Amigurumi Reindeer Free Crochet Pattern

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Designer: SpaceAmiCreations
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Bring festive charm to your handmade collection with this Amigurumi Reindeer Free Crochet Pattern, beautifully designed by SpaceAmiCreations. This beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial guides you through creating an adorable reindeer that stands approximately 28 cm tall. Please note that if you choose a different yarn weight or fiber, the final size may vary. Using a cozy mix of plush yarn (100g/120m in milk, red, dark brown, and brown) and cotton yarn (50g/160m in black, red, white, and brown), along with 4.0 mm and 2.5 mm crochet hooks, you’ll enjoy a smooth crochet experience. Essential tools like 12 mm safety eyes, a stitch marker, wide-eye needle, scissors, and filling material complete the materials list, making this pattern perfect for both new and experienced amigurumi lovers.

Thanks to SpaceAmiCreations’ thoughtful design, this pattern offers a joyful crafting experience with clear instructions and charming holiday details. Whether you’re preparing handmade gifts, decorating for Christmas, or simply expanding your amigurumi collection, this delightful reindeer is sure to become a favorite. And don’t forget—at the end of the pattern, you’ll also find inspiring amigurumi reindeer ideas to spark your creativity and help you explore even more festive designs. Enjoy the process and happy crocheting!

Materials:
Plush yarn (100g, 120m), milk, red, dark brown and brown colors.
Cotton yarn (50g, 160m), black, red, white and brown colors.
Crochet hook size, 4.0 and 2.5 mm.
Eyes, 12 mm.
Scissors.
Stitch marker.
Needle with a wide eye.
Filler.

Abbreviations:
MR- magic ring
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
dec- decrease
inc- increase
slst- slip stitch
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only

FREE AMIGURUMI PLUSH REINDEER AMIGURUMI PATTERN

Arms

We start crocheting with white yarn:
R1. 5 sc in MR
R2. 5 inc (10)
R3. (3sc,dec)*2 (8)
R4. We are changing the yarn color to red.
8 slst in BLO
R5-8. 8 sc (4 rows)
R9. 6 sc, dec (7)
R10. 7 sc
R11. 5 sc, dec (6)
Make a slst in the next stitch and cut the yarn.
Stuff the arms as you close the opening.
We are crocheting two pieces.

Legs

Start crocheting with dark brown yarn.
R1. 6 sc in MR
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. BLO- 12 sc
R4. We are changing the yarn color to brown.
12 slst in BLO.
R5-7. 12 sc (3 rows)
Make a slst in the next stitch and cut the yarn.
Crochet the second leg, do not cut the yarn.
Chain 2 stitches and join the legs. Attach a marker, this will be the first stitch of the next round.

Body

Continue crocheting in the round.
R8. 12 sc on the first leg, 2 sc on the chain, 12 sc on the second leg, 2 sc on the other side of the chain. (28)
R9. 4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc (34)
R10. 34 sc
R11. (16sc,inc)*2 (36)
R12-13. 36 sc (2 rows)
R14. Change the yarn to red. 36 sc
R15-16. 36 sc
R17. (16sc,dec)*2 (34)
R18. (15sc,dec)*2 (32)
R19. (14sc,dec)*2 (30)
R20. 30 sc
R21. (3sc,dec)*6 (24)

R22. 24 sc
R23. (4sc,dec)*4 (20)
R24. Crochet arms to the body:
5sc,
3sc (arm+body), 7sc,
3sc (arm+body), 2sc,
R25. (dec,8sc)*2 (18)
Continue crocheting in the round.
Change the yarn color to milky.
R26. 18 inc (36)
R27. (5sc,inc)*6 (42)
R28. (6sc,inc)*6 (48)
R29-30. 48 sc

Change the yarn color to brown.
R31. 48 sc
R32. (10sc,dec)*4 (44)
R33. (9sc,dec)*4 (40)
R34. 40 sc
R35. (8sc,dec)*4 (36)
R36. 36 sc
R37. (4sc,dec)*6 (30)
R38. (3sc,dec)*6 (24)
R39. (2sc,dec)*6 (18)
R40. (1sc,dec)*6 (12)
R41. 6 dec (6)
Pull to close the hole, fasten off, cut the yarn.
Insert the eyes between the 32-33 rows, at a distance of 6 sc.
Stuff the body as you crochet.

Horns

Dark brown. Hook 2.5mm.

Small horn
R1. 6 sc in MR
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (3sc,inc)*3 (15)
R4-7. 15 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Crochet 2 pieces.

Big horn
R1. 6 sc in MR
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (3sc,inc)*3 (15)
R4-8. 15 sc
Crochet 2 pieces.
Join the two pieces with slst.

R9. 15 sc on one horn and 15 sc on the other horn. (30)
R10. (1sc,dec)*10 (20)
R11. 20 sc
R12. (3sc,dec)*4 (16)
R13-14. 16 sc
R15. dec, 14 sc (15)
Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Nose

Milky color.
R1. 6 sc in MR
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
R4. 18 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Ears

Brown color.
R1. 4 sc in MR
R2. (1sc,inc)*2 (6)
R3. (2sc,inc)*2 (8)
R4. 8 sc
R5. (2sc,dec)*2 (6)
Crochet 2 pieces.
Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Your reindeer is ready!

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