Make a cozy Pillow Reindeer using super bulky velvet yarn — a soft, decorative cushion with adorable antlers and embroidered details. You will enjoy clear step-by-step instructions, helpful photos, and simple assembly tips. This pattern is perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your nursery, bedroom or living room.
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— Pillow :
Rnd 2 :
connect in a circle with the first stitch: 1 sc (it is the first stitch of a new round) and crochet further 89 sc {90}
Rnd 3 - 19 (17 rounds) :
90 sc
Infos :
Next, alternate colors:
Rnd 20 :
in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}
Rnd 21 :
in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}
Rnd 22 :
in beige: 17 sc, in brown: 10 sc, in beige: 63 sc {90}
Rnd 23 :
in beige: 16 sc, in brown: 12 sc, in beige: 60 sc, in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 1 sc {90}
Rnd 24 :
in beige: 15 sc, in brown: 14 sc, in beige: 16 sc, in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Rnd 25 :
in beige: 14 sc, in brown: 16 sc, in beige: 14 sc, in brown: 2 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Rnd 26 :
in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 12 sc, in brown: 19 sc, in beige: 11 sc, in brown: 3 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Rnd 27 :
in brown: 2 sc, in beige: 10 sc, in brown: 21 sc, in beige: 9 sc, in brown: 4 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Rnd 28 – 37 (10 Rounds) :
in brown: 46 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Info :
Leave a long yarn tail for sewing and sew up the top of the pillow. Fasten off, hide the yarn end inside. (If you secure eyes before stuffing the pillow, then insert them between rounds 17 and 18, counting from the bottom (the distance between the eyes is 12-13 sc). In the description, sewing on eyes will be lower.)
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Stuff the pillow, especially the corners. Sew up the bottom of the pillow, fasten off, hide it inside.
— Ears (make 2) :
Info :
Crochet with beige yarn.
Row 2 :
from the second chain on the hook: 11 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 3 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 13 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 4 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 14 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 13 sc
Info :
Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Info :
Crochet with brown yarn.
Row 2 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 11 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 3 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 13 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 4 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 14 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 13 sc, ch1
Info :
Do not cut the yarn. Fold both pieces together and crochet through both pieces with brown yarn. Hide the ends inside.
Row 4 :
15 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc
Info :
Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
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Fold the bottom of the ear in half and sew up the edges.
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Sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow. Fix the thread and hide inside.
— Nose :
Info :
Crochet with brown and beige yarn, alternating colors.
Rnd 1 :
in brown: 6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Rnd 2 :
in beige: 3 inc, in brown: 3 inc {12}
Rnd 3 :
in beige: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: 6 sc {15}
Rnd 4 :
in beige: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {21}
Rnd 5 :
in beige: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {27}
Rnd 6 :
in beige: (4 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {33}
Rnd 7 :
in beige: (5 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (4 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {39}
Info :
Stuff the nose, sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leave a small hole (it will be more convenient to start embroidering the nose through it and fix the thread there).
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Sew on the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (distance between eyes 12-13 sc).
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Take black yarn, embroider a nose and eyelids (so that the eyelids do not slip, you can carefully glue them to the pillow with transparent glue). Fix the thread, hide it inside the nose. With beige yarn embroider checkmarks on the forehead, fix the thread. Sew up the hole and also hide the thread inside.
— Legs (make 2) :
Info :
Crochet with brown yarn.
Rnd 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Rnd 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Rnd 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Info :
Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
— Arms (make 2) :
Info :
Crochet with brown yarn.
Rnd 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Rnd 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Info :
Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
— Antlers (make 2) :
Info :
Crochet with white yarn.
Piece 1 Rnd 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 1 Rnd 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 1 Rnd 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 1 Rnd 4 – 7 (4 rounds) :
18 sc
Info :
Do not fasten off on the piece 1, leave the loop open and leave a long tail for sewing.
Piece 2 Rnd 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 2 Rnd 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 2 Rnd 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 2 Rnd 4 – 5 (2 rounds) :
18 sc
Info :
Do not cut the yarn, continue crocheting, connecting both pieces:
Connected Rnd 1 :
Along piece 1: 4 sc (crochet the first stitch with 2 loops of both pieces, as per photo below), dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec. Along piece 2: 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec {28}
Connected Rnd 2 :
(2 sc, dec) – repeat 7 times {21}
Connected Rnd 3 :
11 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {19}
Connected Rnd 4 - 5 :
19 sc
Info :
Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Stuff the antlers and sew them to the top.
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Sew on the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them tightly and sew on the legs. Fix the threads and hide them inside the pillow.
This adorable Pillow Reindeer is a perfect handmade gift or a cozy addition to your home decor. It combines plush velvet yarn with cute embroidered details for a charming finish. Enjoy making it and display it with pride! 🧶🧵
