I had a friend request that I try to write some applique patterns. I decided to give it a try and share my first one with you all today. My patterns are not tested. If you find something wrong please point it out to me and feel free to share pictures of your completed projects.
Explanation of Stitches:
CH: chain
SC: single crochet
DC: double crochet
ST: stitch
SL ST: slip stitch
SC2TOG: single crochet 2 together
Note: the BODY is created by double crocheting in between the stitches from the previous row instead of the top loop as you would normally crochet.
Unless stated, the chain 2 at the end or beginning of the rows does not count in the stitch count.
Materials used:
4mm crochet hook
worsted weight yarn (I just used scraps that I had on hand) in brown, a lighter color for the hooves, nose, and antlers and black yarn for the nostrils and eyes (can also use sew on black eyes)
BODY: 4mm crochet hook and brown yarn
Chain 11
Row 1: DC in the 3rd chain from hood and all the way across, (9) CH 2, turn.
Rows 2-5: DC all the way across. Remember to go in between the DCs from the previous row, (9) CH 2, turn.
Row 6: Ch 2, DC 5 times in the first st, Dc in the next 7 stitches, DC 5 times in the last st, CH 2 and SL ST into the last st.
Fasten off.
HEAD: 4mm crochet hook and brown yarn
Row 1: Using the magic circle, CH 2, DC 6 times into the magic circle, SL ST to beginning to join (6)
Row 2: CH 2, DC twice in the first stitch and in each stitch around the circle. DC twice in the SL ST or there is too big a gap in the head, SL ST to join (14) (in the picture, I put my crochet hook through the stitch I am talking about.)
Row 3: CH 2, DC twice in each st around (28)
Fasten off.
NOSE AREA: 4mm crochet hook and lighter color yarn
Row 1: Using the magic circle, CH 2, DC 6 times into the magic circle, SL ST to beginning to join (6)
Row 2: CH 2, DC twice in the first stitch and in each stitch around the circle. DC twice in the SL ST or there is too big a gap in the head, SL ST to join (14)
Fasten off. Using 2 pieces of scrap yarn, make 2 nostrils.
EARS: Make 2 of each color. 4 mm crochet hook
Brown:
CH 5
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and across (4), CH 1, turn.
Row 2: SC2TOG twice (2), CH 1, turn.
Row 3: SC2TOG (1)
Fasten off.
Lighter color:
CH 3
Row 1: SC 2nd chain from the hook and across (2), CH 1, turn.
Row 2: SC2TOG (1)
Fasten off.
ANTLERS: 4mm crochet hook, lighter color yarn (each antler is made differently)
Antler #1
CH 21
SL ST down the antler starting with the 2nd CH from the hook (20) DO NOT TURN
You will be continuing to SL STS down the other side.
SL ST 8 Stitches, CH 5, Sc back down beginning with the 2nd chain from the hook (4), SL ST to reconnect to the original chain.
SL ST 3 stitches, CH 7, SC back down beginning with the 3nd chain from the hook (6), SL ST to reconnect to the original chain.
SL ST 4 stitches to finish the original chain.
Fasten off.
Antler #2
CH 21
SL ST 5 stitches, CH 7, Sc back down beginning with the 2nd chain from the hook (6), SL ST to reconnect to the original chain.
SL ST 4 stitches, CH 5, SC back down beginning with the 2nd chain from the hook (4), SL ST to reconnect to the original chain.
SL ST to the end of the original chain. Put 2 extra SL ST in the last ST and SL ST down the other side of the original chain.
SMALL HOOVES: 4mm crochet hook, lighter color yarn, make 2
Using the magic circle, CH 2, DC 6 times in the circle, SL ST to join.
Fasten off.
BIG HOOVES: 4mm crochet hook, lighter color yarn, make 2
Using the magic circle, CH 2, DC 10 times in the circle, SL ST to join.
Fasten off.
Arrange all your pieces.
Start sewing the pieces together. When sewing the antlers on, either use some brown yarn or sew the antlers on to the piece you are making and then sew the rest of the Moose on. Everything else should sew together with their extra yarn from fastening off. After attaching the mouth, Attach the eyes.
This pattern can be made smaller with smaller yarn and a smaller hook. Hope you enjoy and please message me with any questions and also with any mistakes you may find.
Happy crocheting, friends.