Crochet Adorable Reindeer Amigurumi Gift Holder Free Pattern

Crochet Adorable Reindeer Amigurumi Gift Holder Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in brown, beige, red, and black.
• Hook: Size G/4.0mm crochet hook.
• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, tapestry needle.
• Safety eyes: 10mm black.
• Ribbon: 1/4 inch wide red ribbon.
• Gift Box: Small cardboard box (optional).

Abbreviations:

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• R: round

Body:

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: Inc around. (12 sts)
3. R3: (Sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
5. R5: Sc around. (24 sts)
6. R6-20: Repeat R5. (24 sts)
7. R21: (2 sc, dec) around. (18 sts)
8. R22: (Sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
9. Stuff body firmly with fiberfill.
10. R23: Dec around, close with a sl st. (6 sts)
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave in.

Head:

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: Inc around. (12 sts)
3. R3: (Sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
5. R5-10: Sc around. (24 sts)
6. R11: (2 sc, dec) around. (18 sts)
7. Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, 6 sts apart.
8. R12: (Sc, dec) around. (12 sts)
9. Stuff head with fiberfill.
10. R13: Dec around, close with a sl st. (6 sts)
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Antlers (Make 2):

1. With beige yarn, make a magic ring. Work 4 sc into ring. (4 sts)
2. R2-4: Sc around. (4 sts)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Ears (Make 2):

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 5 sc into ring. (5 sts)
2. R2: Sc around. (5 sts)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Make 2):

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. R2-10: Sc around. (6 sts)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Legs (Make 2):

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
2. R2-5: Sc around. (6 sts)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head onto the body.
2. Attach the antlers on top of the head.
3. Sew the ears on either side of the head, below the antlers.
4. Attach the arms slightly forward on the body, ready to hold gift box.
5. Sew the legs at the bottom of the body.
6. Use black yarn to embroider the mouth.
7. Use red yarn to make a small ball for the nose, sew onto the head between the eyes.
8. Optional: Tie ribbon around the box and secure it in front of reindeer as a gift.

Finishing:

Secure and weave in all loose ends. Enjoy your festive crochet reindeer!