Reindeer Gift Buddy
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This festive little reindeer holds a sweet treat and a gift card, perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
This no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and video tutorial to help you along the way. Reindeer Gift Buddy 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. Reindeer Gift Buddy is crocheted in super bulky chenille yarn and is approximately 3 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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October 8, 2025
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Reindeer Gift Buddy Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Super Bulky (6) Weight Yarn
- Premier Parfait Chunky in Toffee (Light Brown) (~36 yards/28 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)
- 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
- blo – back loop only
Reindeer Gift Buddy 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 Reindeer Gift Buddy Crochet Along Video Tutorial
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Reindeer Gift Buddy Full Pattern
HEAD/BODY
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Using Color A (light brown)
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R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}
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R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
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R6-9: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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R10: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R11 we’re making the ears.
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Using stitch markers, mark the back loops only of stitch 9 and stitch 16 before you begin crocheting. The ears will be worked into the front loops of the marked stitches.
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I also suggest marking the first sc and the last sc of the ear with a stitch marker. Helpful for R12.
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R11: sc in next 8 sts [ear: in next flo sc, hdc, dc, then ch 2, hdc, sc all in same st] sc in next 6 sts [ear: in next flo sc, hdc, dc, then ch 2, hdc, sc all in same st] sc in next 8 sts {24 sts counting the marked back loops, not the ear stitches}
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For R12: As we work this round, we will work into the back loops that we marked for R11 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.
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R12: sc in next 8 sts, sc into marked back loop st, sc in next 6 sts, sc into marked back loop st, sc in next 8 sts {24 sts}
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R13: (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 R10 and R11, above the ear. 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, ch 4, sl st to 3rd chain from hook, sl st in next ch st, and 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. Weave the other remaining yarn into the head as well and make a knot to secure. Repeat steps on other side. See video for help.
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We will crochet x-small bobbles in R14. Adjust the bobble stitches, as needed, in order to center them.
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R14: sc in next 15 sts, x-small bobble in next 2 sts, sc in next 13 sts {30 sts}
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R15-17: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Place 14mm safety eyes between R14 and R15, 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 R18, we’ll be crocheting small bobbles, bobbles and changing colors. If you don’t feel comfortable with changing colors, feel free to keep this round in light brown. Please see video tip for bobble placement.
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R18: sc in first st, CC to dark brown: bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 8 sts, CC to dark brown: bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: small bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: small bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 3 sts, CC to dark brown: bobble, CC to light brown: sc in next 7 sts {30 sts} Pop out your bobbles.
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R19: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R20: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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R21: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R22: (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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Weave in the tail and cut off the excess yarn.
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To make the cup, roll and tuck in the top until you reach the antlers.
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Place a gift card...
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Or candy...
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And gift a cute reindeer to go with it.
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If you like Reindeer Gift Buddy, make sure to check out my Pocket Reindeer Free Crochet Pattern.