[Finished product] Crochet Reindeer, Approximately 23 cm Tall, Purely Handmade Crochet

Description

Reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, are known for their iconic association with the winter holiday season. These majestic animals roam the Arctic tundra and are well-adapted to cold environments. During the festive season, reindeer are often depicted pulling Santa’s sleigh, bringing gifts and joy. Crocheting a reindeer wearing a red sweater captures the cozy, festive spirit of the holidays and makes for a charming decoration or gift.

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How to Crochet a Reindeer

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Brown for the body, beige for the antlers and snout, red for the sweater.
• Crochet hook: 3.0 mm or size appropriate for your yarn.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for the body.
• Safety eyes: 6 mm or preferred size.
• Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
• Scissors.
• Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds.

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Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

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Head:

1. With brown yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Round 5-9: Sc in each stitch (24).
   • Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
   • Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
   • Round 12: Dec in each stitch (6).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head lightly.

Ears (Make 2):

1. With brown yarn:
   • MR, 5 sc into the ring (5).
   • Round 2: Sc in each stitch (5).
   • FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Antlers (Make 2):

1. With beige yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2-4: Sc in each stitch (6).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout:

1. With beige yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: Sc in each stitch (12).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the snout.

Body:

1. With red yarn (for the sweater):
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Round 5-10: Sc in each stitch (24).
   • Round 11: Change to brown yarn, 2 sc, dec around (18).
   • Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.

Legs (Make 4):

1. With brown yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
   • Round 3-6: Sc in each stitch (9).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs.

Arms (Make 2):

1. With brown yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
   • Round 3-5: Sc in each stitch (9).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the arms.

Tail:

1. With brown yarn:
   • MR, 5 sc into the ring (5).
   • Round 2: Sc in each stitch (5).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
3. Sew the arms on the sides of the body, slightly below the neck.
4. Attach the ears to the top sides of the head.
5. Sew the antlers on top of the head.
6. Sew the snout onto the lower part of the face, and attach the safety eyes above the snout.
7. Attach the tail to the back of the body.
8. Embroider a small nose onto the snout using black or dark brown yarn.
9. Weave in all loose ends and make sure all pieces are secure.

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Conclusion

Your reindeer wearing a red sweater is now complete! This festive crochet project brings the holiday spirit to life with a cozy red sweater. It’s perfect as a seasonal decoration, a gift, or a cheerful addition to your crochet collection. Happy crocheting!

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Crochet Reindeer, Approximately 23 cm Tall, Purely Handmade Crochet