Designer Spotlight: Freakin’ Fabulous Fauxidermy – 10 Patterns For Knitters & Crocheters

Posted by Danielle | Nov 19, 2025 | Beyond Knitting, Crochet Patterns, Featured, Knitting Patterns, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art |

Fauxidermy is a playful, decorative alternative to traditional taxidermy. Instead of using real animal parts, fauxidermy creates faux mounted animal heads or full-body figures. Below are a few of my favorites, and for more – check out more options on Etsy.

Crochet Reindeer Head Pattern By Anja Toonen for HaakpretNL
Knit Deer Head Pattern By Sincerely Louise	Crochet Bunny Head Pattern By TalochKcreations	Knit Faux Taxidermy Unicorn Head Pattern By Gothically Inclined
Crochet Trophy Dragon Wall Accessory Pattern By close knit crochett	Knit Hare Head Pattern By Sincerely Louise	Crochet Heather The Highland Cow Trophy Head Pattern BySquibberly Rose
10 Fun Animal Knit Head Patterns By Toyshelf	Crochet Cockatrice Head Mounted Trophy Pattern By Merry Mandrake	Knit Horse Head Pattern By Sincerely Louise

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