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GAUGE:

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EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT.

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BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

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STITCH EXPLANATION:

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sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

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NOTES:

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Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

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BODY AND HEAD

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With A, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc.

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Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.

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Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.

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Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 36 sts.

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Rnds 7 -18: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.

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Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.

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Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 sts. Begin stuffing piece, continue stuffing as work progresses.

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Rnd 22: Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of next 6 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts - 24 sc.

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Rnd 23: Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in each of next 12 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts - 36 sc.

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Rnds 24-28: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 29: Sc in each of next 6 sts, sc2tog over next 12 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts - 24 sc.

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Rnds 30 and 31: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 32: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around -18 sc.

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Follow package directions to attach eyes, and continue to stuff piece.

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Rnd 33: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 34: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around -12 sc.

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Rnd 35: Sc in each st around.

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Rnd 36: Sc2tog around - 6 sts.

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Fasten off.

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LEGS (make 4)

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With B, ch 2

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc.

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Rnd 4: Sc in back loop of each st around.

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Rnd 5: Sc in each of next 7 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in each of next 7 sts - 16 sc. Change to A.

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Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 6 sts, (sc2tog) twice, sc in each of next 6 sts - 14 sts.

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Rnds 7-16: Sc in each st around.

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Fasten off.

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NOSE

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With B, ch 2

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around. Stuff Nose firmly.

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Rnd 5: Sc2tog around.

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Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

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EARS (make 2)

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With A, ch 2.

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Rnds 1 and 2: Work same as Rnds 1 and 2 of Nose.

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Fasten off.

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TAIL

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With B, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts - 5 sts.

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Rnd 3: Work 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 4 sts - 6 sts.

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Rnd 4: Work 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 5 sts - 7 sts.

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Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.

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Fasten off.

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ANTLERS (make 2)

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With B, ch 2

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Sc in each st around.

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Rep Rnd 2 until piece measures 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) long, stuffing as you go. Fasten off.

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ANTLER BRANCHES (make 2)

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Make same as Antlers, working until piece measures 1 in (2.5 cm) long.

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COLLAR

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With C, ch 25.

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Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 24 sts.

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Fasten off.

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BELL

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With D, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first stitch for beg of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around - 8 sts.

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Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. Stuff firmly.

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Rnd 5: Sc2tog around.

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Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

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FINISHING

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Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fold Ears in half and sew at one edge, sew this edge to Head.

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Sew Antler Branches to Antlers, sew Antlers to Head. Stuff Tail and sew to Body.

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Sew Collar around neck, sew Bell to front of Collar.

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Weave in ends.