Crochet Square Deer & Reindeer Tutorial For Beginners

Start your crochet adventure with this simple tutorial designed for beginners, where you'll learn how to make adorable square deer and adorable reindeer. This guide provides straightforward, easy-to-understand instructions, making it perfect for newcomers.

Crochet Square Deer & Reindeer

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Coffee, Cafe Latte, Buff Beige, and Aran (or other shades of brown)
Size H crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Safety eyes (optional)

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain
SC: Single crochet
HDC: Half double crochet
DC: Double crochet
TC: Triple crochet
SL ST: Slip stitch
MR: Magic ring

Pattern:

Basic Square:

Crochet a basic square in the desired color. Refer to the first video in the series for instructions.

Antlers:

CH 11.
SC in the second CH from hook.
SC in each CH across the row.
CH 3, turn.
TC in the first ST.
TC in the next ST.
CH 3, join back to the first ST of the row.
SL ST in the next 2 STs.
CH 2, DC in the next ST.
DC in the next ST.
CH 2, SL ST back to the same ST.
SL ST in the remaining STs across the row.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Repeat for the second antler.

Ears:

CH 5.

SC in the second CH from hook.
HDC in the next ST.
DC in the last 2 STs.
CH 1, turn.
SC in the first 3 STs.
2 SC in the next ST.
SC back down the other side of the triangle.
CH 1, turn.
SC in the first 3 STs.
2 SC in the next 3 STs.
SC in the last 3 STs.
Fasten off and pinch the bottom of the ear together to shape it.
Use the loose end to sew the ear onto the square.

Snout:

CH 12.

DC in the third CH from hook.
DC in the next 8 STs.
3 DC in the last CH.
Turn and DC in each ST across the other side of the chain.
3 DC in the last ST.
Join to the top of the first DC.
CH 2.
2 DC in the first ST.
DC in the next ST.
Repeat across the row.
Join to the first DC.
CH 1.
SC in each ST around.
Join to the first SC.
Fasten off and leave a long tail.
Sew on a small smile and nose using the tapestry needle and yarn.

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes or sew on simple eyes using embroidery floss.

Assembly:

Sew the antlers onto the top of the square, slightly above the eyes.
Sew the ears onto the sides of the square, below the antlers.
Sew the snout onto the center of the square, overlapping the nose.
Sew on the eyes.
Embellish with additional details as desired, such as V stitches or a pom-pom for the nose.