Get ready to sleigh the season with the Crochet Baby Reindeer Set, a festive and cozy ensemble that turns your little one into the star of the holiday show! 🦌🧶 This adorable set includes a reindeer hat complete with antlers and floppy ears, a button-up diaper cover with rustic wooden buttons, and matching booties topped with holly leaf bows. Whether you’re prepping for a Christmas photo shoot or crafting a heartfelt holiday gift, this set is sure to bring joy and giggles.
Perfect for crocheters who love themed baby makes and charming seasonal details, this pattern invites you to play with warm browns, snowy whites, and pops of red and green. Add a jingle bell, embroider a tiny red nose, or personalize each piece to match your holiday vibe. The Crochet Baby Reindeer Set is a delightful way to stitch up snuggles, smiles, and a whole lot of festive magic—one merry loop at a time! 🎄🧵
🦌 Crochet Baby Reindeer Set Pattern
Get your little one ready for holiday photos with this adorable crochet baby reindeer set! Featuring a cozy reindeer hat with antlers and ears, a button-closure diaper cover, and holly-trimmed booties, this set is festive, comfortable, and makes the sweetest handmade gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires working in the round, simple shaping, color changes, and sewing pieces together.
📏 Finished Size
Designed to fit a newborn–3 months baby.
(Hat circumference ~14–15″, diaper cover ~16–17″ waist with button closure, booties ~3.5″ sole).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in:
- Light brown (main)
- Beige/cream (antlers & ear lining)
- Black (eyes)
- Red (nose & bow)
- Green (holly leaves)
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G/6)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 2 large wooden buttons (1–1.5″ diameter)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- FO = fasten off
🎩 Reindeer Hat
Hat Base (Light Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
9–18. sc around (48)
FO and weave in ends.
Antlers (Make 2 – Beige)
Main antler
- MR, 8 sc (8)
2–10. sc around (8)
Split into two branches:
Branch 1
- sc 4, continue in rounds for 6–8 rounds (4)
FO.
Branch 2
Reattach yarn to remaining 4 sts.
- sc around, continue for 6–8 rounds (4)
FO.
Stuff lightly. Sew both branches back onto top of main antler stem. Repeat for second antler.
Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown with Beige Inner)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
- sc around (15)
- (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
- sc around (18)
FO. Flatten, fold slightly, and sew in place low on the hat sides.
Nose (Red)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec around (6)
Stuff and FO. Sew centered on front of hat.
Eyes (Make 2 – Black)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
FO and sew close to the nose.
👶 Diaper Cover
Base (Light Brown)
- Ch 11. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (10)
- Ch 1, turn, inc, sc to last st, inc (12)
- Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across, inc (14)
4–18. Repeat, increasing at both ends every row until width is ~32–34 sts.
Crotch Shaping
19–28. Work even in sc (32–34 sts).
29. Dec at each end (30)
30. Dec at each end (28)
Continue decreasing until 12–14 sts remain.
FO.
Side Flaps (Make 2)
- Reattach yarn at top side.
- Ch 1, sc 10–12 sts across for flap width.
3–6. sc in rows for ~4 rows.
FO.
Sew 1 large wooden button centered on each flap. Buttons close over front waistband.
🧦 Booties with Holly Trim
Sole (Make 2 – Light Brown)
- Ch 9. sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Continue around: sc 6, 2 sc in last ch. (18)
- inc ×2, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc (24)
- sc around (24)
Sides
4–7. sc around (24)
Toe Shaping
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO and sew closed.
Cuff
Reattach yarn at back.
1–3. sc around (18–20)
FO.
Holly Leaves (Make 4 – Green)
Ch 6. In 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, sc. FO.
Sew 2 leaves to each bootie front.
Bow (Make 2 – Red)
Ch 20, tie into a bow. Stitch onto booties over leaves.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew antlers securely to top of hat.
- Attach ears outward, low on the hat sides.
- Sew nose and eyes to hat front.
- Add buttons to diaper cover flaps.
- Sew holly leaves and bows to booties.
🎉 Final Look
Your Crochet Baby Reindeer Set is complete! With its cuddly hat, buttoned diaper cover, and festive holly booties, this handmade outfit is perfect for Christmas photo shoots and holiday memories.
💡 Tip: Use soft, washable yarn (like cotton blend or baby acrylic) for comfort and easy care.
