Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- bo = bobble stitch
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
The Moose pictured in the pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Yarn.
Legs (Make 2)
In dark brown:
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3-5 (3 rounds): 16 sc
Change to light brown:
R6: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R8-10 (3 rounds): 9 sc
Stuff up to round 7 only. Fold in half and 4 sc across to close. Do not leave a long tail – we will be crocheting these directly onto the body below.
Arms (Make 2)
In dark brown:
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-4 (2 rounds): 12 sc
Change to light brown:
R5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R6-7 (2 rounds): 9 sc
Stuff up to round 5 only. Fold in half and 4 sc across to close. Do not leave a long tail – we will be crocheting these directly onto the body below.
Body
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R6: 36 sc
R7: 8 sc, 4 sc with the first leg, 12 sc, 4 sc with the second leg, 8 sc
R8-10 (3 rounds): 36 sc
R11: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R12: 30 sc
R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
*Depending on your tension, you may have to adjust where you sc the arms on. Just make sure they line up with the legs.*
R14: 6 sc, 4 sc with the first arm, 7 sc, 4 sc with the second arm, 3 sc (24)
R15: (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Head
R1: Chain 7. Beginning in the second chain from the hook, 5 sc down the chain, inc. Continuing in the back of the chain, 5 sc, inc. (14)
R2: inc, 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc, inc (18)
R3: 2 inc, 5 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (26)
R4-5 (2 rounds): 26 sc around
R5: 2 dec, 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc, 2 dec (18)
R6: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R9-14 (6 rounds): 36 sc
Attach the eyes between rounds 7-8 about 7 visible stitches apart.
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Stuff the snout firmly. Start stuffing the head and keep stuffing firmly as you go.
R16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R18: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R19: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and sew hole shut.
Antlers – Make 2 in secondary colour
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-4 (3 rounds): 12 sc
R5: dec x 2, 8 sc (10)
R6: dec, 8 sc (9)
R7: bo, 8 sc (9)
R8: dec, 7 sc (8)
R9: bo, 7 sc (8)
R10-11 (2 rounds): 8 sc
Fasten off and stuff antler. Sew onto the head directly behind each eyes, at rounds 12-14. Your antlers should be about 6 stitches apart.
Ears – Make 2
R1: 4 sc in a magic ring
R2: 4 inc (8)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 (12)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)
R5: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
R6: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the head directly below each antler.