Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern
As the days grow shorter and the air starts to carry that unmistakable crispness, I can’t help but feel the subtle nudge of Christmas creeping in. Sure, the snow hasn’t graced us with its presence yet, and the shops are still holding off on the full holiday takeover—but there's something about this time of year that makes me feel like Christmas is just around the corner.
The other day, I bit into a piece of chocolate and was instantly transported to a Christmas morning, with the cozy warmth of festive treats and the twinkle of lights. And then, my mom sent over some old family photos from August, but at first glance, I was convinced they were snapshots from Christmas. There's just something about the anticipation that makes everything feel like a little piece of the holiday season.
With just over a month to go, it’s no surprise that I’ve been itching to dive into some festive crocheting. And what better way to kick off the season than with my first holiday project—a cute crochet reindeer amigurumi!
I had an absolute blast making this crochet reindeer. There’s something so endearing about the little cubic body shape that adds to its quirky charm. I’ve made a handful of these now—some as gifts, others as decorations for my Christmas tree—and each one brings a little more holiday cheer into my home.
Whether you're looking to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor or searching for the perfect DIY gift, this Rudolph Reindeer is sure to bring smiles all around.
You can find the free crochet pattern and video tutorial below or you can support my small business and purchase the inexpensive and ad-free PDF version of the pattern in my shop, Etsy and on Ribblr.
Cute Rudolph Reindeer Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size
Reindeer is approx. 4” tall including antlers.
Materials
• Worsted weight acrylic yarn, such as: Bernat Super Value in Topaz, Walnut, and Red
• 3.00mm & 3.75mm crochet hooks
• Polyfil for stuffing
• Yarn needle for sewing
• 7mm safety eyes
• Optional: scrap piece of felt, needle and thread
Abbreviations (US terms)
sts - stitches
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
inc - increase (2 sc in the same st)
Inc3 - increase (3 sts in the same st)
dec - decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st - slip stitch
Notes
Be sure to go through the instructions and photos before starting.
Unless otherwise stated, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds using stitch markers to locate the beginning/end of a round. Work in somewhat tight stitches. It might be easier to attach antlers and nose to body before it's stuffed and closed.
Secure safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11.
Note: If children under the age of three are going to play with this reindeer embroider the eyes with scrap black yarn or black embroidery thread as safety eyes pose a choking hazard.
If using felt for the nose, attach the nose to the felt piece first and then sew the felt to the body.
You can make the reindeer bigger (or smaller) by changing the hook size and yarn weight.
Antlers, make 2
With Walnut (dark brown yarn) and 3.00mm hook
Round 1: make 6sc in magic ring
Rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (6 sts)
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
For the second antler repeat Rounds 1-3 but do not cut yarn.
Round 4: Join with the first piece and sc in each st (12sts)
Round 5: complete the following [sc in next 2sts, dec] x 3 (9sts)
Round 6: complete the following [sc in next st, dec] x 3 (6sts)
Rounds 7-8: sc in each st around.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose
With Red yarn and 3.00mm hook
Round 1: make 5sc in magic ring
Round 2: inc in each st (10sts)
Round 3: sc in each st around (10 sts)
Round 4: dec x 5 (5sts)
Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
If using felt, sew the nose to the piece of felt and then sew the felt onto the body.
Body
With Topaz (light brown yarn) and 3.75mm hook
Round 1: make 6sc in magic ring
Round 2: inc in each st (12sts)
Round 3: complete the following [inc3, sc in next 2sts] x 4 (20sts)
Round 4: sc in next st, complete the following [inc3, sc in next 4sts] x 3, inc3, sc in next 3sts (28sts)
Round 5: sc in next 2sts, complete the following [inc3, sc in next 6sts] x 3, inc3, sc in next 4sts (36sts)
Round 6: sc in next 3sts, complete the following [inc, sc in next 8sts] x 3, inc, sc in next 5sts (40sts)
Rounds 7-17: sc in each st around (40 sts) Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11
Round 18: sc in next 3 sts, complete the following [skip 5sts, sc in next 5sts] x 3, skip 5sts, sc in next 2sts
Round 19: sc in each st and switch between light brown yarn in each stitch and dark brown yarn for the skipped stitches (this creates the legs and hooves). Cut dark brown but do not cut light brown yet. Start stuffing the body and attach safety eyes if you are using them.
Round 20: ignoring dark brown stitches, dec x 10 (10sts)
Round 21: complete the following [sc in next st, dec] x 3, sc in next st (7sts) Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Option to sew the small opening in each hoof or leave as is.
If you make this crochet reindeer amigurumi pattern I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com
