Crochet Deer Head Applique

Crochet deer head appliques are an adorable and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your DIY projects. These dainty crochet creations can be used to embellish garments, accessories, or home decor items, bringing a cozy and rustic vibe to any setting. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, crafting a deer head applique can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. With their intricate details and cute design, these appliques are sure to bring a smile to your face and a touch of woodland magic to your creations. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some yarn in earthy tones, and let your creativity run wild as you bring these charming deer head appliques to life!

Yarn

Crochet Hook

Deer Head Applique- 3.25 MM

(For rows 1-8 chain 1 and turn after each row.)

R1- Chain 3, SC in second ch from hook, SC in next chain (2 sc)

R2- 2 SC in each stitch (4 sc)

R3- SC in each st (4 sc)

R4- 2 SC in first st, SC in next 2 st, 2 SC in last st (6 sc)

R5- SC in each stitch (6 sc)

R6- 2 SC in first st, SC in next 4 st, 2 SC in last st (8 sc)

R7- SC in each stitch (8 sc)

R8- SC2tog, SC in next 4 st, SC2tog (6 sc)

R9- SC in each stitch (6 sc), chain 1 DO NOT TURN

SC around the head, putting 2 SC in each top corner, slip stitch into the first SC

(Now you'll be starting on the left ear)

Chain 5, slip stitch into second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, slip stitch into the SC your chain started on (on the head),

Now you'll be crocheting on the opposite side of the chain, SC in first ch, HDC in next, SC in next, slip stitch into first slip stitch on opposite side,

finish off.

Count 5 stitches from the left ear and join your yarn. This is where your right ear will start. Chain 5, slip stitch into second chain from hook, SC in next, HDC in next,

SC in next, slip stitch into the SC your chain started on (on the head), Now you'll be crocheting on the opposite side of the chain, SC in first ch, HDC in next,

SC in next, slip stitch into last stitch on opposite side, finish off.

(Now you'll be starting with the right antler and working your way all the way over to the left antler) Join yarn in SC to the left of the right ear. Chain 12, slip stitch into

second chain from hook, then slip stitch into next 4 chains, chain 9, sl st into second ch from hook, then sl st next 4 chains, chain 6, sl stitch second chain from hook,

then slip stitch all the way down to the joining SC. Slip stitch into joining SC.

Slip stitch into next SC, chain 4, sl st into second chain from hook, then sl st next 2 chains, sl st into joining SC on head, sl st next two SC. Chain 4, sl st into second ch

from hook, then slip stitch next 2 chains. Slip stitch into joining SC on head. Slip stitch into next SC.

(Last antler) Chain 15, sl st into second SC from hook, sl st next 4 chains, chain 6, sl st second chain from hook, sl st next 8 chains, chain 6, sl st second chain from hook,

SC down to joining SC, finish off.