Free Crochet Reindeer Pattern: 6 Easy Step-by-Step Amigurumi

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Free Crochet Reindeer Pattern: Step-by-Step Amigurumi

Create a cuddly holiday friend with this complete crochet reindeer pattern. The finished amigurumi has a round light-brown head, a shaped body, cream muzzle and inner ears, dark-brown antlers and hooves, a bright red nose, and a striped scarf.

Every stitch count, component, assembly direction, gauge note, tip, color idea, and care instruction below comes from the supplied reference. The newly created images show each major part and assembly stage without copying the original infographic into the article.

Finished crochet reindeer with red and white scarf in a Christmas setting — The finished reindeer measures approximately 22 cm (8.5 in) tall when seated.

Materials, Colors, Size, and Gauge

Before starting the crochet reindeer pattern, prepare every yarn color and place the stuffing, eyes, marker, needle, scissors, and black thread within reach.

Materials listed in the source

Worsted-weight yarn: light brown for body; dark brown for antlers and hooves; cream for muzzle and inner ears; red for nose and scarf; white for scarf; pink for cheeks
2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
10–12 mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and black embroidery thread
Optional blush

The finished seated reindeer is approximately 22 cm (8.5 in) tall using the listed materials and hook size.

Using a 2.5 mm hook, the stated gauge is 18 sc × 18 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in). Gauge is not critical, but it affects the final size.

Abbreviations — US terms

mr magic ring · ch chain · sc single crochet · inc increase (2 sc in next stitch) · dec decrease (invisible sc) · hdc half double crochet · dc double crochet · tr treble crochet · sl st slip stitch · BLO back loop only · FO fasten off · ( ) total stitches · *…* repeat instructions · × n repeat n times.

Crochet the Head, Body, Muzzle, and Nose

The crochet reindeer pattern shapes the head and body with evenly spaced increases, straight rounds, and matching decrease sequences.

For this crochet reindeer pattern, keep the long muzzle and nose tails available for assembly.

The main shapes in this crochet reindeer pattern begin with six single crochets in a magic ring, expand evenly, then decrease to close.

Head — light brown

R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R10: sc around (24)
R11: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R12: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R13: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close the hole.

Light-brown crochet reindeer head with safety eyes — Attach the 10–12 mm safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8.

Body — light brown

R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R11: sc around (30)
R12: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R14: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R15: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close the hole.

Completed light-brown crochet reindeer body — Stuff firmly as you go and close the final six stitches.

Muzzle and nose

Muzzle R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Muzzle R2: inc ×6 (12)
Muzzle R3: sc around (12)
Muzzle R4: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Nose R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Nose R2: inc ×6 (12)
Nose R3–R4: sc around (12)
FO, leave a long tail.

Cream crochet muzzle and red crochet nose components — Make the muzzle in cream and the nose in red.

Make the Antlers, Ears, Arms, and Legs

The crochet reindeer pattern uses paired antlers, paired ears, two arms, and two longer legs to create the seated silhouette.

Antlers — make 2 in dark brown

R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: 3 sc, inc, 2 sc (7)
R4: sc around (7)
R5: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc (8)
R6–R7: sc around (8)
FO, leave a long tail.
Make a second branch. The source notes that you may add a few more branches if desired.

Two dark-brown branched crochet antlers — Make two matching antlers and leave long tails for sewing.

Ears — make 2

R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
R5: fold flat and sc 8 across
FO, leave a long tail.
Sew a cream inner part inside.

Two light-brown crochet ears with cream inner pieces — Fold each ear flat and add the cream inner section.

Arms and legs — make 2 of each

Arms R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Arms R2–R3: sc around (6)
Change to light brown.
Arms R4–R10: sc around (6)
FO, leave a long tail.
Legs R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Legs R2–R3: sc around (6)
Change to light brown.
Legs R4–R12: sc around (6)
FO, leave a long tail.

Two crochet arms and two longer legs with dark-brown hooves — The legs are longer than the arms; both begin with dark-brown hoof sections.

Assemble the Crochet Reindeer Step by Step

Follow the crochet reindeer pattern assembly sequence carefully so the facial pieces remain centered and the paired pieces stay symmetrical.

At this stage, the crochet reindeer pattern brings all completed components together without adding any unlisted crochet rounds.

The source infographic repeats number 5 and skips number 8. The sequence below keeps the same assembly order while numbering the actions clearly from 1 to 10.

Step 1: Attach the safety eyes

Attach the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8 of the head.

Safety eyes being attached to the crochet reindeer head — Place both eyes evenly between rounds 7 and 8.

Step 2: Sew on the muzzle

Sew the cream muzzle under the eyes.

Cream crochet muzzle being sewn under the reindeer eyes — Center the muzzle directly beneath the safety eyes.

Step 3: Add the red nose

Sew the red nose in the center of the muzzle.

Red crochet nose being sewn to the cream muzzle — Position the red nose at the center of the cream muzzle.

Step 4: Embroider the mouth

Use black embroidery thread to stitch the mouth below the nose.

Black smile being embroidered beneath the red nose — Embroider the mouth with black thread.

Steps 5–6: Sew on the antlers and ears

Sew the antlers on top of the head. Sew the ears below the antlers.

Dark-brown antlers and cream-lined ears being attached — Attach the antlers first, then place the ears beneath them.

Step 7: Attach the head to the body

Sew the completed head securely to the body.

Completed crochet reindeer head being sewn to the body — Align the head and body before sewing around the neck.

Steps 8–9: Attach the arms and legs

Sew the arms to the sides. Sew the legs at the bottom.

Crochet arms being attached to the sides and legs placed at the bottom — Attach the arms symmetrically and position the legs for a seated pose.

Step 10: Add the scarf

Wrap and position the scarf around the neck. The source lists red and white scarf yarn but does not provide scarf stitch instructions, so this article does not invent them.

Red and white striped scarf being placed on finished crochet reindeer — Add the scarf to complete the holiday look.

Finishing Tips and Color Ideas

The crochet reindeer pattern is ready for its final color treatment once every sewn piece is secure.

For an even, rounded result, the source recommends using stitch markers, stuffing firmly, hiding every yarn tail inside the stitches, and adding blush to the cheeks for extra cuteness.

Five finished crochet reindeer in classic blue green pastel and chocolate color schemes — Color ideas shown: Classic, Winter Blue, Red Nose with green scarf, Pastel, and Chocolate.

The crochet reindeer pattern can be styled as Classic with red and white, Winter Blue, green scarf with red nose, Pastel pink, or Chocolate brown with a deep red scarf.

Care Instructions

Gentle care helps the crochet reindeer pattern sample keep its shape, surface texture, and attached details.

Hand wash in cold water.
Do not bleach.
Dry flat.
Do not tumble dry.

This completes the supplied crochet reindeer pattern: every crocheted component, assembly action, finishing tip, color idea, and care direction visible in the reference has been included.

Your Holiday Reindeer Is Ready

Once the scarf is in place, shape the ears and antlers, check that every sewing tail is hidden, and enjoy the finished seated reindeer.

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