Reindeer Chimney Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

The peeking reindeer and brick chimney tell a fun little Christmas story.
Joined rounds and surface slip stitches make neat, realistic brick lines.
A cardboard base helps it stand flat on a shelf or table.
Pipe cleaners in the antlers let you pose them just the way you like.
It can hang from a door handle or stand as a centerpiece.

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Last updated November 2, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Two 10 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 2.5 oz (70 g)
A 4.5 in (11.5 cm) circle of stiff cardboard or plastic canvas for the base
Two brown pipe cleaners for the antlers
10 in (25 cm) of jute or cotton cord and one 16 mm wooden bead for hanging
Pins for positioning pieces

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in worsted cotton with a 3.5 mm hook. Base gauge: Rounds 1-12 of the chimney measure about 4.6 in (11.5 cm) across. Tight, even stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Brick Walls

Round 14: Change to white. Sc in each stitch around. (72 sc)
Rounds 15-20: Change to red. Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds (first brick course). (72 sc in each round)
Round 21: Change to white. Sc in each stitch around. (72 sc)
Rounds 22-27: Change to red. Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds (second brick course). (72 sc in each round)
Round 28: Change to white. Sc in each stitch around. (72 sc)
Rounds 29-34: Change to red. Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds (third brick course). Do not fasten off red. (72 sc in each round)
Vertical mortar lines: Drop the red loop and hold it with a marker. With white held inside the chimney, work surface sl st up the 6 rounds of each brick course: in the first and third courses, work a line above stitches 1, 13, 25, 37, 49 and 61; in the second course, work a line above stitches 7, 19, 31, 43, 55 and 67. Fasten off each line on the inside. (18 lines of 6 sl st each)
Stuffing: Place the cardboard circle inside on the base. Stuff the chimney firmly, adding more as you close the top. (Base insert + firm stuffing)

Chimney Top

Round 35: Pick up the red loop. Working in BLO, [sc in the next 4 stitches, dec] 12 times. The free front loops of Round 34 will hold the snow collar. (60 sc)
Round 36: [Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec] 12 times. (48 sc)
Round 37: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec] 12 times. Add more stuffing. (36 sc)
Round 38: [Sc in the next stitch, dec] 12 times. (24 sc)
Round 39: Dec 12 times. Top up the stuffing so the top is firm and slightly domed. (12 sc)
Round 40: Dec 6 times. Fasten off, thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight, and weave in the end. (6 sc)

Snow Collar

Round 1: Hold the chimney upside down. Join white with sl st in any free front loop of Round 34. Ch 1, [sc in the next 11 front loops, 2 sc in the next front loop] 6 times. Join with sl st to the first sc. (78 sc)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to the first sc. Repeat once more. (78 sc in each round)
Round 4 (snow drips): Ch 1. *Sc in the next 2 stitches, hdc in the next stitch, 3 dc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * 12 more times. Join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (13 waves (104 stitches))

Muzzle and Nose

Muzzle Round 1: With cream, ch 6. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3 ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Working along the other side of the chain: sc in the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. Work in continuous rounds. (12 sc)
Muzzle Round 2: 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in each of the next 2 stitches. (18 sc)
Muzzle Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail. (18 sc)
Nose: With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-4: sc in each stitch (12). Stuff firmly. Round 5: dec 6 times (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. (6 sc after Round 5)

Ears, Antlers and Paws

Ear (make 2): With tan, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 3: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Rounds 4-6: sc in each stitch (12). Round 7: [sc in next 2, dec] 3 times (9). Round 8: sc in each stitch (9). Do not stuff. Flatten, fold the base in half, and fasten off, leaving a tail. (9 sc after Round 8)
Antler beam (make 2): With dark brown, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Rounds 2-10: sc in each stitch around for 9 rounds. Insert a folded pipe cleaner as you go. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (6 sc in each round)
Antler tine (make 4): With dark brown, make a MR and work 5 sc into it. Rounds 2-4: sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew 2 tines to the outer side of each antler beam, angled upward. (5 sc in each round)
Paw (make 2): With dark brown, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Change to tan. Round 3: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 4-7: sc in each stitch (12). Stuff lightly. Flatten the opening and sc 6 across through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (12 sc; closed with 6 sc)

Santa Hat, Pompom and Holly

Hat Rounds 1-6: With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. Round 2: sc in each stitch (6). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 4: sc in each stitch (9). Round 5: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Round 6: sc in each stitch (12). (12 sc after Round 6)
Hat Rounds 7-13: Round 7: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Round 8: sc in each stitch (18). Round 9: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 6 times (24). Round 10: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 6 times (30). Round 11: [sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] 6 times (36). Round 12: [sc in next 5, 2 sc in next] 6 times (42). Round 13: [sc in next 6, 2 sc in next] 6 times (48). (48 sc after Round 13)
Hat Rounds 14-16: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (48 sc in each round)
Hat Rounds 17-19 (brim): Change to white. Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a 16 in (40 cm) tail. (48 sc in each round)
Pompom: With white, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-4: sc in each stitch (12). Stuff. Round 5: dec 6 times (6). Close the opening and leave a tail. (6 sc after Round 5)
Holly leaf (make 5): With green, ch 7. Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Working along the other side: hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the next ch, sl st in the last ch. Ch 2 and sl st in the same ch for a tip. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (13 stitches + ch-2 tip)
Berry (make 6): With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: sc in each stitch (6). Tuck the tail inside to fill the berry, dec 3 times, and close. (3 sc after closing)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
MR	MR	magic ring (adjustable ring) · how to
ch	ch	chain · how to
sl st	ss	slip stitch · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
hdc	htr	half double crochet (UK half treble) · how to
dc	tr	double crochet (UK treble) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
BLO	BLO	back loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Face: sew the muzzle centered below the eyes, between Rounds 14 and 19, adding a little stuffing before closing. Sew the nose to the top of the muzzle. Embroider short eyebrows above each eye with dark brown and add pink cheeks with satin stitch or blush.
2
Ears: sew one ear to each side of the head between Rounds 6 and 9, angled outward.
3
Antlers: sew the antlers to the top of the head between Rounds 4 and 6, about 10 stitches apart, and bend them into shape.
4
Head: place the head on the domed chimney top, tilted slightly forward. Sew the lower part of the head (around Rounds 24-26) firmly to the chimney top with the head tail, working all the way around.
5
Paws: place the paws on the front of the snow collar on each side of the muzzle, with the brown pads facing forward and the flat tops tucked against the head. Sew them to the collar and the head.
6
Hat: place the hat on the head between the antlers, slightly to the left of center, and sew around the inside of the brim. Let the tip fall to the right and tack it to the side of the head. Sew the pompom to the tip.
7
Holly: sew 2 leaves and 3 berries to the left side of the hat brim. Sew 3 leaves and 3 berries as a cluster on the front of the chimney, over the second brick course.
8
Hanging loop: thread the cord through the wooden bead, fold it in half, and sew both cord ends securely to the top of the head just behind the hat. Knot the cord above the bead.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden construction details, yarn weight, and dimensions are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: The chimney is worked in joined rounds; the ch 1 at the start of each round does not count as a stitch. All reindeer pieces are worked in continuous rounds with a stitch marker.
Tip: Stuff the chimney and head firmly so the piece holds its shape and the head does not tilt.
Tip: Safety: this is a decoration, not a toy. The safety eyes, pipe cleaners, cardboard base, wooden bead, and small parts are not suitable for babies, young children, or pets.

Pattern FAQ

Can I turn it into a treat container?

Yes. Leave out Rounds 35-40 so the chimney stays open, and skip the cardboard and stuffing. Crochet a separate flat lid using Rounds 1-12 of the base, sew the head and paws to the lid, and work the snow collar around the lid's edge instead.

Why are my mortar lines uneven?

Make sure you work joined rounds and keep every join in the same column. Count from the join column when placing the vertical lines, and keep the surface slip stitches loose so they do not pucker the bricks.

Can I skip the pipe cleaners?

Yes. Stuff the antlers firmly with fiberfill instead. They will be softer and less posable, but safer if the piece might be handled often.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes. Acrylic is softer and slightly fuzzier, while cotton shows the brick lines more crisply. Use a hook that gives a tight fabric so the stuffing does not show.

How do I clean it?

Because of the cardboard base and pipe cleaners, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let it air dry. Do not machine wash.

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