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Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeers- FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeers- FREE Crochet Pattern
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Get ready to craft a festive holiday scene with this Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeers 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! 🎄✨🧶

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🎅🦌 Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeers Crochet Pattern

Create a magical Christmas centerpiece with this enchanting Amigurumi Santa’s Sleigh Set, complete with Santa Claus, a festive sleigh, and two cheerful reindeer. This multi-part project is perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters looking to craft a showstopping holiday display.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, assembly, and basic embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

  • Santa: ~8 in (20 cm) tall

  • Sleigh: ~10 in (25 cm) long

  • Reindeer: ~6 in (15 cm) tall

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Red, white, green, black, beige, brown, yellow, dark brown, gold

  • Crochet hooks: 3.0 mm & 3.5 mm

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Safety eyes (8–12 mm)

  • Pipe cleaners or craft wire (antlers, reins)

  • Felt or embroidery thread (nose, extras)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Hot glue or craft glue (for sleigh details)

🎅 Santa Claus Pattern

🧑 Head

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, spaced 6–7 stitches apart.

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff and FO.

👃 Nose

With pink yarn:

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. sc around (5)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew between eyes.

👁 Eyebrows (Make 2)

With white yarn:

  1. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch and across (3)
    FO and sew above each eye.

👨‍🦳 Mustache (Make 2)

With white yarn:

  1. ch 5

  2. sl st, sc, hdc, dc (in each st)
    FO with long tail.
    Sew under the nose, curled outward.

🧔 Beard

With white yarn (fluffy yarn optional):

  1. ch 20

  2. (sc, hdc, dc) in same stitch, sl st next – repeat to make scalloped edge
    FO and shape below the mustache to create a wide beard

🎽 Body

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. Switch to white (fluffy yarn if preferred): sc around (30)

  7. Switch back to red: sc around
    13–17. sc around (30)

  8. Switch to black (belt): sc around

  9. Switch to red: sc around

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

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🟡 Belt Buckle

With yellow/gold yarn:

  1. ch 6

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (5)

  3. ch 1, turn, sc 3 rows
    FO and sew onto black belt area at front of body.

Optional: Use surface slip stitches to outline the center square of the buckle.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with green (mittens):

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–3. sc around
    Switch to white: 1 round
    Switch to red:
    4–9. sc around
    Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to sides of the body.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Sitting Pose)

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Switch to white: sc around
    Switch to black (boots):
    5–7. sc around
    Do not overstuff; bend slightly
    FO and sew to bottom front of body at a seated angle.

🎅 Hat

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
    3–15. Continue increasing every few rounds until ~30–36 sc
    Switch to white:
    16–18. sc rounds (or use fluffy yarn)
    FO and sew to top of head, slightly tilted
    Add a white pom-pom to the tip.

🧵 Assembly

  1. Sew head onto body securely.

  2. Attach arms and legs in seated position.

  3. Stitch on eyebrows, nose, mustache, and beard.

  4. Add hat and pom-pom.

  5. Embroider or stitch a small smile if desired.

  6. Weave in all ends.

💡 Optional Touches

  • Add a tiny gift sack or candy cane in one hand

  • Use pink blush or embroidery thread to highlight cheeks

  • Sew into sleigh or onto a base for display

🛷 Santa’s Sleigh

🧱 Base (x2 – for double thickness)

With red yarn:

  1. Ch 26

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)
    3–12. sc across (25), ch 1, turn
    FO.

Sew both panels together or crochet around the edge with sc to give firmness.

🪑 Sides (Make 2)

With red yarn:

  1. Ch 20

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (19)
    3–10. sc across (19), ch 1, turn
    FO.

  • Embroider green snowflakes, leaves, or stitch felt decorations.

  • Border top edge with green yarn (optional: crab stitch or reverse sc for a nice finish).

🪙 Back Panel

Ch 12, repeat 10 rows of sc across to form the backrest. Decorate to match sides.

🏗 Assembly

  • Sew sides to base, forming a rectangular box.

  • Sew back panel upright.

  • Use cardboard insert (optional) to make sleigh sturdy.

  • Edge all seams with green sc border if desired.

  • Add gold runners.

🛷 Runners (Make 2)

With gold yarn:

  1. Ch 30

  2. sc back down

  3. Repeat 2–3 rows for sturdiness

  4. Curl ends slightly into spiral
    Sew under sleigh with small supports (felt or pipe cleaners) for structure.

🦌 Reindeer (Make 2)

🐽 Head & Body (worked as one)

With light brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–9. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    12–17. sc around (12) – this becomes the neck

  7. inc x6 (18)

  8. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    20–25. sc around

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close. Stuff firmly.

🦌 Legs (Make 4)

Start with black (hooves):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around
    Switch to light brown:
    3–8. sc around
    Stuff and sew under body.

🦌 Tail

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. sc 2 rounds
    FO and sew on back.

🦌 Ears (Make 2)

  1. Ch 5

  2. sc, hdc, dc, sc
    FO and sew to sides of head.

🦌 Antlers (Pipe Cleaner or Yarn)

  • Option 1: Bend brown pipe cleaner into 2-prong antlers and hot glue or sew to head.

  • Option 2:

    • ch 8, sl st back

    • ch 4 from midpoint, sl st back – makes branch

    • Attach to top of head.

🧣 Reins

Use brown yarn or embroidery floss:

  • Chain long enough to reach from reindeer to sleigh handles.

  • Loop around each reindeer neck and join to sleigh with a few stitches.

🧵 Final Assembly

  • Attach all legs and parts

  • Decorate sleigh sides

  • Add Santa to sleigh, securing his bottom to the seat

  • Connect reins from reindeer to sleigh

  • Add small gifts, ribbon, or mini present props inside sleigh

💡 Optional Embellishments

  • Add a jingle bell to each reindeer neck

  • Embroider snowflakes or stars on sleigh

  • Add tiny drawstring gift sack for Santa

🎄 Now your complete Santa’s Sleigh Set is ready to charm any mantel, shelf, or centerpiece! 🧶🦌🎅


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