Randall the Reindeer – Free Crochet Pattern

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This free reindeer crochet pattern is a fun and simple amigurumi project that is great for gifting or decorating this holiday season! The best part? Randall’s scarf is optional, meaning you can easily create a charming free deer crochet pattern for year-round enjoyment. Get this versatile pattern for free, right here on my blog.

Finished Randall the Reindeer amigurumi wearing a red and white scarf. This free reindeer crochet pattern can also be made without the scarf for a year-round deer amigurumi pattern.

I would classify this free reindeer crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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Randall the Reindeer, a free deer crochet pattern, shown in a light brown yarn wearing a red and white scarf, in a sitting position.

Free Crochet Pattern for Randall the Reindeer

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, pom pom maker
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (light brown): 78 yds, color B (cream): 13 yds, color C (dark brown): 18 yds, color D (red): 14 yds, color E (white): 5 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces, except for the scarf, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, legs, arms, and antlers require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears or tail.   
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Finished crochet body of the free deer crochet pattern filled with stuffing.

Using color B (shown as cream):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8-9, with 5 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

The head of the crochet reindeer pattern after R10, prior to inserting the safety eyes.
The head of the amigurumi reindeer pattern after the safety eyes have been placed, illustrating the eye placement.

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

The finished amigurumi head of Randall the Reindeer crochet pattern.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R8: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 2 unworked sts at the end of the fold. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Insert hook through the remaining 2 unworked sts, pinch the bottom of the ear to bring each end together, and working through both sides, join the ear with 1 SC. See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Finished ears of the crochet reindeer pattern.

Antlers (make 2)

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

Small Horn:

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2-3: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, fasten off.

Finished small horn for the antlers of this amigurumi Randall the Reindeer pattern.
Large Horn:

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2-4: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Finished large horn of the crochet reindeer pattern.

R5: Join to small horn with a SC. Add a stitch marker to this first SC st. SC in each st around small horn and each st around the large horn. (8 sts) See tutorial photos.

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (8 sts)

Connecting the large and small horns together to create the antlers of this crochet deer, part 1.
Connecting the large and small horns together to create the antlers of this crochet deer, part 2.
Connecting the large and small horns together to create the antlers of this crochet deer, part 3.
Connecting the large and small horns together to create the antlers of this crochet deer, part 4.
Finished antler for the Randall the Reindeer amigurumi pattern.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Two finished antlers for the amigurumi reindeer crochet pattern.

Legs (make 2)

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Using color B (shown as cream):

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

Finished legs for Randall the Reindeer, shown in a light brown, cream, and dark brown yarn.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Using color B (shown as cream):

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

Finished arms for Randall the Reindeer shown in a light brown, cream, and dark brown yarn.

Tail

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: Fold the tail closed. Working through both sides, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

Small finished crochet tail for the amigurumi deer.

Scarf

Using color D (shown as red):

R1: Ch 5, DC in second ch from hook and remaining chs. (3 sts)

R2-25: Ch 2, turn, 1 DC in each st across. (3 sts)

Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave in ends. Using red and white yarn, create small pom poms and attach to each end of the scarf.

Red crochet scarf for the deer, with ends still attached.
Red crochet scarf for the deer, after the ends have been weaved in.
Making a red and white pom pom for the ends of the crochet scarf, part 1.
Making a red and white pom pom for the ends of the crochet scarf, part 2.
Two red and white pom poms made out of yarn for attaching on to each end of the scarf.
The finished red and white pom pom scarf accessory, optional for this free deer crochet pattern.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach each ear on the top of the head over R13-14, leaving about 9 sts between each ear.

Pinning the ears in place on the deer's head before sewing.
Crochet ears have been sewn into place on Randall the Reindeer's head, view 1.
Crochet ears have been sewn into place on Randall the Reindeer's head, view 2.

Attach antlers to the top of the head with the small horns towards the ear, over R12, leaving about 2 sts between each antler.

Pinning the antlers in place on top of the deer's head prior to sewing.
The crochet antlers sewn into place on top of the head of the deer amigurumi, view 1.
The crochet antlers sewn into place on top of the head of the deer amigurumi, view 2.
The crochet antlers sewn into place on top of the head of the deer amigurumi, view 3.

Attach head to body so that the snout is facing straight out, attaching body to approximately R9-14 of the bottom of the head.

Pinning the crochet deer's head to the body prior to sewing.
The head of the crochet reindeer has been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The head of the crochet reindeer has been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The head of the crochet reindeer has been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.

The legs of the crochet reindeer have been pinned into place prior to sewing.
The legs of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The legs of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The legs of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 10 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 15 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

The arms of the crochet reindeer have been pinned into place on the body prior to sewing.
The arms of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The arms of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The arms of the crochet reindeer have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach the tail between R4-5 of the back of the body.

The reindeer's crochet tail has been pinned into place on the back of the body prior to sewing.
The tail for this free reindeer crochet pattern has been sewn into place on the back of the body, view 1.
The tail for this free reindeer crochet pattern has been sewn into place on the back of the body, view 2.

Embroider nose by wrapping yarn 5 times, over 3 sts, between R2-3.

Embroidering the nose on the snout of the amigurumi reindeer's head, step 1.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the amigurumi reindeer's head, step 2.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the amigurumi reindeer's head, step 3.
The finished embroidered nose on the snout of the crochet reindeer's head.

Wrap the scarf around the finished crochet reindeer’s neck.  

The crochet Randall the Reindeer amigurumi pattern wearing a red and white scarf, sitting on a white furry background.

I truly hope that you’ve enjoyed making this free reindeer crochet pattern! Whether you made Randall for the holidays or crocheted him without the scarf as a year-round free deer amigurumi pattern, your finished plushie is sure to bring joy.

Free reindeer crochet pattern collage for Randall the amigurumi deer. The collage shows the finished holiday reindeer with a red scarf. Beginner-friendly stitches. Get the free pattern now!
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The finished Randall the Reindeer amigurumi plush being held out in a hand, having been made with this free deer crochet pattern.
Finished Randall the Amigurumi Deer without the scarf, showcasing the year-round look. Get the free deer crochet pattern for this charming plushie here!

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Quick Tips for Your Reindeer & Deer Amigurumi

  • Stitch Marker: When working in continuous rounds, like with this free deer crochet pattern, mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of your count.
  • Assembly: Use pins to hold your pieces in place while assembling this free reindeer crochet pattern.
  • Pro Tips: For even more essential advice, check out my amigurumi tips and tricks for working on your crochet deer.
Two finished Randall the Reindeer amigurumi crocheted in different yarn colors (brown with red/white scarf and cream with red and pink striped scarf), demonstrating color alteration options for the pattern.
Two finished Randall amigurumi plushies made with this free deer crochet pattern (one in a light brown yarn and one in a cream colored yarn).

Pattern Alterations & Customizations

  • The Rudolph Detail: To create the famous Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer with this free reindeer crochet pattern, simply change the nose color to bring red!
  • Scarf Options: Swap out the pom-poms for fringe, or crochet the scarf using two contrasting colored stripes for a cute striped option to add to your crochet reindeer.
  • Hat Accessory: Use the tiny Santa hat ornament as a little hat for your crochet reindeer amigurumi.
  • Size Alterations: Using a plush yarn like Parfait Chunky will create a larger version of this free deer crochet pattern. Be sure to adjust your hook size to suit your chosen yarn. You can read more about choosing your amigurumi hook size in my post.
Finished Randall the Amigurumi Deer with a red nose, demonstrating the Rudolph alteration option for the free reindeer crochet pattern.

More Free Christmas Crochet patterns

If you enjoyed this free reindeer crochet pattern and are looking for more crochet projects for the holidays, be sure to check these out:

Ready for More Amigurumi?

Finished your crochet reindeer? Whether you loved making Randall the Reindeer as a reindeer or deer amigurumi, you can find more free patterns just like him! Check out my full collection of free crochet animal amigurumi patterns right here on my blog.

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Nicole

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