Here’s a Randall the Reindeer free crochet pattern for you! This adorable reindeer is perfect for the holiday season or for anyone who loves cute, festive creatures. Randall has a sweet face, antlers, and a cozy look that makes him a perfect gift or decoration.
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Brown (For the body, head, and legs)
- Light brown or tan (For the muzzle and inner ears)
- Red (For the nose)
- White (For the eyes and details)
- Black (For the pupils, nostrils, and smile)
- Beige or cream (For the antlers)
- Hook:
- 3.5mm (E) crochet hook (adjust based on your tension)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or any soft stuffing of your choice
- Safety eyes (optional) or black yarn to stitch the eyes.
- Tapestry needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends
- Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of each round
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- FO: Finish off
Head (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 stitches, inc) around. (30)
- Round 6-11: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
- Round 12: (Sc in next 3 stitches, dec) around. (24)
- Round 13: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) around. (18)
- Round 14: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (12)
- Round 15: Dec around. (6)
- Stuff the head lightly with fiberfill.
- FO and leave a long tail to sew the head closed.
Muzzle (Light Brown or Tan Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
- Attach the muzzle to the center of the face.
Nose (Red Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the nose to the front of the muzzle.
Antlers (Beige or Cream Yarn):
Make 2 antlers.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Attach one antler to each side of the head.
Ears (Make 2, Light Brown or Tan Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Fold the ear into a shape and sew it onto the side of the head.
Eyes (White Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the eyes near the top of the muzzle.
Pupils (Black Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 4 sc into the ring. (4)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Attach the pupils to the center of each eye.
Body (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 stitches, inc) around. (30)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 stitches, inc) around. (36)
- Rounds 7-12: Sc in each stitch around. (36)
- Round 13: (Sc in next 4 stitches, dec) around. (30)
- Round 14: (Sc in next 3 stitches, dec) around. (24)
- Round 15: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) around. (18)
- Round 16: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (12)
- Round 17: Dec around. (6)
- Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill.
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 4, Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (12)
- FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body: Position the head on top of the body and sew it in place.
- Attach the legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, evenly spaced out.
- Attach the muzzle: Sew the muzzle to the center of the head.
- Attach the nose: Position the red nose on the front of the muzzle and sew it on.
- Sew the ears: Position the ears on either side of the head and sew them in place.
- Attach the antlers: Position the antlers on top of the head and sew them on.
- Attach the eyes and pupils: Position the eyes on the face and attach them, then sew the pupils into place.
- Add the mouth: Using black yarn, stitch a simple smile under the nose.
Final Touches:
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Optionally, you can add additional details like a scarf or sweater for extra holiday cheer.
- Trim any extra yarn for a clean finish.
Now your Randall the Reindeer is ready! This festive reindeer is perfect for holiday decorations, gifts, or just for fun. Enjoy your cuddly new friend!