This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet a reindeer head. Transform your crochet reindeer head into a beautiful Christmas ornament or a delightful topper to a lovely blanket.
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This Christmas tree ornament came to life, when holiday vibes hit and I just felt the urge to hook up something Christmassy. I can already feel the magic of the holidays kickin in. This ornament is very easy to make. Being entirely crocheted in single crochet, even a beginner crocheter should not have a problem with it.
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What supplies do I need to crochet a reindeer ornament?
- Lightweight #3 Yarn in Beige, White and Brown – I used Paintbox Cotton DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 1 ball has 245 m / 268 yards), around 35 Yards of Oatmeal, 10 Yards of Paper White and 15 Yards of Chocolate
- C/2.5mm Crochet Hook
- Two 6mm safety eyes
- Red Yarn for Sewing Nose
- Stuffing
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
How long does it take to crochet a reindeer ornament?
It took me around 1 hour to crochet this ornament.
Measurements:
Finished reindeer is about 2 5/8” tall.
Gauge (not essential):
26 sc = 4″
Abbreviations (US terms):
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Stitches Together aka Decrease
- How to sc2tog: insert hook into stitch, and pull up the loop, insert your hook into next stitch and pull up the loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops.
Pattern Notes:
<…> – repeat what is written between the brackets x times
( .) at the end of each round, is the number of stitches you should have at the end of the round.
Work in continuous rounds( do not join, turn, slip stitch) unless otherwise instructed.
Reindeer Head Video Tutorial:
Reindeer Head, Written Crochet Pattern:
Starting with Beige yarn, make a magic circle and chain 1
Round 1: make 6 sc inside the magic circle (6)
Round 2: make 2 sc into each stitch. Place the marker onto first or last stitch made (picture1) (12)
Round 3: < make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in next stitch> repeat around, replace marker (18)
Round 4: < make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make 2 sc in next stitch> repeat around, replace marker (24)
Round 5: < make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make 2 sc in next stitch> repeat around, replace marker (30)
Round 6:< make 1 sc in next 4 stitches, make 2 sc in next st> repeat around, replace marker (36)
Round 7: < make 1 sc in next 5 stitches, make 2 sc in next st> repeat around. Replace marker (42)
Round 8: < make 1 sc in next 6 stitches, make 2 sc in next stitch > repeat around. Replace marker (picture 2) (48)
Round 9: < make 1 sc in next 7 stitches, make 2 sc in next stitch > repeat around. Replace marker (54)
Round 10 – round 17 (8 rounds): make 1 sc into each stitch. Replace marker (54)
Turn your work inside out (pictures 3 & 4).
Round 18: < make 1 sc in next 7 stitches, make sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (48)
Round 19: <make 1sc in next 6 stitches, make sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (42)
Round 20: < make 1 sc in next 5 stitches, make sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (36)
Round 21:< make 1 sc in next 4 stitches, make sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (30)
Round 22: < make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (24)
Place safety eyes between Round 10 and 11, 5 stitches apart.
Round 23: < make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, then sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (18) Stuff the head.
Round 24: < make 1 sc in next stitch, then sc2tog > repeat around. Replace marker (12)
Round 25: Make <sc2tog> x 6 . Cut the yarn, leave long tail.
By the needle weave yarn tail through 6 stitches (front loops only). Pull and close. Hide the yarn.
Muzzle:
With White yarn, make a magic circle and chain 1
Round 1: make 6 sc inside the magic circle. (6).
Round 2: make 2 sc into each stitch. Place the marker (12)
Round 3: < make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in next stitch > repeat around. Replace marker (18)
Round 4: Make 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in the last 6 stitches. Replace marker (22)
Round 5: Make 1 sc into each stitch. Replace marker (22)
Round 6: < sc2tog > x 2, make 1 sc in next 7 stitches, < sc2tog > x 2, make 1 sc in next 7 stitches (18) Cut the yarn. Leave long tail for sewing.
Sew the muzzle to the head, just under the eyes. Sew it stitch by stitch, pause once you have sewn around 80-85% of the muzzle and stuff it with stuffing. Finish sewing the rest of the way.
Thread the red yarn on your needle, insert the needle under the nostril and bring it up at the centre of the nose. Leave some yarn hanging from the point of entry. You will cut it off when finish. Then insert your needle 2 stitches up, 2 stitches to the right and bring the needle back, where nose starts and pull.
Insert your needle 2 stitches up, 1 stitch right and bring it back, pull, insert your needle 2 stitches up and pull, bring
it back, insert your needle 2 stitches up, 1 stitch to the left left, pull, bring it back , insert your needle 2 stitches up, 2 stitches to the left, pull, bring it back. Repeat that step as many time as you need. Then (using the hanging tail) tie a knot. Cut the yarn, hide the knot inside.
Horns (make 2 in Brown yarn):
Piece 1:
Make a magic circle and chain 1
Round 1: make 6 sc inside the circle. Close the circle.
Round 2 – round 11: Make 1 sc into each stitch (6)
Cut the yarn, leave the tail for sewing
Piece 2:
Make a magic circle and chain 1
Round 1: make 6 sc inside the magic circle. Close it
Round 2 – round 6: make 1sc into each stitch. (6)
Cut the yarn, leave tail for sewing.
Do not stuff horns. Sew piece 2 to the piece 1 between rounds 8 and 10.
Sew the horns to the head between round 3 and 5.
Use a brown yarn to make a loop on reindeer’s head. Tie the ends in a knot and hide inside his head.
Ears (make 2):
With Beige yarn, make a magic circle and chain 1
Round 1: Make 4 sc inside the magic circle. (4)
Round 2: Make 2 sc into first st, make 1 sc into the last 3 stitches. Place the marker (5)
Round 3: Make 2 sc into first stitch, make 1 sc into the last 4 stitches. Replace marker (6)
Round 4: < make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in next stitch> repeat around. Replace marker (9)
Round 5: Make 2 sc in the first stitch, make 1 sc into the last 8 stitches. Replace marker (10)
Round 6: < make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in next stitch > repeat around. Replace marker (15)
Round 7: < make 1 sc in next stitch, make sc2tog> repeat around. Replace marker (10)
Round 8: <Sc2tog > x 5. Cut the yarn. Leave long tail. Sew the ears to the head, just under the horns.
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