Knitting Tutorial: Moose in Mushroom Sweater – Free Knitting Pattern

This knitted moose is a woodland-style soft toy with a warm brown head, rounded muzzle, large side ears, pale antlers, black hooves, cream pants, brown shoes, a green mushroom cardigan, tiny buttons, a matching mushroom hat, and a crossbody acorn bag. The finished piece is designed as a standing plush with soft shaping, visible knit texture, and carefully sewn details that echo the cozy garden character shown in the image.

 

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Finished Size and Knitting Style

This pattern makes a structured knitted moose about 13 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the top of the antlers when worked with DK weight yarn and 2.75 mm needles. The toy is knitted firmly so stuffing does not show through the stitches.

The body is worked in separate pieces and seamed. The sweater, pants, shoes, hat, antlers, ears, acorns, and bag are also made separately. This gives the finished moose the same layered handmade look as the image, with clear garment edges and dimensional accessories.

• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate.
• Main methods: Stockinette stitch, ribbing, increases, decreases, simple colorwork, mattress stitch, embroidery, and small-piece shaping.
• Construction: Knit flat pieces, seam, stuff, then sew clothing and accessories in place.
• Finished look: Soft brown moose with mushroom cardigan, cream pants, brown shoes, antlers, hat, and acorn shoulder bag.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in warm medium brown for the moose head, neck, and muzzle, about 45 g.
• DK weight yarn in dark forest green for the sweater and hat, about 35 g.
• DK weight yarn in cream for the pants and shoe trim, about 25 g.
• DK weight yarn in light beige or oatmeal for antlers and one small acorn, about 18 g.
• DK weight yarn in chestnut brown for ears, shoes, bag cap, strap, and acorn caps, about 25 g.
• Small amounts of black yarn for hooves and eyes.
• Small amount of white yarn or felt for the eye highlights and lower eye whites.
• Small amount of red yarn for mushroom caps.
• Small amount of white yarn for mushroom stems and mushroom spots.
• Small amount of golden tan yarn for decorative sweater flecks and one acorn body.
• 2.75 mm straight knitting needles.
• 2.25 mm needles for tighter small accessories, optional but useful.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Four tiny wooden-look buttons, 7 to 9 mm wide.
• Two tiny leaf-shaped beads or embroidered leaf shapes for shoe decorations.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and row counter.

Gauge

Work the toy pieces at a tight gauge. A firm fabric is more important than matching an exact measurement, because the toy needs to hold its shape after stuffing.

• Gauge in stockinette: 24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches after light blocking.
• Recommended needle: 2.75 mm with DK yarn.
• Small accessory gauge: 26 to 28 stitches = 4 inches on 2.25 mm needles.
• Tip: If stuffing shows through, go down one needle size.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• St or sts: Stitch or stitches.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• Kfb: Knit into front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• St st: Stockinette stitch, knit RS rows and purl WS rows.
• Seed stitch: Alternate K1, P1, then reverse on the next row.

Important Color and Shape Notes

The moose in the image has a tall oval head with a longer rounded muzzle. The antlers sit high behind the ears and lean upward. The ears sit wide on both sides of the head, with darker inner ear shading.

The body is mostly covered by the green cardigan. The sleeves are long and slightly rounded at the cuffs. The cream pants are straight and puffy, ending above brown shoes. The shoes have a soft slipper shape with pale trim and small leaf decorations.

• Main head color: Warm cinnamon brown.
• Muzzle: Same brown, shaped longer and fuller at the lower face.
• Antlers: Pale oatmeal beige with three rounded prongs on each side.
• Ears: Brown outer ear with darker chestnut inner ear.
• Sweater: Deep green cardigan with ribbed hem, mushroom motifs, gold flecks, brown sleeve stripes, and four front buttons.
• Bag: Small acorn pouch hanging from a brown diagonal strap.
• Hat: Separate green beanie with ribbed brim, red mushrooms, and a red-white-green pom-pom.

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Main Body

The body is knitted from the lower torso upward. It should be firm but slightly rounded, because the sweater will sit over it. Use warm brown for the hidden upper body and cream for the lower pants area if you want the pants to appear built in.

Lower Body and Torso

1. With cream yarn, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work K1, P1 rib across all rows.
3. Row 5: K all sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Row 7: K4, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K2. You now have 38 sts.
6. Rows 8 to 18: Work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
7. Row 19: K6, K2tog, K9, K2tog, K8, SSK, K7, SSK, K2. You now have 34 sts.
8. Rows 20 to 24: Work in st st.
9. Change to warm brown yarn for the upper torso.
10. Rows 25 to 34: Work in st st.
11. Row 35: K4, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K6, SSK, K7, SSK, K2. You now have 30 sts.
12. Row 36: P all sts.
13. Row 37: K3, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K6, SSK, K5, SSK, K2. You now have 26 sts.
14. Row 38: P all sts.
15. Row 39: K2, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K4, SSK, K5, SSK, K2. You now have 22 sts.
16. Row 40: P all sts.
17. BO all sts, leaving a 14 inch tail for seaming.

Make a second matching body piece. Place both body pieces together with right sides facing. Seam around the sides and lower edge, leaving the neck edge open. Turn right side out and stuff firmly, shaping the lower cream section into a soft pants area.

Legs and Pants

The visible legs are short and thick under the sweater. They are cream through the pants section and brown at the shoes. Knit two identical legs. The legs should stand close together with only a narrow center gap.

Leg Piece, Make 2

1. With brown shoe yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Rows 5 to 8: Work in st st.
4. Row 9: K2, Kfb, K12, Kfb, K2. You now have 20 sts.
5. Row 10: P all sts.
6. Row 11: K all sts.
7. Row 12: P all sts.
8. Change to cream yarn.
9. Rows 13 to 26: Work in st st.
10. Row 27: K3, K2tog, K10, SSK, K3. You now have 18 sts.
11. Row 28: P all sts.
12. Rows 29 to 34: Work in st st.
13. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Fold each leg lengthwise with right sides together. Seam the back edge from the shoe to the top of the pants. Gather the cast-on edge slightly to round the sole. Stuff the shoe firmly and the pants moderately. Sew the legs to the lower body so the cream pants sit under the sweater hem.

Shoe Top Patches, Make 2

1. With brown yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit all sts.
3. Rows 3 to 8: Work in st st.
4. Row 9: K2tog, K6, SSK. You now have 8 sts.
5. Row 10: P all sts.
6. Row 11: K2tog, K4, SSK. You now have 6 sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew one patch to the front of each shoe. Embroider one small cream curved dash on each shoe front. Add a tiny leaf bead or stitch a small leaf using green yarn at each outer ankle.

Arms and Hooves

The arms are long enough to hang beside the cardigan. Each arm has a green sweater sleeve and a black rounded hoof. The cuff should sit slightly wider than the hoof for the same soft toy look as the image.

Arm, Make 2

1. With black yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work in st st.
3. Row 5: K2, Kfb, K6, Kfb, K2. You now have 14 sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Change to dark green yarn.
6. Rows 7 to 10: Work K1, P1 rib for the cuff.
7. Rows 11 to 24: Work in st st.
8. Row 25: With chestnut brown, K all sts for a narrow sleeve stripe.
9. Row 26: With chestnut brown, P all sts.
10. Change back to dark green.
11. Rows 27 to 34: Work in st st.
12. Row 35: K2tog across. You now have 7 sts.
13. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and seam the arm.

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Stuff each arm lightly. Sew the arms to the body at the upper side seams, angled downward. The black hooves should point slightly inward, just below the sweater cuff line.

Head and Muzzle

The head is the most important shape. It should be tall, soft, and oval, with a longer lower muzzle. The top of the head is rounded and the face narrows gently toward the neck.

Head, Make 2

1. With warm brown yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K2, Kfb, K12, Kfb, K2. You now have 20 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K2, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K2. You now have 22 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: K3, Kfb, K14, Kfb, K3. You now have 24 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: K3, Kfb, K16, Kfb, K3. You now have 26 sts.
10. Rows 9 to 28: Work in st st.
11. Row 29: K4, K2tog, K14, SSK, K4. You now have 24 sts.
12. Row 30: P all sts.
13. Row 31: K3, K2tog, K14, SSK, K3. You now have 22 sts.
14. Row 32: P all sts.
15. Row 33: K3, K2tog, K12, SSK, K3. You now have 20 sts.
16. Row 34: P all sts.
17. Row 35: K2, K2tog, K12, SSK, K2. You now have 18 sts.
18. BO all sts.

Make a second head piece. Place right sides together. Seam around the sides and top, leaving the lower neck edge open. Turn right side out and stuff firmly. Shape the top into a rounded dome and keep the lower face slightly longer.

Raised Muzzle Panel

1. With warm brown yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K1. You now have 14 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K2, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K2. You now have 16 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 16: Work in st st.
7. Row 17: K2, K2tog, K8, SSK, K2. You now have 14 sts.
8. Row 18: P all sts.
9. Row 19: K1, K2tog, K8, SSK, K1. You now have 12 sts.
10. Row 20: P all sts.
11. BO all sts.

Place the muzzle vertically on the lower center front of the head. Sew around the edges, adding a small amount of stuffing underneath before closing the final inch. Embroider a vertical nose line from the lower center of the muzzle using dark brown yarn.

Ears

The ears are wide, rounded, and placed to the sides of the head. They should sit in front of the antlers and angle outward. Each ear has a warm brown outer piece and a darker chestnut inner piece.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With warm brown yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, Kfb, K6, Kfb, K1. You now have 12 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K1. You now have 14 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 14: Work in st st.
7. Row 15: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. You now have 12 sts.
8. Row 16: P all sts.
9. Row 17: K1, K2tog, K6, SSK, K1. You now have 10 sts.
10. Row 18: P all sts.
11. Row 19: K2tog, K6, SSK. You now have 8 sts.
12. BO all sts.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work in st st.
3. Row 3: K1, Kfb, K4, Kfb, K1. You now have 10 sts.
4. Rows 4 to 10: Work in st st.
5. Row 11: K1, K2tog, K4, SSK, K1. You now have 8 sts.
6. Row 12: P all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew one inner ear to one outer ear. Pinch the base of each ear and sew two stitches through the fold to cup it. Attach the ears to the head at row level 17 of the head, one on each side, angled outward and slightly forward.

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Antlers

The antlers are pale and soft, with three rounded prongs on each side. They should be stuffed lightly so they stay upright without becoming bulky. Use oatmeal or light beige yarn.

Main Antler Stem, Make 2

1. With oatmeal yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: Work in st st.
3. Row 19: K2tog across. You now have 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull tight, and seam the long edge.
5. Stuff lightly with small pieces of fiberfill.

Top Prong, Make 2

1. CO 10 sts with oatmeal yarn.
2. Rows 1 to 12: Work in st st.
3. Row 13: K2tog across. You now have 5 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull tight, seam, and lightly stuff.

Side Prong, Make 4

1. CO 8 sts with oatmeal yarn.
2. Rows 1 to 9: Work in st st.
3. Row 10: K2tog across. You now have 4 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull tight, seam, and lightly stuff.

Sew one top prong to the top of each main stem. Sew two side prongs to each stem, one around row 8 and one around row 12. Flatten the base slightly and stitch the antlers behind the ears, leaning outward and upward.

Eyes and Face

The eyes are black ovals with white lower highlights, placed high on the muzzle line. This gives the moose the gentle handmade expression seen in the image.

1. Cut two small white oval felt pieces or knit two tiny white eye bases by CO 4 sts, working 3 rows in st st, then BO.
2. Place the white ovals on the front of the head between rows 15 and 21, about 7 sts apart.
3. Using black yarn, embroider a vertical oval over the upper section of each white base.
4. Add one tiny white stitch near the upper outer corner of each black eye.
5. Use dark brown yarn to embroider a short vertical line down the center of the muzzle.
6. Add two tiny side stitches near the lower muzzle to suggest nostril shaping without making the face too dark.

Green Mushroom Cardigan

The cardigan is deep green with ribbing at the hem and cuffs, a center opening, four buttons, and a mushroom colorwork band across the lower body. The sleeves are already knitted as part of the arms, so this cardigan body is made as a separate vest-style layer and sewn in place around the arms.

Cardigan Back

1. With dark green yarn, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Rows 7 to 10: Work in st st.
4. Row 11: K5 green, K3 red, K2 green, K3 white, K6 green, K3 red, K2 green, K3 white, K7 green.
5. Row 12: P across, matching colors as they appear.
6. Row 13: K4 green, K5 red, K2 green, K3 white, K4 green, K5 red, K2 green, K3 white, K6 green.
7. Row 14: P across, matching colors as they appear.
8. Row 15: K5 green, K1 white, K1 red, K1 white, K1 red, K1 green, K3 white, K6 green, K1 white, K1 red, K1 white, K1 red, K1 green, K3 white, K7 green.
9. Row 16: P across, matching colors as they appear.
10. Rows 17 to 18: With golden tan yarn, work small stranded flecks by knitting K2 green, K1 tan across the row, ending with green as needed.
11. Rows 19 to 34: Work in dark green st st.
12. Row 35: K4, K2tog, K22, SSK, K4. You now have 32 sts.
13. Row 36: P all sts.
14. Row 37: K4, K2tog, K20, SSK, K4. You now have 30 sts.
15. Rows 38 to 42: Work in st st.
16. BO all sts.

Left Front Cardigan

1. With dark green yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Rows 7 to 10: Work in st st.
4. Row 11: K5 green, K3 red, K2 green, K3 white, K5 green.
5. Row 12: P across, matching colors.
6. Row 13: K4 green, K5 red, K2 green, K3 white, K4 green.
7. Row 14: P across, matching colors.
8. Row 15: K5 green, K1 white, K1 red, K1 white, K1 red, K1 green, K3 white, K5 green.
9. Row 16: P across, matching colors.
10. Rows 17 to 18: Add golden tan flecks by working K2 green, K1 tan across.
11. Rows 19 to 30: Work in dark green st st.
12. Row 31: At neck edge, BO 3 sts, knit to end.
13. Row 32: P all sts.
14. Row 33: At neck edge, BO 2 sts, knit to end. You now have 13 sts.
15. Rows 34 to 40: Work in st st.
16. BO all sts.

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Right Front Cardigan

1. Work the same as the left front, reversing neck shaping.
2. On Row 31, knit until 3 sts remain, BO final 3 sts at the neck edge.
3. On Row 33, knit until 2 sts remain, BO final 2 sts at the neck edge.
4. Finish to match the left front.

Front Button Bands

1. With dark green yarn, CO 5 sts for the left button band.
2. Work 42 rows in K1, P1 rib.
3. BO all sts and sew to the left cardigan front edge.
4. Repeat for the right band.
5. Sew four tiny wooden buttons down the right front band, evenly spaced from the neckline to the lower hem.

Seam the cardigan shoulders. Place it around the body and stitch the side edges to the body under the arms. Let the front edges overlap slightly so the buttons sit down the center. The sweater should cover the upper cream pants and stop just above the widest shoe area.

Sweater Sleeve Surface Details

The arm sleeves already include one chestnut stripe. Add a second decorative line after assembly if desired. Use duplicate stitch or a straight embroidery stitch so the sleeve still looks knitted.

• Work one chestnut-brown line around each sleeve, about 7 rows above the cuff.
• Add three tiny golden-tan V stitches above the mushroom band on the sweater front.
• Place the tan stitches unevenly for a natural woodland cardigan look.
• Keep the mushroom caps low on the sweater so they remain visible above the cream pants.

Acorn Crossbody Bag

The acorn bag hangs at the moose’s right hip from a thin brown strap crossing the sweater diagonally. It has a tan acorn body and a textured brown cap.

Acorn Bag Body

1. With golden tan yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work in st st.
3. Row 3: K1, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K1. You now have 14 sts.
4. Rows 4 to 10: Work in st st.
5. Row 11: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. You now have 12 sts.
6. Row 12: P all sts.
7. Row 13: K2tog across. You now have 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn, pull through sts, seam the back, and stuff very lightly.

Acorn Cap

1. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work seed stitch.
3. Row 7: K2tog, K10, SSK. You now have 12 sts.
4. Row 8: Continue seed stitch.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the cap over the top of the tan acorn body. To create the small stem, CO 4 sts with chestnut brown yarn, work 5 rows in st st, BO, roll tightly, and sew to the top of the cap.

Bag Strap

1. With chestnut brown yarn and 2.25 mm needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Work 70 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of the strap near the moose’s left shoulder and the other end to the acorn bag at the right hip. Add two small securing stitches at the shoulder so the strap stays flat across the cardigan.

Small Acorns for the Table Display

The image includes extra little acorns near the hat. These are optional, but they make the finished display feel complete and match the woodland theme.

Loose Acorn Body, Make 2

1. With tan or cream yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work in st st.
3. Row 9: K2tog across. You now have 5 sts.
4. Cut yarn, pull through sts, seam, and stuff lightly.

Loose Acorn Cap, Make 2

1. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 5: Work seed stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one cap to each small acorn body. Add a short 3-stitch stem on top using chestnut yarn. Make one acorn tan and one pale beige to copy the varied acorns in the image.

Mushroom Hat

The separate green hat is placed beside the moose in the image. It has a ribbed brim, mushroom decorations, and a small pom-pom with red, white, and green texture. Knit it as a display accessory that can also fit loosely on the moose’s head if desired.

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Hat Body

1. With dark green yarn, CO 46 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Rows 9 to 12: Work in st st.
4. Row 13: K6 green, K4 red, K2 green, K3 white, K8 green, K4 red, K2 green, K3 white, K14 green.
5. Row 14: P across, matching colors.
6. Row 15: K5 green, K6 red, K2 green, K3 white, K6 green, K6 red, K2 green, K3 white, K13 green.
7. Row 16: P across, matching colors.
8. Row 17: Add white mushroom spots by working white stitches over the red caps: K5 green, K1 white, K1 red, K1 white, K2 red, K2 green, K3 white, K6 green, K1 white, K1 red, K1 white, K2 red, K2 green, K3 white, K13 green.
9. Row 18: P across, matching colors.
10. Rows 19 to 28: Work in dark green st st.
11. Row 29: K4, K2tog across to last 4 sts, K4. You now have 39 sts.
12. Row 30: P all sts.
13. Row 31: K3, K2tog across to last 4 sts, K4. You now have 32 sts.
14. Row 32: P all sts.
15. Row 33: K2, K2tog across to last 2 sts, K2. You now have 24 sts.
16. Row 34: P all sts.
17. Row 35: K2tog across. You now have 12 sts.
18. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and seam the back of the hat.

Pom-Pom

• Wrap dark green, red, cream, and white yarn around two fingers 35 times total.
• Tie tightly at the center with strong yarn.
• Cut loops and trim into a 1 inch pom-pom.
• Sew the pom-pom securely to the top of the hat.

Tiny Acorn on the Moose’s Head

The image shows a tiny acorn decoration near one antler. This small piece sits above the left side of the forehead and adds a sweet woodland detail.

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 5: Work in st st.
3. Row 6: K2tog across. You now have 3 sts.
4. Cut yarn, pull through, seam, and add a tiny pinch of stuffing.
5. With chestnut yarn, CO 7 sts and work 3 rows in seed stitch for the cap.
6. Sew the cap to the tan acorn body.
7. Make a tiny stem by stitching three brown loops at the top.
8. Sew the acorn above one ear, close to the antler base.

Neck and Head Attachment

The head should sit securely on top of the body with the long muzzle facing straight forward. The neck seam is mostly hidden by the cardigan collar and the lower curve of the head.

1. Pin the head to the body before sewing.
2. Check that the antlers are balanced from the front view.
3. Use warm brown yarn to stitch around the neck twice.
4. Pull firmly enough to remove wobble, but not so tightly that the head sinks into the sweater.
5. Add extra hidden stitches at the back of the neck for support.

Optional Collar Edge

The image shows the sweater sitting close to the neck. If you want a slightly cleaner cardigan neckline, add a narrow green collar edge after the head is attached.

1. With dark green yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Work 3 rows in K1, P1 rib.
3. BO all sts loosely.
4. Sew around the neckline, leaving the front center open so the buttons remain visible.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the legs to the lower body first so the moose can stand evenly.
• Attach the arms at shoulder height, angled slightly downward.
• Sew the head on firmly and check that the muzzle points forward.
• Add ears in front of the antlers, with the darker inner ears facing forward.
• Attach antlers behind the ears and reinforce each base with several tight stitches.
• Sew the cardigan around the body and add the front buttons last.
• Add the acorn strap diagonally across the chest from left shoulder to right hip.
• Place the tiny head acorn near one antler base.
• Embroider white eye highlights and dark muzzle shaping after all stuffing is complete.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished moose with cool water and a mild soap. Do not soak the toy if you used wooden buttons, beads, or felt details. Blot gently with a towel and let the piece dry flat in a shaded area.

• Do not machine wash if the toy contains beads or small buttons.
• Keep away from pets that may chew on the antlers or acorn bag.
• Reshape the antlers and ears while the toy is slightly damp after cleaning.
• Use this item as decoration if making it with small removable parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is tall and oval with a raised long muzzle.
• The ears are wide, cupped, and attached in front of the antlers.
• Each antler has one main stem and three rounded prongs.
• The sweater has a green body, mushroom band, tan flecks, front opening, and four buttons.
• The cream pants are visible below the sweater hem.
• The brown shoes have cream accents and tiny leaf details.
• The acorn bag hangs from a diagonal chestnut strap.
• The matching green mushroom hat has a ribbed brim and pom-pom.
• The face has black oval eyes with white highlights and gentle muzzle embroidery.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the moose upright or lying flat in a clean dry space. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods, because the green sweater and red mushroom details may fade over time. If dust gathers on the toy, use a soft dry brush and work gently in the direction of the knitted stitches.

For long-term storage, wrap the toy in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the antlers under heavy items. Keep the hat and loose acorns in a small breathable pouch so the full display stays together.

If the sweater pills after handling, trim pills carefully with small scissors. Do not pull loose fibers, because this can distort the colorwork mushrooms. Check buttons, beads, and the acorn strap occasionally, and reinforce them with matching yarn whenever needed.