Add a dash of festive cheer to your holiday decor with this Amigurumi Reindeer Basket crochet pattern! With its cozy shape, sweet reindeer face, and charming antlers, this adorable basket is both decorative and practical—perfect for holding treats, trinkets, or tiny gifts. Whether you’re crafting for a child’s room, organizing your holiday goodies, or simply love making seasonal amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a merry little helper full of personality! It’s a delightful way to bring handmade warmth and whimsy to your winter celebrations. 🦌🎄
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with rich browns, soft neutrals, or even sparkly yarns for a magical twist. Add embroidered details, a red nose for a Rudolph-inspired look, or tiny accessories like a festive bow or jingle bell for extra flair. Whether displayed on a shelf, used as a gift basket, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Reindeer Basket is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade holiday magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🦌 Amigurumi Reindeer Basket – Free Crochet Pattern
Add a festive flair to your Christmas decor with this charming Amigurumi Reindeer Basket! With its bright red nose, perky antlers, and cheerful face, this holiday-themed basket is perfect for storing treats, cards, or tiny gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – Basic shaping and simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 5–6 in (13–15 cm) tall without antlers; 7–8 in (18–20 cm) with antlers
Approx. 5 in (13 cm) in diameter
🧶 Materials
- Super Bulky or Worsted Yarn:
- Light brown (basket body)
- Beige or off-white (muzzle)
- Red (nose)
- Black (eyes, embroidery)
- Crochet hook: 5 mm (for bulky) or 3.5 mm (for worsted)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional: safety eyes or black felt circles
- Polyfill stuffing (for ears, muzzle, antlers)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧺 Basket Body
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- BLO, sc in each st around (48) – forms the sharp base edge
10–18. sc around (48)
FO and weave in end.
🐽 Muzzle (Face Circle)
With beige or off-white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Red Nose:
- MR, 6 sc in red yarn
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and sew to center of the beige muzzle.
Embroider Smile:
Use black yarn to stitch a small curved smile under the nose before attaching the muzzle to the basket.
Sew the completed muzzle to the center front of the basket.
👀 Eyes
Option 1: Use black 8–10 mm safety eyes
Option 2: Crochet circles:
- MR, 6 sc in black (6)
FO, sew beside muzzle.
Optional: Add small white stitches or felt dots for sparkle.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With light brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- sc around (12)
- (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
Flatten and FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew one to each side of the basket near the top edge.
🦌 Antlers (Make 2 Big + 2 Small Branches)
Main Antler (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–8. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly as you go
FO one of them; leave the other open for attaching a branch
Small Branch (Make 2):
- MR, 5 sc (5)
2–4. sc around (5)
FO, leave long tail
To Join Branch to Antler:
- Whipstitch the smaller branch perpendicularly near the top of the main antler.
- Securely sew entire antler unit to the basket top edge (one on each side of the center).
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Adjust all parts to stand upright (steam block gently if needed)
- Make sure pieces are sewn securely for durability
- Fill with treats, cards, ornaments, or leave empty for decorative charm!
🎄 Whether used as a holiday candy bowl, card holder, or centerpiece, this reindeer basket is guaranteed to bring joy and handmade warmth to your Christmas decor. It’s a fun, quick project with just the right touch of festive magic! ❤️🦌
