Looking for a quick and cozy Christmas crochet project? This adorable Reindeer Mug crochet pattern is the perfect festive project. Inspired by classic Christmas characters and Santa’s favourite helper, this project is perfect for beginners and is quick to make. Whether you use it as décor, a play-kitchen accessory, or a handmade gift, this Reindeer Mug is sure to bring cheer to any space. Grab your yarn and let’s stitch some Christmas magic!
If you are looking for more mugs to crochet for the play kitchen, be sure to check my other patterns here. I have options for every holiday!
An ad-free printable PDF crochet pattern is also available in my Ravelry and Etsy store.
Materials:
- 3mm hook
- Light (3) acrylic yarn in light brown, dark brown, white, red, green, and black.
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch marker
Finished size:
Approx. 11cm tall by 13cm (including handle).
Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):
- Stitch/es (st/s)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Increase (inc)
- Invisible Decrease (dec)
- Front Loops Only (FLO)
Pattern Note:
-This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
Mug:
Round 1: In light brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (54)
Rounds 10-16: Sc around. (54)
Round 17: (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (48)
Round 18: (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (42)
Round 19: (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat around. (36)
Round 20: In the FLO, sc around. (36). Cut off.
Coffee:
Round 1: In dark brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat around. (36) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Handle:
Round 1: In light brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Rounds 2-18: Sc around. (6) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make two):
In black, ch 3, sc in the second ch from the hook, 3 sc in the next stitch, continuing on the other side of the ch, sc in the next stitch, slip stitch in the first sc to create an oval. Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Antlers (Make Two):
In dark brown, ch 6, sl st in the second ch from the hook and in the next st, ch 4, sl st in the second ch from the hook and in the next two sts, ch 3, sl st in the second ch from the hook and in the next st, sl st in the next st (back on the main ch) and in the last three sts. Cut off leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (Make Two):
Round 1: In light brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12) Fold the ear in half an cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
Whipped Cream:
Round 1: In white, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: Ch 1, [dc, ch 1]x3 in every st around, sl st in the first dc. (36 dc)
Tie off leaving a tail for sewing. Roll and scrunch the shape between your hands to form the whipped cream.
To assemble:
-Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20.
-Attach the handle to the side of the mug.
-Attach the eyes about seven stitches apart and add white stitching to create pupils.
-Attach the ears above the eyes on round 20 and attach the antlers just in front.
-Attach whipped cream and stitch in red and green sprinkles.
-Embroider a red nose. See tutorial here.
-Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this free Reindeer Mug crochet pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram @baubles_and_yarn so I can see and share them.
This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn.
Until next time, happy crocheting!
