Crochet Christmas Reindeer Pattern For Christmas Decor

Imagine making your very own crochet Christmas reindeer, a cute little friend to brighten up your holiday decor. This project is perfect for anyone who loves adding a personal touch to their Christmas celebrations. With simple stitches and a bit of yarn, you'll bring this adorable creature to life, complete with a cozy red scarf.

Crochet Christmas Reindeer

Materials Needed:

• Plush yarn in brown, cream, and red
• DK yarn in black
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
• 16 to 18 mm security eyes
• Fiber fill

Arms (Make 2):

Start:

• With brown yarn, make a slip knot and chain 2. Work 6 single crochets (sc) in the 2nd chain from the hook.

Round 1:

• Use a stitch marker to mark the start of the round. Work 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch around), bringing your stitch count to 12.

Round 2:

• Work 1 sc in each stitch around (12 sc).

For Round 3:

• Work two sc, then a decrease (sc two stitches together). Repeat around to get a stitch count of 9.

Rounds 4-8:

• Work 9 sc around for 5 rounds.

Closing:

• Close the gap by pulling yarn through both sides of the opening, securing and cutting the yarn.

Legs (Make 2):

Start:

• Similar to arms, with brown yarn.

Round 1:

• Make 6 sc in a circle.

Round 2:

• Work 6 increases (12 sc).

For Rounds 3-7:

• Work 12 sc around for 5 rounds.

Finishing:

• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body:

Joining legs:

• With a chain 1, connect both legs. Work 8 sc on one leg, 1 increase in chain 1 space, and 8 sc on the other leg.

Following rounds:

• Increase the stitch count as you work up the body, filling with fiber fill as you go.

Decrease rounds:

• Begin body decreases after several rounds, following the pattern (5 sc, decrease) around, then fewer sc between decreases as instructed.

Head:

Start:

• After finishing the body, without cutting the yarn, start the head by working increases to double your stitch count.

Eye Placement:

• Insert the security eyes as instructed in the pattern.

Shape the face:

• Continue shaping the head with rounds of single crochet, decreasing gradually to shape the head.

Ears and Antlers (Cream yarn for antlers):

Ears:

• Work similarly to arms/legs, starting with a round of 6 sc, then increase and shape as instructed.

Antlers:

• Work 5 sc in a magic loop, continue in rounds, increasing for larger antler piece. Join smaller and larger pieces to form antler shapes.

Muzzle:

Start:

• With cream yarn, work a round of 8 sc.

Next rounds:

• Increase and work even to create a rounded muzzle shape.

Finishing:

• Attach to the face, then add the nose and details with black yarn for the mouth.

Scarf:

Chain 5:

• Work 4 sc back and forth until the desired scarf length is reached.

Assembly:

• Join all parts following the video instructions, stuffing as necessary, and using yarn tails for sewing.
• Attach the ears, antlers, muzzle, and finish with the nose.
• Wrap the scarf around the reindeer’s neck.