Crochet Reindeer: A Festive DIY Project for the Holidays

by Amy Lehman | November 2, 2023 2:29 am

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How to Crochet a Reindeer!

Cro­chet­ing a rein­deer is a delight­ful way to add a touch of hol­i­day cheer to your Christ­mas sea­son. This com­pre­hen­sive tuto­r­i­al will guide you through cre­at­ing your rein­deer amigu­ru­mi using our free cro­chet pat­tern. Whether you’re a cro­chet lover or a craft pipe clean­er enthu­si­ast, this project is per­fect for all skill lev­els. Plus, if you enjoy the pat­tern and find it help­ful, you can sup­port us through affil­i­ate links at no addi­tion­al cost. Let’s get start­ed on your cute rein­deer cre­ation!

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To begin, gath­er the mate­ri­als you’ll need: worsted weight yarn in a dark brown col­or for the deer’s body, red yarn for the nose, and yarn of your choice for the scarf or oth­er hol­i­day décor. Use a mm cro­chet hook and adjust the yarn weight accord­ing to your pref­er­ence.

These fun, cute rein­deer pouch­es are per­fect for the hol­i­days! I used a H and F hook with medi­um worsted yarn. I uploaded a video if you need more help. These are so adorable on the Christ­mas tree. This cro­chet rein­deer can­dy hold­er looks so cute when it’s fin­ished.

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Abbre­vi­a­tions:

ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

Pouch
H hook
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st in the beg sc.
Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in the beg sc. =12 sc
Rnds 3–15: work sc in each sc around in con­tin­u­al around. sl st in the last sc when you work about 14 rounds.
Nose
Red yarn, f hook
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 4 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st in the beg sc.
Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st in the beg sc. = 8 sc
Rnds 3–4: sc in each around, Repeat two times total
Rnd 5: 2sctog decrease 4 times. sl st in the last sc. Fas­ten off. Sew the nose onto pouch in the cen­ter.
Ears: F hook
sl st on top of the pouch
Make 2
Row 1: *Chain 5, sl st in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the next chain, hdc in the next chain, sc in the next, sl st in the next stitch, work on the oppo­site of the ear, sc in the next stitch on the oppo­site of the ear, hdc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch, sl st in the last stitch on top of the ear. Fas­ten off.
Count over about 5 stitch­es, *Repeat for the oth­er ear.
Eyes: I hot glue gunned the eyes above the nose.

Then, place can­dy canes inside the pouch, and it’s com­plete. I hope you enjoyed this cro­chet rein­deer can­dy can hold­er!

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Fol­low the detailed step-by-step instruc­tions, accom­pa­nied by step-by-step pic­ture descrip­tions, to ensure a smooth cro­chet process. Uti­lize safe­ty eyes for the eyes and a tapes­try nee­dle to secure any yarn ends.

The pat­tern includes instruc­tions for cre­at­ing large antlers, which add a whim­si­cal touch to your amigu­ru­mi. You can also cus­tomize your rein­deer with a scarf or oth­er hol­i­day-themed acces­sories.

Cre­at­ing a cro­chet rein­deer dur­ing the hol­i­day sea­son can be a joy­ful and reward­ing expe­ri­ence, and with the right resources, it becomes even more enjoy­able. With the help of a long-tail cast-on, you can begin your project and explore the cro­chet world with video tuto­ri­als that guide you through every step. As you work on the first leg of your amigu­ru­mi rein­deer, fol­low­ing the free pat­tern in US terms, choose a worsted weight yarn in a dark brown col­or, mak­ing it a per­fect project for the hol­i­day sea­son.

You can access the free cro­chet pat­tern for your per­son­al use, and detailed step-by-step instruc­tions and step-by-step pic­ture descrip­tions accom­pa­ny it. The pat­tern includes writ­ten instruc­tions for craft­ing large antlers, and you can cus­tomize your rein­deer with a red nose, safe­ty eyes, and a scarf of your choice.

Share your fin­ished rein­deer on social media and inspire oth­er cro­chet lovers to craft their hol­i­day-themed amigu­ru­mi. The cro­chet rein­deer amigu­ru­mi pat­tern offers a small com­mis­sion for the cre­ator, mak­ing it a delight­ful project for the Christ­mas sea­son. Cro­chet­ing rein­deer heads and antlers using yarn col­or and hook size is a beau­ti­ful way to embrace the hol­i­day spir­it and add charm to your fes­tive dec­o­ra­tions.

In con­clu­sion, cro­chet­ing a rein­deer amigu­ru­mi is a fun and reward­ing project that allows you to craft your fes­tive hol­i­day décor. You’ll have all the guid­ance you need with our free cro­chet pat­tern, detailed step-by-step instruc­tions, and video tuto­ri­als on our YouTube chan­nel. If you find this tuto­r­i­al help­ful, con­sid­er sup­port­ing us through affil­i­ate links while enjoy­ing the pat­tern at no addi­tion­al cost. Cre­ate adorable rein­deer dec­o­ra­tions to adorn your Christ­mas tree, or share your work on social media. Enjoy cro­chet­ing your cute rein­deer and spread­ing hol­i­day joy this Christ­mas!

 

 

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