Crochet Reindeer Ornament
Create a charming and unique addition to your holiday decorations with a delightful crochet reindeer ornament. This adorable little reindeer will add a touch of whimsy and festive cheer to your Christmas tree or any other area in your home. Handcrafted with love, this ornament is sure to become a cherished keepsake for years to come. The ornament can be customized to match your preferred color scheme, whether you opt for traditional holiday hues or a more contemporary palette. Hang it on your tree, attach it to a garland, or even use it as a festive gift topper. No matter how you choose to display it, this crochet reindeer ornament is sure to bring joy and a touch of magic to your holiday season.
Measures approximately 7-1/2" tall
MATERIALS:
Red Heart 4 ply, worsted weight acrylic yarn
(brown, off white)
Hook Size G
Hook Size D (for eyes only)
1-1" Red Pom Pom
Piece of Red Ribbon for Bow
2- small wiggle eyes
Ornament Hanger (not shown in photo)
Tacky Glue
Stitches: ch, sc, sc2tog, sl st, hdc.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
HEAD
R1: Ch 24, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Ch1, do not turn. Sc in ea ch around.
Rs2-5: Working in a continuous round placing markers as needed. Sc in ea sc.
R6: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 10 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 10 sts.
R7: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 9sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 9sts.
R8: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 8sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 8sts.
R9: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 7 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 7 sts.
R10: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 6 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 6 sts.
R11: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 5 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 5 sts.
R12: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 4 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 4 sts.
R13: Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 3 sts. Sc2tog. Sc in ea of next 3 sts.
R14: Sc2tog 4 times. Join with sl st.
Fasten Off.
FINISH HEAD: Reattach yarn in any unworked lp along the foundation row. Sc in ea lp around. (24sc)
EARS
R1: Ch20, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in 7 sts. Sc in 3 sts. Hdc in 7 sts. Sc in last st.
Working in unworked lps on opposite side, work 2 more sc in the last st. Hdc in 7 sts. Sc in 3 sts. Hdc in 7 sts. 2sc in the last st. Join with sl st.
Use yarn needle and same yarn to sew ears on top of the front of the head.
ANTLERS
-make 2-
R1: Ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in last ch.
Rs2-4: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st.
R5: Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in next 3 sts. Sc in ea sc on R4.
Rs6-7: Ch1, turn. Sc in next 2 sc.
(Rep Rs 5-7, sc in next 2sc on last row.) twice.
FINISHING: Sew antlers using same yarn to the back side of the head. Sew the bow made using the ribbon to the front of the head.
EYES
-make 2-
Using a D hook, ch3, 2hdc in 3rd ch.
Fasten off leaving a yarn tail to use when sewing them on.
Sew eyes on using a yarn needle and then glue the wiggle eyes to them.