Make a charming reindeer pillow to cozy up your home or give as a handmade gift. This pattern guides you through crocheting a plush reindeer pillow with textured velvet yarn, adorable facial details, ears, legs, arms and antlers. You will enjoy sewing and finishing touches that bring personality to the pillow. Suitable for crafters who want a special seasonal or nursery accent.
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— Pillow :
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The size of the pillow is 30x35 cm (including antlers). The size may vary depending on yarn, hook and tension.
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Work in a spiral (except the indicated moments).
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}
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Next, alternate colors as indicated in the rounds below to create the face shape.
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}
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Sew on the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (distance between eyes 12-13 sc).
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Stuff the pillow, especially the corners. Sew up the bottom of the pillow, fasten off and hide the ends inside.
— Ears (make 2) :
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Crochet with beige yarn for the inner ear first following the rows below, then crochet outer ear with brown and join.
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, ch1
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Fasten off inner piece and cut the yarn.
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Crochet the outer ear with brown yarn.
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
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Do not cut the yarn. Fold both pieces together and crochet through both pieces with brown yarn. Hide the ends inside.
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15 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc (join and shape edge)
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Fold the bottom of the ear in half and sew up the edges.
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Sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow. Fix the thread and hide inside.
— Nose :
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Crochet with brown and beige yarn, alternating colors. Stuff the nose and sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leaving a small hole for embroidering and fixing the thread.
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}
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Stuff the nose, sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leave a small hole for embroidery. Sew up the hole and hide the thread inside.
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Take black yarn, embroider a nose and eyelids (you can glue the eyelids with transparent glue if needed). With beige yarn embroider checkmarks on the forehead and fix the thread.
— Legs (make 2) :
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Crochet with brown yarn. Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
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}
— Arms (make 2) :
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Crochet with brown yarn. Leave a long yarn end for sewing.
Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
— Antlers (make 2) :
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Crochet with white yarn. Make two pieces and join as described below. Leave long tail for sewing.
Piece 1 - Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 1 - Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 1 - Round 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 1 - Round 4 - 7 :
18 sc (4 rounds)
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Do not fasten off on the piece 1, leave the loop open and leave a long tail for sewing.
Piece 2 - Round 1 :
6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}
Piece 2 - Round 2 :
(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}
Piece 2 - Round 3 :
(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}
Piece 2 - Round 4 - 5 :
18 sc (2 rounds)
Join - 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}
Join - Sew :
Sew up the hole with 2 sc or with a needle and yarn end from piece 1.
Join - Round 2 :
(2 sc, dec) – repeat 7 times {21}
Join - Round 3 :
11 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec {19}
Join - Round 4 - 5 :
19 sc
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Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Stuff the antlers and sew them to the top of the pillow.
— Assembly :
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Sew the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 with a distance of 12-13 sc. Fix the eyelids and embroider nose details with black yarn.
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Stuff the nose, sew it between rounds 10 and 18, leave a small hole for embroidering and then sew the hole closed.
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Sew on the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them tightly and sew on the legs at the bottom. Fix and hide all thread ends inside the pillow.
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With beige yarn embroider checkmarks on the forehead for decorative detail, fix the thread and hide the ends inside the pillow.
This Pillow Reindeer pattern creates a soft, plush cushion that doubles as a cuddly decorative friend. It is worked in super bulky velvet yarn for a luxurious, cozy feel and finished with embroidered details and sewn-on antlers. Perfect for gifting or brightening a nursery, living room, or holiday display. 🧶🦌
