This crochet reindeer amigurumi is a cute, cuddly toy that looks like a little reindeer but is surely favorite among kids and totally loveable.
It is usually made out of soft, brown yarn for the body, giving it a nice cozy feel.
The feet are a different color – a soft grey that stands out against the brown.
On its head, it has grey antlers that are like curly snakes, which are adorable.
The reindeer has a big, white mouth that makes it look friendly, and there's a tiny red nose right in the middle that's just like a little berry.
It also has shiny black eyes that sparkle and make the toy look alive.
All these details come together to make it a children's favorite amigurumi, perfect for hugging and playing with.
Crochet Rudolph Reindeer Amigurumi
Materials:
- Number 4 medium weight yarn
- 4.25 mm crochet hook
- 14 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Stuffing
Arms (Make 2):
- Round 1: Create a loop and chain 1 (this chain does not count as a stitch). Make 6 single crochets into the loop.
- Round 2: Perform 6 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch) for a total of 12 stitches.
- Round 3: 1 single crochet, then 1 increase; repeat around for a total of 18 stitches.
- Round 4: In the front loop only, do 18 single crochets.
- Round 5: In the back loops only, do 18 single crochets.
- Row 6 - 18: Continue with 18 single crochets around for each row. You will do a total of 80 stitches, marking every 8.
- Final Rounds: Do 4 more single crochets to align the front of the leg. Add stuffing to the arm, fold it, and do three single crochets across the top.
Legs (Make 2):
Follow the same pattern as the arms for the first few rounds, then continue with specific instructions for the leg:
- Round 4: 2 single crochets, then 1 increase; repeat for a total of 24 stitches.
- Round 5: Front loop only, do 24 single crochets around.
- Round 7: 2 single crochets, then 1 decrease; repeat for a total of 18 stitches.
- Round 8 - 16: Continue with 12 single crochets around for each row for a total of 84 stitches. Stuff the leg and do 6 single crochets across the top to close.
Head and Body:
- Row 1 - 7: Begin with 6 single crochets into a loop, followed by a series of increases in each subsequent round, increasing the stitch count by 6 each round until you have 42 stitches.
- Row 8 - 16: Do 42 single crochets in each round.
- Row 17: Start decreasing, doing 5 single crochets, then 1 decrease; repeat for a total of 36 stitches.
- Row 18: Do 18 decreases for a total of 18 stitches.
- Row 19: Add the arms by doing three single crochets through the arm and the head. Continue doing single crochets around, adding the other arm similarly.
- Row 20 - 29: Perform increases every few rounds and continue with single crochets to shape the head and body, increasing to 36 stitches and then maintaining 36 single crochets for several rows.
- Row 30 - End: Begin the decreasing rounds, interspersed with rows of single crochets, until you complete the body. Add stuffing, finish crocheting, and close the opening.
Muzzle:
Create a chain of 7 and work single crochets and increases to form an oval shape for the muzzle. After completing the oval shape, work even rows of single crochets without increases to add length to the muzzle. Stuff lightly and sew on the muzzle.
Ears (Make 2):
- Row 1: 6 single crochets into a loop.
- Row 2 - 3: Follow the pattern of increasing and then work even single crochets in the following rows. Fold the ear, creating creases, and sew onto the head.
Antlers (Make 2):
The antlers consist of starting with a loop, increasing stitches, creating a tube-like shape then adding an additional piece on one side for the branches of the antlers. Work it for several rows and add stuffing for firmness. Sew onto the head.
Nose:
The nose is made by working 8 single crochets in a loop and then a row of 8 single crochets without increasing to form a flat circle. Sew onto the muzzle.
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