Knitted elk: embroidery pattern, pattern and step-by-step description

Cute and plush animals are popping up on craft supply sites all over the internet, as well as at craft markets. This art is called "amigurumi". Knitted or even hand-sewn, they are becoming incredibly popular as gifts, ideal for children and adults. This cute moose would be the perfect Christmas gift, if only you can bring yourself to part with it once it's finished.

Materials for work:

• Scissors;
• A set of regular needles;
• Plush 200 grams;
• Sheep wool – 100 grams;
• Knotting needles;
• Pins.

Legend:

• k - amigurumi ring;
• m – reverse loop;
• st – column;
• approx. - increase;
• ub. - decrease;
• double decrease - from 3 sc we make one;
• sc - single crochet;
• VP - air loop;
• ss - connecting column.

Body

1. Start at the bottom edge using the thumb and A method and cast on 35 sts. First and next 4 rows foll alt: St.Knit row: K10, m1, k15, m1, k10 (37 stitches). Knit row: K11, m1, k15, m1, k11 (39 stitches). Row: K12, m1, k15, m1, k12 (41 stitches).
2. Knit row: K13, m1, k15, m1, k13 (43 stitches). Knit row: K14, m1, k15, m1, k14 (45 stitches). Start with row n and work 11 rows in stockinette stitch. Dec. row: K2tog, k to last 2 stitches, k2tog tbl.

Head

Connect the ends of the rows of head and stuffing. Place a marker on the edge of the stitching and the seam together and sew the stitches closed. Place the knitted head stitches in the center of the front of the neck, seam side down, and join, adding more padding to the neck if necessary. Sew the back of the head to the neck by making a small horizontal stitch from the head, then a small horizontal stitch from the neck, and so on alternately around the entire perimeter.

The basis

Pin the base to the bottom edge of the body and sew the base to the body all the way around, adding more padding to the base if necessary.

Muzzle

Connect the ends of the muzzle rows. Connect the ends of the rows and the base together, connect the knitted loops. Stuff the muzzle and, making a seam in the center at the bottom, pin and sew the muzzle to the center of the lower half of the head.

hind legs

• Start at the hoof using the thumb method and cast on 13 stitches. P 1 row. Work row: K1, (m1, k1) to the end (25 stitches). Start with n row, knit 5 rows. Knit 2 rows.
• Change to A. Start with row k and work 4 rows in stockinette stitch. Work row: K1, (k2tog, k1) to the end (17 stitches). Start with row n, knit 3 rows. Inc row: K1, (m1, k3) to last st, m1, k1.
• P 1 row. Repeat last row once (31 sts). Start with n row, knit 13 rows. Dec row: K1 to end (21 stitches).

Front legs

1. Start from the hoof, using the thumb and A method, cast on 8 sts. R 1 row.Work row: K1, (m1, k1) to the end (15 stitches). Start with n row, knit 5 rows.
2. Knit 2 rows. Change to A. Start with row k, knit 4 rows. Row Dec: (K1, k2tog) to end (10 sts).
3. Start with row n, knit 3 rows. Row: K2, (m1, k2) to end. P 1 row. Repeat last row once (20 sts).
4. Start with row P and work 15 rows in stockinette stitch. Row Dec: (K2, k2tog) to end (15 sts). P 1 row. Take off.

Ears

Start at the bottom edge using the thumb and A method and cast on 10 stitches. P 1 row. Work row: K2, (m1, k2) to the end (14 stitches). Start with n row, knit 3 rows. Pull the yarn through the remaining loops, tighten and secure.

Horns

• Start at the bottom edge using a C and cast on 8 stitches. Knit row to last stitch, repeat. Repeat last row once (12 sts).
• Knit 4 tbsp. at the beginning of the next 2 rows (4 stitches). Knit 2 rows. Cast on 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, knit the 4th st. in these ranks Art. b/n (10 p.).
• Cast on 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, knit the 4th st. in these rows (12 p.). Knit 2 rows. Knit 4 tbsp. at the beginning of the next 2 rows (4 stitches). Knit 2 rows.
• Cast on 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows, knit the 4th st. these rows (10 p.). Knit 2 rows. Knit 2 tbsp. at the beginning of the next 2 rows (6 stitches). Knit 4 rows. Pull the yarn through the loops, tighten and secure.

Tail

Make a small tassel in the shape of an A and attach it to the inner edge of one end of the ponytail. Gather around this end, tighten and secure. Connect the ends of the ponytail on the right side using a mattress stitch. Sew the tail to the elk's back.