Rudy the Reindeer is a free amigurumi crochet pattern ideal for Christmas crocheting. Rudy has to be my personal favourite crochet pattern that I’ve designed so far, and I hope you enjoy crocheting him as much as I enjoyed designing him!

You can find the free pattern on my website at cillacrochets.com and you can also download the free PDF pattern by signing up to my mailing list.

About the Pattern

• The pattern is written in US terms in English only
• Difficultly: Intermediate level

Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was as follows:

11 sc stitches on 5 cm / 1.96 “

12 rows on 5 cm / 1.96 “

Size
I used the yarn below with a 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook and the amigurumi turned out to be 28 cm / 11 “ high from the bottom of Rudy’s feet to the top of his antlers. Please note: I do tend to crochet quite tightly, so your Rudy may turn out larger.

Materials needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (see yarn recommendation below)
• Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US E/4)
• Stuffing
• Needle
• Scissors
• Pins
• Stitch marker
• Safety eyes 8 mm (Option 1)
• Black embroidery thread (Option 2)

Yarn Recommendation
I used Rico Designs Creative Cotton Aran (50g = 85 m / 93 yds per ball) in the following colours. However, you can use any worsted weight yarn you prefer.

• Light Brown (50 grams = 85 m/ 93 yds)
• Dark Brown (17 grams = 29 m/ 32 yds)
• Purple (22 grams = 37.5 m/ 41 yds)
• Red (2 grams = 3.5 m/ 4 yds)

Other Pattern Notes

• Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
• Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
• Eyes: In this pattern you have the choice of using safety eyes or embroidered eyes. Instructions are included for both. Please note that using safety eyes is a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
• Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds.
• Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
• Stuffing: Unless otherwise stated, stuff all amigurumi parts firmly as you crochet

Sharing Your Makes
Please feel free to tag @cillacrochets and use the hashtag #CrochetRudyTheReindeer when sharing pictures on your crochet creations on social media. I’d love to see your creations and share them with the community!

Copyright
© 2021 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards - All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.

The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.

You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer.

Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:

“This product is handmade by your name from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”