This charming knitted moose is designed with a soft Scandinavian look, oversized antlers, a long rounded muzzle, cozy Nordic sweater details, blue overalls, floral embroidery, striped sandals, and sweet woodland accessories. It is perfect for handmade nursery decor, collectible stuffed animals, holiday gift knitting, heirloom toy displays, and lovers searching for knitted moose doll patterns, amigurumi animals, and handmade plush woodland gifts to buy or make. The finished figure has a warm rustic style and a carefully balanced shape that matches the photographed design as closely as possible.
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Pattern Overview
This pattern is written in US English and is designed to create the full knitted scene shown in the image.
- Main character: Nordic moose doll with long muzzle, small ears, large antlers, sweater, overalls, sandals, and crossbody pouch.
- Head accessory: mushroom headband with knitted ties.
- Extra accessory: matching Nordic hat with pom-pom.
- Optional prop: small watering can.
The toy is worked mostly in separate pieces and sewn together. The shaping depends on steady increases and decreases, careful stuffing, and neat seaming. Most pieces are worked flat and seamed for easier detail control, though a confident knitter may adapt some sections to double-pointed needles.
Finished Size
When worked at the gauge below, the finished moose stands about 13 to 14 inches tall sitting, or about 17 inches from antler tip to sandal sole when legs are extended.
- Head height: about 4 3/4 inches
- Muzzle length from face to tip: about 2 1/2 inches
- Body from neck to crotch: about 4 inches
- Leg length from hip to sole: about 5 1/2 inches
- Antler span: about 7 to 7 1/2 inches across
Materials
- Yarn weight: light DK or heavy sport weight yarn for the entire project
- Main body color: light moose beige
- Dark hoof color: medium taupe brown
- Antler color: dark cocoa brown
- Sweater color: soft cream
- Nordic motif colors: deep red and moss green
- Overall color: muted denim blue
- Flower embroidery colors: pink, ivory, yellow, green, and red
- Sandal colors: red, cream, and beige
- Pouch color: oatmeal beige with red motif
- Mushroom cap color: rusty red
- Mushroom stem color: cream
- Hat color: cream with red and green details
- Needles: US 2 and US 3 straight needles or circular needles used flat
- Optional: set of double-pointed needles in matching sizes for narrow pieces
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Row counter
- Small buttons: 2 tiny wood-style buttons for overall bib straps
- Safety eyes: 6 mm, or black embroidery yarn if preferred
- Toy stuffing
- Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for sandal soles if a firmer base is desired
Gauge
26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 3 needles after light blocking.
Gauge matters because the moose relies on proportion. If your fabric is too loose, the muzzle and legs will stretch out of shape. If your fabric is too tight, the antlers and sweater yoke will become stiff and bulky.
Abbreviations
- BO = bind off
- CO = cast on
- dec = decrease
- inc = increase
- k = knit
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- p = purl
- psso = pass slipped stitch over
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- ssk = slip, slip, knit
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- WS = wrong side
- wyif = with yarn in front
- wyib = with yarn in back
Notes Before You Begin
- The moose has a long vertical head with the muzzle integrated into the face shape, not a separate tiny snout.
- The antlers should be large and flat with rounded branches, slightly wider than the head.
- The overalls sit high on the chest and cover the torso almost to the underarms.
- The sweater sleeves are visible from shoulder to wrist beneath the overalls.
- The legs are long and slim with softly stuffed calves and narrow ankles.
- The sandals are open-toe and striped, with a visible front band and ankle ties.
- The facial expression is gentle and minimal, with tiny eyes and stitched nostril lines.
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Body
Using beige and US 3 needles, CO 28 sts.
Rows 1-6: Work in k1, p1 rib.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 30 sts.
Row 10: Purl.
Row 11: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 32 sts.
Rows 12-18: Continue in stockinette.
Row 19: K3, m1, knit to last 3 sts, m1, k3. 34 sts.
Rows 20-28: Continue even.
Row 29: K4, m1, knit to last 4 sts, m1, k4. 36 sts.
Rows 30-40: Continue even.
Shape underarm:
Row 41: BO 2 sts, knit to end. 34 sts.
Row 42: BO 2 sts, purl to end. 32 sts.
Row 43: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 30 sts.
Row 44: P1, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1. 28 sts.
Rows 45-52: Continue even.
Shape neck:
Row 53: K8, BO 12 sts, knit last 8 sts.
Work each side separately.
Row 54: Purl.
Row 55: K1, ssk, knit to end. 7 sts.
Row 56: Purl.
Row 57: Knit.
BO.
Rejoin yarn to second shoulder and mirror shaping.
Make 2 identical body pieces.
Sew body pieces together along sides and shoulders, leaving neck and lower edge open for joining to torso base and stuffing. Stuff firmly but keep the upper chest slightly softer so the overalls can sit naturally.
Bottom Gusset
Using beige, CO 10 sts.
Work 18 rows in stockinette, slipping first stitch of each row for a neat edge.
BO loosely.
Sew between lower body edges to create a soft oval base. This keeps the lower torso rounded rather than flat.
Head and Muzzle
The head is worked in two mirrored side pieces with a center strip so the muzzle becomes long, smooth, and rounded like the image.
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Head Side Piece
Using beige, CO 14 sts.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 16 sts.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 18 sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Rows 7-12: Continue even.
Row 13: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 20 sts.
Rows 14-22: Continue even.
Row 23: K3, m1, knit to last 3 sts, m1, k3. 22 sts.
Rows 24-34: Continue even.
Shape top:
Row 35: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 20 sts.
Row 36: Purl.
Row 37: Repeat dec row. 18 sts.
Row 38: Purl.
Row 39: Repeat dec row. 16 sts.
Row 40: Purl.
Row 41: Repeat dec row. 14 sts.
Row 42: Purl.
Row 43: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
BO.
Make 2.
Center Head Strip
Using beige, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-10: Work in stockinette.
Row 11: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 10 sts.
Rows 12-20: Continue even.
Row 21: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 12 sts.
Rows 22-36: Continue even.
Row 37: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
Rows 38-42: Continue even.
Row 43: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
Rows 44-46: Continue even.
BO.
Sew center strip to head side pieces from muzzle tip over crown to back neck. Before closing the final seam, stuff the muzzle very firmly. The bridge of the face should be smooth and vertical, while the lower front should bulge outward in a rounded oval. The head should not become spherical. It should remain tall and slightly narrow from front view.
Facial Shaping
Thread a long strand of beige yarn through the lower muzzle from one side seam to the other and pull gently to define the lower muzzle pad. Do not over-tighten. Add two short nostril lines in dark brown embroidery near the lower side edges of the muzzle, angled slightly downward.
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Ears
Using beige, CO 10 sts.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Rows 3-6: Continue in stockinette.
Row 7: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: Repeat dec row. 6 sts.
Row 10: Purl.
Row 11: Repeat dec row. 4 sts.
Row 12: P2tog twice. 2 sts.
BO.
Make 4 pieces. Sew in pairs, lightly stuff only at the base, and attach low on each side of the head just below the antler line. The ears should angle outward and slightly downward.
Antlers
Each antler is made from two flat matching pieces sewn together. Use dark cocoa brown and keep stuffing extremely light or leave unstuffed. The antlers in the image are broad, soft, and slightly curved, not rigid.
Antler Piece
CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-4: Stockinette.
Row 5: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 10 sts.
Rows 6-10: Continue even.
Form first branch:
Row 11: K4, turn. Leave remaining sts on needle.
Row 12: Purl.
Row 13: K1, ssk, knit to end. 3 sts.
Row 14: Purl.
Row 15: K2tog, k1. 2 sts.
BO.
Rejoin yarn to remaining 6 sts.
Row 16: Purl 6.
Row 17: K1, m1, knit to end. 7 sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 9 sts.
Rows 20-24: Continue even.
Form upper broad paddle:
Row 25: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 11 sts.
Row 26: Purl.
Row 27: K3, m1, knit to last 3 sts, m1, k3. 13 sts.
Row 28: Purl.
Row 29: K4, m1, knit to last 4 sts, m1, k4. 15 sts.
Rows 30-33: Continue even.
Shape tips:
Row 34: K1, ssk, knit 3, k2tog, knit 3, ssk, knit to end. 12 sts.
Row 35: Purl.
Row 36: K1, ssk, knit 2, k2tog, knit 2, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
Row 37: Purl.
Row 38: K1, ssk, knit 2, k2tog, k2. 6 sts.
Row 39: Purl.
Row 40: K2tog, k2, ssk. 4 sts.
BO.
Make 4 pieces total. Sew into 2 antlers. Lightly steam and shape each branch with fingertips. Sew to the upper sides of the head, slightly behind the ears, with the broad paddle spreading out horizontally.
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Arms
Using dark taupe for hoof, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-4: Work in stockinette.
Change to cream.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 10 sts.
Rows 8-10: Continue even.
Row 11: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 12 sts.
Rows 12-22: Continue even.
Create cable-like sleeve texture:
Rows 23-26: Continue stockinette.
Rows 27-28: Work p2, k8, p2 on RS and knit the purl sts on WS to suggest a raised central panel.
Rows 29-32: Continue established pattern.
Rows 33-34: Return to stockinette.
BO.
Make 2. Sew side seams, stuff lightly, and attach at the shoulder so the arms hang straight downward. The wrists should sit slightly inward toward the overalls.
Legs
Using beige, CO 12 sts.
Rows 1-18: Work in stockinette.
Row 19: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 14 sts.
Rows 20-30: Continue even.
Row 31: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 16 sts.
Rows 32-44: Continue even.
Row 45: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
Rows 46-48: Continue even.
Row 49: Repeat dec row. 12 sts.
Rows 50-52: Continue even.
BO.
Make 4 pieces for 2 legs. Sew each leg, stuff firmly through calf and ankle, but leave the top inch softer for easier attachment. Sew each leg flat at the top and attach to the lower body, spaced so they fall close together in a seated pose.
Feet Base for Sandals
Using beige, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-4: Stockinette.
Row 5: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 10 sts.
Rows 6-8: Continue even.
BO.
Make 2. Fold lightly over the lower leg opening to create a rounded foot front before the sandal is added.
Sweater
The sweater is separate and worn under the overalls. It has a simple cream body with red and green Nordic motifs around the yoke and upper sleeves. Make sure the sweater fits closely.
Sweater Back
Using cream, CO 30 sts.
Rows 1-4: K1, p1 rib.
Rows 5-20: Stockinette.
Shape armholes:
Row 21: BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 26 sts.
Row 23: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 24 sts.
Rows 24-28: Continue even.
Work yoke motif:
Row 29 RS: K2 cream, 2 red, 2 green, 2 red, 2 cream, 2 red, 2 green, 2 red, 2 cream, 2 red, 2 green, 2 red.
Row 30 WS: Purl all sts in matching colors.
Row 31: Knit all in cream.
Row 32: Purl.
Shape neck:
Row 33: K7, BO 10, knit 7.
Complete each shoulder separately for 2 rows, then BO.
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Sweater Front
Work as for back through Row 28.
Rows 29-30: Work yoke motif same as back.
Row 31: Knit in cream.
Shape neck:
Row 32: P9, BO 6, purl to end.
Then dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 3 times on each side.
Work until same height as back and BO shoulders.
Sleeves
Using cream, CO 12 sts.
Rows 1-4: K1, p1 rib.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 14 sts.
Rows 8-10: Even.
Row 11: Repeat increase row. 16 sts.
Rows 12-14: Even.
Row 15: Repeat increase row. 18 sts.
Rows 16-18: Even.
Row 19: Work red and green stripe sequence as follows: k3 cream, k2 red, k2 green, k2 red, k2 cream, k2 red, k2 green, k3 cream.
Row 20: Purl in colors as set.
Rows 21-24: Continue in cream.
BO.
Make 2. Sew sweater together and slip onto body before final neck joining if needed. The sleeves should end at the wrists so the brown hoof hands remain visible.
Overalls
The overalls are the main visual feature after the face. Keep them high-waisted and slightly rounded over the belly. They should look snug, not loose.
Front Bib and Legs Panel
Using denim blue, CO 16 sts.
Rows 1-8: Stockinette for bib.
Row 9: K2, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 18 sts.
Rows 10-14: Even.
Embroider 3 tiny flowers centered on bib after completion.
Shape lower body:
Row 15: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 20 sts.
Rows 16-20: Even.
Row 21: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 22 sts.
Rows 22-26: Even.
Row 27: Divide for legs. Work 11 sts first leg, place remaining 11 sts on holder.
First overall leg:
Rows 28-44: Stockinette on 11 sts.
Rows 45-48: Work 4 rows garter stitch for cuff.
BO.
Rejoin yarn to held 11 sts and work second leg the same.
Back Overall Panel
CO 22 sts in blue.
Rows 1-18: Stockinette.
Rows 19-22: Work top edge in garter stitch.
BO.
Straps
Make 2.
Using blue, CO 4 sts.
Rows 1-18: Knit every row.
BO.
Sew back panel to front at sides. Add straps from back top to bib front. Sew tiny buttons on bib front where straps attach. Embroider small floral sprays on the lower front of each pant leg to match the image.
Crossbody Pouch
Using oatmeal beige, CO 12 sts.
Rows 1-14: Stockinette.
Rows 15-16: Garter.
BO.
Fold bottom third upward and sew side seams to form a pouch. Embroider a small red heart or berry motif on the front. For strap, CO 60 sts and knit 2 rows in garter, then BO. Sew to top corners and place diagonally across the body from left shoulder to right hip.
Mushroom Headband
Band
Using cream, CO 48 sts.
Rows 1-4: Knit every row.
BO loosely.
Sew into a circle sized to fit around the head just in front of the antlers.
Mushroom Stem
Using cream, CO 6 sts.
Rows 1-6: Stockinette.
BO.
Roll into a tiny tube and sew.
Mushroom Cap
Using rusty red, CO 10 sts.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 12 sts.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 14 sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Rows 7-8: Even.
Row 9: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
Row 10: Purl.
Row 11: Repeat dec row. 10 sts.
BO.
Sew cap and add 3 or 4 tiny white embroidered dots. Sew cap over stem and attach mushroom to one side of the headband. Add two short knitted ties in red and green if desired.
Nordic Hat Accessory
This is the separate hat resting beside the moose.
Using cream, CO 40 sts.
Rows 1-6: K1, p1 rib.
Rows 7-10: Stockinette.
Row 11: Work simple colorwork stripe: 2 cream, 2 red, 2 green, rep across.
Row 12: Purl in colors.
Rows 13-16: Stockinette in cream.
Shape crown:
Row 17: K2tog across. 20 sts.
Row 18: Purl.
Row 19: K2tog across. 10 sts.
Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight. Sew side seam. Make a pom-pom in mixed beige, blue, and cream, then attach to crown.
Sandals
The sandals make the doll look especially close to the image, so work them carefully.
Sole
Using cream, CO 10 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, m1, knit to last 1 st, m1, k1. 12 sts.
Rows 4-6: Knit.
BO.
Make 4 sole pieces. Sew in pairs with optional cardboard insert.
Front Strap
Using red, CO 8 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Change to cream.
Rows 3-4: Knit.
Change to red.
Rows 5-6: Knit.
BO.
Make 2. Curve each strap over the toe area.
Ankle Strap
Using red, CO 18 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
BO.
Make 2. Sew one end at each side of sandal and tie in a small side bow. The bow sits near the outer ankle in the image.
Attach sandals to the feet after the legs are sewn on. Keep the toe slightly exposed.
Optional Watering Can
Using beige, CO 14 sts.
Rows 1-10: Stockinette.
Sew into a tiny cylinder.
For base, gather one end closed. For rim, fold the top edge inward. Make a spout by knitting a narrow strip of 8 rows on 3 sts, rolling it, and attaching at an upward angle. Make a handle from a 10-st garter strip and sew to the back. Add a tiny blue flower embroidery on the side.
Embroidery Details
Use duplicate stitch and simple straight stitch embroidery sparingly. The photographed doll is detailed but not overcrowded.
- Sweater: small red and green yoke motifs only, no full stranded body pattern.
- Bib: three tiny flowers in pink, white, and red with green stems.
- Overall legs: one floral cluster near the lower front of each leg.
- Pouch: one red heart or berry-like motif near the lower center.
- Watering can: tiny floral sprig.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
- Sew and stuff the head first, then attach ears and antlers before joining the head to the body.
- Place the eyes small and widely spaced, slightly above the midpoint of the muzzle length.
- Embroider the nostril lines low on the muzzle and add a faint mouth suggestion only if needed.
- Attach arms after sweater placement so the sleeves sit neatly.
- Sew legs in a seated angle, pointing slightly forward.
- Dress the doll in sweater, overalls, pouch, headband, and sandals last.
Care Notes
- Spot clean whenever possible.
- Do not machine wash if the doll contains buttons, cardboard sandal inserts, or safety eyes.
- Store flat or seated to protect the antlers from bending.
- Reshape the muzzle and antlers gently after handling.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Are the antlers symmetrical and wide enough?
- Does the muzzle look long and rounded rather than short and flat?
- Do the overalls sit high on the chest?
- Are the floral embroideries balanced on bib and pant legs?
- Do the sandals show red and cream striping clearly?
- Is the mushroom headband centered and secure?
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Use a barely damp cloth with mild soap for surface marks. Blot, never rub hard. Let the toy air dry away from strong sunlight. For long-term storage, wrap in clean cotton and keep in a dry container. Avoid hanging the doll by the antlers or straps to prevent stretching.
