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Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable reindeer amigurumi with detailed shaping, colorwork sweater/shorts and accessories. You will work small parts, assemble horns, ears and decorate the muzzle for personality. The instructions include step-by-step rounds, color-change guidance and assembly tips to help you finish a 21 cm toy.

Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full materials list, abbreviations and helpful images for placement of features. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with increases, decreases and working in the round.

Why You'll Love This Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances classic amigurumi shaping with playful holiday details that really bring the character to life. I enjoyed designing the little colorwork skirt and shorts — they add a lot of personality with minimal extra work. The head shaping and muzzle decoration give you room to practice sculpting techniques in a small project. I also love how customizable it is; you can change colors and accessories to match your style or make a whole family of reindeers. It is a satisfying project that finishes into a display-ready toy I am proud to gift.

Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love that you can customize this reindeer by swapping the colors: try pastel shades for a soft nursery look or bright festive tones for a holiday display.

If you want a larger toy, use a thicker yarn and a larger hook — the same instructions will make a chunkier reindeer with a very different feel.

To make a keychain or ornament version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and stop before stuffing fully, leaving a long tail to make a hanging loop.

I often change the outfit: swap the skirt for tiny trousers, or add a tiny crochet scarf or hat for seasonal variations.

Try different eye types: beads, safety eyes or embroidered eyes each give a unique expression to the face.

For posability, add a small length of wire into the limbs before stuffing so you can pose the arms and legs gently.

You can embroider different facial expressions: move the eyebrow placement or change mouth shape to create unique personalities.

Add small props like a tiny crochet bauble, little bell, or felt accessories to make each reindeer special for gifting.

Experiment with textured yarns for the cuffs and scarf to add a cozy, fuzzy look to the outfit.

I recommend making one sample quickly to test tension, then adjust hook or yarn choices if you want a larger or firmer finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs to make the body will shift your starting point and create misaligned rounds; place a marker at the start of each new round and after joining to keep orientation consistent. ✗ Forgetting to stuff limbs as you go will result in awkward shapes and lumps when finishing; stuff gradually, especially the lower two thirds of arms and legs, and add more stuffing before closing. ✗ Not shifting the stitch marker when instructed during shaping will change the areas you decrease or stop working; follow the instruction to move your marker exactly as shown to maintain symmetry. ✗ Tension that is too tight or too loose will affect the final size and fit of colorwork pieces; maintain consistent moderate tension and use the recommended 1.75 mm hook to achieve the intended 21 cm size. ✗ Cutting yarn too early on pieces that later require joining will lose your tail for sewing or joining; leave a long tail when instructed to fasten off for sewing or attaching parts securely.

Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet handmade reindeer amigurumi with detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photos. This pattern guides you through head shaping, limbs, colorwork shorts or skirt, and finishing touches so you can create a charming 21 cm toy. Perfect for holiday gifts or a cozy shelf decoration, you'll love the festive details and posable look.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    YarnArt JEANS color 66 (maroon) - 1 ball
  • 02
    YarnArt JEANS color 46 (gray) - 1 ball
  • 03
    YarnArt JEANS color 28 (graphite) - 1/4 of a ball
  • 04
    ALIZE Cotton Gold color 688 (coffee) - 1/4 of a ball
  • 05
    ALIZE Baby Softy 119 (gray) - 1/4 of a ball
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    Toy stuffing - quantity to fill head, body, limbs
  • 07
    Black round beads d.6-8mm - 2 pieces for eyes
  • 08
    4 wooden buttons d.10mm - for straps

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75mm
  • 02
    Sewing needle (yarn needle) for sewing parts
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Hard plastic material or a cardboard (cut to make insoles)
  • 05
    Black round beads 6-8mm for eyes
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    4 wooden buttons 10mm
  • 07
    Pins for marking eye placement
  • 08
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 09
    Polyester stuffing

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— ARMS :

Info :

ARMS (make 2): Stuff 2/3 of bottom part of the arm as you go.

Info :

Use coffee yarn color for both toys:

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 3sc) *3 (15)

Round 4-5 :

15sc- 2 rounds (15)

Round 6 :

4sc, inc, 2sc, puff stitch, 2sc, inc, 4sc (17)

Round 7-8 :

17sc- 2 rounds (17)

Round 9 :

8sc, dec, 7sc (16)

Info :

Maroon color- for the boy, grey color – for the girl:

Round 10 :

16sc (16)

Round 11 :

BLO: (dec, 6sc)* 2 (14)

Round 12-28 :

14sc- 17 rounds (14). 3sc to shift stitch marker to the middle of back part of the arm. Crochet 7 more sc for right arm.

Round 29 :

Put together and crochet 6sc through the loops of both sides (6)

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Cuff: Maroon color- for the boy, grey color- for the girl: Go back to the 11th round and work into FLO: 1.16sc. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

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Use softy grey color: 2-3.16sc- 2 rounds (16). Fasten off and cut the yarn. The 1st arm is completed. Crochet the 2nd one the same way.

— LEGS :

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LEGS (make 2): Stuff as you go.

Info :

Graphite yarn color for both toys:

Round 1 :

Ch8, from the 2nd stitch from hook crochet: inc, 5sc, 4sc into 1 stitch, 5sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6sc, 4inc, 6sc, inc (24)

Round 3 :

1sc, inc, 6sc, (inc, 1sc)* 4, 7sc, inc (30)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 6sc, (hdc inc, 2hdc)* 4, 8sc, inc (36)

Info :

Cut a plastic or a cardboard insole.

Round 5 :

BLO: 36sc (36)

Info :

Change the yarn to grey color if you make the boy, maroon color if you make the girl:

Round 6 :

BLO: 36sc (36)

Round 7-9 :

36sc-3 rounds (36)

Round 10 :

6sc, (dec, 2sc)* 6, 6sc (30)

Round 11 :

30sc (30)

Round 12 :

6sc, (dec, 1sc)* 6, 6sc (24)

Round 13 :

24sc (24)

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Place an insole inside.

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Maroon color for the boy, grey color for the girl:

Round 14 :

BLO: (dec, 2sc)* 6 (18)

Round 15-32 :

18sc- 18 rounds (18). 1sc to shift stitch marker to the middle of back part of the leg.

Info :

Now you will crochet each leg separately. There are 35sc in each leg. Attach the yarn and work in the round:

For left :

33.12sc, sl st

For right :

33.18sc

Round 34 :

4sc, sl st. Make ch10 and attach the chain into sl st of left leg, where you finished working.

— BOOT :

Info :

Grey yarn color for the boy, maroon yarn color for the girl: Go back to the 14th round, where you worked into BLO:

Round 1 :

FLO: 24sc (24). Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Use grey softy yarn for both toys:

Round 2-3 :

24sc -2 rounds (24)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn and hide inside the work.

— BODY :

Info :

Body: Stuff as you go. Maroon yarn color for the boy, grey yarn color for the girl:

Round 1 :

18sc on left leg, 10sc on chain, 18sc on right leg, 10sc on chain (56) - place stitch marker. New round starts here.

Round 2 :

inc, 16sc, inc, 10sc, inc, 16sc, inc, 10sc (60)

Round 3-8 :

60sc- 6 rounds (60)

Round 9 :

55sc. Do not use last 5 stitches – shift stitch marker. New round starts here.

Round 10 :

4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)* 5, 4sc (54)

Round 11-12 :

54sc- 2 rounds (54)

Info :

Change yarn color: maroon for the girl, grey for the boy:

Round 13 :

54sc (54)

Round 14 :

BLO: (dec, 7sc)* 6 (48)

Round 15 :

48sc (48)

Info :

Now you will crochet pants for the boy and a skirt for the girl.

— SHORTS :

Info :

Grey:

Round 1 :

FLO 14 rounds: (inc, 2sc)* 18 (72)

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Graphite: 2.72sc (72)

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Grey: 3.72sc (72).

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Start making the design (crochet in 2 colors simultaneously, where M- maroon color and G- grey):

Round 4 :

(1sc- M, 2sc- G)* 24 (72)

Round 5 :

2sc-M, 3sc- G, (3sc- M, 3sc- G)* 11, 1sc- M (72)

Round 6 :

(1sc- G, 2sc- M)* 24 (72)

Round 7 :

2sc- G, 3sc- M, (3sc- G, 3sc- M)* 11, 1sc- G (72)

Round 8 :

(1sc- M, 2sc- G)* 24 (72)

Info :

Chart: (follow chart image)

— SKIRT :

Info :

Maroon yarn color:

Round 1 :

FLO of the 14th round: (inc, 1sc)* 27 (81)

Round 2-5 :

81sc- 4 rounds (81)

Round 6 :

(inc, 2sc)* 3 (84)

Round 7 :

Graphite: 84sc (84)

Round 8 :

Maroon: 84sc (84)

Info :

Now start making the design (work in 2 colors simultaneously, where M- maroon color and G- grey color):

Round 9 :

(1sc- G, 2sc- M)* 28 (84)

Round 10 :

2sc- G, 3sc- M, (3sc- G, 3sc- M)* 13, 1sc- G (84)

Round 11 :

(1sc- M, 2sc- G)* 28 (84)

Round 12 :

2sc- M, 3sc- G, (3sc- M, 3sc- G)* 13, 1sc- M (84)

Round 13 :

(1sc- G, 2sc- M)* 28 (84)

Round 14 :

Maroon: 84sc (84)

Round 15 :

Graphite: 84sc (84)

Round 16 :

Maroon: 84sc (84). Fasten off and cut the yarn. Now continue making the body.

Round 18 :

3sc, dec, (6sc, dec)* 5, 3sc (42)

Round 19-23 :

42sc- 5 rounds (42)

Round 24 :

(dec, 5sc)* 6 (36)

Round 25-26 :

36sc- 2 rounds (36)

Round 27 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)* 5, 2sc (30). 1sc to shift stitch marker.

Round 28 :

Connect the arms and the body in next round: 6sc for each arm, 9sc for the back and 9sc for front part. 4sc on the back; 6sc, grabbing loops of left arm and the body simultaneously; 9sc on front part; 6sc, grabbing loops of right arm and the body simultaneously; 5sc on the back (30)

Round 29 :

30sc (30). Fasten off the yarn, leaving a tail to sew.

Info :

Straps for the shorts and for the skirt: 1. Ch36 and from the 2nd stitch crochet 34sc, 3sc into 1 stitch, continue working into the unused loops on the opposite side of the chain: 34sc. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail to sew. Sew a button to the strap (step a little from the edge, where you made 3sc into 1 stitch). Now sew the straps to the shorts/skirt and crisscross them as pictured.

— HEAD :

Info :

HEAD- size 1,75mm crochet hook: Stuff as you go. Use coffee yarn color for both toys:

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1sc)* 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)* 5, 1sc (24)

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc)* 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)* 5, 2sc (36)

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc)* 6 (42)

Round 8 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)* 5, 3sc (48)

Round 9-16 :

48sc- 8 rounds (48)

Round 17 :

18sc, 12 hdc inc, 18sc (60)

Round 18 :

9sc, (inc, 2sc)* 3, 24sc, (2sc, inc)* 3, 9sc (66)

Round 19-28 :

66sc- 10 rounds (66)

Round 29 :

(dec, 9sc)* 6 (60)

Round 30 :

4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)* 5, 4sc (54)

Round 31 :

(dec, 7sc)* 6 (48)

Round 32 :

3sc, dec, (6sc, dec)* 5, 3sc (42)

Round 33 :

(dec, 5sc)* 6 (36)

Round 34 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)* 5, 2sc (30)

Round 35 :

(dec, 3sc)* 6 (24)

Round 36 :

1sc, dec, (2sc, dec)* 5, 1sc (18)

Round 37 :

(dec, 1sc)* 6 (12)

Round 38 :

6dec (6). Close the opening. Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

HEAD DECORATION: Use black threads to decorate the muzzle. Step 6 rounds up and down from a mr (beginning of the head). Sew the eyes between the 16th and the 17th rounds, with the distance 3hdc (focus on the 17th round, where you made hdc inc). Between the 5th and the 6th inc- blue pin and the 7th and the 8th inc – white pin. Embroider the eyebrows. Embroider maroon colored nose, it takes 6-8sc and 1 round tall.

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Head sculpting: Work in the 16th round. Insert the needle into the foundation of the head and pull out of the 16th round under left eye (where blue pin is placed). Step 3sc, insert the needle under right eye (where white pin is placed) and pull out of foundation of the head into the same opening. Stretch threads and make a knot to fasten off. Hide inside the head.

Info :

Sew the head to the body, using remained yarn tail.

— HORNS :

Info :

HORNS (make 2) - use size 1,75mm crochet hook: Graphite yarn color for both toys:

Part 1 :

1. Start 5sc in a mr (5). 2. 5inc (10). 3-5. 10sc- 3 rounds (10). Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Part 2 :

1. Start 5sc in a mr (5). 2. 5inc (10). 3-4. 10sc- 2 rounds (10). Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Part 3 :

1. Start 5sc in a mr (5). 2. 5inc (10). 3. 10sc (10).

Info :

Do not cut the yarn; continue making basic part of the horn: Make ch2 from the 3rd part and connect part 2; 5sc part 2, ch2 and connect part 1; 5sc on part 1. Place stitch marker- new round starts here. Continue working in the round.

Round :

2.5sc on part 1, 2sc on chain, 5sc on part 2, 2sc on chain, 10sc on part 3, 2sc on chain, 5sc on part 2, 2sc on chain, 5sc on part 1 (38)

Round 3 :

dec, 34sc, dec (36)

Round 4 :

dec, 32sc, dec (34)

Round 5 :

dec, 30sc, dec (32)

Info :

Stuff the horns. Do not stuff basic part of the horn. Put together and sew into FLO. Leave a yarn tail to sew.

Info :

Sew the horns on the 13th round (from the place where you have finished making the head). With the distance 18sc.

— EARS :

Info :

EARS- size 1,75mm crochet hook: Do not stuff.

Round 1 :

Start 6sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc (12)

Round 4 :

(inc, 1sc)* 6 (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)* 5, 1sc (24)

Round 7 :

24sc (24)

Round 8 :

1sc, dec, (2sc, dec)*5, 1sc (18)

Round 9 :

(dec, 1sc)* 6 (12)

Round 10 :

Put together and crochet 5sc through the loops of both sides. Sew the edges (1sc and 5sc). Leave a yarn tail to sew.

Info :

Sew the ears in front of the horns on the 12th round from the end of the head. With the distance 20sc.

— SCARF :

Info :

SCARF- size 1,75mm crochet hook: Grey yarn color:

Round 1 :

ch111, from the 2nd stitch from hook: 110sc (110)

Round 2 :

110sc -1round (110). Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Info :

Congratulations! Your toys are completed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body using the remained yarn tail after finishing the head rounds, aligning the muzzle and eye placement between rounds 16 and 17.
  • Sew the horns to the head on the 13th round distance with 18sc between horn bases, using the yarn tails left from horns assembly.
  • Position and sew ears in front of the horns on the 12th round from the end of the head, spacing them approximately 20sc apart for symmetry.
  • Attach straps to the shorts or skirt with buttons, then sew the straps to the waistband and crisscross them as pictured for a finished look.
  • Join arms to the body during the connecting round: work 6sc for each arm and pick up loops of arms and body simultaneously as instructed to secure them.
  • Insert cardboard or plastic insoles into the boots/legs before final assembly to give the toy stable footing and then hide and weave in all tails.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and where a new round starts, especially after joining legs and when working color changes.
  • 💡Stuff gradually as you crochet, especially arms and legs, stuffing 2/3 of the bottom part of the arm as you go to keep smooth shaping.
  • 💡Hide and weave in ends as you go when finishing colorwork rows to avoid a crowded finishing session at the end.
  • 💡Place pins to mark eye and feature placement before sewing beads or embroidering to check symmetry and spacing.
  • 💡When making colorwork, hold two yarns and carry the unused color carefully to keep consistent tension and neat floats on the inside.

This reindeer amigurumi pattern brings festive charm to your hooks with sweater designs and tiny accessories. 🎄 It is perfect for holiday gifts, ornament swaps or a cozy handmade shelf decoration. 🧶 Enjoy creating and customizing colors to make each reindeer your own!

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 21 cm tall when using the recommended yarns and 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect changes in proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of working in the round, increases, decreases and simple colorwork is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, depending on experience and whether you make both outfit variations.

How do I attach the horns securely?

Sew the horns to the head on the 13th round using the yarn tail left from the horns; position them 18 single crochets apart for proper spacing.