Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi: A Red-Nosed Reindeer With Antlers
A sitting brown reindeer with a tan muzzle, a bright red nose and branching antlers. A sweet Christmas plush for kids (embroider the eyes) or a shelf.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) yarn: brown (80 yd), tan (20 yd), red and dark brown scraps
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- About 4½ hours
- Finished size
- About 6 in (15 cm) tall with antlers
You'll need
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn in brown, tan, red and dark brown
- 3.5 mm (E-4) hook
- Two 9 mm safety eyes (or embroidered eyes for babies)
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, pins
In this post
Every Christmas crochet collection needs a reindeer, and the red nose is non-negotiable. This one sits up, has a tan muzzle that gives it a sweet expression, and antlers made of small tubes sewn together — simpler than they look.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The pattern
Head (brown)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. (30)
- Rnds 6–11: Sc around. (30)
- Eyes: Insert between Rnds 8 and 9, 8 stitches apart.
- Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) 6 times. (24)
- Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. Stuff. (18)
- Rnd 14: (Sc, dec) 6 times. (12)
- Rnd 15: Dec 6 times and close. (6)
Muzzle (tan) and nose (red)
- Muzzle Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Muzzle Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Muzzle Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
- Muzzle Rnds 4–5: Sc around. Fasten off, stuff lightly and sew below the eyes. (18)
- Nose Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Nose Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) 3 times. (9)
- Nose Rnd 3: Sc around. Stuff and sew to the top of the muzzle. (9)
Ears (make 2, brown)
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
- Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) twice. (6)
- Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) twice. (8)
- Rnd 4: Sc around. Flatten and sew to the sides of the head at Rnd 5. (8)
Antlers (make 2, tan)
- Main branch Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
- Main branch Rnds 2–7: Sc around. Stuff lightly. (5)
- Side branch Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
- Side branch Rnds 2–3: Sc around. Sew to the main branch halfway up. (4)
- Attach: Sew each antler to the top of the head, just in front of the ears.
Body (brown)
- Rnds 1–4: As the head, Rnds 1–4. (24)
- Rnds 5–8: Sc around. (24)
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. (18)
- Rnds 10–11: Sc around. (18)
- Rnd 12: (Sc, dec) 6 times. Stuff firmly and sew to the head. (12)
Legs (make 4)
- Rnd 1 (dark brown): 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: In back loops only: sc around. Change to brown. (6)
- Rnds 3–6: Sc around. Stuff the hoof lightly and sew in place: two in front, two folded at the sides. (6)
Common questions
How do I keep antlers upright?
Stuff them firmly and sew all the way around the base, not just one side. For decor only, a short pipe cleaner inside each antler keeps them stiff.
Is this safe for a baby?
Swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes and skip any pipe cleaners. Sew every piece on very securely.
Can I make a smaller reindeer ornament?
Make just the head, muzzle, nose and antlers, and add a hanging loop — a reindeer face ornament in about 90 minutes.
Rudolph or Clarice — which reindeer are you making? 🦌
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