Looking for a project for Christmas? You are going to love this free reindeer amigurumi pattern. Since this crochet toy is easy and quick to make, it will make a fine Christmas project.
MATERYALS:
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic), 50 g/160 m
Hook size: 2.5 mm
Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( )* 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
Head-body and legs (one piece)
Starting from the head with black yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8-13: 42 sc (6 rows)
R 14: (5 sc, dec)* 6 (36)
R 15: (4 sc, dec)* 6 (30)
R 16: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 17: (2 sc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 18: (1 sc, dec)* 6 (12)
R 19: 12 sc
R 20: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 21: 18 sc
R 22: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 23-30: 24 sc (8 rows)
Continue crochet a leg:
R 31: 12 sc, skip 12 sc
R 32-34: 12 sc (3 rows)
R 35: (dec)* 6 (6)
F.o.
For the second leg start from the stitch between the legs. Crochet the same leg on the rest 12 sc.
R 1-4: 12 sc (4 rows)
R 5: (dec)* 6 (6)
F.o.
Arms (make 2)
With brown yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in mc (5)
R 2: (inc)* 5 (10)
R 3-4: 10 sc (2 rows)
With black yarn:
R 5-6: 10 sc (2 rows)
R 7: (1 sc, dec)* 3, 1 sc (7)
R 8-11: 7 sc (4 rows)
Stuff only bottom of the arms.
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: 6 sc (6)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
R 6-7: 15 sc (2 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and 7 sc through both sides across.
Fold and sew first and last st together. Leave a tail for sewing.
Horns (make 2)
Part 1
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2-3: 6 sc (2 rows)
F.o.
Part 2
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2-3: 6 sc (2 rows)
R 4: 12 sc, joining part 1
Stuff.
R 5: (dec)*6 (6)
R 6-7: 6 sc (2 rows)
Finish stuffing.
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Muzzle
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: 18 sc
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Nose
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2:. (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
R 3: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.
Embroider a mouth and brows, sew the eyes.