It’s Christmastime and I’m absolutely feeling the holiday upon us this year! Maybe it’s from the baked cookie scent in my house or the presents already wrapped under my tree… Or the fact that I just got done creating and sending out over 200 crocheted holiday orders from my Etsy . The holiday craft fairs, the holiday train rides, Christmas stockings, Christmas music… It’s all in the season and each year I fall in love with the holiday all over again.
Speaking of holiday craft fairs, I participated in a great big one in town a couple weeks ago and displayed quite a few of my finished products including this sweet little Rudy Reindeer, which was quite the hit! He ended up going home with a happy mom and child receiving hugs the entire time they walked around the fair. It definitely warmed my heart! And as I always say, the blanket yarn is always the best for hugging, as it makes each toy so soft and squishy! Since it’s Christmastime, enjoy making your own Rudy Reindeer with this totally free pattern!
This reindeer will take a bit of time, but if you’re a fast crocheter I have no doubt in my mind that you’ll be able to get this finished within a day! The thicker weighted yarn always allows for fast working up and when it comes to Christmas we always want to seek out the projects that can made up quickly for that last minute gift!
Materials:
- Bernat Blanket Yarn in colors taupe, sand, and red
- 2 large safety eyes (15mm)
- polyfil stuffing
- 4.5mm crochet hook
Head
Use sand colored yarn6 sc in a magic circle.
Round 1: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 2: *sc in 1st st, inc* repeat around (18)
Round 3: *sc in 1st 2 sts, inc* repeat around (24)
Round 4: *sc in 1st 3 sts, inc* repeat around (30)
Round 5: *sc in 1st 4 sts, inc* repeat around (36)
Rounds 6-10: sc in each st around (36)
Round 11: *sc in 1st 4 sts; dec* repeat around (30)
Rounds 12-13: sc in each st around (30) Between the 10th and 11th rounds insert your safety eyes spaced several stitches apart.Stuff piece as you work.
Round 14: *sc in 1st 3 sts; dec* repeat around (24)
Round 15: sc in 1st 2 sts; dec* repeat around (18)
Round 16: dec around until piece closes Fasten off and weave in the ends.Antlers Long Piece (Make two)
Use taupe colored yarn4 sc in a magic circle
Rounds 1-8: sc in each st around (4) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.Antlers Short Piece (Make two)
Use taupe colored yarn4 sc in a magic circle
Rounds 1-4: sc in each st around (4) Fasten off leaving a long thread for sewingSew the short piece of the antler onto the middle of the longer piece to create the full antler.
Sew antlers to the top of the reindeer head just above the eyes. Short piece should be facing outward.
Ears (Make two)
Use sand colored yarn4 sc in a magic circle
Round 1: inc in each st around (8)
Rounds 2-4: sc in each st around (8) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewingSew ears onto the sides of the head.
Red Nose
Use red yarn8 sc in a magic circle
Round 1: inc in each st around (16)
Rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (16) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff with polyfil stuffing.Sew nose onto the tip of the face.
Body
Use sand colored yarn6 sc in a magic circle.
Round 1: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 2: *sc in 1st st, inc* repeat around (18)
Round 3: *sc in 1st 2 sts, inc* repeat around (24)
Round 4: *sc in 1st 3 sts, inc* repeat around (30)
Round 5: *sc in 1st 4 sts, inc* repeat around (36)
Round 6: *sc in 1st 5 sts, inc* repeat around (42)
Rounds 7-9: sc in each st around (42)
Round 10: sc in 1st 5 sts; dec* repeat around (36)
Round 11: sc in each st around (36)
Round 12: *sc in 1st 4 sts; dec* repeat around (30)
Rounds 13-14: sc in each st around (30)
Round 15: *sc in 1st 3 sts; dec* repeat around (24)
Round 16: sc in 1st 2 sts; dec* repeat around (18)
Round 17: dec around until piece closes Fasten off and weave in the ends.Sew head to body.
Legs (make four)
Use taupe yarn7 sc in a magic circle
Round 1: inc in each st around (14)
Rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (14)
Switch to sand yarn here
Rounds 4-10: sc in each st around (14) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff with polyfil stuffingSew each leg to the body of the reindeer.
And there you have it! Your finished Rudy Reindeer! He’ll make the perfect decorative piece to your very festive home or a great companion for that extra special friend in your life! Whatever he is, he’ll be sure to add to your holiday experience! Happy holidays!
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