How to Crochet Adorable Reindeer Doll Amigurumi for Christmas

In this post, you'll learn how to crochet an adorable reindeer doll in two versions perfect Christmas decor or gifting with a step-by-step tutorial from AnDesign_Craft. These reindeer amigurumi wear stylish sweaters that does not need to be crocheted separately. You will crochet both reindeer following the same pattern except of the sweater color.

The project starts by making the reindeer's head and nose, followed by the horns and ears and requires a great control on tension. They are much after for little ones as there is no need of safety eyes but embroidery.

The video guide of part 1 for crocheting this reindeer amigurumi will be available at the end of this post. For getting deeper insights, follow through with us in this post.

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Skills Needed: Magic rings, single crochets, increases, and invisible decreases to shape the head and facial features. Switching colors seamlessly for details like the nose and face, and crocheting small parts such as horns and ears, highlight precision and attention to detail. Assembly skills, including sewing features and stuffing the head are required.

Guide Span: 22 Minutes Only for Part 1

Personalization Tips: Add unique embellishments like a jingle bell collar, santa hat, or even a scarf for more attractive look. You can choose from green and red colors for the sweater of these reindeer. There is also a possibility of choosing different stripe work.

Crochet Reindeer Doll Tutorial

This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide to crocheting an adorable reindeer for the holidays. It focuses on creating the head, complete with intricate details such as horns, ears, and facial features. The clear instructions and helpful tips make it accessible while providing creative challenges for seasoned crocheters. This project is a festive and rewarding way for getting something detailed of Christmas. Here is a quick overview of part 1 of this tutorial:

Introduction to the Reindeer Project
- Learn to crochet a cute reindeer as part of your holiday decorations or as a handmade gift.
- Supplies include four-ply cotton yarn, a 3 mm crochet hook, scissors, and a needle.
Crocheting the Head
- Begin with a magic ring using light brown yarn and make six single crochets.
- Gradually increase stitches while maintaining neat rounds using slip stitches and chains.
- Add detailed shaping with alternating single crochets and increases for the head structure.
Switching Colors for Design
- Alternate between light brown and white yarn to create facial details.
- Use techniques like invisible decreases for smooth transitions.

Creating the Nose
- Start with a chain of four, working single crochets and increases into the foundation.
- Use white yarn to add a highlight to the nose and attach it between rounds 14–17 of the head.
Adding Horns and Ears
- Crochet small and large horns, sewing them securely onto the head.
- Create ears using light brown and pink yarn, joining with single crochets along the edge.
Final Touches
- Attach facial features such as eyes (using yarn or beads) and sew a mouth with brown yarn.
- Use polyester fiber to stuff the head for a structured appearance.
Assembly and Next Steps
- Securely attach all pieces to the head, ensuring symmetry.
- Stay tuned for the next video to complete the reindeer’s body and additional parts.

Stitches Used

Following are the crochet stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this Reindeer amigurumi:

sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on hook.
inc (Increase): Crochet two single crochets into the same stitch.
dec (Decrease): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.