Ingredients
To create your Free Pocket Reindeer, you will need the following materials:
– Worsted weight yarn (brown, cream, red, and black)
– Crochet hook (size G or H)
– Yarn needle
– Scissors
– Stuffing (fiberfill or similar)
– Safety eyes (optional)
– Stitch markers (optional)
– Embellishments (buttons, ribbons, etc., for decoration)
Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to crochet your own Free Pocket Reindeer:
1. Start with the Body: Begin by making a magic ring with brown yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 2 and work 6 single crochets into the ring. Pull tight to close.
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches).
4. Round 3: Single crochet in the next stitch, then increase in the following stitch (18 stitches).
5. Rounds 4-8: Single crochet in each stitch around.
6. Round 9: Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, decrease in the next stitch, repeat around (15 stitches).
7. Round 10: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, decrease in the next stitch, repeat around (12 stitches).
8. Stuff the Body: Add stuffing to the body before closing it off.
9. Round 11: Single crochet in each stitch around.
10. Round 12: Decrease around until closed (6 stitches).
11. Fasten Off: Leave a long tail for sewing.
12. Create the Head: Repeat steps 1-11 with a smaller magic ring for the head.
13. Attach Safety Eyes: If using, place the safety eyes before finishing the head.
14. Make Antlers: Using cream yarn, create two small antlers by chaining 5, and slip stitching back down. Attach to the head.
15. Add the Nose: Use red yarn to create a small nose. Attach it to the front of the head.
16. Create the Pocket: Crochet a small rectangle (5×4 inches) using brown yarn. Attach it to the body.
17. Assembly: Sew the head to the body securely.
18. Add Final Touches: Use black yarn for eyes and any other embellishments you desire.
These steps will guide you through crafting your charming pocket reindeer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g