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12/09/2024
Level of difficulty
SIZES
Using Círculo Amigurumi yarn, 2 mm crochet hook, and X single crochet:
· Candy Cane: 5.5 cm.
· Lollipop: 5 cm.
· Reindeer: 9 cm.
· Boot (2.75 mm crochet hook): 8 cm.
· Reindeer + Boot Set: 14 cm.
Using Círculo Amigurumi Slim yarn, 1.5 mm crochet hook, and X single crochet:
· Candy Cane: 4.5 cm.
· Lollipop: 4 cm.
· Reindeer: 7.5 cm.
· Boot (2.2 mm crochet hook): 6.5 cm.
· Reindeer + Boot Set: 11 cm.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
GENERAL MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
· Crochet hooks:
o For Amigurumi yarn: 2 mm and 2.75 mm.
o For Amigurumi Slim yarn: 1.5 mm and 2.2 mm.
· Embroidery needles (Tapestry no. 22, Crewel no. 7 and 9, and Milliner no. 7).
· Stitch markers.
· Sewing pins.
· Scissor.
· Universal plier.
· Gold cord (for ornament hangers - optional).
FOR LOLLIPOP:
· Círculo Amigurumi or Amigurumi Slim yarn in colors:
o Carmine 3528;
o Dulce de leche 7077;
o Off-white 8176.
FOR CANDY CANE:
· Círculo Amigurumi or Amigurumi Slim yarn in colors:
o Carmine 3528;
o Off-white 8176.
· White pipe cleaner (1 unit).
FOR REINDEER:
· Círculo Amigurumi or Amigurumi Slim yarn in colors:
o Caramel 7076;
o Carmine 3528;
o Craft 7148;
o Eco 5083;
o Macadamia 3148;
o Off-white 8176.
· Embroidery thread Maxi Mouliné color Black #900 (for face details).
· 6 mm round safety eyes for Amigurumi yarn or 5 mm round safety eyes for Amigurumi Slim yarn (2 units).
· Fiberfill.
· Blush (for cheeks - optional).
· Fabric or silicone glue.
FOR BOOT:
· Círculo Amigurumi or Amigurumi Slim yarn in colors:
o Carmine 3528;
o Off-white 8176.
· 10 mm gold mini jingle bells (2 units - optional).
· Embroidery thread Maxi Mouliné color White #100 (for boot details - optional).
ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms)
· Rnd(s): round(s).
· St: stitch(es).
· Ch: chain stitch.
· Slst: slip stitch crochet.
· Sc: single crochet.
· Inc: single crochet increase (two sc into the same stitch).
· Dec: single crochet decrease (two sc closed together).
· Hdc: half double crochet.
· Hdc-inc: half double crochet increase (two hdc into the same stitch).
· Dc: double crochet.
· [...] x n: repeat the instructions, within brackets, n times.
· (...): total number of stitches in a round/row.
Crocheting Instructions
CANDY CANE
The candy cane will be worked in a stripe pattern, alternating the yarn colors carmine (#3528) and off-white (#8176) every two rounds. Start the first round with carmine yarn.
Rnd. 1: start 6 sc in the magic ring (6).Rnd. 2–22 (21 ROUNDS): 6 sc (6).
Note: alternate colors throughout the rounds, always working two rounds in carmine and then two rounds in off-white. Don’t cut the yarns between changes, leave them on hold until the next color change.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the opening later.
To structure the piece, fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist it along the length until it’s firm. If the structure is longer than the piece, trim the excess with a plier. Then, insert the pipe cleaner inside the candy cane. Close the opening by weaving the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end. Shape into a candy cane. If you wish, make a hanging loop for the ornament using a gold cord.
LOLLIPOP
CANDY (MAKE 2)
Start with carmine yarn (#3528).
Note: when crocheting the candy, don’t tighten the hdc too much.
Rnd. 1: start 6 hdc in the magic ring (6).
Tip: place a piece of thread between the first and second stitches of the current round to mark the position. This will help you during the process of making the candy spiral.Rnd. 2: work this round in the back third loop, 6 hdc-inc (12).Rnd. 3: work this round in the back third loop, [1 hdc, 1 hdc-inc] x 6 (18).Rnd. 4: work this round in the back third loop, 1 sc, 1 slst (2). Leave the remaining 16 st unworked.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail (approx. 35 cm) on the second piece.
Make the spiral detail of the candyWith off-white yarn (#8176), pull a loop of yarn between the first and second stitches of Rnd. 1 of one piece, inserting the hook from the right to the wrong side of the piece. Reintroduce the hook between the next two stitches and make 1 slst. Repeat this process, making surface slst between the stitches until you reach the first stitch of Rnd. 4. At the end, fasten off and weave in the yarn end. Repeat the process for the second piece.
STICK
In dulce de leche yarn (#7077).
Ch 9. Crochet in rows.Note: the ch at the end of each row does not count to the total stitches count of the row. When crocheting the stick, don’t tighten the slst too much.
Row 1: inserting the hook in the back bump of the second ch from the hook, make 8 slst, ch 1, turn (8).Tip: before making the turning chain, place a stitch marker into both loops of the last stitch of the current row. This will help you locate the loops for the next row.Row 2: working in both loops of the stitches, make 8 slst, ch 1, turn (8).
Tip: at the end of the row, repeat the marker process.Row 3: working in both loops of the stitches, make 8 slst (8).
Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
1. Position the two parts of the candy one on top of the other, with the wrong sides facing inward, aligning the final slst of both pieces. The slst will be the starting point for sewing.
2. Using the residual carmine yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the pieces together, using only the back loops of the Rnd. 3 and 4 of the candy.
3. Before closing the seam, insert the stick between the two parts of the candy. Finish sewing to secure the stick and form the lollipop. Make sure there are no open spaces between the candy and the stick. If necessary, reinforce the seam to ensure the stick is firmly attached.
4. Fasten off the seam and weave in the yarn end. If you wish, make a hanging loop for the ornament using a gold cord.
REINDEER
EARS (MAKE 2)
The ears will be worked using the jacquard technique, alternating between the yarn colors caramel (#7076) and macadamia (#3148). Color changes are indicated within {brackets} throughout the rounds. Inside the brackets is the color, followed by the sequence of stitches to be made with that color.
Rnd. 1: {caramel} work 4 sc in a magic ring (4).Rnd. 2: {caramel} 4 inc (8).Rnd. 3: {caramel} 1 sc, {macadamia} 1 inc, {caramel} [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3 (12).Rnd. 4: {caramel} 1 sc, {macadamia} 1 sc, 1 inc, {caramel} [2 sc, 1 inc] x 3 (16).Rnd. 5: {caramel} 1 sc, {macadamia} 3 sc, {caramel} 12 sc (16).Rnd. 6: {caramel} 8 dec (8).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. The ears don’t need to be stuffed.
Flatten the piece, then fold it in half, positioning the macadamia-colored section in the center. Using a tapestry needle, secure the two sides together with a tight stitch.
HORNS (MAKE 2)
PART 1
In craft yarn (#7148).
Rnd. 1: start 4 sc in a magic ring (4).Rnd. 2: 4 sc (4).
Fasten off.
PART 2
In craft yarn (#7148).
Rnd. 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring (5).Rnd. 2–3 (2 ROUNDS): 5 sc (5).
Don't fasten off the second part. In the next round, we'll join the both parts together to form the horn.
Rnd. 4: join the second part to the first one with 1 sc into the first st of Part 1. Complete the round making sc in next 3 st on the first part. Return to the second part and make 3 sc, 1 dec (8).
Rnd. 5: 1 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (6).Rnd. 6: 6 sc (6).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. The horns don’t need to be stuffed.
SNOUT
In off-white yarn (#8176).
Rnd. 1: work 6 sc in a magic ring (6).Rnd. 2: 1 inc, 1 hdc-inc, 2 inc, 1 hdc-inc, 1 inc (12).
Invisible fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Embroider the snoutUsing a Crewel no. 9 embroidery needle and a single strand of black embroidery thread (Maxi Mouliné #900), embroider the snout at the center of the piece.
HEAD
In caramel yarn (#7076).
Rnd. 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6).Rnd. 2: 6 inc (12).Rnd. 3: 2 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc (18).Rnd. 4: 2 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3, 3 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc] x 3, 1 sc (24).Rnd. 5: 2 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc] x 3, 3 sc, [1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc] x 3, 1 sc (30).Rnd. 6: 4 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (34).Rnd. 7: 6 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (38).Rnd. 8–11 (4 ROUNDS): 38 sc (38).Rnd. 12: 7 sc, 6 inc, 13 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc (50).Rnd. 13: 50 sc (50).Rnd. 14: 7 sc, 6 dec, 13 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (38).Rnd. 15: 3 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (34).
Insert the safety eyes between Rnd. 11 and 12, centered on the opposite side of the start of the rounds, leaving 7 st between them.
Rnd. 16: 4 sc, [1 dec, 2 sc] x 3, 5 sc, [1 dec, 2 sc] x 3, 1 sc (28).Rnd. 17: 2 sc, [1 dec, 1 sc] x 4, 2 sc, [1 dec, 1 sc] x 4 (20).
Stuff the head firmly with fiber, taking care to shape the cheeks and maintain the elliptical shape of the top, leaving the base (the region that will later connect to the body) slightly flat.
Rnd. 18: 10 dec (10).Rnd. 19: work only 2 dec (2). Leave the remaining 6 st unworked.
Add more stuffing if needed. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end.
Sew the snout between the eyesWith the help of sewing pins, position the snout at the center of the head, between the eyes, over Rnd. 12 and 15. Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly.
Sew the ears to the top of the head
With the help of sewing pins, position the ears on top of the head, over Rnd. 7 and 8, with the macadamia center facing forward (the front of the piece will be the side where the safety eyes were inserted). Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly.
Note: align the ears and horns in such a way that they form an imaginary straight line across the head. This imaginary line divides the head into two equal parts: front and back.
Sew the horns to the top of the headWith the help of sewing pins, position the horns at the top of the head, between Rnd. 3 and 5, about 1 st away from the ears, leaving the highest side facing the ears. Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly.
Make the face details
· Using a tapestry needle and six strands of white embroidery thread (Maxi Mouliné #100), embroider the waterline.
· Using a Crewel no. 9 embroidery needle and two strands of black embroidery thread (Maxi Mouliné #900), embroider the eyelashes.
· With a Crewel no. 7 embroidery needle and three strands of white embroidery thread (Maxi Mouliné #100), embroider spots on the forehead, making 5 small straight stitches over Rnd. 5 and 9.
· If you wish, apply blush on the cheeks and make a hanging loop for the ornament using a gold cord.
LEGS (MAKE 2)
In caramel yarn (#7076).
Rnd. 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6).Rnd. 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x 2 (8).Rnd. 3–4 (2 ROUNDS): 8 sc (8).
Fasten off the first leg. Repeat Rnd. 1–4 for the second leg, but don’t fasten off. In the next round, we’ll join both legs together and start crocheting the body.
BODY
The body will be a continuation of the legs. Continue with the caramel yarn (#7076). Ch 2.
Rnd. 5: ch 2. Then join the second leg to the first one with 1 sc into the first st of Rnd. 4 of the first leg. Continue the round by making 1 sc in the next 7 st on the first leg, sc in each of next 2 ch.
Return to the second leg and make sc in next 8 st. Finish the round with 1 sc in the opposite side of each of the 2 ch (20).Rnd. 6: 20 sc (20).Rnd. 7: 3 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (18).Rnd. 8: 2 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (16).Rnd. 9: 2 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (14).Rnd. 10: 14 sc (14).Rnd. 11: work only 1 sc, 1 slst (2). Leave the remaining 12 st unworked.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs and body firmly with fiberfill.
Sew the body below the head
With the help of sewing pins, position the opening of the body at the bottom of the head, over Rnd. 18. Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly. If necessary, stuff the head and body with more fiberfill before closing the seam.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
In caramel yarn (#7076).
Rnd. 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6).Rnd. 2–3 (2 ROUNDS): 6 sc (6).Rnd. 4: 1 dec, 4 sc (5).Rnd. 5: work only 1 sc (1). Leave the remaining 4 st unworked.
Flatten the arm opening so that the stitches line up. The arm doesn’t need to be stuffed.
Rnd. 6: sc in next 2 st through both layers to close the opening (2).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew the arms to the bodyWith the help of sewing pins, position the arms to both sides of the body, over the Rnd. 11, aligning these parts with the legs. Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly.
TAIL
In caramel yarn (#7076).
Rnd. 1: leaving a starting yarn tail for sewing, work 6 sc in a magic ring (6).Rnd. 2: 3 dec (3).Note: due to the small size of the tail, you’ll need a bit more patience when working on the decreases!
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end. Shape the piece, curving the tip. The tail doesn’t need to be stuffed.
Tip: gently weave in the yarn end to maintain the tail's pointy shape.
Sew the tail to the backWith the help of sewing pins, position the tail on the back center of the body, over Rnd. 6 and 7. Using a tapestry needle, sew tightly.
SCARF
The scarf will be worked alternating between the yarn colors eco (#5083) and carmine (#3528). To ensure the scarf looks good on both sides, use the tapestry crochet technique to handle both colors of this piece, carrying the yarn along the work.
Whenever transitioning from eco to carmine yarn, change colors in the traditional way by completing the eco stitch before switching to carmine. For the reverse transition, from carmine to eco, use an invisible color change: complete the final yarn-over of the carmine stitch with eco, rather than with carmine.
Start in eco yarn. Ch 37. Work all stitches in the back bumps of the foundation chain. Inserting the hook in the back bump of the third ch from the hook, make 1 dc. Switch to carmine and make 1 dc. Return to eco and make 3 dc. Repeat the sequence [{carmine} 1 dc, {eco} 3 dc] x 7. Switch again to carmine and make 1 dc. Return to eco and finish making 1 dc. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
ASSEMBLY
Fold 2 cm from one end of the scarf at a 90º angle, with the wrong sides facing inwards. Apply a small amount of glue on the inside of the fold to keep it in place. Wrap the scarf around the reindeer's neck, with the wrong side facing outwards, and glue the other end of the scarf so that it stays in place.
BOOT
To make the boot softer, use a crochet hook 0.75 mm larger than the one used for the reindeer. For example:
If you crocheted the reindeer with Amigurumi yarn and a 2 mm crochet hook, work the boot with a 2.75 mm crochet hook.
If you crocheted the reindeer with Amigurumi Slim yarn and a 1.5 mm crochet hook, work the boot with a 2.2 mm crochet hook.
Ensure you are using the correct crochet hook sizeTo ensure you're using the correct hook size, make the foundation chains indicated for Part 1 of the boot and join them into a ring. Place this chain ring around the reindeer’s neck while it’s wearing the scarf. There should be about one finger’s width (approx. 1 cm) of space between the foundation chains and the reindeer. If the ring feels too loose, switch to a smaller crochet hook; if it’s too tight, try a larger one. These adjustments will help ensure the boot is the correct size.
PART 1
In carmine yarn (#3528).
Ch 30. Ensure your chain isn't twisted, then insert the hook into the first chain stitch. Join the foundation chain with 1 slst to form a ring. Continue working in a spiral.
Rnd. 1–8 (8 ROUNDS): 30 sc (30).Rnd. 9: 1 dec, 28 sc (29).Rnd. 10–13 (4 ROUNDS): 29 sc (29).Rnd. 14: 15 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc (30).Rnd. 15: 1 dec, 13 sc, 2 inc, 13 sc (31).Rnd. 16: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 dec (31).Rnd. 17: 1 dec, 11 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 10 sc, 1 dec (31).Rnd. 18: 1 dec, 27 sc, 1 dec (29).Rnd. 19: 1 dec, 9 sc, [1 dec, 1 sc] x 3, 7 sc, 1 dec (24).Rnd. 20: 1 dec, 8 sc, [1 dec, 1 sc] x 2, 6 sc, 1 dec (20).Rnd. 21: 1 dec, 5 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec (15).Rnd. 22: work only 7 dec (7). Leave the last st unworked.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end.
RUFFLE
To make the ruffle of the boot, pull a loop of off-white (#8176) through the remaining loop of the last chain of Part 1 (this is the free loop of the last stitch of Rnd. 1 of Part 1). Insert the crochet hook from the inside of the boot to the outside and work the first stitch of the next round from this position.
Rnd. 1–2 (2 ROUNDS): 30 sc (30).Rnd. 3: [1 inc, 14 sc] x 2 (32).Rnd. 4: [1 sc, skip the next st, 5 dc in the next st, skip the next st] x 8 (48).
Make 1 slst into the first st of the Rnd. 4 before starting the next round.
Rnd. 5: [ch 1, 1 slst] x 48 (48 - the ch don’t count as stitches).
Invisible fasten off and weave in the yarn end. Fold the ruffle outward.
If you wish, hang two gold mini jingle bells on the back of the boot.
Using a Milliner no. 7 embroidery needle and three strands of white embroidery thread (Maxi Mouliné #100), embroider French knots on the boot.
If you wish to use the boot as an individual ornament, make a hanging loop using a gold cord. However, if the ornament is used together with the reindeer (reindeer inside the boot), the cord is not necessary. The boot fits securely around the reindeer, and the reindeer's cord is sufficient to hang both.
Created by: LovLoops
Disclaimer: Measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.
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