Guardian of the forest, this long tailed stag is rarely seen, so it is thought to be nothing but a myth. He protects the forest and its inhabitants, animals and humans. If you travel through the forest and by chance glimpse something through the trees, it might be the forest guardian watching over you.

Deer is 17 inches long and 11 1/2 inches tall. Size may vary with yarn. Pattern is 10 pages long with detailed instructions and pictures on how to do the different parts of the deer and what he will look like when finished. Included in the pattern is the choice of a short tail or long tail. You will need to know how to decrease and increase to do this pattern.

Supplies
• Red heart super saver café latte or any medium 4
yarn color for body

• White yarn for neck, legs, eyes, and underside of
tail

• Gray yarn for hooves
and antlers

• Black yarn for eyes
• Pipe cleaners
• Wire brush
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• H and G hook

This crochet pattern (2018) is an original by Beverley K. Melillo. Please do not claim this pattern as your own or resell or post the pattern as yours. With your finished plushie, you may sell at fairs or the like, or for personal use. If you sell, give credit to the original creator of the pattern please.