Pocket Reindeer
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Perfect for holiday decor or as a heartfelt gift, this charming Pocket Reindeer is ready to spread joy and cheer all season long!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions, pictures, and video tutorial to help you along the way. Pocket Reindeer is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Pocket Reindeer is crocheted in super bulky chenille yarn and is approximately 3.5 inches tall including top of antlers. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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Pocket Reindeer Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Super Bulky (6) Weight Yarn
- Premier Parfait Chunky in Toffee (Light Brown) (~24 yards/18 grams)
- Teddy Bear (Dark Brown) (~4 yards/3 grams)
- Very Berry (Red) (small amount)
- H (5.00mm) crochet hook
- Two 14mm plastic safety eyes (Not recommended for children under 3 years old)
- Polyfil or stuffing of your choice
- Yarn/Darning needle
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers (optional)
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Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- half double crochet – hdc
- double crochet – dc
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- FLO – front loop only
Pocket Reindeer Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
X-Small Bobble: (2 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 1 more time. There will be 3 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 3 remaining loops on the hook.
Small Bobble: (3 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 1 more time. There will be 4 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 4 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’ t forget to pop your bobble out)
Bobble: (5 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 3 more times. There will be 6 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 6 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’ t forget to pop your bobble out)
Right Hand Pocket Reindeer Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Pocket Reindeer Crochet Along Video Tutorial
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Pocket Reindeer Full Pattern
HEAD/BODY
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Using color light brown
Right and left hand video tutorials available for this pattern in the pattern example above. Watch the step-by-step video
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Make a slipknot and chain 7
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R1: sc in the 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 5 ch sts
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Working down the other side of the chain
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sc in next 6 ch sts {12 sts}
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We’re working in continuous rounds. Place a stitch marker and continue to crochet into next stitch.
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R2: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R3: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R4 we’re making the ears.
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Using stitch markers, mark the back loops only of stitch 3 and 11 before you begin crocheting. The ears will be worked into the front loops of the marked stitches. I also suggest marking the first sc and the last sc of the ear with a stitch marker. Helpful for R5.
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R4: sc in next 2 sts [ear: in next flo sc, hdc, dc, then ch 2, hdc, sc all in same st] sc in next 7 sts [ear: in next flo sc, hdc, dc, then ch 2, hdc, sc all in same st] sc in next 13 sts {24 sts counting the marked back loops, not the ear stitches}
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For R5: As we work this round, we will work into the back loops that we marked for R4 and not into the stitches of the ear. After you work into the back loops, reach your hook over into the next stitch - the one next to your marked ear stitch. Pictures on page 6.
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R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
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Pause here to make the antlers. Secure your working yarn with a stitch marker.
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Antlers (Make 2)
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Insert your hook under a stitch between R2 and R3, above the ears.
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Place the dark brown yarn onto your hook and pull it through the stitch.
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Ch 5, sl st to 3rd chain from hook, sl st in next ch st
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ch 4, sl st to 3rd chain from hook, sl st in next ch st, then sl st to last st on the original chain {5 sts}
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Fasten off. Using a yarn needle, weave the fastened off piece to the inside of the head- moving over one stitch.
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Weave the other remaining yarn into the head as well and make a knot to secure.
For the second antler, you may need to insert your hook a stitch or two over (behind the ear) to leave room for attaching toward the middle of the head. That way your antlers will be even.
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Repeat antler on other side.
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R6: sc in next 8 sts, x-small bobble in next 2 sts, sc in next 20 sts {30 sts}
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R7-9: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Place 14mm safety eyes between R6 and R7, leaving one stitch open next to the snout (the x-small bobbles) Secure the safety eyes.
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Cut a piece of red yarn and weave it over x-small bobble stitches as pictured. Secure the yarn with a knot.
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For R10, we’ll be crocheting small bobbles and bobbles. The bobbles will be worked in the front loop only and includes a color change to dark brown.
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R10: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: flo bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: flo small bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: flo small bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: flo bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 8 sts, CC to dark brown: flo bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 5 sts {30 sts} Pop out your bobbles.
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R11: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R12: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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Begin to stuff. Don’t overstuff, you want the bottom to lay somewhat flat.
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R13: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R14: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
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Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the body shut.
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You're done! Enjoy your reindeer!
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If you like Pocket Reindeer, make sure to check out my Pocket Santa Free Crochet Pattern.