This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure and privacy policy for details.
Do you love creating quick, easy and cute crochet decorations for the festive season like me? I’m excited to share my next design in my new collection of bauble patterns with you – a crochet reindeer decoration pattern! This one has a few little reindeer faces on it and a little pop of colour for the nose which you can make as big as you like!
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this crochet ornament pattern step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Crochet Reindeer Decoration Pattern Overview
Whilst designing the crochet bauble collection, I asked our youngest son Oliver what he would like on his and he said ‘reindeer!’ and so of course, that’s what he got!
You can make yours in any colour you like to match your theme. Oliver chose these for me and of course the red nose!
Made in rounds it uses split crochet stitches at the bottom and top then single crochet in the back loop only for the tapestry section. You can either pop a ready made bauble in it like I have or stuff it to create the shape.
⭐⭐⭐ Difficulty level: Intermediate – using the tapestry crochet technique
💬 Hook Size: 2.75mm
📏 Sizes: 8cm/3.15″
✨ Crochet Technique: split extended single crochet and the tapestry technique
⚖️ Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight (category 4)
🧶 Yarn Used: Color Theory Yarn
🕐 Approx Crochet Time: 1 hour depending on your pace
👍 Perfect For: Christmas tree decorations, handmade gifts, stash-busting and adding a handmade touch to your festive home
Table of Contents
Things you’ll love about this crochet Reindeer Ornament pattern
Video Tutorial for the Tapestry Crochet Bauble Technique
Come along as I show you the tapestry bauble technique and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
More about Tapestry Crochet Baubles
I designed 7 tapestry crochet bauble patterns in all (along with 7 Fair Isle and 7 mosaic ones) and love all of them!
Tapestry crochet is such a great technique that only uses beginner stitches in a really easy way to create awesome patterns and images on your work.
Want to remove Ads?
- Get ad-free access on all posts; 200+ patterns & tutorials!
- Member-only resource library with downloadable PDF guides
- Bonus eBook (Worth over $30)
The only stitch you’ll need to know for the tapestry section of the baubles is a single crochet stitch worked in the back loop only.
Here are the other baubles in the collection to show you how fun the technique can be!
Crochet Ornament Pattern Materials
- A 2.75mm (C) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- 8cm/3.15″ plastic baubles available here in a pack of 24: Fillable plastic baubles
- Alternatively, you could cover existing baubles that you have at home.
- You could also use Fibre Fill to stuff them or scraps of yarn ends! You just need to make sure to stuff them really full to get a good shape.
- Ribbon for hanging
Along with the above you will need the following yarn for your bauble:
Color Theory yarn, 100% acrylic, 246yds/100g.
Each bauble uses approx 20g of yarn (50yds) if you’d like to raid your stash!
It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which is what gives your bauble its durability. Find out more about yarn weights and categories.
For the whole collection of baubles I used the following colours:
3 balls of Ivory
1 ball each of Nutmeg, Canyon, Raisin, Satellite, Dijon, Caper, Stonewash and Thunder
See my other worsted weight crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
Here are some that I think would work really well for this pattern in various price ranges:
- Lion Brand Heartland:100% acrylic; 252yds, 230m/140g
- Sirdar Country Classic Worsted: 50% wool, 50% acrylic; 218yds, 200m/100g
- Swish Worsted by WeCrochet: 100% superwash merino wool, 110yds, 100m/50g
Sizing
My baubles cover an 8cm/3.15″ plastic bauble with slight negative ease.
Are you looking for more crochet bauble patterns? Check out the entire festive bauble collection and choose your next one to make.
Glossary and Abbreviations
- ch(s) – chain(s) (chain stitch tutorial)
- sp – space
- ss – slip stitch (how to crochet a slip stitch)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- sk – skip
- rep – repeat
- yoh – yarn over hook
- blo – back loop only
- flo – front loop only
- rem – remaining
- tog – together
Crochet Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (how to single crochet stitch)
exsc – extended single crochet
Special Stitches
The baubles use basic stitches but worked in perhaps a new way. It’s great fun and not much of a change to create something really different!
Extended split single crochet
Insert hook into the centre (between the ‘legs’) of stitch. Yarn over and pull through a loop. Yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Extended split single crochet 2 together
Insert hook into the centre (between the ‘legs’) of stitch. Yarn over and pull through a loop. Yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook. Insert hook into the centre (between the ‘legs’) of next stitch. Yarn over and pull through a loop. Yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
Single crochet in the back loop only
Insert hook into back loop of next stitch. Yarn over and pull through a loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
Pattern Gauge
Tension isn’t essential for this project so just make sure to match up the Base to your bauble so that you know it will fit before working the main body.
If you are going to stuff your baubles then you don’t need to worry about tension at all and they can be as big or small as you like 🙂
Before you dive into crocheting your bauble, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, transitioning yarn colours, and tips on turning your work.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The Tapestry baubles are worked in continuous rounds with increases until Round 7, a set amount of 42 sts until Round 17 and then decreases until Round 22 to complete.
- Always change yarn on the the last ‘yarn over and pull through’ when you need to change colour.
- All stitches in the Tapestry Section are worked as back loop only (blo) single crochet.
- Carrying your colours across the back of the work is a great idea! These are known as ‘floats’. make sure to catch your floats regularly in long sections that don’t use that colour to avoid them pulling too tight.
- A ch1 at the beginning of a Round does not count as a stitch.
- The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms.
Reindeer Crochet Bauble Pattern
There are a few options for you to access and enjoy this crochet pattern:
- View the free pattern on the blog – all blog subscribers will be able to view the patterns supported by ads by logging into their Grow account.
- Purchase the individual pattern on Etsy or Ravelry as a beautifully formatted PDF with extra stitch charts, schematic and colour information page and more!
Get this pattern ad free
Get the PDF Pattern
Perfect to print out or use on any device, with added schematic and charts, colour inspiration and stitch tutorials.
Pattern Support
I am delighted to invite you to join the HanJan Crochet Community Facebook Group where we host all pattern support queries and love to see your progress, yarn choices and finished projects!
Don’t fancy waiting for the patterns?
Get them all in one place today!
Not ready to start yet? Summarise and Save For Later:
US Terminology
To unlock Exclusive Content on the HanJan Crochet Blog, all you need to do is click the box below and the Grow.me app will pop up, allowing you to enter your email and create a password.
Once you’ve created an account, every time you see Exclusive Content on my blog (or any others that use Grow), simply login to your Grow account. Be sure to switch to the login screen to enter your login credentials.
If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that I’m unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so be sure to save your login information in a safe place.
Thank you for subscribing and for joining me at HanJan Crochet! I hope you enjoy the exclusive content available on the site and I can’t wait to see what you create 🙂
Using 3 colours of your choice: A, B and C. I used A: Thunder, B: Ivory, C: Canyon.
BASE
Work all stitches as split Exsc in this section using B.
Make a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 Exsc into the ring [6].
Round 2: 2 split Exsc into each stitch around [12].
Round 3: * split Exsc in next st, 2 split Exsc in next st; rep from * around [18].
Round 4: * split Exsc in next 2 sts, 2 split Exsc in next st; rep from * around [24].
Round 5: * split Exsc in next 3 sts, 2 split Exsc in next st; rep from * around [30].
Round 6: * split Exsc in next 4 sts, 2 split Exsc in next st; rep from * around [36].
To download your basic chart all you need to do is click on the button below that says ‘DOWNLOAD THE CHART’
The PDF will open up in another tab for you and you can save it to your device however you would normally with a download and then print it off too if you would like.
TAPESTRY SECTION
Work all stitches as sc in blo in this section working colour changes as follows.
At the end of each Round ss in 1st st to join.
At the beginning of each Round ch1 to begin (this does not count as a st).
Round 7: (A) sc in blo next 5 sts, 2sc in blo next st; rep from * around [42]
Round 8: (A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 11, (B) x 3, (A) x 11, (B) x 3, (A) x 9
Round 9: (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 8
Round 10: (A) x 1, (B) x 2, (C) x 1, (B) x 2, (A) x 9, (B) x 2, (C) x 1, (B) x 2, (A) x 9, (B) x 2, (C) x 1, (B) x 2, (A) x 8
Round 11: (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 8
Round 12: (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 8
Round 13: (A) x 1, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 9, (B) x 5, (A) x 8
Round 14: (A) x 2, (B) x 3, (A) x 11, (B) x 3, (A) x 11, (B) x 3, (A) x 9
Round 15: (A) x 2, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 11, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 11, (B) x 1, (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 9
Join our pattern support group!
We’ve built an amazing community always ready to help each other. Join today!
Round 16: (A) x 1, (B) x 1, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 9, (B) x 1, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 9, (B) x 1, (A) x 3, (B) x 1, (A) x 8
Round 17: (B) x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 2, (A) x 7, (B) x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 2, (A) x 7, (B) x 2, (A) x 3, (B) x 2, (A) x 7
TOP
Before making the Top, weave in ends and insert the bauble into the cover. Work the remaining rounds with the bauble in place. If your bauble has a removable cap then taking it off at this point could be helpful.
Round 18: using B * Exsc in blo in next 5 sts, Exsc2tog in blo over next 2 sts; rep from * around [36].
Work all stitches as split Exsc in this section using B.
Work all stitches from now on as split Exsc.
Round 19: * split Exsc in next 4 sts, split Exsc2tog over next 2 sts; rep from * around [30].
Round 20: * split Exsc in next 3 sts, split Exsc2tog over next 2 sts; rep from * around [24].
Round 21: * split Exsc in next 2 sts, split Exsc2tog over next 2 sts; rep from * around [18].
Round 22: * split Exsc in next st, split Exsc2tog over next 2 sts; rep from * around [12].
TO FINISH
Weave in ends and add a ribbon to hang if desired.
Congratulations on crocheting your very own reindeer crochet bauble! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Dive into my other fun Christmas Crochet Patterns each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
Get your free guide!
Subscribe to get your free guide to choosing and combining colours!
Join HanJan and Share Your Crochet With Us!
I’d love to hear from you and see your HanJan Crochet project! Here’s where you can do that:
📌 PIN THIS POST – save it to your Pinterest crochet board so you can come back to it again and make more!
↗️ SHARE – Share your yarn choices, progress pics, and finished projects on Facebook or Instagram (make sure to use the hashtag) #hanjancrochet
🧶 JOIN – Join thousands of amazing crafters in the HanJan Crochet Community Group on Facebook ready to cheer you on!
✉️📩📬 SUBSCRIBE – It’s an honour to be able to create and share my free crochet patterns with you. I’d love to stay connected and send you regular discount codes and free patterns! Please sign up for my subscriber list to get a free gift right now!
Ready to take your colour work to the next level?
Join me for the entire course!
Packed with videos, tutorials, charts, colour blocks; completely ad-free and lifetime access!
I adore crocheting Christmas decorations! They are so quick, easy and make perfect gifts. Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Easy Crochet Stocking Pattern – with granny stitch detail!
- C2C Christmas crochet blanket – can be personalised with any name you like!
- Christmas Crochet Gnome Pattern – super cute and beginner friendly.
