Crochet hanging reindeer are a delightful addition to any holiday decor! These adorable decorations bring a touch of whimsy and festive charm to your home or office space. With their intricate crocheted details and cute designs, they are sure to capture the hearts of everyone who sees them. Whether hung on a Christmas tree, a doorknob, or a wall hook, these lovable reindeer add a cozy and inviting feel to any room. Crafting these crocheted wonders can be a fun and rewarding DIY project, allowing you to unleash your creativity and spread holiday cheer with your handmade creations. So why not add some crocheted reindeer to your holiday decorations this year and bring joy to your surroundings!

You will need:
- Yarn needle
- Soft toy filling
- 3mm crochet hook
- DK Yarn. Approx. 10g each
Stitches and abbreviations used:
(I use US crochet terms)
MC - Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)
Ch - Chain
SC - Single crochet
Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)
Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)
ST - Stitch
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
DC – Double crochet
HDC – Half double crochet
DTC – Double Treble Crochet
SLST - Slip stitch
R – Round or Row
FO - finish off
Other things to note....
This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track
The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round
* * indicates repeated series of stitches
Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product
Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch
Remember to stuff the product as you work
Head – Medium Brown
1.
MC (4)
2.
*INC * (8)
3.
1sc, inc x2, 2sc, inc x2, 1sc (12)
4.
2sc, inc 2, 4sc, inc x2, 2sc (16)
5-7.
Sc (16)
8.
*2sc, dec * (12) – Stuff nose section lightly so it stays flat at the front
9.
4sc, FLO – inc x2, 2sc, inc x2, both loops – 2sc (16) – front looped section here will be the front of the face
10.
6sc, inc, 1sc, inc x2, 1sc, inc, 4sc (20)
11-13.
Sc (20) Place safety eyes between R 9-10 approx. 4-5 st apart.
14.
*3sc, dec * (16) Stuff the head until closing
15.
*2sc, dec * (12)
16.
*dec * (6)
FO – Close hole.
Ears x2 – Medium Brown
1.
MC (4)
2.
*Inc, 1sc * (6)
FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to head.
Antlers x2 – Dark brown
1.
MC (4)
2-5.
SC (4)
FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to body.
Alternatively, the antlers can be done using 1dtc surface stitch for each antler.
Nose – embroidered on with yarn
Hanging loop – when sewing one of the pieces onto the head, move the yarn to the head and loop round. Hold this loop in place whilst you carry on sewing the rest of the piece on with that strand of yarn. This secures the loop in place.