Crochet Christmas Reindeer Tree – Full Pattern
Finished Size
Approximately 28–32 cm tall.
Materials
Brown yarn for the reindeer
Dark green yarn for the Christmas tree layers and collar
Red yarn for the ruffles
Cream yarn for the muzzle and decorative edging
White or beige yarn for the antlers
Gold yarn for the star
Black safety eyes, approximately 10–12 mm
Polyester fiberfill
2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Small gold bell
Pearl beads
Red and green plaid ribbon
Optional floral wire for the antlers
Crochet Abbreviations
MR = Magic Ring
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
sl st = Slip Stitch
inc = Increase
dec = Decrease
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
FO = Fasten Off
Reindeer Head
Use brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rounds 9–16: sc around. (48)
Round 17: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)
Round 18: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Round 19: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Begin stuffing firmly.
Round 20: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Round 21: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Round 22: (sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Add the remaining stuffing.
Round 23: dec around. (6)
FO and close the opening.
Muzzle
Use cream yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rounds 5–7: sc around. (24)
Round 8: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Lightly stuff.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Sew the muzzle onto the lower front of the head.
Embroider the nose and mouth with dark-brown yarn.
Eyes
Insert two black safety eyes between approximately Rounds 11 and 14.
Leave approximately 8–10 stitches between the eyes.
Add small white embroidered highlights if desired.
Ears
Make 2 using brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12)
Rounds 4–7: sc around. (12)
Do not overstuff.
Flatten the ear and crochet through both sides.
FO with a long sewing tail.
Sew the ears to both sides of the head.
Antlers
Make 2 using cream, beige, or light-brown yarn.
Main antler:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rounds 2–7: sc around. (6)
Lightly stuff.
For each branch, attach yarn to the side of the antler, ch 5, then sl st back along the chain.
Add a second smaller branch higher up.
Optional: insert floral wire before closing the antlers to make them easier to shape.
Sew the antlers securely behind the ears.
Reindeer Hair
Use brown yarn.
Cut multiple pieces of yarn and attach them around the forehead and sides of the head.
Arrange the strands into small curls and locks.
Make the hair slightly longer around the cheeks and forehead for the same fluffy appearance.
Body
Use brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rounds 6–14: sc around. (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rounds 16–18: sc around. (24)
Stuff firmly.
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Round 20: sc around. (18)
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Arms
Make 2 using brown yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rounds 3–10: sc around. (9)
Lightly stuff.
Round 11: (sc, dec) × 3. (6)
FO.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Christmas Tree Skirt
Use dark green yarn.
Upper green layer:
Round 1: 30 sc around. (30)
Round 2: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Round 3: sc around. (36)
Round 4: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Round 5: sc around. (42)
Round 6: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Round 7: sc around. (48)
Round 8: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Round 9: sc around. (54)
Round 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6. (60)
Rounds 11–13: sc around. (60)
Cream Scalloped Edge
Change to cream yarn.
Repeat around:
sc, skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in the next stitch, skip 1 stitch.
FO.
Red Ruffle Layer
Join red yarn through the FLO.
Round 1: sc around. (60)
Round 2: inc around. (120)
Round 3: dc around. (120)
Round 4: (dc, inc) around. (180)
Round 5: dc around. (180)
FO.
Finish the edge with cream yarn using the same scalloped pattern.
Second Green Layer
Join dark green yarn above the red ruffle.
Round 1: sc around.
Round 2: (4 sc, inc) around.
Round 3: sc around.
Round 4: (5 sc, inc) around.
Round 5: sc around.
Round 6: (6 sc, inc) around.
Continue increasing evenly until the layer reaches the desired width.
Work 3–5 additional rounds without increases.
Finish with the cream scalloped border.
Second Red Ruffle
Attach red yarn through the FLO.
Round 1: sc around.
Round 2: inc around.
Round 3: dc around.
Round 4: (dc, inc) around.
Round 5: dc around.
Finish with cream scalloped edging.
Bottom Green Layer
Join dark green yarn.
Work approximately 72–96 stitches around, depending on the desired finished size.
Increase evenly every other round.
Round A: sc around.
Round B: (11 sc, inc) repeat.
Round C: sc around.
Round D: (12 sc, inc) repeat.
Continue until the skirt reaches approximately 30–34 cm in diameter.
Work 4–6 additional rounds without increases.
Finish with the cream scalloped edge.
Bottom Red Ruffle
Join red yarn through the FLO of the final green layer.
Round 1: sc around.
Round 2: inc around.
Round 3: dc around.
Round 4: (dc, inc) around.
Round 5: dc around.
FO.
Add the cream scalloped border.
Christmas Collar
Use dark green yarn.
Ch 36–42, depending on the neck circumference.
Join with sl st.
Round 1: sc around.
Round 2: (sc, inc) around.
Round 3: hdc around.
Round 4: (hdc, inc) around.
Round 5: hdc around.
Change to cream yarn and add a scalloped edge.
Sew the collar underneath the head.
Large Christmas Bow
Use red ribbon or crochet the bow.
Create two large loops approximately 8–10 cm long.
Secure the center tightly.
Add a smaller plaid ribbon.
Place a pearl or decorative button in the center.
Attach the bow to the top of the head.
Plaid Decorations
Cut several pieces of red and green plaid ribbon.
Attach small bows or pointed ribbon pieces to the different skirt layers.
Keep the decorations symmetrical.
Mini Christmas Tree
Use dark green yarn.
Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Round 3: sc around. (12)
Round 4: (sc, inc) around. (18)
Round 5: sc around. (18)
Round 6: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
Round 7: sc around. (24)
Round 8: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
Round 9: sc around. (30)
Continue increasing until the tree is approximately 7–9 cm tall.
Lightly stuff and close.
Sew the small tree onto the top of the head.
Gold Star
Use gold yarn.
Make a magic ring.
Work 5 groups of:
ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into the ring.
Repeat 5 times.
Pull the ring tight.
FO.
Sew the star to the top of the mini Christmas tree.
Golden Bell
Attach a small gold bell underneath the neck bow.
Secure it firmly with strong thread.
Christmas Ornaments
Add small pearl beads, pom-poms, or tiny crocheted balls around the green skirt.
Use pearl white, gold, red, and green.
Distribute them evenly around each layer.
Mini Crochet Balls
Round 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: inc around. (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around. (12)
Add a small amount of stuffing.
Round 5: dec around. (6)
FO and close.
Make several balls in different colors.
Final Assembly
Attach the head to the body.
Sew the ears securely.
Attach the antlers behind the ears.
Add the yarn hair.
Embroider the nose and mouth.
Attach the arms.
Sew on the green collar.
Build the green, red, and cream skirt layers.
Add the scalloped borders.
Attach the plaid ribbons.
Attach the large Christmas bow.
Add the mini Christmas tree.
Sew on the gold star.
Attach the bell.
Add the pearl ornaments.
Shape each skirt layer carefully by hand.
Secure and hide all yarn ends.
Final Result
The finished piece should have a cute reindeer face at the top and a wide layered Christmas-tree body underneath, with alternating green and red ruffles, cream scalloped edges, plaid ribbons, pearl ornaments, a Christmas bow, a bell, antlers, and a small star-topped tree.