This is a pattern for knitting a stuffed toy deer. You can knit the deer on 2 needles or in the round. Both methods are included in the description. The beige part between the eyes is made with a duplicate knit stitch.

NOTE (for working knit and purl rows): edge stitch (first stitch in each row) - slip the first stitch without working it (unless otherwise stated). This helps with sewing the toy later. The number of stitches in each row includes the edge stitch.

MATERIALS: cream and beige DK yarn approximately:
20 - 30 g in each color
Handful brown for the hooves and red
for the scarf. String of black strong
thread for the nose.

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.

Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 22 cm/ 8.66’’ (without the antlers)
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
1 x 2.5 mm double pointed needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
2 x 8 mm safety eyes
Black sewing thread and needle
Stuffing
Scissors

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch
Purl stitch
I- cord
Work in the round
Duplicate knit stitch
Basic embroidery
Mattress stitch
Cast off

Difficulty level: intermediate

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!