As Christmas approaches, I’m bringing you the crochet moose, one of the most popular and popular crochet animal patterns. Sunday’s most enjoyable amigurumi pattern will be this easy crochet moose. It’s quite simple and quick to make. First, crochet the moose, starting with the head and continuing with the horns. Then, the arms and body are made. Since the body and legs are made the same way, it’s quick to complete. Here’s a step-by-step guide to this adorable plush crochet moose. Don’t forget to follow me for the latest and most updated crocheted animals and check out my other free amigurumi patterns.
Crochet moose the mocha pattern
Designer: cozyfriendcreations
Materials:
Yarn – I used premier chenille basix
Crochet hook – I used 5mm, but use whatever works with the yarn are using.
Safety eyes – 16mm
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
slst- slip stitch
ch- chain
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only
Head (in brown)
1.) ch 5, starting in second ch from hook inc, 2sc, 4sc in last ch, turn work to bottom of ch, 2sc, inc (12)
2.) (2sc, inc) x4 (16)
3-4.) sc around (16)-2 rounds
5.) (2sc, dec) x4 (12)
6.) (FLO inc) x6, in normal sts 6sc (18)
7.) (sc, inc) x6, 6sc (24)
8.) sc around (24)
9.) 3sc, (2sc, inc) x4, 9sc (28)
10-12.) sc around (28)-3 rounds
Stuff the muzzle (R 1-5)
13.) (5sc, dec) x4 (24)
Place eyes between R 7-8, 5-6 visible sts apart.
14.) (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
15.) (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the head
16.) dec x6 (6)
F/O and sew hole shut.
Horns
Each horn will be made in 3 parts (2 small, and a large).
Large piece (in tan) x2
1.) 6sc in Mr (6)
2.) (2sc, inc) x2 (8)
3.) sc around (8)
4.) (2sc, dec) x2 (6)
Stuff this part.
5-8.) sc around (6)-4 rounds
F/O leaving a tail for sewing.
Small Piece (in tan) x4 1.) 4sc in Mr (4)
2-3.) sc around (4)-2 rounds
F/O leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew one piece onto R 6-7 of the big piece and then another onto R 3-4 right above the other small piece. Repeat for the second horn. Sew the horns onto R 11-12 on the top of the head, 4 visible sts apart.
Ears (in brown) x2
1.) 6sc in Mr (6)
2.) (2sc, inc) x2 (8)
3.) (3sc, inc) x2 (10)
4-5.) sc around (12)-2 rounds
6.) (sc, dec) x3, sc (7)
F/O leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Pinch the bottom of the ears and sew a couple of stitches to create the crease. Sew below each of the horns.
Arms (start in tan) x2
1.) 6sc in Mr (6)
2.) (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3.) BLO sc around (9)
Switch to brown.
4-7.) sc around (9)-4 rounds
Stuff the arm to this point.
8.) (sc, dec) x3 (6)
Fold in half and 3sc shut. F/O. No need to Leave a tail since these will be crocheted into the body.
Legs/Body (start in tan) x2
1.) 6sc in Mr (6)
2.) inc x6 (12)
3.) BLO sc around (12)
4.) sc around (12)
Switch to brown.
5-8.) sc around (12)-4 rounds.
F/O first leg only. Leave a tail to sew gaps shut later. Do not F/O second leg. After second leg continue to R 9. Connect the second leg to the first leg using a sc. This counts as the first st of the next round. 9.) (3sc, inc) x3 around first leg, (3sc, inc) x3 around second leg (30) 10-12.) sc around (30)-3 rounds.
Use the tail from the first leg to sew the gap between the legs.
13.) (8sc, dec) x3 (27)
14.) (7sc, dec) x3 (24)
15.) sc around (24)
Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.
16.) (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
In the next round you will be attaching the arms. You may need to adjust the placement based on tension. Make sure they are centered in the front of the body.
17.) 7sc, 3sc with arm and body, 3sc with arm and body, 5sc (18)
18.) (sc, dec) x6 (12)
19.) sc around (12)
F/O leaving a tail for sewing. Finish stuffing and sew onto R 8-11 of the head.
