Colorful Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi Free Pattern

Have you ever seen a reindeer dancing merrily, adorned in so many colors it's almost like a rainbow came down to play? Yes, today's beginner-friendly pattern is all about weaving that magical vision into reality. The colorful crochet reindeer is a lively dancer on one leg, the other poised mid-air. It dazzles in pink, with red paws, a rainbow sweater, and a green scarf, completing its joyful look. Blushy cheeks and vibrant horns give it a cheerful expression. Not just a cute toy, it's perfect for adding warmth to any room, making a unique gift, or sparking joy in a child's heart as part of their precious toy collection. Why not bring a smile to your child's face with this crochet toy amigurumi?

Making Your Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi

Materials and Tools:

Yarn: Dk Light Colors: Red, Blush, Purple, Sunshine, Blue, Spring Green, Forest Green, Snow, Ivory
Embroidery thread
Colors: Red and Black
7mm Black safety eyes Fiberfill
Pins
Yarn needle Sewing needle
Stitch Marker
2.75mm Crochet hook Scissors

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terminology)

Rnd = Round
Sc = Single crochet
Inc = Increase/2 single
crochet in 1 stitch
Dec = Use Invisible decrease
Sist = Slip Stitch
Sts = Stitches
Ch = Chain
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
(...) x = Repeat instructions in the round bracket for the indicated number of times
[ ] = number of stitches in each round/row

Step by step Pattern

Head

(Blush)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring. [6]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 6. [12]
Rnd 3: (1 Sc, Inc) x 6. [18]
Rnd 4: (2 Sc, Inc) x 6. [24]
Rnd 5: (3 Sc, Inc) x 6. [30]
Rnd 6: (4 Sc, Inc) x 6. [36]
Rnd 7:(8 Sc, Inc) x 4. [40]
Rnd 8-15: 40 Sc (8 rounds). [40]
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, 8 stitches
apart. Start stuffing the head, and continue as you crochet.
Rnd 16: (8 Sc, Dec) x 4. [36]
Rnd 17: (4 Sc, Dec) x 6. [30]
Rnd 18: (3 Sc, Dec) x 6. [24]
Rnd 19: (2 Sc, Dec) x 6. [18]
Rnd 20: (1 Sc, Dec) x 6. [12]
Rnd 21: (Dec) x 6. [6]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing.
Thread the yarn end through a yarn needle.
Insert the needle below the front loop of the 6 stitches, then pull through.
Fasten, weave in, and then cut the yarn.

Body

(Start with Purple)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring. [6]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 6. [12]
Change color to Blue
Rnd 3: (1 Sc, Inc) x 6. [18]
Rnd 4: (2 Sc, Inc) x 6. [24]
Change color to Spring Green
Rnd 5: (3 Sc, Inc) x 6. [30]
Rnd 6: (4 Sc, Inc) x 6. [36]
Change color to Sunshine
Rnd 7-8: 36 Sc (2 rounds). [36]
Change color to Tangerine
Rnd 9: 36 Sc.[36]
Change color to Blush
Rnd 10: BLO 36 Sc. [36]
Rnd 11: 36 Sc. [36]
Rnd 17: (4 Sc, Dec) x 6. [30]
Rnd 18: (3 Sc, Dec) x 6.[24]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

Legs

(Make 2) (Start with Red)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring.[6]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 6. [12]
Rnd 3: BLO 12 Sc. [12]
Rnd 4: 12 Sc. [12]
Rnd 5: (2 Sc, Dec) x 3. [9]
Change color to Blush
Rnd 6: BLO 9 Sc. [9]
Rnd 7: 9 Sc.[9]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the legs.
With snow yarn, crochet in the FLO of round 6.
Rnd 1: (2 Sc, Inc) x 3.[12]
Fasten off; weave in yarn ends.

Horn 1

(Make 2)(Ivory)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring. [6]
Rnd 2-4: 6 Sc (3 rounds).[6]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the horn.

Horn 2

(Make 2)(Ivory)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring.[6]
Rnd 2-5: 6 Sc (4 rounds).[6]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the horn.

Ears

(Make 2) (Blush)
Rnd 1: 3 Sc in magic ring.[3]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 3.[6]
Rnd 3: (1 Sc, Inc) x 3.[9]
Rnd 4: 9 Sc.[9]
Rnd 3: (1 Sc, Dec) x 3.[6]
Do not stuff the ears. Flatten and fold in half. 1 Sc on both
sides. Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing.

Arms

(Make 2) (Blush)
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in magic ring.[6]
Rnd 2:(2 Sc, Inc) x 2.[8]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the arms.

Cheeks

(Make 2) (Pastel Pink)
Rnd 1: 4 Sc in magic ring.[4]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 4.[8]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for

Tail

(Blush)
Rnd 1: 3 Sc in magic ring.[3]
Rnd 2: (Inc) x 3.[6]
Rnd 3: (2 Sc, Inc) x 2.[8]
Fasten off, leaving enough tail for sewing. Stuff the tail.

Scarf

(Forest Green)
Ch 55, insert hook in 2nd ch from the hook and crochet
along the foundation chain.
Row 1: 54 Sc. [54]
Fasten off and weave in yarn ends.

Assembly

With black embroidery thread, sew eyebrows about 3 stitches long on round 8, 5 stitches apart.
Sew snout on rounds 11 to 13. With red embroidery thread, sew the nose.
With black embroidery thread, sew the smile.
Sew cheeks on rounds 12 to 14.
With blue embroidery thread, sew 3 spots on the head.
Sew horn 1 to horn 2. Sew the horn on rounds 2 and 3.
Sew ears on round 5.
Sew the body onto the head.
Sew arms.
Sew left leg on rounds 2 and 3, right leg on rounds 5 and 6.
Sew the tail on rounds 5 and 6.
Wrap the scarf around the neck.