Deer Crochet Patterns
Perfect for the deer hunter in your family for Father's Day, today's designs include 2 deer patterns and a Moose Christmas tree ornament.
D is for Deer from The Burgundy Basket
Moose Ornament from My Fingers Fly includes a YouTube tutorial
Deer Gift Bag Crochet Pattern
This pattern was originally designed for Christmas, but I thought it would make a great gift bag for Father's Day for Dads and Grandpas who are hunters.
Finished Deer bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide (not including antlers)
Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – rust and ivory
Crochet hook size H
Oval google eyes, small red pompom, brown chenille stems
Directions:
Rnd 1: With brown yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7-18: Work even in brown on 36 sc.
Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 20-21: Work even on 30 sc.
Rnd 22:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around
(24 sc).
Rnd 23-24: Work even. Join.
Rnd 25: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Using rust yarn, make a chain 12" long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 25.
SNOUT: With ivory yarn, repeat Rnds 1-3 of head.
Rnds 4-5: Work even on 24 sc. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 5. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Stuff and sew to face.
EARS: (Make 2)
With ivory yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in each of next 3 ch. Repeat these steps with rust yarn. Holding both pieces together, sc through both pieces with rust yarn. Sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew an ear to each side of head at Rnds 21-22. Weave in all ends.
Glue on google eyes above snout. Glue red pompom for nose to end of snout. On each side of head, twist a chenille stem through the stitch just above the ear and twist into shape of antler.
PDF available at https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/reindeer-goody-bag-crochet-pattern-in-pdf-format