Moose Vova: A Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Hello, lovely crocheters!

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn Requirements

Main moose color: Alize Cotton Gold Tweed beige (330m/100g) – 1 skein
Head color: Alize Cotton Gold light beige-pink – small amount
Sweater: Gazzal Jeans green (170m/50g) – 1 skein
Boots: Dark turquoise yarn – small amount
Socks: Yellow yarn – small amount
Embroidery: Pink yarn – small amount
Sweater stripes: YarnArt IDEAL white (170m/50g) – small amount
Antlers: Yarn and Colors Must-Have brown (125m/50g) – 1 skein

Other Supplies

1.75mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Poly-fil stuffing
Stitch markers
Pins
Wire (approximately 50cm for front legs and main antler parts)
5mm safety eyes – 2 pieces

Finished Size

Approximately 25cm tall when using recommended yarn

Skill Level

Intermediate

Crochet Abbreviations

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

Moose Vova: A Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Pattern Instructions

Neck and Head

Using beige yarn:

Rounds 1-8: Follow standard increasing circle pattern

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 5, inc, sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: 2 sc, (inc, 4 sc) × 5, inc, 2 sc (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8: 3 sc, (inc, 6 sc) × 5, inc, 3 sc (48)

Divide piece into two equal parts: 24 stitches for head, 24 stitches for body.

Continue with head only:
R9: Skip 24 body stitches, (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R10-11: 30 sc (2 rounds)

Switch to light beige-pink yarn:
R12-13: 30 sc (2 rounds)
R14: 2 sc, (inc, 4 sc) × 5, inc, 2 sc (36)
R15: 36 sc

Begin stuffing gradually.

R16: 2 sc, (dec, 4 sc) × 5, dec, 2 sc (30)

Special stitch note: In next round, make bobble stitches (4 incomplete dc with common top) using beige yarn.

R17: 12 sc, bobble stitch, 4 sc, bobble stitch, 12 sc (30)

Insert eyes between rounds 8-9, approximately 2 stitches apart.

R18: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R19: sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 5, dec, sc (18)
R20: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R21: 6 dec (6)

Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving 15cm tail. Close opening and secure

Body

Return to round 8 and attach beige yarn to body stitches.

R1: 24 sc
R2: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R3-4: 30 sc (2 rounds)
R5: 2 sc, (inc, 4 sc) × 5, inc, 2 sc (36)
R6-7: 36 sc (2 rounds)
R8: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R9: 3 sc, (inc, 6 sc) × 5, inc, 3 sc (48)
R10-11: 48 sc (2 rounds)
R12: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
R13: 4 sc, (inc, 8 sc) × 5, inc, 4 sc (60)
R14-15: 60 sc (2 rounds)
R16: (9 sc, inc) × 6 (66)
R17-18: 66 sc (2 rounds)
R19: (9 sc, dec) × 6 (60)

Begin stuffing gradually.

R20-24: 60 sc (5 rounds)
R25: 4 sc, (dec, 8 sc) × 5, dec, 4 sc (54)
R26: (7 sc, dec) × 6 (48)
R27: 3 sc, (dec, 6 sc) × 5, dec, 3 sc (42)
R28: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R29: 2 sc, (dec, 4 sc) × 5, dec, 2 sc (30)
R30: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R31: sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 5, dec, sc (18)
R32: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R33: 6 dec (6)

Stuff firmly. Close opening and sew gap between head and body

Back Legs (Make 2)

Start with boots in dark turquoise:
R1: 6 ch, work 14 sc around chain
R2: (inc, sc) × 3, 3 inc, (sc, inc) × 2, sc (22)
R3: inc, sc, inc, 6 sc, (inc, sc) × 3, 6 sc, inc (28)
R4: Work in back loops only, 28 sc
R5-7: 28 sc (3 rounds)
R8: 6 sc, 9 dec, 4 sc (19)
R9: 5 sc, 5 dec, 4 sc (14)
R10-11: 14 sc (2 rounds)

Stuff boot firmly.

Switch to sock pattern alternating white and yellow for 5 rounds.

Continue with beige yarn for leg portion. Stuff until round 29, leave top empty. Close opening

Front Legs (Make 2)

Using beige yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
R5: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (10)
R6: 10 sc

Switch to white yarn. Stuff bottom portion.

Switch to green yarn for sweater sleeves. Insert wire with loop at end for poseable legs

Ears (Make 2)

Using beige yarn (do not stuff):
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
R4: (3 sc, inc) × 2 (10)
R5-6: 10 sc (2 rounds)
R7: (3 sc, dec) × 2 (8)

Fold sides together and stitch to shape

Antlers

Large Part (Make 2):
Follow decreasing pattern from 18 sc down to 8 sc. Insert wire and stuff. Leave tail for sewing.

Small Parts (Make 4):
Make small antler tips and attach to large parts approximately 2 stitches apart

Sweater

Start with collar:
Chain 16, work 35 rows of 15 sc in back loops only. Join into ring.

Body:
Work in rounds with color changes for stripe pattern. Follow increasing pattern similar to body, then work stripe pattern alternating green and white

Tail

Using beige yarn (do not stuff):
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2: 5 sc (5)
R3: 5 inc (10)
R4: 10 sc

Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing

Assembly

Dress moose in sweater
Sew head to body using light beige yarn
Attach front legs to sweater between rounds 1-2
Sew antlers to top of head between rounds 2-5, approximately 4 stitches apart
Attach ears beneath antlers
Secure back legs using button-joint method – press empty leg portions against body and make double stitch through body
Sew tail to center back between rounds 25-26 of body
Embroider cheeks with pink yarn
Embroider smile and eyebrows with dark turquoise yarn

Tips for Success

Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially on the head and body
Stuff firmly but evenly to maintain shape
When inserting wire, make sure to create a secure loop at the end to prevent poking through
Take your time with assembly – pin all pieces in place before sewing to ensure perfect positioning
The bobble stitches on the nose might feel tricky at first – practice on a scrap piece if needed