Add a whimsical holiday twist to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Candy Cane Reindeer pattern! 🦌🍬✨ With its striped candy cane antlers, soft brown body, and oversized pink snout, this design blends festive charm with playful creativity. Whether you’re crafting for seasonal décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love holiday-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your projects.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in antler colors, snout details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature bell or a cozy scarf to enhance its festive personality. Choose classic reds and whites for a traditional holiday look or experiment with pastel hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a Christmas setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Candy Cane Reindeer is sure to spread holiday cheer. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this joyful creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦌 Amigurumi Candy Cane Reindeer Crochet Pattern
Bring holiday charm to your handmade collection with this sweet reindeer! With peppermint-striped antlers and cuddly vibes, this cutie is the perfect winter companion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Some shaping, color changes, and sewing required.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall including antlers when using velvet plush yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Velvet or Chenille):
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Light brown (main body)
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Dark brown (hooves)
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Pink (nose & ear centers)
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White (belly & antler stripes)
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Burgundy red (antlers)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety eyes: 10 mm
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Polyester stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back loop only
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FO – Fasten off
🦌 Head (Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–14. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
Stuff firmly and close.
🐽 Snout (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
5–7. sc around [24]
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to the center bottom of the face. Add small nostrils using embroidery if desired.
👀 Eyes
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, spaced ~8 stitches apart.
🐂 Ears (Make 2)
Inner (Pink):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
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(2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
FO.
Outer (Brown):
Repeat as above.
Sew inner to outer, then fold slightly and attach to each side of the head.
🧍 Body (Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–13. sc around -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
15–17. sc around -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
19–21. sc around
FO and stuff.
Belly Patch (White):
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Ch 8, turn
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Row 1–10: sc across [7]
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FO and sew centered vertically to body.
🐾 Legs (Make 2, Start with Dark Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around
Switch to white: 1 round
Switch to light brown:
6–10. sc around
FO, stuff, and sew to bottom sides of body.
🖐 Arms (Make 2)
Dark brown hooves:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 [12]
3–4. sc around
Switch to white: 1 round
Switch to light brown:
5–9. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to sides.
🦌 Antlers (Candy Cane Striped – Make 2)
Start with burgundy.
Work in tight rounds to form branches with forks.
Main Antler Base:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–6. sc around in burgundy
7–8. switch to white
9–10. burgundy
11–12. white
13–14. burgundy
15–16. white
FO and stuff.
Branches (Make 2-3 per antler):
Repeat a shorter version of the base, starting with MR and increasing to 6–9 sc, alternating stripes.
Sew branches onto the main antler stem. Attach completed antlers to head.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms and legs
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Sew ears and antlers
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Embroider optional smile or eye accents
🎉 Your Candy Cane Reindeer is complete! Perfect for festive décor or a snuggly gift. Want a red nose for a Rudolph twist? Just swap the snout yarn!
