How to Crochet Mack the Moose Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
Meet Mack the Moose Amigurumi, your new crochet companion! This delightful stuffed animal captures the heart of the wilderness with its adorable oversized antlers, gentle expression, and cozy handmade charm. Mack is perfect for kids, collectors, or anyone who loves woodland-inspired decor.
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Made with worsted weight yarn and filled with love (and stuffing!), Mack is as huggable as he is eye-catching. Whether perched on a shelf or joining in on imaginative adventures, this crochet moose is sure to bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to any space.
This lovable “little fella” (as my daughter calls him), is a quick project and so fun to cuddle with, plus he makes an adorable decor piece during the winter months!
Craft this Mack the Moose Amigurumi in your favorite colors or stick to classic moose tones for a timeless design. He’s not just a project; he’s a personality waiting to be brought to life with your hook and yarn!
These pattern instructions include a plaid scarf, but you make that in one solid color too! Plus, you could add a cute little Santa hat if you want to make him for the holidays!
You can also make his friend Bruno the Bear! Or if you love the moose crochet patterns, you may also like the Plaid Moose Potholder, Moose Soup Bowl Cozy, or Moose Towel Hanger!
Mack the Moose Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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What materials do I need?
To make Mack the Moose Amigurumi you will need worsted weight yarn in any fiber, since gauge is not critical, you can use pretty much any #4 weight yarn. You will also need both a G/6/4.00mm and an H/8/5.00mm crochet hook, stuffing, safety eyes in either brown or solid black, and buttons for his nostrils.
The Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to crochet the Mack the Moose Amigurumi, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium #4)
- Brown
- Beige
- Dark Red (or Dark Blue/Green…etc)
- Bright Red (or Bright Blue/Green…etc)
- Black
Gauge
Not important for this project
Finished Measurements
Approximately 13” tall.
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decrease
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
YO = Yarn Over
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, with no joins or chains, unless otherwise indicated.
- Beginning chs do not count as stitches.
- Watch for Hook size changes.
- Stuff pieces, so they are slightly firm. Do not over-stuff or the stitches will stretch and the stuffing will show through.
- Moose shown was made using Red Heart Super Saver in Coffee and Buff Fleck.
Instructions
Head
With Brown and H Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6. sc arnd (30)
R7. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
R8-11. sc arnd (36)
R12. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (48)
R13-15. sc arnd (48)
R16. *dec, sc x 6* arnd (42)
R17. *dec, sc x 5* arnd (36)
R18. sc arnd (36)
R19. *dec, sc x 4* arnd (30)
R20. *dec, sc x 3* arnd (24)
R21. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
Insert eyes between rounds 11 & 12, so they are 2 sts apart.
Stuff Head.
R22. *dec, sc* arnd (12)
Finish stuffing.
R23. dec arnd (6).
Cut strand (leaving long), weave tail through remaining sts, and pull tight to close. Do not trim, but keep tail long for sewing.
Body
With Brown and H Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
R7. *2 sc, sc x 5* arnd (42)
R8. sc arnd (42)
R9. *2 sc, sc x 6* arnd (48)
R10-14. sc arnd (48)
R15. *dec, sc x 6* arnd (42)
R16-18. sc arnd (42)
R19. *dec, sc x 5* arnd (36)
R20-21. sc arnd (36)
R22. *dec, sc x 4* arnd (30)
R23. sc arnd (30)
R24. *dec, sc x 3* arnd. Fasten; Leave long tail for sewing. (24) Stuff Body.
Arms (Make 2)
With Brown and H Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3-16. sc arnd (12)
R17. *dec, sc* arnd. Fasten; Leave long tail for sewing. (8) Stuff Arms.
Legs (Make 2)
With Brown and H Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4-9. sc arnd (18)
R10. *dec, sc x 4* arnd (15)
R11-14. sc arnd
R15. *dec, sc x 3* arnd (12)
R16-18. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of rnd 18; Leave long tail for sewing. (12) Stuff Legs.
Ears (Make 2)
With Brown and G Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring (3)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (6)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (9)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (12)
R5-7. sc arnd (12)
R8. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (9)
R9. *dec, sc* arnd; Fasten. Leave long tail for sewing. (6)
Antlers (Make 2)
With Beige and G Hook,
BASE (Make 2)
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring (3)
R2. 2 sc arnd (6)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (9)
R4-5. sc arnd (9)
R6. 2 sc, sc x 8 (10)
R7. 2 sc x 2, sc x 8 (12)
R8-9. sc arnd (12)
R10. dec, sc x 10 (11)
R11. sc, dec, sc x 8 (10)
R12. sc x 2, dec, sc x 6 (9)
R13-17. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of R17.
NUBS (Make 4)
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4)
R2-4. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of R4. (4)
Snout
With Brown and G Hook,
R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
R6-9. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of rnd 9; Leave long tail for sewing. (30)
Eye Lids + Nostrils (Make 4)
With Black and G Hook,
Ch 3. Fasten.
Scarf
With Black and H Hook,
R1. Ch 7, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and each ch across, turn (6)
Starting plaid:
R2. With Dark Red: ch 1, dc x 2, with Black: dc x 2, with Dark Red: dc x 2, turn (6)
R3. With Bright Red: ch 1, dc x 2, with Dark Red: dc x 2, with Bright Red: dc x 2, turn (6)
R4-34. Repeat 2 & 3
With Black,
R35. Ch 1, sc across; Fasten. (6)
Finishing
- Attach head to body, so round 24 of the body is attached to round 20 of the head.
- Flatten openings of arms and attach to round 21.
- Attach legs to bottom of body, leaving them open, and attaching over rounds 1-4, one stitch apart.
- Flatten openings on ears and attach to the sides of the head on round 4.
- Attach nubs to antlers, one over rounds 11-13 & 14-16.
- Flatten openings on antlers and attach to top of head at round 3, directly over the ears.
- Attach snout to front center of face (over rounds 10 – 19), directly under eyes, so eyes rest on top of the snout.
- Attach nostrils to round 5, curving the edges, so the ends attach to the space to the space between rounds 4 & 5. Leave 2 stitches between them.
- Attach eyelids so they are resting on the tops of the eyes.
- Wrap scarf around the neck and cross tails over each other, then place stitch or a (dot of hot glue) where they cross to keep it in place.
And there you have a Mack the Moose Amigurumi!
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