Create a charming Pillow Reindeer with this complete crochet pattern that guides you step-by-step through the pillow body, ears, nose, legs, arms and antlers. You will learn color changes, small amigurumi parts and finishing techniques to bring this cozy, decorative pillow to life. Perfect as a handmade gift or a whimsical accent for your living room or nursery.
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— Pillow :
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Crochet with beige yarn.
Round 2 :
connect in a circle with the first stitch: 1 sc (it is the first stitch of a new round) and crochet further 89 sc {90}
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Next, alternate colors as described below for the face motif.
Round 20 :
in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}
Round 21 :
in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}
Round 22 :
in beige: 17 sc, in brown: 10 sc, in beige: 63 sc {90}
Round 23 :
in beige: 16 sc, in brown: 12 sc, in beige: 60 sc, in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 1 sc {90}
Round 24 :
in beige: 15 sc, in brown: 14 sc, in beige: 16 sc, in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Round 25 :
in beige: 14 sc, in brown: 16 sc, in beige: 14 sc, in brown: 2 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Round 26 :
in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 12 sc, in brown: 19 sc, in beige: 11 sc, in brown: 3 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Round 27 :
in brown: 2 sc, in beige: 10 sc, in brown: 21 sc, in beige: 9 sc, in brown: 4 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
Round 28 - 37 :
(10 Rounds): in brown: 46 sc, in beige: 42 sc, in brown: 2 sc {90}
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Leave a long yarn tail for sewing and sew up the top of the pillow. Fasten off and hide the yarn end inside.
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If you secure eyes before stuffing the pillow, then insert them between rounds 17 and 18, counting from the bottom (the distance between the eyes is 12-13 sc). In the description, sewing on eyes will be lower if you prefer to sew them on later.
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Stuff the pillow, especially the corners. Sew up the bottom of the pillow, fasten off and hide the yarn end inside.
— Ears (make 2) :
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Crochet with beige yarn.
Row 2 :
from the second chain on the hook: 11 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 3 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 13 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 4 :
from the second stitch on the hook: 14 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 13 sc
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Fasten off, cut the yarn.
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Crochet with brown yarn for the ear outer edge.
Row 2 (brown) :
from the second stitch on the hook: 11 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 3 (brown) :
from the second stitch on the hook: 13 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, ch1, turn
Row 4 (brown) :
from the second stitch on the hook: 14 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 13 sc, ch1
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Do not cut the yarn. Fold both pieces together and crochet through both pieces with brown yarn. Hide the ends inside.
Row 4 (join) :
15 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Fold the bottom of the ear in half and sew up the edges. Sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow. Fix the thread and hide inside.
— Nose :
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Crochet with brown and beige yarn, alternating colors.
Round 1 :
in brown: 6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Round 2 :
in beige: 3 inc, in brown: 3 inc {12}
Round 3 :
in beige: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: 6 sc {15}
Round 4 :
in beige: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {21}
Round 5 :
in beige: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {27}
Round 6 :
in beige: (4 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {33}
Round 7 :
in beige: (5 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (4 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {39}
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Stuff the nose, sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leave a small hole (it will be more convenient to start embroidering the nose through it and fix the thread there).
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Sew on the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (distance between eyes 12-13 sc). Take black yarn, embroider a nose and eyelids (so that the eyelids do not slip, you can carefully glue them to the pillow with transparent glue). Fix the thread, hide it inside the nose.
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With beige yarn embroider checkmarks on the forehead, fix the thread. Sew up the hole and also hide the thread inside.
— Legs (make 2) :
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Crochet with brown yarn.
Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Round 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
— Arms (make 2) :
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Crochet with brown yarn.
Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
— Antlers (make 2) :
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Crochet with white yarn.
Piece 1 - Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 1 - Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 1 - Round 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 1 - Round 4 - 7 :
(4 rounds): 18 sc
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Do not fasten off on the piece 1, leave the loop open and leave a long tail for sewing.
Piece 2 - Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 2 - Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 2 - Round 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 2 - Round 4 - 5 :
(2 rounds): 18 sc
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Do not cut the yarn, continue crocheting, connecting both pieces as described below.
Join Round 1 :
Along piece 1: 4 sc (crochet the first stitch with 2 loops of both pieces), dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec. Along piece 2: 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec {28}
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Sew up the hole with 2 sc or with a needle and yarn end from piece 1.
Join Round 2 :
(2 sc, dec) – repeat 7 times {21}
Join Round 3 :
11 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {19}
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Stuff the antlers and sew them to the top of the pillow.
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Sew on the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them tightly and sew on the legs. Fix threads and hide them inside the pillow.
This sweet Pillow Reindeer pattern brings cozy holiday charm to any room with soft velvet yarn and lovable details. It makes a wonderful handmade gift or nursery accent and is fun to stitch up for the season. Enjoy creating a cuddly companion that will add warmth and whimsy to your home. 🧶✨
