Free Amigurumi Christmas Deer Pattern: Create Festive Magic with Our DIY Holiday Crochet Project!

Spread the joy of the holiday season with our delightful Free Amigurumi Christmas Deer pattern! Unleash your creativity and crochet skills to craft a charming festive friend that will add a touch of magic to your Christmas decor. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, making it easy for both beginners and seasoned crocheters to bring this adorable Christmas deer to life. Dive into the world of handmade holiday crafts and watch as your crochet hook weaves enchantment into every stitch. Let’s embark on this festive journey together!

New Year’s amigurumi christmas deer  with Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn. The author used 10-12 mm safety eyes and polyester fiberfill for stuffing. The toy measures 40 cm with antlers. 

Abbreviations: 

CA – amigurumi ring 

ch – chain 

sc – single crochet 

inc – increase 

dec – decrease 

PATTERN 

Head 

1 Row: 6 sc in CA (6) 

2 Row: inc*6 (12) 

3 Row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18) 

4 Row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) 

5 Row: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) 

6 Row: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36) 

7 Row: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42) 

8-12 Row: 42 sc (5 rows) 

13 Row: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36) 

14 Row: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30) 

15 Row: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24) 

16 Row: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18) 

17 Row: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12) 

Muzzle 

1 Row: 6 sc in CA (6) 

2 Row: inc*6 (12) 

3 Row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18) 

4 Row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) 

5-6 Row: 24 sc (2 rows) 

Ears (Make 2) 

1 Row: 6 sc in CA (6) 

2 Row: 6 sc (6) 

3 Row: inc*6 (12) 

4 Row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (18) 

5-6 Row: 18 sc (2 rows) 

Antlers (Make 2) 

For each antler, crochet 4 pieces (2 small and 2 large). 

Crochet 2 pieces with a length of 5 cm and 2 pieces with a length of 2.5 cm. 

Follow the pattern for both pieces, decreasing rows for the smaller piece. 

1 Row: 7 sc in CA (7) 

2-7 Row: 7 sc (6 rows) 

Attach the smaller piece to the center of the larger piece as shown in the photo. 

Body and Legs 

Start crocheting the body from top to bottom. 

Use the color chosen for the deer’s sweater. 

Chain 18, join in a circle. 

Crochet in spirals. 

1 Row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24) 

2 Row: 24 sc 

3 Row: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30) 

4-10 Row: 30 sc (7 rows) 

11 Row: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36) 

12 Row: 36 sc 

13 Row: (5 sc, inc)*6 (40) 

14-20 Row: 40 sc (7 rows) 

Change color to the main color. 

21-24 Row: 40 sc (4 rows) 

Finish the 24th row, insert the hook into the next sc and count 19 sc to the right from the hook. Insert the hook into the 20th sc, yarn over, and pull through both loops. (Divided the body in half with 20 sc for each leg). 

Next, crochet the leg: 

1 Row: crochet 19 sc in a circle, pull the 20th sc from the loop connecting the two sides of the torso (1st row). 

2-9 Row: 20 sc (8 rows) 

10 Row: dec 3, crochet to the end of the row with sc 

11 Row: 2 sc, dec to the end of the row 

Leave a tail, fasten off. 

Crochet the second leg in the same way. 

Arms (Make 2) 

1 Row: 6 sc in CA (6) 

2 Row: inc*6 (12) 

3-4 Row: 12 sc (2 rows) 

Change color to the deer’s sweater color. 

5-8 Row: 12 sc (4 rows) 

9 Row: 3 sc, dec, 7 sc to the end of the row (11) 

10-17 Row: 11 sc (8 rows) 

Fill the arms halfway with stuffing. 

Muzzle Decoration 

The author added some details around the eyes. Place the eyes between rows 8 and 9, 4 sc apart from each other. Attach the ears between rows 4 and 5. Embroider eyebrows between rows 5 and 6. 

Assembly 

Attach the head and arms. Decorate the deer as desired. The author embellished the toy with satin ribbon and a scarf. 

The scarf is crocheted behind the back walls of sc.