Crochet the Cutest Mini Reindeer Ever

ByEmila Lorein

Materials

  • Yarn: Beige, Milky, and Brown.
    • Suggested: Vita Brilliant (380m / 100g) for beige and milky; thin chenille yarn for brown.
  • Crochet Hook: 1.5 mm (Clover recommended).
  • Plastic Eyes: 3 mm (plus glue).
  • Embroidery Thread: Brown thin thread for the nose.
  • Extras: Polyester fiberfill, tapestry needle, pins, and scissors.

Finished Toy Size: Approximately 6-7 cm.

Crochet Reindeer Final Result

Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring (Amigurumi ring)
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase
  • dec: Decrease
  • slst: Slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

Head – Option 1 (Wide Muzzle)

Color: Milky

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
  4. 18 sc (18)

Change color to Beige:

  1. 18 sc (18)
  2. 18 sc (18)
  3. 18 sc (18)
  4. 7 sc, 4 inc, 7 sc (22)
  5. 7 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc (24)
  6. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
  7. 30 sc (30)
  8. 30 sc (30)
  9. 30 sc (30)
  10. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
  11. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
  12. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

Stuff the head firmly.

  1. 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, leave a tail, and weave in the ends.

Head – Option 2 (Narrow Muzzle)

Color: Milky

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)

Change color to Beige:

  1. (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
  2. (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
  3. 7 sc, 4 inc, 7 sc (22)
  4. 7 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
  6. 30 sc (30)
  7. 30 sc (30)
  8. 30 sc (30)
  9. (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
  10. (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
  11. (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)

Stuff the head firmly.

  1. 6 dec (6)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Color: Beige

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
  4. 12 sc (12)
  5. (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold the edges together and sew. Then, fold the ear in half and sew again to flatten.

Horns (Make 2)

Color: Brown

  1. 5 sc in MR (5)
  2. 5 sc (5)
  3. 5 sc (5)

Make two identical pieces. Cut the thread on the first piece. Do not cut the thread on the second piece; continue to join them:

  1. 5 sc around the first piece, 5 sc around the second piece (10)
  2. 5 dec (5)
  3. 5 sc (5)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff the horns. Repeat for the second horn.

Body

Color: Beige

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
  5. 24 sc (24)
  6. 24 sc (24)
  7. 24 sc (24)
  8. 6 dec, (1 sc, dec) × 4 (14)
  9. 14 sc (14)
  10. 14 sc (14)
  11. 14 sc (14)
  12. (5 sc, dec) × 2 (12)
  13. 12 sc (12)

Stuff the body firmly and leave a thread for sewing.

Tail

Color: Beige

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
  3. 9 sc (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Fold the edges together and sew.

Legs (Make 2)

Color: Beige

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. 12 sc (12)
  4. 12 sc (12)
  5. 12 sc (12)
  6. (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)
  7. 9 sc (9)
  8. 9 sc (9)
  9. 9 sc (9)
  10. 9 sc (9)

Stuff the legs, tighten the opening, secure the thread, and weave in the ends.

Arms (Make 2)

Color: Beige

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
  3. 9 sc (9)
  4. 9 sc (9)
  5. (1 sc, dec) × 3 (6)
  6. 6 sc (6)
  7. 6 sc (6)

Stuff the arms, tighten the opening, and weave in the ends.

Assembly

  1. Eyes: Glue the eyes between rounds 7 and 8 (wide muzzle) or 6 and 7 (narrow muzzle), aligned with the edges of the 4 increases.
  2. Nose: Use brown thread to embroider a small nose on round 2 of the muzzle.
  3. Ears & Horns: Sew ears on rounds 10-11 (11-12 for wide muzzle) on the sides of the head. Sew horns directly above and next to the ears. Add random white spots to the forehead using embroidery thread.
  4. Head: Sew the head securely to the body.
  5. Arms: Attach arms one round below the head-to-body seam.
  6. Legs: Attach legs to the sides of the body between rounds 4 and 5.
  7. Tail: Sew the tail to the back around rounds 5-6.

Pattern by @scandistyle_dolls

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