Crochet No Sew Reindeer Amigurumi For Christmas Gifting

The adorable Crochet No Sew Reindeer Amigurumi is a perfect project for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. With its chunky, super bulky yarn and distinct potato-like shape, this reindeer stands out as a quick and fun crochet project you can complete in about an hour. The reindeer features cute oval safety eyes, a prominent red nose, and charming blush details on its cheeks. This playful and festive reindeer is an ideal handmade gift or a cheerful Christmas decoration.

How To Crochet Amigurumi Reindeer

Materials:

• Super Bulky Size 6 Weight Yarn in four colors:
  • Main body color
  • Horns, feet, and arms color
  • White for snout
  • Beige for the belly
• 4 mm Crochet Hook
• 8 mm Oval Safety Eyes
• Stitch Markers
• Blunt Needle
• Sport Weight Yarn for the red nose and blush
• Fiber Fill for stuffing

Instructions:

Magic Circle and Rounds 1 to 7

1. Magic Circle:
   • Create a magic circle and single crochet 6 inside it.
2. Round 2:
   • For round two, follow the specific pattern of increase as instructed in the video.
3. Round 3:
   • Follow the instructions for this round as described in the video.
4. Rounds 4 to 7:
   • Single crochet all the way around.

Round 8: Color Change and Arms

1. Foot and Arm Transition:
   • Attach the yarn for the next color just before finishing the last single crochet.
   • Foot Bubble:
     • Double crochet three times (1, 2, 3) changing color on the last double crochet.
2. Snout:
   • Change to white yarn before finishing the last single crochet.
   • Half double crochet five times in the next stitch.
3. First Arm:
   • Drop the loop, complete the bubble for the foot, and continue with the pattern.
   • Attach the second color for the next foot bubble as described.

Round 9 to 11: Main Body

1. Round 9:
   • While changing colors for the belly, attach beige color, and continue with patterns.
2. Round 10:
   • Single crochet 11 in the main body color then switch to beige.
   • Perform invisible decreases by working through front loops only for a neater finish.
3. Round 11:
   • Continue following the pattern while changing colors as specified.
   • 

Round 12: Tail and Feet

1. Tail:
   • Make three double crochets in one stitch, chain two, make another three double crochets in the same stitch, then slip stitch to form the tail.
2. Feet:
   • Switch to a darker color for the feet.
   • For each foot, create four double crochets to form bobbles and switch back to the main body color after completing each foot.

Rounds 13 to Finish: Assembly and Details

1. Round 13:
   • Work in the front loops only.
   • Now cut yarn for all colors except the main color.
2. Eyes:
   • Place the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8.
   • Adjust the placement to your liking and secure the safety backings.
3. Stuffing:
   • Fill with fiber fill gradually to maintain a potato shape.
4. Round 14 and 15:
   • Single crochet then decrease; additional filling might be needed.
5. Weaving Ends:
   • Weave through front loops to close the hole completely.

Ears and Horns:

1. Right Ear:
   • Attach yarn around round 2 aligned with the arm.
2. Ear Formation:
   • Chain three, single crochet, slip stitch back into the body.
   • Follow with two rows of single crochets, increasing at the top to shape.
3. Right Horn:
   • Attach yarn close to the ear, chain 5, single crochet back and forth, slip stitch into the body.
4. Left Ear & Horn:
   • Repeat steps akin to the right ear and horn on the left side maintaining symmetry.

Face Details (Nose, Blush):

1. Red Nose:
   • With sport weight yarn, wrap the strand six times to form a knot and secure it around the snout area.
2. Blush:
   • Form small knots or sew using sport weight yarn beside (not beneath) each eye for cheeks.

Now, you've completed your crochet reindeer within approximately one hour. Your reindeer is ready to spread holiday cheer!

@LANARUMI