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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

Bring festive magic to your holiday season with this enchanting crochet set! Complete with Santa Claus, a decorated sleigh, and two reindeer, this project makes a perfect Christmas centerpiece for your home or a handmade gift full of holiday cheer.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – involves shaping, color changes, embroidery, and multi-piece assembly.

📏 Finished Size

  • Santa: ~8 in (20 cm) tall

  • Sleigh: ~10 in (25 cm) long

  • Reindeers: ~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 (for antlers and reins)

  • Felt or embroidery thread (for small details)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Optional: hot glue or craft glue for sleigh parts

🎅 Santa Claus

Head (Beige)

  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, 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), FO and stuff.

Nose (Beige)

MR, 5 sc, sc around, FO and sew between eyes.

Eyebrows (White, make 2)

ch 4, sc across (3), FO and sew above eyes.

Mustache (White, make 2)

ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, FO. Sew under nose, curling outward.

Beard (White)

ch 20, work (sc, hdc, dc) in one st, sl st next → repeat to form scallops. Attach under mustache.

Body (Red with belt)

  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. White yarn: sc around (30)
    12–17. Red yarn: sc around (30)

  7. Black yarn (belt): sc around (30)
    19–20. Red yarn: sc around (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

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

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

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close.

Belt Buckle (Yellow/Gold)

ch 6, sc across (5), work 3 rows. Sew to belt area.

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 and sew to body sides.

Legs (Make 2 – Sitting)

Start with red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around
    Switch to white: 1 round
    Switch to black (boots): 3 rounds
    Stuff lightly, bend slightly, sew to body.

Hat (Red with white brim)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
    3–15. Continue increasing every few rounds until ~30–36 sts
    16–18. White yarn: sc around
    FO, sew to head, add white pom-pom.

🛷 Santa’s Sleigh

Base (Make 2)

Ch 26, sc across (25) for 10 rows. FO. Sew panels together or crochet around edges for thickness.

Sides (Make 2)

Ch 20, sc across (19) for 10 rows. FO.
Embroider green floral/star motifs on sides. Border top with green yarn.

Back Panel

Ch 12, work 10 rows sc. FO and attach.

Runners (Gold, Make 2)

Ch 30, sc back. Repeat for 2–3 rows. Curl ends slightly into spirals. Sew beneath sleigh base.

Assembly

Sew sides to base, attach back panel upright. Optionally add cardboard insert for sturdiness. Attach runners under sleigh.

🦌 Reindeers (Make 2)

Head & Body

  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) – neck

  7. inc x6 (18)

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

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

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

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and stuff.

Legs (Make 4)

Start with black yarn: MR, 6 sc, sc 2 rounds. Switch to light brown, sc 6 rounds. Stuff and sew to body.

Tail

MR, 4 sc, sc 2 rounds, FO and sew to back.

Ears (Make 2)

ch 5, work sc, hdc, dc, sc across. FO, sew to head.

Antlers (Dark Brown, pipe cleaner or crochet)

Option 1: Bend pipe cleaner into 2-prong shape.
Option 2: ch 8, sl st back, at midpoint ch 4 and return for a branch. Attach to head.

Reins

Chain in brown yarn long enough to connect reindeers to sleigh. Loop around necks, sew to sleigh.

🎄 Final Assembly

  • Sew Santa’s head, arms, and legs in place.

  • Attach beard, mustache, eyebrows, and hat.

  • Place Santa in sleigh securely.

  • Add embroidery to sleigh sides.

  • Attach runners under sleigh.

  • Sew or secure reindeers in front of sleigh, connect reins.

  • Add decorative details (bells, tiny gifts, ribbons) if desired.

✨ Your handmade Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeers is complete — a magical holiday set that will brighten any mantel, table centerpiece, or Christmas display!


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