Get ready to cheer on your favorite team with this adorable Canadian Moose Amigurumi! Perfect for showcasing national pride, this charming crochet project captures the spirit of Canada with its iconic moose design, complete with a custom red soccer jersey and cleats. It’s a fun and unique way to celebrate your love for both crochet and Canadian sports.
Craft Your Own Adorable Canadian Soccer Fan
This pattern provides a delightful opportunity to create a unique stuffed toy that’s rich in character. Whether you’re making it for a dedicated soccer fan, a proud Canadian, or as a special gift, this moose will surely bring a smile. Its detailed design, from the majestic antlers to the tiny soccer cleats, makes it a rewarding project for any amigurumi enthusiast.
Crochet Pattern: Score Big with Our Canadian Moose Amigurumi Crochet Pattern!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (for body, head, antlers, ears, snout, limbs)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (for jersey, shoes)
Worsted weight yarn in Black (for jersey trim, shoe details)
Worsted weight yarn in White (for eye whites, shoe laces, jersey logo details)
3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Keychain hardware (optional)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row
Instructions
General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round. Stuff as you go.
Head (Brown Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R13: sc around (36)
R14: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R11 and R12, 6 stitches apart.
R16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R18: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail.
Snout (Brown Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3-R4: sc around (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the head below the eyes.
Ears (Brown Yarn, make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: sc around (12)
Flatten and sew to the top sides of the head.
Antlers (Brown Yarn, make 2)
Main Branch:
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2-R5: sc around (4)
First Nub:
Ch 3. Starting from 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. Sl st to the side of the Main Branch (near R3-4).
Second Nub:
Ch 3. Starting from 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. Sl st to the side of the Main Branch (near R1-2).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and attach to the top of the head.
Body (Brown Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R14: sc around (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew head to body.
Arms (Brown Yarn, make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-R8: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sc across to close. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Attach to the sides of the body.
Legs (Brown Yarn, make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3-R10: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Flatten opening and sc across to close. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Attach to the bottom of the body.
Jersey (Red Yarn, Black Yarn)
Work top down, leaving armholes.
R1 (Red): Ch 20, sl st to first ch to form a ring (20)
R2: sc around (20)
R3: (4 sc, inc) x4 (24)
R4: sc around (24)
R5: (5 sc, inc) x4 (28)
R6-R10: sc around (28)
R11: (sc in next 4 st, skip 2 st for armhole, sc in next 8 st, skip 2 st for armhole, sc in next 4 st) (24)
R12-R14: sc around (24)
R15 (Black): sc around (24)
R16 (Red): sc around (24)
FO.
Sleeves (Red Yarn, Black Yarn, make 2):
Join red yarn to armhole. 10 sc around armhole.
R1-R3: sc around (10)
R4 (Black): sc around (10)
FO.
Collar (Black Yarn):
Join black yarn to the neck opening of the jersey. Ch 1, sc around (approx. 20-24 sc, adjust as needed). Sl st to join. FO.
Embroider a white swoosh and circular logo onto the jersey using white yarn and a tapestry needle.
Shoes (Red Yarn, Black Yarn, White Yarn, make 2)
R1 (Black): Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down other side of ch: sc in next 2 ch, inc in last ch (10)
R2: inc, sc in next 2, inc x3, sc in next 2, inc x2 (16)
R3 (Red): Sc in BLO around (16)
R4-R5: sc around (16)
R6: sc in first 5 st, dec x3, sc in last 5 st (13)
R7: sc in first 4 st, dec x3, sc in last 3 st (10)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a long tail for shaping.
Using black yarn, embroider small dots on the bottom as studs. Using white yarn, embroider criss-cross laces on the top of the shoe.
