Charlotte the Deer

An intermediate pattern to make Charlotte the deer. Every part is crocheted separately and sewn onto the the body. The body, neck and tail is crocheted as one part. The pattern has images for guidance in both the crocheting part and the assembly. **Skill level:** Intermediate Approximate size is 20 cm high and 11 cm long, which varies based on yarn weight, hook size and the tightness of the stitches. **Techniques used:** Magic ring Single crochet Increase Decrease Chain stitch Slip stitch Colour change Short rows **If you want to crochet the eyes, these techniques are used as well:** Half double crochet Double crochet There are two versions of the pattern, one in English with U.S. terminology and one in Swedish. The pattern includes a printer-friendly version with few pictures. You will also get a compendium with tips, descriptions and step-by-step pictures of the techniques involved (also two versions, English and Swedish). **Materials needed:** * 36 g main colour DK weight yarn for body, head, legs and ears (I used burgundy) * Secondary colour DK weight yarn for hoofs (I used dark gray-brown) * Thin yarn for eyes, or safety eyes if you prefer that (I used mercerized cotton yarn, 670 m by 100 g, black and white) * Stuffing * 2.25 mm hook * If crocheted eyes, 1.5 mm hook * Darning needle * Sewing needle to attach the eyes I have used acrylic yarn (120 m by 50 g). If you use another yarn, make sure to change crochet hook accordingly.