Designer: Ekaterina Grinchak
Instagram: @grinchak93
Difficulty Level: Beginner Friendly
A sweet woodland crochet project like this is a lovely way to slow down and enjoy a few cozy stitches.
This Cute Little Deer Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern is designed by Ekaterina Grinchak and captures the gentle charm of a small forest friend. With its soft shape and tiny scarf detail, this deer makes a delightful choice for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, woodland nursery decor, or comforting handmade toys. Clean shaping and simple features help the design fit naturally into Easy Crochet Projects and Low Sew Amigurumi Patterns. If you enjoy forest animals, you may also like the tiny fox, another charming woodland companion.
This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern is written in a clear step-by-step format using basic stitches only, making it enjoyable even for relaxed crochet sessions. The smooth shaping keeps the process easy to follow and works well as a Quick to Make project. For this toy you will need Pekhorka "Children's Caprice" yarn in beige and brown, a small amount of yarn for the scarf, a 2-2.5 mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, and 5-6 mm safety eyes.
Small details like the scarf add personality while keeping the design simple and beginner approachable. If you enjoy small animal toys, you might also like the little bunny, another adorable woodland character from a different amigurumi collection. We sincerely thank Ekaterina Grinchak for sharing this lovely deer design, and related amigurumi ideas are listed at the very end of the pattern. A helpful YouTube video tutorial is also included below the written pattern for those who prefer visual guidance.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn Pekhorka "Children's Caprice" 50 g / 225 m
- Beige
- Brown
- Small amount of yarn in any color for the scarf
- Crochet hook 2 mm or 2.5 mm
- Toy stuffing
- Safety eyes 5-6 mm
Abbreviations
MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
(...) x n - repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
FREE LITTLE DEER AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN
Arms
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2: inc, (1 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R3-R24: 8 sc (22 rounds)
Fold the arm in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
You can lightly stuff the first 5 rounds.
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (2 inc, 1 sc) x2 (10)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc, (1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (14)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc, (2 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (18)
R5: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R7-R8: 30 sc
R9: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc (36)
R10: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R11: 6 sc, (4 sc, inc) x6, 6 sc (48)
R12-R18: 48 sc (7 rounds)
Start stuffing the head gradually.
Insert the eyes between rounds 8 and 9 (counting from the magic ring).
R19: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x7, 2 sc (40)
R20: (3 sc, dec) x8 (32)
R21: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x7, 1 sc (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R23: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R24: 6 dec
Add stuffing, close the opening, and hide the yarn inside the head.
You can also make a slight eye indentation if desired.
Legs
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2-R4: 6 sc (3 rounds)
R5: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R6-R11: 9 sc
On the first leg, fasten off and cut the yarn.
On the second leg, do not cut the yarn -- continue crocheting the body.
Stuff the legs at this stage because it will be difficult later.
Body
Ch 8
R12: 9 sc around the first leg, 8 sc along the chain, 9 sc around the second leg, 8 sc along the other side of the chain (34)
R13: 34 sc
R14: 4 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 12 sc (36)
R15: 11 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 16 sc (38)
R16: inc x2 on the sides (40)
R17-R26: 40 sc (10 rounds)
R27: 7 sc, dec, 19 sc, dec, 10 sc (38)
R28: 14 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 14 sc (36)
R29: 36 sc
R30: (8 sc, dec) x3, 6 sc (33)
R31: 33 sc
R32: (6 sc, dec) x4, 1 sc (29)
R33: 29 sc
R34: (3 sc, dec) x5, 4 sc (24)
R35: 24 sc
R36: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
sl st, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the head.
Ears
Make 2 pieces. Do not stuff.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: 6 sc
R3: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R6-R8: 15 sc
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Antlers (2 pieces)
Use brown yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2-R3: 6 sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Crochet the second piece the same way, attach it to the first piece and continue:
R4: 6 sc around the first piece, 6 sc around the second piece (12)
R5: 6 dec (6)
R6-R7: 6 sc
sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.
Do not stuff.
Tail
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: 9 sc
sl st, leave a tail for sewing and add a little stuffing.
Assembly
Sew all parts in place.
Embroider the nose and eyebrows (or small hair details on the head).
Video Tutorial
You can watch the detailed crochet tutorial for this toy on YouTube.
Новогодний Оленёнок крючком мастер класс / Амигуруми оленёнок
Scarf
The scarf is made according to the diagram shown in the pattern.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Ekaterina Grinchak. The pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, or published elsewhere. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer when sharing your work.
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