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Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern

Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern

This delightful reindeer pillow pattern brings Christmas magic to your home décor! The design features a sweet reindeer face with contrasting brown and beige colors, complete with adorable white antlers and embroidered details. The finished pillow measures approximately 30x35cm and makes a perfect gift for the holidays or a charming addition to any child's room or living space.

Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Using super bulky velvet yarn, this pillow works up quickly and feels incredibly soft to the touch. The pattern includes detailed instructions for color changes and assembly techniques.

Why You'll Love This Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines the joy of Christmas with practical home décor! The soft velvet yarn makes it incredibly cuddly, while the charming reindeer design brings instant holiday cheer to any space. What I find most rewarding is how the simple color changes create such a striking visual impact, and the finished pillow becomes a treasured keepsake that can be enjoyed year after year.

Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this reindeer pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! Instead of the traditional brown and beige, I've experimented with magical color combinations like soft gray and white for a winter wonderland vibe, or even festive red and green for a more classic Christmas look. You could easily transform this into other woodland creatures too – imagine making it as a bear by changing the antlers to round ears, or a fox with orange and white coloring!

For added personality, I sometimes embroider different facial expressions or add small accessories like a tiny scarf around the neck area. The antlers could be replaced with flowers for a spring version, or you could add small jingle bells to the antler tips for extra Christmas magic. I've also found that varying the size by using different yarn weights creates a whole family of reindeer pillows – perfect for gifting or creating a cohesive holiday display throughout your home.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to maintain consistent tension when changing between beige and brown yarn colors ✗ Not stuffing the pillow firmly enough in the corners, causing it to lose its shape ✗ Placing the eyes too close together or at the wrong height on the pillow face ✗ Rushing through the antler assembly without properly joining the two pieces together

Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern

Create this charming reindeer pillow that's perfect for holiday decorating! This cozy 30x35cm pillow features an adorable reindeer face with antlers, making it ideal for Christmas décor or year-round snuggling. The pattern combines simple stitches with color changes to create a delightful project that will bring warmth and whimsy to any room.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Adorable Pillow Reindeer Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn Himalaya Dolphin baby (or YarnArt Dolce) - beige (2 skeins)
  • 02
    Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn - brown (1 skein)
  • 03
    Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn - white (less than 1 skein)
  • 04
    Small amount of black yarn for eyelids and nose embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (you can use 4 mm)
  • 02
    Fiberfill (toys stuffing material)
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    Loop back buttons of black color for eyes (diameter of 22-24 mm)
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    Needle with a wide eye for sewing pieces
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
  • 07
    Transparent glue (optional for securing eyelids)

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— Pillow Body :

Round 1 :

ch90

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}

Round 3-19 (17 rounds) :

90 sc

Info :

Next, alternate colors

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}

Info :

Leave a long yarn tail for sewing and sew up the top of the pillow. Fasten off, hide the yarn end inside. Stuff the pillow, especially the corners. Sew up the bottom of the pillow, fasten off, hide it inside.

— Ears (make 2) :

Beige piece - Row 1 :

ch13

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

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn.

Brown piece - Row 1 :

ch13

Row 2 :

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 :

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, ch1

Info :

Do not cut the yarn. Fold both pieces together and crochet through both pieces with brown yarn. Hide the ends inside.

Final Row :

15 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc

Info :

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.

— Nose :

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}

Info :

Stuff the nose, sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leave a small hole for embroidering. Sew on the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (distance between eyes 12-13 sc). Embroider nose and eyelids with black yarn, embroider checkmarks on forehead with beige yarn.

— Legs (make 2) :

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}

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

— Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

— Antlers (make 2) :

Piece 1 - 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}

Round 4-7 (4 rounds) :

18 sc

Info :

Do not fasten off on piece 1, leave the loop open and leave a long tail for sewing.

Piece 2 - 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}

Round 4-5 (2 rounds) :

18 sc

Info :

Do not cut the yarn, continue crocheting, connecting both pieces.

Joining 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}

Info :

Sew up the hole with 2 sc or with a needle and yarn end from piece 1.

Round 2 :

(2 sc, dec) – repeat 7 times {21}

Round 3 :

11 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {19}

Round 4-5 :

19 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Stuff the antlers and sew them to the top. Sew on the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them tightly and sew on the legs.

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff the pillow body firmly, paying special attention to the corners for proper shape
  • Sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow, ensuring they are symmetrically placed
  • Attach the nose between rounds 10 and 18, leaving a small hole for embroidery work
  • Position and sew the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18 with 12-13 sc distance between them
  • Embroider the nose details and eyelids using black yarn, add forehead markings with beige yarn
  • Stuff and attach the antlers to the top of the pillow head
  • Sew the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them firmly before final attachment
  • Attach the legs to the bottom of the pillow, ensuring they are evenly spaced

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a spiral throughout the pattern except where specifically indicated to turn
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension when changing between beige and brown yarn colors
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially during color changes
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper shape
  • 💡Secure eye placement carefully before final stuffing to ensure proper positioning
  • 💡When embroidering facial features, use transparent glue sparingly to prevent slipping

This enchanting Reindeer Pillow pattern brings the magic of Christmas into your home with its adorable design and cozy comfort. Perfect for holiday decorating or year-round snuggling, this charming pillow combines simple techniques with delightful results. The soft velvet yarn and sweet reindeer face make it an instant favorite for both kids and adults. Create lasting memories while crafting this special piece that will be treasured for many seasons to come! 🦌✨🎄

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for super bulky velvet yarn, you can use different weights, but this will affect the final size. If using worsted weight yarn, expect a smaller pillow and adjust your hook size accordingly.

How do I prevent the color changes from looking messy?

Carry the yarn loosely behind your work when switching colors, and always change colors at the end of a stitch by pulling the new color through the last two loops of the previous stitch.

What if I can't find loop back buttons for the eyes?

You can substitute with safety eyes of similar size (22-24mm) or even embroider the eyes using black yarn if making this for very young children.

How much stuffing do I need for this pillow?

You'll need approximately 12-16 oz of fiberfill stuffing, depending on how firm you want your pillow. Focus on stuffing the corners well to maintain the pillow's shape.

Can I make this pillow washable?

Yes! If using machine-washable yarn and securing all embroidered details well, you can wash on a gentle cycle. Remove or secure loose buttons before washing and air dry to maintain shape.