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Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a square reindeer pillow worked in super bulky velvet yarn with contrasting colorwork for the face and top panel. It includes full instructions for the pillow body plus all separate pieces: ears, nose, eyes placement, legs, arms and antlers. The design uses single crochet in the round and simple shaping, with clear counts for each round to help you keep track.

Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, the pillow finishes approximately 30x35 cm including antlers. The pattern uses bulky velvet yarn for a plush finish and includes assembly and embroidery notes to complete the face.

Why You'll Love This Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a lovable character that brightens any room. I enjoy how the velvet yarn creates a super-soft, tactile surface that feels luxurious to touch. The colorwork on the face is clever but not difficult, so I can make a detailed-looking pillow without complicated techniques. Sewing the separate ears, antlers and nose in place is satisfying and lets me customize expression and placement for different looks. Every finished pillow feels like a small handmade treasure I want to gift and display.

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Switch Things Up

I love to change the color palette for a different mood; try soft pastels for a nursery-friendly version or festive reds and greens for a Christmas-themed pillow.

If you want a smaller or larger pillow, I change the yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunkier pillow, while thinner yarn and a smaller hook give a mini version.

I often swap loop-back button eyes for embroidered eyes for a child-safe finish; using black yarn to embroider simple eyes gives a softer look and is safer for small children.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or a felt bow for seasonal personalization — I like making small removable props to change the pillow’s style.

For extra texture, you can use a different stitch for the border or add a simple surface slip stitch detail on the face; I sometimes add a contrasting rim to frame the face.

I also experiment with facial placement and expression by moving the nose or adjusting eye spacing slightly to create many personalities from the same pattern.

To make the antlers sturdier and poseable, I sometimes insert a thin piece of craft wire before stuffing; I bend the wire to shape and hide the ends inside the antler base.

For a plushest finish, I use very soft fiberfill and stuff the corners carefully; you can also insert a small pillow form if you prefer an evenly filled result.

I like to embroider little decorative marks on the forehead in contrasting yarn — try different shapes like hearts or stars to make a signature look.

When gifting, I attach a small hanging loop to the back so the pillow can also be used as a decorative hanging piece; this is especially fun for seasonal displays.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping counting the initial chain and circle will change the pillow width; double-check the ch90 and confirm you have 90 stitches after joining to keep the pattern dimensions accurate. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can cause loose floats and holes; carry yarn neatly or weave and secure ends as you go for clean color transitions. ✗ Under-stuffing or overstuffing the pillow will affect the shape and corners; stuff firmly but evenly, paying special attention to corners to maintain a square shape. ✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails for sewing pieces makes assembly difficult; always leave long tails where indicated to make attaching ears, nose, legs and antlers much easier. ✗ Placing eyes too high or too low will alter the face expression; follow the guidance and place eyes between rounds 17 and 18 with 12-13 sc between them to match the sample. ✗ Not hiding yarn ends inside finished pieces can be untidy and weaken joins; weave in and hide ends inside the pieces and fix embroidery threads securely before cutting.

Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming reindeer pillow that doubles as a cozy decorative accent. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the pillow body, ears, nose, legs, arms and antlers with clear round-by-round instructions. You will love how the textured velvet yarn creates a soft, plush finish perfect for nurseries, bedrooms, or holiday displays. Enjoy assembling and personalizing it with embroidered details and loop-back button eyes.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow Reindeer Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky 14-ply velvet yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce) - Beige: 2 skeins
  • 02
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky 14-ply velvet yarn - Brown: 1 skein
  • 03
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky 14-ply velvet yarn - White: less than 1 skein
  • 04
    Small amount of black yarn for eyelid embroidery/details
  • 05
    Fiberfill stuffing (toy stuffing material) - quantity to comfortably fill a 30x35 cm pillow

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (you can use 4 mm)
  • 02
    Needle with a wide eye for sewing pieces
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    Loop back buttons of black color for eyes (diameter 22-24 mm)
  • 04
    Fiberfill (toy stuffing material)
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Pillow :

Rnd 1 :

ch90

Rnd 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}

Rnd 3 - 19 (17 rounds) :

90 sc

Info :

Next, alternate colors:

Rnd 20 :

in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}

Rnd 21 :

in beige: 18 sc, in brown: 8 sc, in beige: 64 sc {90}

Rnd 22 :

in beige: 17 sc, in brown: 10 sc, in beige: 63 sc {90}

Rnd 23 :

in beige: 16 sc, in brown: 12 sc, in beige: 60 sc, in brown: 1 sc, in beige: 1 sc {90}

Rnd 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}

Rnd 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}

Rnd 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}

Rnd 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}

Rnd 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.

Info :

If you secure eyes before stuffing the pillow, then insert them between rounds 17 and 18, counting from the bottom (the distance between the eyes is 12-13 sc). In the description, sewing on eyes will be lower.

Info :

Stuff the pillow, especially the corners. Sew up the bottom of the pillow, fasten off, hide it inside.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with beige yarn.

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.

Info :

Crochet with brown yarn for inner ear:

Row 1 (brown) :

ch13

Row 2 (brown) :

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 (brown) :

from the second stitch on the hook: 13 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, ch1, turn

Row 4 (brown) :

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.

Row (seam) :

15 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

Info :

Fold the bottom of the ear in half and sew up the edges.

Info :

Sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow. Fix the thread and hide inside.

— Nose :

Info :

Crochet with brown and beige yarn, alternating colors.

Rnd 1 :

in brown: 6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Rnd 2 :

in beige: 3 inc, in brown: 3 inc {12}

Rnd 3 :

in beige: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: 6 sc {15}

Rnd 4 :

in beige: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (1 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {21}

Rnd 5 :

in beige: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (2 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {27}

Rnd 6 :

in beige: (4 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times, in brown: (3 sc, inc) – repeat 3 times {33}

Rnd 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 (it will be more convenient to start embroidering the nose through it and fix the thread there).

Info :

Sew on the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (distance between eyes 12-13 sc).

Info :

Take black yarn, embroider a nose and eyelids (so that the eyelids do not slip, you can carefully glue them to the pillow with transparent glue). Fix the thread, hide it inside the nose. With beige yarn embroider checkmarks on the forehead, fix the thread. Sew up the hole and also hide the thread inside.

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with brown yarn.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Rnd 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Rnd 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with brown yarn.

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Rnd 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Rnd 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing.

— Antlers (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with white yarn.

Piece 1 - Rnd 1 :

6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Piece 1 - Rnd 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Piece 1 - Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Piece 1 - Rnd 4 - 7 (4 rounds) :

18 sc

Info :

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

Piece 2 - Rnd 1 :

6 sc in an amigurumi ring {6}

Piece 2 - Rnd 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Piece 2 - Rnd 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Piece 2 - Rnd 4 - 5 (2 rounds) :

18 sc

Info :

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

Joined Rnd 1 :

Along piece 1: 4 sc (crochet the first stitch with 2 loops of both pieces, as per photo below), 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}

Joined Rnd 2 :

(2 sc, dec) – repeat 7 times {21}

Joined Rnd 3 :

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

Joined Rnd 4 - 5 :

19 sc

Info :

Leave a long yarn end for sewing. Stuff the antlers and sew them to the top.

Info :

Sew on the arms between rounds 7 and 10, stuff them tightly and sew on the legs. Fix the threads and hide them inside the pillow.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and sew the loop-back button eyes or sew-on eyes between rounds 17 and 18 (counting from the bottom) with approximately 12-13 sc between them for correct placement.
  • Stuff the pillow evenly, paying special attention to the corners so the square shape remains sharp, then sew up the opening using the long yarn tail left when closing the top.
  • Position and sew the ears to the upper corners of the pillow, folding the bottom of each ear in half and stitching the edges closed before attaching.
  • Stuff the nose and sew it between rounds 10 and 18; leave a small hole to start embroidery and fix the thread securely inside the nose before closing.
  • Stuff the antlers, sew them to the top center of the pillow and ensure they are secured well; then sew the arms between rounds 7 and 10 and the legs to the bottom corners with long yarn tails for strong attachment.
  • Embroider the nose, eyelids and beige checkmarks on the forehead using black and beige yarn; fix threads securely, hide ends inside pieces and glue eyelids cautiously if needed for extra hold.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place safety eyes or sew-on eyes before fully stuffing if you prefer — inserting them between rounds 17 and 18 gives the sample placement for the face.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails where indicated to make sewing pieces (ears, nose, antlers, legs, arms) much easier and more secure during assembly.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow firmly but not excessively; overstuffing can distort shape while under-stuffing may make seams sag and hide details.
  • 💡Hide and secure all thread ends inside the pieces after sewing and embroidery to keep the surface neat and prevent unraveling.

This sweet Pillow Reindeer is designed to be a cozy handmade accent for your home, crafted in plush velvet yarn for a soft, huggable finish. It makes a lovely gift for friends, children, or holiday decorating — perfect for nurseries and living rooms alike. Finish it with embroidered details and button eyes to make each piece unique. 🧶🦌

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 30x35 cm including antlers when made with the recommended super bulky velvet yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size, but this will change the finished dimensions and texture; using a larger hook or bulkier yarn will create a chunkier pillow, while thinner yarn will produce a smaller, denser pillow.

Do I need to be experienced to follow this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic experience with single crochet, increases and decreases, and simple assembly is recommended to get the best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pillow in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, yarn handling and how much time you spend on assembly and embroidery.