The Maral Amigurumi Deer is a craft project that will allow you to create a unique and adorable toy for kids and adults alike . This free pattern will give you step-by-step instructions to knit a life-size maral deer with a detailed and realistic design.
The maral deer is an iconic animal of Asia and is known for its distinctive impressive antlers. By knitting this amigurumi toy, you’ll be creating a unique and original piece that will make an adorable addition to any toy collection.
In addition, amigurumi is a crochet technique that allows you to create three-dimensional toys and figures, which makes it a fun and challenging project. If you want to add an amigurumi maral deer to your toy collection or make a special gift, be sure to try this free pattern.
Material
• 2.5mm hook
• Wool needle
• Pins
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• For the eyes: black embroidery thread
• For the nose: black embroidery thread or a safety eye (oval) 6×5 mm
• Optional: shiny gold thread
• Fiberfill
Thread
• Norli Lana Little Woorli (Hazel) for body, head, arms and ears
• Norli Lana Little Woorli (Café Latte) for antlers and details
• Katia Concept Mohair Cotton (Gris Pierre 77) for the neck
Note:  The result depends on the thickness of the thread size of your hook. You can adjust the size of your hook according to the way you work: if you knit tight, use the recommended hook or larger. But if you generally crochet rather loosely, use a smaller size hook. The use of the recommended threads in this pattern allows you to obtain a result similar to the basic model.
Abbreviations
AM – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Ch – chain
Sc – slip stitch, slip stitch
Mpa – half double crochet or half double crochet
Pa – double crochet or double crochet
Inc – increase in single crochet
Dec – Decrease
BLO – half crochet or single crochet rib taking only the back loop or single crochet by backloop
Ears (x2)
Brown
Rnd 1. 6 sc in HS (6)
Rnd 2. 1sc, 1 inc x 3 (9)
Rnd 3. 1sc in each (9)
Rnd 4. 2sc, 1 inc x 3 (12)
Rnd 5. 3sc, 1 inc x 3 (15)
R 6-8. 1 sc in each (15)
R 9. 7 dec, 1 sc to last st (18)
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Horns (x2)
Beige
Part 1
Rnd 1. 5sc in HS (5)
Rnd 2. 1 inc, 4sc (6)
Rnd 3-4. 1 sc in each (6) cut the thread
Part 2
R 1. 5 sc in HS (5)
R 2. 1 sc in each (5)
R 3. 1 inc, 4 sc in (6)
R 4-5. 1 sc in each (6) cut the thread
Part 3
R 1. 5 sc in HS (5)
R 2. 1 sc in each (5)
R 3. 1 inc, 4 sc in (6)
R 4-6. 1 sc in each (6) do not cut the thread
Take part 1 and part 3 and connect them with 1 sc (this is the first stitch of round 7)
R 7. 1 sc in each (12)
R 8. 1 sc, 1 dec x 4 (8)
V 9-11. 1 sc in each (8)
Take part 2 and part 3 and connect them with 1 sc (this is the first stitch of round 12)
Attention: make sure parts 1 and 2 are facing each other.
Rnd 12. 1sc in each (14)
Rnd 13. 1sc, 1 dec x 4, 2sc (10)
Rnd 14. 3sc, 1 dec x 2 (8)
Rnd 15. 1sc in each (8)
Bind off and leave a long tail .
Let’s knit the necklace of the amigurumi toy
