Get ready to craft a festive holiday scene with this Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeers Set crochet pattern! 🎅🦌✨ With its charming sleigh, adorable reindeer, and tiny presents, this design brings Christmas magic to life in yarn form. Whether you’re making it for seasonal décor, a heartfelt gift, or simply love holiday-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a wonderful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in sleigh details, reindeer expressions, and even tiny accessories like bells or scarves to enhance their festive charm. Choose classic red and gold for a traditional holiday look or experiment with snowy whites and icy blues for a winter wonderland vibe! Whether displayed as part of a Christmas setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Santa’s sleigh and reindeer set is sure to spread joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this holiday masterpiece to life! 🎄✨🧶
🎅🛷🦌 Amigurumi Santa, Reindeer & Sleigh Crochet Pattern
Create the ultimate Christmas centerpiece with this joyful handmade trio — Santa in his red sleigh, pulled by his faithful reindeer. Every stitch in this pattern matches the photo — from Santa’s fluffy beard and teal mittens to the beige-trimmed sleigh and the reindeer’s soft pink muzzle.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced — Includes shaping, structured assembly, and wired components.
📏 Finished Size (using DK cotton & 2.75–3.0 mm hook)
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Santa: ~20 cm tall (seated)
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Reindeer: ~22 cm tall
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Sleigh: ~18 cm long
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK/light worsted cotton)
Santa
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Burgundy/red – 50 g
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White – 70 g
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Beige/skin – 20 g
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Teal – 10 g
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Black – 8 g
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Gold/yellow – scraps
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Pink – small amount
Reindeer
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Light brown – 60 g
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White – 30 g
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Pink – 10 g
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Black – 10 g
Sleigh
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Burgundy/deep red – 70 g
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Beige/tan – 120 g
Other supplies
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2.75–3.0 mm hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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Craft wire (antlers + runners)
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Plastic canvas
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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Stitch markers, needle, scissors
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Fabric stiffener/glue
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
FO – Fasten off
🎅 Santa Claus
Head (beige)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 — (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 — (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–13 — sc (36)
Insert eyes between R9–10, 7 sts apart.
R14 — (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15 — (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R16 — (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R17 — (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff.
R18 — dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Nose
MR 6, FO. Sew between eyes.
Cheeks
MR 6 → inc ×6 (12).
Sew under eyes.
Eyebrows
Embroider small white arches.
Beard (half sphere)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 — (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 — (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–9 — sc (36)
R10 — (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R11 — (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff lightly. FO.
Sew covering lower half of head.
Mustache × 2
ch 10
Row 1 — sc 9
Row 2 — dec, sc 5, dec (7)
Sew curved under nose.
Hat (red + thick white brim)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 — (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–10 — sc (30)
R11 — (4 sc, dec) ×5 (25)
R12–14 — sc (25)
Switch to white:
R15–20 — sc (25)
Pom-pom: MR 6 → inc ×6 (12).
Attach and angle hat to the left.
Body (round)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 — (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 — (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–12 — sc (36)
R13 — (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R14 — (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R15 — (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff.
R16 — (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO.
Belt
Surface stitch a black stripe around the center.
Add a gold buckle.
Arms × 2 (round teal mittens)
Mittens (teal)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5 — sc (18)
R6 — (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Switch to red.
Sleeve
R7–12 — sc (12)
Cuff (white, thick)
Attach yarn:
R1–4 — FLO sc (12)
Stuff lightly and sew to body.
Legs × 2 (short stubs)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3–4 — sc (12)
Switch red: R5–6 — sc (12)
Sew to lower body for seated posture.
🦌 Reindeer
Head (light brown, tall)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–10 — sc (24)
Insert eyes between R7–8, 8 sts apart.
R11 — (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R12 — (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R13 — dec ×6 (6)
Stuff. FO.
Muzzle (large pink oval)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–6 — sc (24)
Sew high on face, touching eye line.
Embroider nostrils and smile.
Ears × 2
Outer (brown)
ch 10 → sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc.
Inner (white)
ch 8 → sc, hdc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sc.
Sew together and attach.
Antlers × 2 (white, thick)
Main stem
R1 — MR 6
R2–14 — sc (6) over wire
Branch
ch 7 → sc back (6)
Attach around row 7.
Sew to head.
Body (light brown + white chest)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 — (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 — (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–8 — sc (30)
Switch to white (chest):
R9–12 — sc (30)
Switch to brown:
R13 — (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R14–16 — sc (24)
R17 — (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff. FO.
Rump Patch
MR 6 → inc ×6 (12).
Sew to back.
Tail (brown + white tip)
R1 — MR 6
R2–3 — sc (6)
Switch white
R4 — inc ×6 (12)
R5 — sc (12)
FO.
Legs × 4 (slender)
Hooves (black)
R1 — MR 6
R2 — sc (6)
R3 — (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Legs (brown)
R4–15 — sc (9)
Stuff lightly and sew in standing position.
🛷 Sleigh
Thick Beige Trim
Make a long i-cord or a 3-row crochet cord ~120–150 cm.
This will be sewn around all panels for the characteristic thick border.
Runners × 2 (beige, padded, wired)
ch ~70
R1 — sc across
R2–6 — sc rows (wide strap)
Insert strong wire.
Curl front into tight spiral.
Curve back upward.
Stiffen if needed.
Crossbars × 2
ch 22 → sc 4 rows.
Attach between runners.
Floor Base
Work an oval/rounded rectangle ~14 × 7 cm:
ch 20, sc around both sides with increases at ends.
Insert plastic canvas.
Sew shut.
Attach to crossbars.
Side Panels × 2 (burgundy with curved top)
Burgundy Panel
ch ~40
R1–12 — sc rows (approx. 14 × 7 cm)
Round the front top corner.
Insert plastic canvas and seam.
Beige Trim
Sew thick beige trim around full panel edge.
Decorative Circles × 2
R1 — MR 6
R2 — inc ×6 (12)
R3 — (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Add trim and sew to panels.
Front & Back Panels
Make matching burgundy shapes with slight curve.
Add beige trim.
Sew to side panels.
Final Sleigh Assembly
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Attach crossbars to runners.
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Sew floor to crossbars.
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Attach side panels upright.
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Add front and back panels.
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Sew beige trim around entire top rim.
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Shape scrolls evenly.
🎄 Final Display
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Seat Santa securely inside sleigh.
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Position reindeer beside sleigh and attach if desired.
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Add optional reins using beige chain cord.
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Add blush to cheeks and tiny white dots to eyes.
Your enchanting Christmas trio is ready to brighten your holiday décor.
