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CROCHET PATTERN
REINDEER
STUBBY

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Hello!
Let's get to know each other! My name is Natalia Konivchenko. Thank
you for purchasing my pattern and your interest in my work.

The pattern contains:

1. 72 photos
2. 6 videos
3. 34 pages

NOTE!!!
 The pattern is copyrighted. It is strictly prohibited to copy and distribute these materials.
 All pieces are crocheted in a spiral unless otherwise indicated.
 I crochet with half-crosses (X), so the size can differ if you crochet in another way.
Please note, in the description, extra shift stitches are stated for my crocheting technique. You may
have a difference, follow my notes.
 The finished product, using the indicated materials in this pattern, is 23 cm tall.
 Choose the right hook size for the yarn you are using.
 Stuff all pieces as you crochet.
 You are allowed to share the images of your ready toy that you make with this pattern but please
give me the credit of the design and provide a hashtag #crochet_with_natalli_niv

IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE MY PHOTOS FROM THIS PATTERN AND MY PROFILE WITH READY
TOYS, OR ONLY WITH MY PERMISSION!!!
Respect other people's work!
I wish you smooth loops!
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THE REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Lace weight/1ply yarn YarnArt Iris (138m/20g) 935 – black

Sport weight/4ply yarn Alize cotton gold 55 – white
(55% cotton /45% acrylic, 200m per 100 g) 493 – brown
21 – gray
Sport weight/4ply yarn YarnArt Jeans 07 – beige
(55% cotton /45% acrylic, 160m per 50 g) 66 – cherry
63 – emerald green
29 – olive green
Alize softy 55 – white

2. Polyester toy stuffing material

3. Tapestry needle
4. 1.75 mm crochet hooks
5. Safety eyes D=14 mm
6. Glue
7. Scissors
8. Wire

ABBREVIATIONS (US):

MR – magic ring
Sc - single crochet
Ch - chain
Inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
Dec – decrease (2 sc together)
Sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loops only

FLO - front loops only

The number at the end of the round indicates the total number of stitches.
(..) * N – repeat the instruction in brackets N times as directed

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ARMS
Begin crocheting with yarn No.493 (brown)
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.
Crochet 2 similar pieces. I do not stuff the arms, as I use a chenille wire. If you do not
use it, then stuff it SLIGHTLY in the process.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc *6 /12
3. (1 sc, inc) *6 /18
4-6. 18 sc (3 rounds)
7. dec *4, 10 sc /14
8. 14 sc

Cut the yarn No. 493. Join yarn in color No.07 (beige)
9-27. 14 sc (19 rounds) Photo 1.

!!! ATTENTION. If you are using wire, insert it now. Fold about 20 cm of wire in half.
However, look at your arm (more/less).
Stuff with fiberfill. Pull the opening closed.
28. Fold the arms in half and crochet 7 sc through both sides Photo 2-3.

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 4.

TAIL
Begin crocheting with yarn No.07 (beige)
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.
I did not stuff the tail.
1. 8 sc in MR
2. inc *8 /16
3-4. 16 sc (2 rounds)
5. Fold the tail in half and crochet 8 sc through both sides

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 5.

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NOSE
Begin crocheting with yarn No.493 (brown)
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.
1. ch4, start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 1 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 2 sc on the other side of
the chain /8
2. inc *2, 1 sc, inc*3, 1 sc, inc /14

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 6.

EARS
Begin crocheting with yarn No.07 (beige)
!!! TIP. Follow the marker.
I did not stuff the ears. Crochet 2 similar pieces.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1 sc, inc) *3 /9
3. 9 sc
4. (2 sc, inc) *3 /12
5. (3 sc, inc) *3 /15
6. (4 sc, inc) *3 /18
7. (5 sc, inc) *3 /21
8. (6 sc, inc) *3 /24
9. 24 sc
10. dec *12 /12 Photo 8.
11. Fold the ear in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides. Fold in half again and crochet 3 sc through
both sides. Photo 9-10.

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 7.

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HEAD
!!! TIP. Follow the marker.
Begin crocheting with yarn No.07 (beige)
1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc *6 /12
3. (1 sc, inc) *6 /18
4. (2 sc, inc) *6 /24
5. (3 sc, inc) *6 /30
6. (4 sc, inc) *6 /36
7. (5 sc, inc) *6 /42
8-9. 42 sc (2 rounds)
10. (6 sc, inc) *6 /48
11. (7 sc, inc) *6 /54
12-13. 54 sc (2 rounds)
14. (8 sc, inc) *6 /60
15. inc, 13 sc, inc, 30 sc, inc, 14 sc /63
16. inc, 62 sc /64
17. 64 sc
18. 14 sc, (1 sc, inc) *5, 16 sc, (inc, 1 sc) *5, 14 sc /74
19-21. 74 sc (3 rounds)
22. 14 sc, (1 sc, dec) *5, 16 sc, (dec, 1 sc) *5, 14 sc /64
23. (6 sc, dec) *8 /56
24. (5 sc, dec) *8 /48

!!! NOTE. If you use safety eyes, insert them between rounds 16 and 17 at a distance of
8 stitches. Stuff with fiberfill.
25. (4 sc, dec) *8 /40
26. (3 sc, dec) *8 /32
27. (2 sc, dec) *8 /24
28. (1 sc, dec) *8 /16

29. (2 sc, dec) *4 /12. Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Photo 11.

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SMALL ANTLERS
Begin crocheting with yarn No.493 (brown)
!!! TIP. Follow the marker.
Stuff with fiberfill. Crochet 2 similar pieces.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc *6 /12
3. (1 sc, inc) *6 /18
4-5. 18 sc (2 rounds)
6. dec *4, 10 sc /14
7. 14 sc
8. dec *2, 10 sc /12
9. 12 sc
10. dec, 10 sc /11
11. 11 sc

12. 11 sl st
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 12.

LARGE ANTLERS
Begin crocheting with yarn No.493 (brown)
!!! TIP. Follow the marker. Stuff with fiberfill. Crochet 2 similar pieces.
1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc *6 /12
3. (1 sc, inc) *6 /18
4. (2 sc, inc) *6 /24
5. (3 sc, inc) *6 /30
6-8. 30 sc (3 rounds)
9. (3 sc, dec) *6 /24
10-11. 24 sc (2 rounds)
12. dec *6, 12 sc /18
13. 18 sc
14. dec *3, 12 sc /15
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15-18. 15 sc (4 rounds)
19. inc *3, 12 sc /18
20. (1 sc, inc) *3, 12 sc /21

21. 21 sl st
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 13.

LEGS & BODY

Begin crocheting with yarn No.21 (gray)
!!! TIP. Follow the marker. Crochet 2 similar pieces.
1. ch6, start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 4 sc on the other side of
the chain /12
2. inc *2, 3 sc, inc *3, 3 sc, inc /18
3. (1 sc, inc) *2, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) *3, 4 sc, inc /24
4. (2 sc, inc) *2, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) *3, 5 sc, inc /30
5. (3 sc, inc) *2, 3 sc, (3 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, inc /36

!!! ATTENTION. The marker shifts to the side (yellow line in the photo), so I made 3
extra sc so that the marker is exactly in the center of the insole (red line in the photo).
Photo 4. Stuff with fiberfill.
Cut the yarn No. 21 (gray). Join yarn in color No.63 (emerald green)
6. BLO 36 sc
7-10. 36 sc (4 rounds)
11. 10 sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) *3, 9 sc /32
12. 9 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) *3, 9 sc /28
13. 8 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) *3, 9 sc /24
14. 7 sc, dec *4, 9 sc /20 Photo 15.

Do not cut yarn No. 63 (emerald green), and bring it to the front.
Join yarn in color No.07 (beige)
15. BLO 7 sc, dec *3, 7 sc /17
16-19. 17 sc (4 rounds)
20. inc, 16 sc /18
21. 5 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 2 sc /20

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Edging
!!! TIP. Insert the hook downward.
Return to round 5 and crochet through front loops using the remaining yarn color No.55. Photo 16.
1. 36 sl st

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Photo 17.

Edging
!!! TIP. Insert the hook downward.
Return to round 14 and crochet through front loops using the remaining yarn color No. 63. Photo 18.
1. 20 sc

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Photo 19.
22. 20 sc
23. 6 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc /22
24. 22 sc
25. 7 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 4 sc /24
26. 24 sc

Do not cut the yarn on the second leg, we will connect the legs into the body. Stuff with
fiberfill. Photo 21.

DECORATION
1. TIE SHOELACES. Photo 20.
Crochet the body
!!! TIP. My legs are slightly clubfoot. I placed an additional marker on the first leg,
counting 9 sc counterclockwise from the marker. I put an additional marker on the
second leg, counting 8 sc forward
!!!VIDEO.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HoC9hd3yTJ8I2-E-Kqo_2FbuePlrW2eR/view?usp=sharing
27. From the second leg Photo 22., ch3, join the first leg Photo 23-24., 24 sc on it + sc into the junction
place between the leg and chain, 3 sc on the chain, + sc into the junction place between the chain and
leg, 24 sc on the second leg, 3 sc on the chain /56
28-29. 56 sc (2 rounds)
30. 11 sc, dec, 25 sc, dec, 16 sc /54

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31. (7 sc, dec) *6 /48 Photo 25.
32-34. 48 sc (3 rounds)
35. (6 sc, dec) *6 /42
36-37. 42 sc (2 rounds)
38. (5 sc, dec) *6 /36
39-40. 36 sc (2 rounds) Photo 26.
41. (4 sc, dec) *6 /30
42-43. 30 sc (2 rounds)
44. (3 sc, dec) *6 /24
45-47. 24 sc (3 rounds)
48. (2 sc, dec) *6 /18
49-53. 18 sc (5 rounds)

Stuff with fiberfill.

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 27-29.

DECORATION
1. NEEDLE SCULPTING.
!!!VIDEO.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I84gaNNWc_UjesIq5i-vMbHowI0OIiyT/view?usp=sharing
Prepare 8 pins
Count 14 rounds down from MR.
Points 3 and 4, 7 and 8 between rounds 14 and 15.
Points 1 and 2, 5 and 6 between rounds 17 and 18.
Count 14 rounds from MR. Photo 30.
Between points 1 and 2 there is a distance of 3 sc. Photo 31.
Between points 1 and 3 there is a distance of 3 sc. Photo 31.
Between points 2 and 4 there is a distance of 3 sc. Photo 31.
Between points 1 and 5 there is a distance of 6 sc. Photo 31.
Place the pins in the same way for the second eye.
The distance between the eyes 8 sc.

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Insert the needle into the base of the head and exit it through point 1. Next, insert it at point 2 and exit it
through the base of the head. Tighten. Photo 32-33.
Insert the needle into the base of the head and exit it through point 1. Next, insert itat point 3 and exit it
through the base of the head. Tighten. Photo 34-35.
Insert the needle into the base of the head and exit it through point 1. Next, insert it at point 4 and exit it
through the base of the head. Tighten. Photo 36-37.
If you use safety eyes, then place pins into the eye sockets through 1 stitch, as guided in the photo. Repeat
several times. Tighten.
As per the photo, the square of the eyes is shown with black threads. Repeat several times. Tighten. Photo
38-39.

2. FACE DECORATION.
2.1. Glue on eyes.
2.2. Embroider whites of the eyes with white yarn No. 55.
2.3. Embroider eyebrows with black yarn No.935. Move 2 rounds up from the eyes; eyebrow
is 3 sc wide; distance between the eyebrows – 10 sc.
2.4. Embroider eyelids with black yarn No. 935.
2.5. Sew the nose at the level of Rnd 17-19.
2.6. Sew the ears at the level of Rnd 12-13. Photo 40.
2.7. Embroider a smile with brown yarn No.493. Move 3 rounds down from the nose. Smile
is 10 rounds wide and 3 rounds high.
2.8. Sew the antlers at the level of Rnd 3-9. Photo 41.
2.9. Sew the small antlers to the large, moving 4 rounds up from the bottom. Photo 42.
2.10. Embroider 6 checkmarks on the head with white yarn No. 55 in chaotic manner.
!!!VIDEO.
 Glue on eyes https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YsEt_2rjp16byOHwuQCzzydUX5lPmEKC/view?usp=sharing
 Embroider eyelids with yarn No.935
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16xqaNnBeJsTnIQ53bXG3zKORkUIjz0HS/view?usp=sharin
 Embroider eyebrows with yarn No.935
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cL1Tw1MuDQ2pJ-hpIow-DJF-Hx2iS726/view?usp=sharing

ASSEMBLY
1. SEW ON THE HEAD.
Stuff the neck tightly. Photo 43.

!!!VIDEO.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dE86H-RFOrrEEt0yGFtMThst-voSCcJV/view?usp=sharing

2. SEW ON THE ARMS

Sew them in round 48-49. Photo 45.

3. SEW ON THE TAIL

Sew them in round 28-29. Photo 44.

CHRISTMAS HAT
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.
!!! NOTE. Work in back and forth rows BLO, ch1 at the end of each row and turn.
Begin crocheting with yarn No.66 (cherry)
1. 16 ch, start from the second chain on the hook: 15 sc, ch1, turn
2-16. BLO 15 sc (15 rounds), ch1, turn Photo 46.
17. fold the edges together and connect the first and the last row with 15 sc Photo 47.
18. crochet in a spiral 16 sc Photo 48.
19. (2 sc, dec) *4 /12
20. dec *6 /6

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Photo 49.

POMPOM
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.

Begin crocheting with yarn No.55 (softy - white)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. inc *6 /12
3. 12 sc
4. dec *6 /6

Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Photo 50.

DECORATION
1. SEW ON THE POMPOM.
2. WRAP ONE EDGE ON THE HAT. Photo 51.

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SWEATER
!!! IMPORTANT. Follow the pattern and marker.
Begin crocheting with yarn No.55 (white)
Ch50, sl st
1. 50 sc

!!! ATTENTION. Next, crochet the pattern in jacquard technique.

Add yarn in color No.63 (emerald green)
2. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 5 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc
– white /50
3. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc
– white /50
4. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2
sc – emerald) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
5. 19 sc – white, (1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1
sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
6. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 2
sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
7. 19 sc – white, (4 sc – white, 3 sc – emerald, 4 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
8. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 2
sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
9. 19 sc – white, (1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 1
sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
10. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white,
2 sc – emerald) – pattern, 20 sc – white /50
11. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc
– white /50
12. 19 sc – white, (2 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 5 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white) – pattern, 20 sc
– white /50

Cut the yarn No. 63 (emerald).

13-17. 50 sc – white (5 rounds) Photo 52.

!!! NOTE. Skip stitches for sleeves.

18. 6 sc, ch10, skip 10 sc, 17 sc, ch10, skip 10 sc, 7 sc – white /50 Photo 53-56.
19. (4 sc, inc) *10 /60 Photo 57.

!!! ATTENTION. Next, crochet the pattern in jacquard technique.

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20. 1 sc – white, (1 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white) *14, 1 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white /60 Photo 58.
21. 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald, (1 sc – white, 3 sc – emerald) *14, 1 sc – white /60 Photo 59.
22. 60 sc – emerald Photo 60.
23. 1 sc – emerald, (1 sc – white, 3 sc – emerald) *14, 1 sc – white, 2 sc – emerald /60 Photo 61.
24. 1 sc – emerald, 2 sc – white, (1 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white) *14, 1 sc – emerald /60 Photo 62.

Cut the yarn No. 63 (emerald).

25. 60 sc – white Photo 63.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends.

Next, crochet the sleeves
!!! TIP. Insert the hook upward.
Attach the yarn in color 55 (white) between the body and sleeve in round 18.
1. for the right sleeve: inc into the junction place between the body and sleeve, 10 sc on the body, inc
between the body and sleeve, 10 sc on the sleeve /24 Photo 64.
For the left sleeve: for the right sleeve: inc into the junction place between the body and sleeve, 10 sc
on the body, inc between the body and sleeve, 10 sc on the sleeve /24 Photo 65.
2-8. 24 sc (7 rounds)

!!! ATTENTION. Next, crochet the pattern in jacquard technique.

Add yarn in color No.63 (emerald)
9. (1 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white) *6 /24
10. 2 sc – emerald, (1 sc – white, 3 sc – emerald) *5, 1 sc – white, 1 sc – emerald /24
11. 24 sc – emerald
12. (1 sc – white, 3 sc – emerald) *6 /24
13. 2 sc – white, (1 sc – emerald, 3 sc – white) *5, 1 sc – emerald, 1 sc – white /24

Cut the yarn No. 63 (emerald).

14-16. 24 sc (3 rounds) Photo 66-67.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Photo 68.

FIR-TREE
!!! TIP. Do not follow the marker.

Begin crocheting with yarn No.493 (brown)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1 sc, inc) *3 /9

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3-5. 9 sc (3 rounds)

Cut the yarn No. 493 (brown). Join yarn in color No.29 (olive green)
6. inc *9 /18
7. (1 sc, inc) *9 /27
8. (2 sc, inc) *9 /36

!!! ATTENTION. Work the next rounds BLO.

9. BLO 36 sc
10-12. BLO 36 sc (3 rounds)
13. BLO (4 sc, dec) *6 /30
14-16. BLO 30 sc (3 rounds)
17. BLO (3 sc, dec) *6 /24
18-19. BLO 24 sc (2 rounds)
20. BLO (2 sc, dec) *6 /18
21. BLO 18 sc
22. BLO (1 sc, dec) *6 /12
23-24. BLO 12 sc (2 rounds)
25. BLO dec *6 /6

Stuff with fiberfill. Pull the opening closed. Photo 69.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends.

Edging
!!! NOTE. Insert the hook downward.
Return to round 24 and crochet through front loops using the remaining yarn color No. 29. Photo 70.

1. Crochet in a spiral: 8 rounds of sl st.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends.
Photo 71.

DECORATION
1. WRAP THE BLACK YARN AROUND THE TREE.
2. GLUE PEARLS ON THE TREE. Photo 72.

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