Today, I am unveiling a delightful gift to your crochet collection – the No-Sew Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi.
This enchanting reindeer amigurumi isn’t just petite; it’s also a swift creation, making it an ideal project for the winter season. Whether you’re gearing up for a farmers market stall or planning spontaneous acts of crochet kindness, this little reindeer is destined to be a festive favorite.
Designed with a no-sew approach, this pattern not only promises ease in crafting but also ensures that your reindeer is ready to spread holiday cheer in record time. Picture these adorable reindeer gracing your holiday décor, becoming cherished gifts for loved ones, or even brightening the day for unsuspecting recipients during your acts of crochet kindness.
So, dust off your crochet hooks, gather your yarn, and let’s embark on a journey of creating these charming reindeer amigurumi. Let the magic of crochet usher in the winter and Christmas spirit with handmade warmth and whimsy. The season of giving just got a little cozier! 🦌🧶❄️
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Crochet Pattern – No-sew Crochet Reindeer
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 ears
- 2 antlers
Size:
- 1.25 inches (3 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
- 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in brown, red and beige OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in brown, red and beige
- For the belly: Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in white. Or if you do not have it, you can use 2 strands of Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in white
- Size US C-2 /2.75 mm crochet hook if you use worsted yarn (a larger hook can be used, your monster will only be slightly bigger) OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (9 mm) if you use plush yarn
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a No-sew Crochet Reindeer?
Let’s start – No-sew Crochet Reindeer
The body – No-sew Crochet Reindeer
- The Reindeer is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn (or with a bigger hook of your choice):
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Place the eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced by 2 st.
With your tapestry needle and the red yarn, make a little nose between rounds 7 and 8 (I used 2 strands of yarn).
- Round 11: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 12: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 13: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body, and fasten off.
With your tapestry needle and either 1 strand of chunky yarn or 2 strands of light worsted yarn in white: cover: 3 stitches between Rounds 3 and 4 in the center of the body, 4 stitches between Rounds 4 and 5, 4 stitches between Rounds 5 and 6.
Cut the yarn, and fasten off.
The ears – No-sew Crochet Reindeer
The ears are placed over Rounds 11 and 12.
– The left ear (on the right when facing the reindeer):
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn (or with a bigger hook of your choice)
Join the yarn by placing your crochet hook under a stitch of Round 11, on the side of the head (see picture).
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- Row 1: ch 5. (5)
- Row 2: starting in the second ch from the hook: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc. (4)
Cut the yarn, sew the ears to the body by inserting the end of yarn between Rounds 11 and 12.
– The right ear:
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn (or with a bigger hook of your choice)
Join the yarn by placing your crochet hook under a stitch of Round 11, on the side of the head (see picture).
- Row 1: ch 5. (5)
- Row 2: starting in the second ch from the hook: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc. (4)
I secured the ears with a knot that I hid in the body.
The antlers – No-sew Crochet Reindeer
The antlers are placed over Round 12.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and beige yarn (or with a bigger hook of your choice)
Join the yarn by placing your crochet hook under a stitch of Round 12 (from the outside – see pictures below):
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- Row 1: ch 4. (4)
- Row 2: starting in the second ch from the hook: 3 sl st. (3)
Cut the yarn, insert the ends inside the body and secure by a knot.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest Reindeer! I’m looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations.
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