Christmas Reindeer Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

Flat hoof soles let him stand on his own.
The legs are joined into the body, so there is less sewing.
Branching antlers with pipe cleaners can be posed.
Cream face patches and a red nose give a classic reindeer look.
The tiny hat, striped scarf, and gift box add festive details.

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Last updated November 4, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Two 12 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 5 oz (140 g)
Two brown pipe cleaners for the antlers
Optional: two 1.3 in (3.3 cm) cardboard circles for the soles and a small pouch of plastic pellets

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in worsted yarn with a 3.5 mm hook. Head gauge: Rounds 1-9 measure about 3.4 in (8.5 cm) across when flat. Tight stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Legs and Body

Leg Rounds 1-6 (make 2): With dark brown, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Round 4: in BLO, sc in each stitch (18). Rounds 5-6: sc (18). Place a cardboard circle in the sole if using. (18 sc after Round 6)
Leg Rounds 7-18: Change to tan. Round 7: sc in each stitch (18). Round 8: [sc in next 4, dec] 3 times (15). Rounds 9-18: sc (15). Stuff very firmly. Fasten off the first leg; keep the second on the hook. (15 sc after Round 18)
Body Round 1 (joining): From the second leg, ch 3. With both feet facing forward, sc in the inner stitch of the first leg and in the next 14 stitches, sc in each of the 3 ch, sc in each of the 15 stitches of the second leg, and sc in the other side of the 3 ch. (36 sc)
Body Rounds 2-10: Round 2: [sc in next 5, 2 sc in next] 6 times (42). Rounds 3-10: sc (42). Add the pellet pouch to the bottom if using, and stuff firmly. (42 sc after Round 10)
Body Rounds 11-21: Round 11: [sc in next 5, dec] 6 times (36). Rounds 12-14: sc (36). Round 15: [sc in next 4, dec] 6 times (30). Rounds 16-17: sc (30). Round 18: [sc in next 3, dec] 6 times (24). Round 19: sc (24). Round 20: [sc in next 2, dec] 6 times (18). Round 21: sc (18). Stuff the neck firmly and fasten off, leaving a long tail. (18 sc after Round 21)

Head and Face

Head Rounds 1-9: With tan, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-9: [sc in the next X, 2 sc in next] 6 times, where X is 1 in Round 3 and increases by 1 each round up to 7. (54 sc after Round 9)
Head Rounds 10-20: Sc in each stitch around for 11 rounds. Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, about 10 stitches apart, through the cream eye patches (see below). (54 sc in each round)
Head Rounds 21-28: [Sc in the next X, dec] 6 times, where X is 7 in Round 21 and decreases by 1 each round, ending with dec 6 times in Round 28: 48, 42, 36, 30, 24, 18, 12, 6. Secure the eyes before Round 24 and stuff firmly. Close. (6 sc after Round 28)
Eye patch (make 2): With cream, ch 6. Round 1: 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, sc in the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch (12). Round 2: 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in next 3, 2 sc in each of next 3, sc in next 3, 2 sc in each of next 2 (18). Fasten off, leaving a tail. (18 sc)
Muzzle: With cream, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Round 4: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 6 times (24). Round 5: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 6 times (30). Rounds 6-7: sc (30). Fasten off, leaving a tail. (30 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 (12). Stuff. Round 5: dec 6 times (6). Close and leave a tail. (12 sc at widest)

Ears, Antlers and Arms

Ear (make 2): With tan, make a MR and work 4 sc into it. Round 2: [sc, 2 sc in next] 2 times (6). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 4: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Round 5: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 3 times (15). Rounds 6-7: sc (15). Round 8: [sc in next 3, dec] 3 times (12). Round 9: [sc in next 2, dec] 3 times (9). Do not stuff. Flatten and fasten off, leaving a tail. (9 sc after Round 9)
Antler beam (make 2): With dark brown, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Rounds 2-12: sc in each stitch around. Insert a folded pipe cleaner. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (6 sc in each round)
Antler tine (make 6): With dark brown, make a MR and work 5 sc into it. Rounds 2-5: sc in each stitch around. Stuff lightly and fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew 3 tines to each beam, angled upward. (5 sc in each round)
Arm (make 2): With dark brown, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-4: sc (12). Change to tan. Round 5: [sc in next 2, dec] 3 times (9). Rounds 6-16: sc (9). Stuff the hoof firmly and the arm lightly. Flatten and sc 4 across. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (9 sc; closed with 4 sc)
Belly patch: With cream, ch 9. Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch, sc in the next 6 ch, 3 sc in the last ch; along the other side, sc in the next 6 ch, 2 sc in the last ch (18). Round 2: 2 sc in the next, sc in next 6, 2 sc in each of next 3, sc in next 6, 2 sc in each of next 2 (24). Round 3: sc, 2 sc in next, sc in next 6, [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times, sc in next 6, [sc, 2 sc in next] 2 times (30). Fasten off, leaving a tail. (30 sc)

Hat, Scarf and Gift

Mini hat: With red, make a MR and work 4 sc into it. Round 2: [sc, 2 sc in next] 2 times (6). Round 3: sc (6). Round 4: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 2 times (8). Round 5: sc (8). Round 6: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 2 times (10). Round 7: sc (10). Round 8: [sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] 2 times (12). Round 9: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Round 10: sc (18). Change to white. Rounds 11-12: sc (18). Fasten off, leaving a tail. (18 sc in each brim round)
Pompom: With white, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Round 3: sc (12). Stuff. Round 4: dec 6 times (6). Close and leave a tail. (12 sc at widest)
Scarf: With red, ch 6. Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (5). Rows 2-60: ch 1, turn, sc across (5), changing color every 2 rows between red and green and carrying the yarn up the side. Fasten off. Knot red and green fringe on both short ends. (5 sc in each row; 60 rows)
Gift box: With tan, make a MR, ch 1, 8 sc. Round 2: [sc, 3 sc in next] 4 times (16). Round 3: [sc in next 2, 3 sc in next, sc in next] 4 times (24). Round 4: in BLO, sc (24). Rounds 5-8: sc (24). Stuff. Round 9: in BLO, [sc in next 3, sc 3 together] 4 times (16). Round 10: [sc, sc 3 together] 4 times (8). Round 11: dec 4 times (4). Close. (24 sc at widest; 4 sc at close)
Ribbon: With red, ch 41. Sl st in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Wrap it around the gift box in both directions and tie a bow on top. (40 sl st)

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
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · 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 eye patches around the eyes if not already secured, then sew the muzzle centered below them with a little stuffing. Sew the nose to the top of the muzzle.
2
Head: center the head on the neck with the face forward and sew it on firmly, adding stuffing to the neck as you close.
3
Ears and antlers: sew the ears to the sides of the head at about Rounds 10-12, angled outward. Sew the antlers to the top of the head at about Rounds 5-7, behind the ears, and bend the tines into shape.
4
Hat: sew the mini hat to the top center of the head between the antlers and add the pompom.
5
Arms: sew the arms to the sides of the body at about Round 19, just below the neck.
6
Belly and gift: sew the belly patch to the front of the body between Rounds 8 and 18. Sew the gift box into the curve of one arm.
7
Scarf: wrap the scarf around the neck and tack it so one end hangs down the front.
8
Stand the reindeer on a flat surface and gently adjust the legs until he balances.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden details are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: Work all round pieces in continuous rounds with a stitch marker. The scarf is worked in turned rows; the turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Tip: Safety: safety eyes, pipe cleaners, cardboard, and pellets are not suitable for children under 3. For young children, embroider the eyes and skip the inserts.

Pattern FAQ

My reindeer will not stand. What can I do?

Stuff the legs very firmly, add the cardboard circles to the soles, and put a small pellet pouch in the bottom of the body. Make sure the head is centered over the body and not tilted back.

Can I make the antlers without pipe cleaners?

Yes. Stuff them firmly with fiberfill instead. They will be softer and less posable but safer for young children.

How tall will he be with different yarn?

With DK yarn and a 2.75 mm hook he will be about 9.5 in (24 cm) tall. With bulky yarn and a 5 mm hook he will be about 15 in (38 cm) tall.

How do I clean him?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap and let him air dry. Avoid machine washing if you used pipe cleaners, cardboard, or pellets.

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