Prance into the holiday spirit with this adorable Amigurumi Reindeer crochet pattern! 🦌🎄 With its sweet face, cozy antlers, and festive charm, this cuddly companion is ready to light up your winter décor—whether it’s Rudolph with a red nose or a classic reindeer friend. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding to your seasonal amigurumi lineup, this little reindeer brings handmade warmth to every snowy scene.
Designed with playful shaping and cheerful details, this pattern invites you to explore fun accessories like scarves, sweaters, or even a tiny sleigh for extra flair. You can customize your reindeer with different yarn textures, holiday colors, or embroidered accents to match your festive style. Whether perched on a mantel, tucked into a stocking, or starring in a handmade winter wonderland, this Reindeer Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little holiday magic, one loop at a time! 🧶❄️✨
🦌 Amigurumi Reindeer Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of handmade Christmas magic with this charming reindeer! With his bright red nose, tall antlers, and festive jingle bell collar, this cuddly reindeer is ready to stand proudly by your tree or sleigh.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – includes shaping, color changes, wire reinforcement, and assembly for stability.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 40–45 cm (16–18 inches) tall when standing upright, including antlers.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Light brown (body, head, ears, legs)
- Dark brown (antlers, hooves)
- White (belly, muzzle, tail)
- Red (nose, collar trim)
- Green (collar detail)
- Gold (bells – optional, or use real bells)
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12–14 mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 4 wooden dowels or strong pipe cleaners (for legs)
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners (for antlers)
- Tapestry needle & stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 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
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
🦌 Pattern Instructions
Head (light brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, spaced about 7–8 sts apart. Stuff firmly.
Muzzle + Nose
Muzzle (white):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18), FO.
Red Nose:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, stuff lightly.
👉 Sew red nose to muzzle center, then sew muzzle to lower front of head.
Ears (make 2 – light brown with white inner)
Outer Ear (light brown):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4–7. sc around (12), FO.
Inner Ear (white, flat oval):
Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, rotate, sc 3, inc (12). FO.
👉 Sew inner ear inside outer ear, then attach ears slightly below antlers.
Antlers (dark brown, make 2 trunks + 2 branches each)
Trunk:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–20. sc around (9). Insert wire inside for stability.
Branch (make 2 per trunk):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–10. sc around (6). Insert wire.
👉 Sew branches to trunk at rounds 10 and 15. Bend slightly outward.
Body (light brown, with white belly patch)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–28. sc around (36) → add 2–3 extra rounds for elongated shape - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
Belly Patch (white):
Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch, sc across, 3 sc in last ch, rotate → sc across, 3 sc in last st. Work 3–4 rounds evenly to form oval. FO.
👉 Sew extending from muzzle down belly for accurate look.
Legs (make 4 – dark brown hooves + light brown legs)
Hooves (dark brown):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Legs (light brown):
8–32. sc around (12). Keep long and cylindrical. Insert dowels/wire before stuffing. FO.
👉 Sew slightly outward for realistic stance.
Arms (make 2 – shorter than legs)
Start with dark brown:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to light brown:
5–15. sc around (12), FO.
👉 Stuff lightly and sew to sides.
Tail (white)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, stuff, sew to back.
Collar & Scarf
Scarf (green):
Ch 60, sc across. FO. Wrap and knot around neck.
Collar (red with green detail):
Ch to fit around neck, sc across in red. Surface crochet green down center.
Crochet Bells (gold):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- (sc, dec) x3 (6), FO.
👉 Make 4–5 and sew loosely around collar so they dangle.
🎀 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely, slightly forward-facing.
- Attach antlers to top of head, ears just below.
- Sew legs outward for balance, insert dowels before final stuffing.
- Attach arms, tail, and belly patch.
- Add scarf and collar with bells.
- Embroider a small smile under the muzzle.
🌟 Final Touch
Your reindeer is now complete! With sturdy legs, a glowing red nose, and a jingling collar, this handmade friend is ready to spread holiday cheer. Place him by the Christmas tree, gift him to someone special, or let him lead Santa’s sleigh in your festive display.
