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Crochet Deer Granny Square

Leyla
Leyla
Sep 03, 2024 07:44 AM
Crochet Deer Granny Square

Crochet Deer Granny Square is a delightful and charming pattern that adds a touch of whimsy to any project. With its intricate design featuring a cute deer motif in the center surrounded by delicate granny square details, this pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you're making a blanket, pillow, or even a sweater, this cheerful design is sure to bring a smile to your face. So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let's get started on creating something truly unique and adorable!

Materials

Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.

4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”

3 and 4 mm crochet hooks

Needle

Scissors

Written in English US terms

sc =single crochet (double crochet UK)

hdc =half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)

sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)

slst = slip stitch

blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch

[ ] = in the same stitch

* * = repeat between

ch = chain

Loop stitch 

Gauge

9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”

Eyes

If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.

If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook

Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.

Deer

Make the circle dark beige

Small 4” / Medium 5” square

EYE PATCHES

Make two using cream

Ch4, sc in the second chain from hook, [hdc, dc, hdc] in the next, sc in the last, ch2, slst in the second chain from hook, working along the other side, sc, [hdc, dc, hdc] in the next, sc in the last, slst to first. Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew the eyes onto the patch before sewing in place.

NOSE

Using cream

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 8 hdc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (8)

Make a black circle same as the eyes and sew in the centre.

EARS

Make two starting with cream

Round 1: Ch4, sc in the second chain from hook, sc in the next, [sc, dc, sc] in the last, working along the other side, sc 2, slst to first and fasten off.

Round 2: Join dark beige, ch1, sc 3, [sc, ch2, slst in the second chain from hook, sc], working along the other side, sc 3, slst to the first. Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew some v stitches at the top of the head.

Large 6.5” square

EYE PATCHES

Make two using cream

Ch4, sc in the second chain from hook, [hdc, dc, hdc] in the next, sc in the last, ch2, slst in the second chain from hook, working along the other side, sc, [hdc, dc, hdc] in the next, sc in the last, slst to first. Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew the eyes onto the patch before sewing in place.

NOSE

Using cream

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 10 hdc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (10)

Make a black circle same as the eyes and sew in the centre.

EARS

Make two starting with cream

Round 1: Ch5, sc in the second chain from hook, sc 2, [sc, dc, sc] in the last, working along the other side, sc 3, slst to first. (9)

Join darker beige

Round 2: ch1, hdc 4, [hdc, ch2, slst in the second chain from hook, hdc], working along the other side, hdc 4, slst to first. Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew some v stitches at the top of the head.

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