Crochet Rudolph Reindeer Beanie Hat: Free Pattern and Tutorial

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How to Crochet a Rudolph Reindeer Beanie Hat!

Welcome to our free crochet pattern tutorial for an adorable Rudolph Reindeer Beanie Hat. Whether you’re a beginner crocheter or an experienced enthusiast, this pattern is perfect for making a fun and festive hat for the winter season. With basic crochet stitches and a video tutorial, this easy project will surely be an excellent gift for your loved ones. Plus, we’ve included tips on selecting the best yarn and crochet hook size to ensure the perfect fit. So grab your favorite yarns, and let’s get started on this creative adventure.

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**Materials You’ll Need:**
- Worsted weight yarn (in brown, red, and white)
- Size H crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Faux fur pom pom (for Rudolph’s nose)
- Yarn pom pom (for hat’s pom-pom)
- Scissors

**Skill Level:**
This pattern is suitable for new crocheters and beyond.

**Hat Sizing:**
The pattern is designed for an adult medium head size. If you need a different size, we’ve included a crochet hat size chart to guide you.

**Crochet Stitches Used:**
- Single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (dc)

**Special Techniques:**
- Crocheting in the round

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Supplies: Red Heart Brown, white, red, cream, and dark brown yarn

H Hook, Yarn needle

Abbreviations: dc=double crochet sc=single crochet sl st=slip stitch ch=chain, hdc=half double crochet, 2sctog=2 single crochet together decrease hdc2tog=half double 2 together

I made this for my 4 year old, measures 19–20 inches around and length= 7 inches long.

Instructions:
H hook, Brown yarn,

rnd 1: Work 11 dc in a Magic Circle, sl st on top of the chain 3. ‑11 dc

rnd 2. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in same st. as joining, 2dc in each dc around. join with sl st on top of chain 3. ‑22 dc

rnd 3. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), *2dc in next dc, dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑33 dc

rnd 4. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the next dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. ‑44 dc

rnd 5. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the 2 next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next 3 dc, 2dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around, join with sl st. ‑55 dc

rnds 6‑desired length (lengths are listed above), Ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in each dc around, sl st to join. ‑55 dc, Repeat this until your hat reaches 7 inches or for your desired size and length. Fasten off and Weave in the ends.

Ear flaps: If you would like to add ear flaps

Make 2

H hook, brown yarn

1st ear flap, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your brown yarn, begin the dc stitches, (like to have the seam in the back of the hat, so I do the ear flap on the side of the hat)

2nd flap, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap. Follow the directions below for both ear flaps.

Row 1. ch 2, dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. ‑11 sts

Row 2. ch 2, dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn. ‑9

Row 3. ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn. ‑7

Row 4. ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn. ‑5

Row 5. ch 2, dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through ‑3

The braid from the center of the ear flap at the bottom, use brown and cream yarn, with a sl st in the center of the bottom of the ear flap and chain 30, and sl st it off and cut yarn.

Sc around the edge of the hat with cream yarn

Eyes: Make 2,
H hook, white and black yarn start with black yarn

ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. sl st.
rnd 1. *2sc in each stitch around, sl st. (10 sts.)
rnd 2. work two hdc in the next 2 stitches, fasten off. weave the ends in at the end of making the eye.
rnd 3. switch to white yarn, sl st with white yarn in the next stitch, sc in the next 7 stitches.
rnd 4. turn, skip one stitch, work 1 sc in the next 5 stitches.
rnd 5. turn, 2sctog decrease, 2sctog decrease, sc in the last stitch.
rnd 6. turn, sc in the next 3 stitches. fasten off, weave in the ends Place the eyes above the muzzle about 2 inches apart, have the black of the eyes point toward the nose on both sides.

Ears: Make 2, H hook,cream and brown yarn
rnd 1. start with cream yarn, ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook work in continual rounds ‑5 sc
rnd 2. *2sc in each stitch around, *repeat, 10 sc
rnd 3. * 1 sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat change to brown yarn with a slip stitch, ‑15 sc
rnd 4. 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat. fasten off, weave in ends. Attach the ears on top of the hat outside the antlers, next to the antlers. ‑20 sc

Antlers: Make 2, H hook, Dark brown yarn ch 6, join with a sl st. *sc in next 6 stitches, *repeat this for each round until your antler reaches 1 1/2 inches. Attach the antler on top of the hat, about 2 inches apart.

Muzzle: H hook cream and brown yarn

rnd 1. start with brown yarn, ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st to join. ‑5 sc
rnd 2. work in continual rounds, *2sc in each stitch around, *repeat.-10 sc
rnd 3. *1 sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat. ‑15 sc
rnd 4. *1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next stitch, *repeat. ‑20 sc
rnd 5. switch to cream yarn, single crochet in the next 12 stitches, fasten off. Place the muzzle on the bottom center part of the hat, have the cream part of the muzzle face toward the bottom.

Nose: H hook, Red yarn
2sctog=2 single crochet together decrease.

rnd 1. Ch 6, join with a sl st. ‑6 sc
rnd 2. work 2sc in each stitch around, sl st. (12 sts.)
rnd 3. work 1 sc in each stitch around, sl st. (12 sts.)
rnd 4. work 1 sc in each stitch around, sl st. (12 sts.) stuff the nose as you close it. (I stuff it with red yarn.)
rnd 5. 2sctog decrease 6 times, (twice around) sl st Sew the nose in the center of the muzzle.

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Congratulations, you’ve just created a fabulous Rudolph Reindeer Beanie Hat using our free crochet pattern. This project is a great addition to your winter wardrobe and an excellent gift idea for friends and family. If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to share your finished beanie on social media and consider joining our Facebook group for more crochet projects and inspiration. We hope you had a fantastic time crocheting this easy and fun project. Happy crocheting!

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