How to Crochet a Cute Deer Ornament for Your Holiday Decor
Create your very own adorable little deer ornament with the art of crochet! This delightful project will bring a touch of charm and whimsy to your holiday decorations. With just a few simple stitches and some soft yarn, you can craft a cute little deer that will be the perfect addition to your Christmas tree or a lovely gift for a loved one.
Crocheting a little deer ornament is not only a fun and rewarding project, but it also allows you to showcase your crafting skills and add a personal touch to your holiday decor. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you create a charming little deer that will bring joy and cheer to your festive celebrations.Materials
- YarnArt Jeans beige
- YarnArt Jeans white
- YarnArt Jeans green
- YarnArt Jeans red
- YarnArt Jeans brown
- 1 pair of 7.5 mm safety eyes
- 2mm crochet hook
- Fiber filling
- Little red bell
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: chain
- sts: stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- fo: fasten off
- FLO : Front loop only
- BLO : Back loop only
- rep: repeat
- (number): total number of stitches in the round/row.
Head
Use beige yarn
- Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
- Row 2: 6inc (12)
- Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) * 6 (18)
- Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) * 6 (24)
- Row 5: 24 sc (24)
- Row 6: (3sc, 1inc) * 6 (30)
- Row 7: 30 sc (30)
- Row 8: (4sc, 1inc) * 6 (36)
- Row 9: 9sc; (1sc, 1inc) * 9; 9sc (45)
- Row 10 – Row 13: 45 sc (45)
- Row 14: 9sc, (1sc, 1dec) * 9; 9sc (36)
- Row 15: 36 sc (36)
- Row 16: (2sc,1dec,2sc) * 6 (30)
- Row 17: (3sc, 1dec) * 6 (24)
- Row 18: (1sc,1dec,1sc) * 6 (18) Place the safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9 of the head at about 8 sts apart. Start stuffing with the fiberfill.
- Row 19: (1sc,1dec) * 6 (12)
- Row 20: 6dec (6)
Cut the thread leaving enough length for sewing. Using the long tail of yarn, sew the opening through the front loops by going across each stitch.
Ear (Make 2)
Use beige yarn
- Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
- Row 2: 6 sc (6)
- Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) * 3 (9)
- Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) * 3 (12)
- Row 5 – Row 6: 12sc (12)
- Row 7: (2sc, 1dec) * 3 (9).
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the ear and sew the open edges closed. Sew the ear to the head between row 7 and row 8.
Horn (Make 2)
Use brown yarn.
Detail 1
- Row 1: 4sc in MR (4)
- Row 2 – Row 3: 4sc (4)
Cut the yarn.
Detail 2
- Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
- Row 2 – Row 4: 6sc (6)
- Row 5: 6sc of the second detail, 4 sc of the first detail (10)
- Row 6: 5dec (5)
- Row 7: 5 sc (5)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the horn to the head between row 3 and row 4.
Muzzle
Use white yarn
- Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
- Row 2: 6inc (12)
- Row 3: (1sc, 1inc) * 6 (18)
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle to the head. Use brown yarn to embroider the nose.
Collar
Use red yarn
- Row 1: Chain 12, join by sl st.
- Row 2: Chain 3, 24 DC in the ring (24)
- Row 3: Chain 3, (3 DC in the same st) * 24 (72)
Fasten off. Put the collar under the head. Then sew the collar to the head.
Leaf (Make 2)
Use green yarn
- Row 1: Chain 5, 1slst, 1sc, 2dc in the same st, 1sc.
Cut the yarn and leave a long tail. Sew 2 leaves together. Sew the little bell to the leaf.
Use red yarn to make some freckles.