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 11 dc, turn. [27 sts]
Row 26 (RS) Ch1, dc in next 10 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 11 dc, turn. [25 sts]
Row 27 Ch1, dc in next 10 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, turn. [23 sts]
Row 28 Ch1, dc in next 9 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 10 dc, turn. [21 sts]
Row 29 Ch1, dc in next 9 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 8 dc, turn. [19 sts]
Flatten the two sides together and bring the front edges of the chest together. The first and last dc of Row 29 should meet.
Ss through the bl of each st across joining each side. You should have an opening for the Neck over the unworked sts from Round 24 and the row ends from Rows 25-29.
Fasten off and weave in tail.
Place marker in the first st on the Neck after the ss seam.
NECK
Join Soft Cloud into marked st on Neck.
Round 1 (RS) Dc in first 7 sts, dc in next 6 row-ends along the left side of the Neck, dc in next 6 row-ends along the right side of the Neck. [18 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [24 sts]
Ss in next st and fasten off.
HEAD
Using Soft Cloud, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3 of Body. [18 sts]
Round 4 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 14 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next dc. [20 sts]
Round 5 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 16 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next dc. [22 sts]
Round 6 Dc in next 8 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 3 times, dc in next 8 dc. [25 sts] Mark the 12th and 13th sts of Round 6, which indicates the top centre of the Head.
Round 7 Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) 4 times, dc in next 3 dc. [29 sts]
Round 8 Dc in next 7 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) 2 times, dc in next 4 dc. [33 sts]
Round 9 Dc in next 8 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) 2 times, dc in next 3 dc. [37 sts]
Round 10 Dc in next 9 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) 4 times, dc in next 4 dc. [41 sts]
Round 11 Dc in next 10 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc) 2 times, dc in next 5 dc. [45 sts]
Round 12 Dc in next 11 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) 2 times, dc in next 4 dc. [49 sts]
Round 13 Dc in next 12 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) 4 times, dc in next 5 dc. [53 sts]
Round 14 Dc in next 13 dc, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc) 2 times, dc in next 6 dc. [57 sts]
Rounds 15-22 Dc in each dc around. Using brown stranded cotton, sew the nose over Rounds 1-3. The nose should be centred around the marked sts from Round 6. The base of the nose should go through the starting magic loop, while the top of the nose should be approx 5 sts wide.
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10-11, 18 sts apart. Using black stranded cotton, sew eyebrows above each eye.
Round 23 (Dc in next 17 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [54 sts]
Round 24 (Dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [48 sts]
Round 25 (Dc in next 6 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 26 (Dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts]
Start stuffing the Head firmly; continue on as you work.
Round 27 (Dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 28 (Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 29 Dc in each dc around. [24 sts]
Round 30 (Dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 31 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times.
[12 sts]
Round 32 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Ss in next stitch and fasten off.
Thread tail through final 6 sts, working from the centre and up through the fl of the st, pull tight to close hole and weave in ends.
Sew the Head to the opening of the Neck, making sure you stuff the Neck first.
The opening of the Neck should sit over Rounds 15-22 of base of Head. Tilt the Head to the side slightly for an even cuter look.
LEFT BACK LEG
Using Frosted Silver, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-4 As Rounds 1-4 of Body. [24 sts]
Rounds 5-8 Dc in each dc around. [24 sts]
Round 9 Dc in next 6 dc, (dc2tog) 6 times, dc in next 6 dc. [18 sts]
Mark the 9th and 10th st of Round 9, which indicate the top centre of Leg.
Change to Soft Cloud.
Round 10 Dc in next 4 dc, (dc2tog) 5 times, dc in next 4 dc. [13 sts]
Stuff base of Leg firmly, continuing to stuff as you work (the top of the leg needs less stuffing than the base).
Rounds 11-18 Dc in each dc around.
Round 19 Dc in next 2 dc only (final st marks end of round). [2 sts]
Flatten top of Leg and ss through sts on both sides to close.
RIGHT BACK LEG
Using Frosted Silver, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-18 (RS) As Rounds 1-18 of Left Back Leg.
Round 19 Dc in next 9 dc only (final st marks new end of round). [9 sts]
Flatten top of Leg and ss through sts on both sides to close.
LEFT FRONT LEG
Using Frosted Silver, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-3 (RS) As Rounds 1-3 of Body. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [21 sts]
Rounds 5-7 Dc in each dc around.
Round 8 Dc in next 4 dc, (dc2tog) 6 times, dc in next 5 dc. [15 sts]
Mark the 7th and 8th sts of Round 8 to indicate the top centre of Leg.
Change to Soft Cloud.
Round 9 Dc in next 4 dc, (dc2tog) 3 times, dc in next 5 dc. [12 sts]
Rounds 10-17 Dc in each dc around.
Round 18 Dc in next 3 dc only (final st marks new end of round). [3 sts]
Flatten top of Leg and ss through sts on both sides to close.
RIGHT FRONT LEG
Using Frosted Silver, make a magic loop.
Rounds 1-17 As Rounds 1-17 of Left Front Leg.
Round 18 Dc in next 8 dc only (final st marks new end of round). [8 sts]
Flatten top of Leg and ss through sts on both sides to close.
Pin all the Legs to the Body and once happy with the position use the tails to sew in place.
EARS MAKE 2
Using Soft Cloud, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [9 sts]
Round 3 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 4 Dc in each dc around.
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [15 sts]
Round 6 Dc in each dc around.
Round 7 (Dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [18 sts]
Round 8 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 9 (Dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 4 times. [28 sts]
Rounds 10-12 Dc in each dc around.
Round 13 (Dc in next 5 dc, dc2tog) 4 times. [24 sts]
Round 14 (Dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 15 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts]
Do not stuff Ear.
Flatten the sts from Round 15 and dc through both layers to close opening.
Using the tail, sew Ears to Head. The front corners of each Ear should sit between Rounds 18-19 of the Head, 5 sts apart. The back bottom edge of each Ear should sit between Rounds 19-20 of the Head.
TAIL
Using Soft Cloud, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 4dc into loop. [4 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 2 times. [6 sts]
Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [9 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 5 Dc in each dc around.
Round 6 (Dc in next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [15 sts]
Round 7 Dc in each dc around.
Round 8 (Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 9 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Do not stuff Ear.
Flatten the sts from Round 9 and dc through both layers to close opening.
Using the tail, sew the Tail to the Body.
TUFT
Using Frosted Silver, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [9 sts]
Round 3 Dc in each dc around.
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 5 Dc in each dc around.
Round 6 2dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc. [15 sts]
Round 7 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc. [18 sts]
Round 8 Dc in next dc, 2dc in next 4 dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2dc in next 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc. [24 sts]
Round 9 Dc in next 4 dc, 2dc in next 3 dc, dc in next 10 dc, 2dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc. [28 sts]
Rounds 10-12 Dc in each dc around.
Round 13 Dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 12 dc, dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc. [26 sts]
Round 14 Dc in next 5 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 10 dc, (dc2tog) 2times, dc in next 3 dc. [22 sts]
Round 15 Dc in next 5 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 7 dc, (dc2tog) 2 times, dc in next 2 dc. [18 sts]
Round 16 (Dc in next 4 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [15 sts]
Round 17 Dc in each dc around.
Round 18 (Dc in next 3 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 19 Dc in each dc around.
Round 20 (Dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [9 sts]
Do not stuff Tuft.
Flatten the sts from Round 20 and dc through both layers to close opening.
Use black stranded cotton to sew small straight lines across the top of the Tuft. You should use the images for guidance.
Sew the Tuft to the top of the Head between the Ears. Sew along the underside of the Tuft to attach it to the Head, ensuring that no stitches are seen on the upper side.
BOW
Using Soft Sky, ch46.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [45 sts]
Rows 2-9 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Sew the short edges of the Bow together and wind the yarn tails a few times around the middle to squeeze it together. Secure the ends and weave in all tails at the back near the seam.
BOW CENTRE
Using Soft Sky, ch12.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [11 sts]
Rows 2-3 Ch1, dc in each st across, turn.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Wrap the Bow Centre around the main Bow over the wound yarn that squeezed the middle together. Sew the ends together at the back of the Bow. Work a few stitches through the Bow itself to prevent the centre of the Bow from sliding around.
NECK BAND
Using Soft Sky, ch24.
Rows 1-3 As Rows 1-3 of Bow Centre. [23 sts]
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Position around Neck and sew two short ends together. Sew the Bow into position onto the Neck Band.
TO FINISH
Weave in any remaining ends.
Apply cosmetic blusher to the inside of the Ears using a brush (optional).