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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’s Sleigh & Reindeer Crochet Pattern

Bring the holiday spirit alive with this festive crochet project! This set includes a cheerful Santa Claus with his fluffy beard, a sweet reindeer with tall antlers, and a beautifully curved sleigh. With their playful details and cozy handmade charm, this decoration will be the highlight of your Christmas display.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – involves shaping, layered parts, assembly, and structure work for the sleigh.

📏 Finished Size

Santa: ~20 cm (8 in) tall (sitting)
Reindeer: ~22 cm (8.5 in) tall
Sleigh: ~18 cm (7 in) long

Using DK cotton and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (cotton DK):
- Santa: Red, White, Black, Beige (skin), Green (mittens), Gold (buckle), Light Pink (cheeks)
- Reindeer: Light Brown (body), White (chest, tail, inner ears, antlers), Pink (muzzle), Black (hooves)
- Sleigh: Red (panels), Beige (trim & runners)
Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
8 mm black safety eyes (Santa & Reindeer)
Floral wire or pipe cleaners (antlers & sleigh shaping)
Plastic canvas or cardboard (for sleigh reinforcement)
Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off

🧩 Pattern Instructions

🎅 Santa Claus

Head (Beige)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–12: sc around (30)
R13: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
R14: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R15: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R16: dec x6 (6) FO. Stuff firmly.

Details:

Insert safety eyes between R9–10, 6 sts apart.
Nose: MR 6 (6), sc around, FO, sew centered.
Cheeks: MR 6 in pink, sl st around, sew under eyes.
Embroider eyebrows in white.

Beard & Mustache (White)

Beard:
Ch 16, sc back, then add scallops (ch 2, 2dc, sl st). Sew covering chin & cheeks.

Mustache:
Make 2 small ovals: Ch 6, sc across, FO. Curve into “W” shape under nose.

Hat (Red + White Brim)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R4: sc around (9)
R5: (2sc, inc) x3 (12)
Continue increasing every 2–3 rounds until 30 sts.
Work even for length.

Brim (White):
Attach yarn at base, work 4 rounds sc for thick brim.
Add pompom at tip.

Body (Red + Black Belt)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–10: sc around (24)
R11: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R12–14: sc around (18) FO. Stuff.

Belt: Surface stitch in black across waist. Embroider gold square buckle.

Arms (Make 2, Red → Green Mittens)

R1: MR 6 in green (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
R5: (sc, dec) x4 (8). Switch to red.
R6–12: sc around (8). FO.
Add white cuff: sc 2 rounds around wrist.
Sew to body sides.

Legs (Short, Sitting Pose)

R1: MR 6 in black (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
R4: (sc, dec) x4 (8). Switch to red.
R5–6: sc around (8). FO. Stuff lightly, sew angled forward.

🦌 Reindeer

Head (Light Brown)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–9: sc around (24)
R10: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R11: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R12: dec x6 (6). FO, stuff.

Muzzle (Pink, large):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18). FO. Sew over lower face.

Eyes: Insert above muzzle.
Ears (Make 2):
Outer (Brown): Ch 7, sc across tapering ends.
Inner (White): Ch 5, sc back. Sew layered.
Antlers (White, Make 2):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2–12: sc around (6). Insert wire.
Branch: ch 6, sc back, attach halfway. Make 2 branches.

Body (Brown + White Chest)

R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–12: sc around (24)
R13–15: switch to white, sc around (24)
R16: switch to brown, (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R17–20: sc around (18) FO, stuff.

Tail: MR 6 in brown, sc 2 rounds, FO. Sew on.

Legs (Make 4, Brown → Black Hooves)

R1: MR 6 in black (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
R4: (sc, dec) x4 (8). Switch to brown.
R5–14: sc around (8). FO, stuff lightly. Sew evenly under body.

🛷 Sleigh

Base Runners (Beige, Make 2)

Ch 65.
Row1: sc across (64).
Row2–4: sc across for thickness.
Steam shape into large curls at front.

Side Panels (Red with Beige Trim, Make 2)

R1: Ch 35.
R2: sc across (34).
R3–14: work sc, increasing by 1 st at center rows for slight outward curve.
FO.

Trim (Beige): Attach beige yarn, sc 3 rounds around each panel edge for thick trim.

Decorative Circle:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12) FO. Sew 1 beige circle to each side panel.

Assembly

Sew runners parallel with beige strips connecting them.
Attach red side panels to runners.
Insert cardboard/plastic canvas inside for firmness.
Add beige sc strip across top edge for clean finish.

🧵 Assembly Order

Make and stuff Santa; sew arms, hat, beard, and legs in sitting pose.
Assemble reindeer: head, body, legs, tail, ears, antlers, and muzzle.
Build sleigh: runners → panels → trim → reinforcement.
Place Santa into sleigh.
Position reindeer in front; add yarn reins (optional).

🌟 Finishing Touches

Blush Santa’s cheeks with pink yarn circles or soft pastel.
Brush beard and mustache with a slicker brush for fluff.
Embroider reindeer smile with black thread.
Add gold yarn embroidery to sleigh edges for a festive touch.

🎉 Result

Your Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh & Reindeer Set is complete! With Santa cozy in his sleigh, the reindeer proudly at the front, and the sleigh’s elegant curls, this project brings Christmas joy straight to your handmade décor. 🎄✨