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Amigurumi Festive Reindeer – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Festive Reindeer – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Get ready to crochet a Festive Amigurumi Reindeer 🦌✨ that brings holiday cheer to life! With its cozy design, adorable antlers, and charming details, this little reindeer is the perfect seasonal project. Whether you opt for classic Christmas colors or a unique winter-inspired palette, each stitch adds personality and warmth. From its bright nose to its playful expression, this amigurumi creation is sure to spread joy wherever it goes!

🎄🧶 This free crochet pattern offers a delightful mix of simplicity and festive charm, making it a fun and rewarding project for crocheters of all skill levels. Whether you’re crafting a holiday gift, a cheerful decoration, or a cuddly companion, this reindeer is a wonderful way to celebrate the season. Grab your yarn, hook, and a touch of holiday magic—it’s time to bring this festive friend to life! ❄️💕

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🦌 Amigurumi Festive Reindeer Crochet Pattern

Nothing says cozy like a handmade reindeer in a festive holiday sweater! 🎄 This adorable amigurumi reindeer, with its tall antlers and charming Fair Isle-style pullover, makes the perfect winter decor or holiday gift. Let’s bring him to life with just yarn and a little Christmas spirit! ❄️❤️

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and detailed assembly (especially the antlers and sweater).

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm crochet hook.

🧶 Materials Needed

  • Worsted weight yarn in these colors:

    • Light brown (main body)

    • Beige or cream (inner ears, muzzle)

    • Dark brown (antlers, nose)

    • Black (eye details)

    • Red and white (sweater)

    • Dark grey or navy (feet)

  • Crochet hook: 3.0 mm or size for tight stitches

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyester stuffing

  • 10 mm safety eyes or black buttons

  • Scissors

  • Optional: embroidery floss for smile

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • st(s) – Stitch(es)

🧍 Pattern Instructions

🧠 Head

Using light brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–18. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Insert safety eyes between Rnds 11–12, spaced 7 sts apart. Stuff head.

  12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐽 Muzzle

Using cream/beige:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x4, sc 2 (14)
    Stuff lightly, FO, and sew under eyes. Embroider nostrils with dark brown.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Using light brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc around (9)

  3. (sc, dec) x3 (6), flatten and FO, sew to head sides.

🦌 Antlers (Make 2 Main + 2 Branches per side)

Main Antler (x2):
Dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–12. sc around (6), FO.

Branch (x2 per antler):

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–7. sc around (6), FO.

Sew branches to the main antler near the top, then attach entire antler to the top of the head.

🧣 Sweater Body (start from neck, work down)

Use red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. Switch to red and white yarn and follow your favorite stranded colorwork pattern (e.g. snowflakes or hearts) over 5–6 rows.
    8–20. Continue with red yarn until the body reaches desired length.

Stuff firmly, close base with dec rounds, FO.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with dark grey:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)
    Switch to light brown:
    7–18. sc around (18), stuff as you go. FO and sew to body.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

Start with dark grey:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around
    Switch to light brown:
    6–12. sc around, lightly stuff and sew to sweater sides.

🧵 Tail (optional)

With light brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Stuff lightly and sew to back.

🎄 Assembly & Finishing Touches

  • Sew head to body.

  • Attach arms and legs evenly.

  • Sew on antlers securely.

  • Optional: embroider smile or blush with embroidery floss.

  • Add decorative details to sweater or personalize!

🥳 All Done!

You’ve just crocheted a delightful reindeer all dressed up for the holidays! Display him by the tree or gift him to a loved one — this festive friend is sure to bring warm fuzzy feelings. 🎁🧣


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