Ready for another project just in time for Christmas? This faux fur reindeer pillow crochet pattern is perfect for creating that warm and cozy winter feeling. Made using faux fur yarn to create a soft, textured finish this pillow is a great addition to any holiday decor. The pattern focuses on shaping a simple pillow base and adding reindeer details, with faux fur yarn giving the design its fluffy look.
I have designed the instructions to be simple but because of the yarn’s texture, this project can be a little tricky. Therefore, it is a great pattern is you are just starting working with faux fur yarn. Below, you’ll find the free written crochet pattern, along with a YouTube video tutorial that shows the process in real time. The video is especially helpful for seeing how the faux fur yarn behaves and how the pieces come together. If you’re looking for a crochet Christmas pillow pattern or want to experiment with faux fur yarn in a decorative project, this reindeer pillow is a fun way to do that.
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Materials:
- 8mm hook & 3,5mm hook
- Faux Fur Yarn (I used Loops & Thread in Gold Frost) (1 skein)
- Light (3) acrylic yarn in brown, red, black, and white.
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Needle
- Stitch markers
Finished size:
22 cm by 27 cm.
Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):
- Stitch/es (st/s)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Increase (inc)
- Half double crochet increase (hdc inc)
- Decrease (dec)
A Video Tutorial of the Free Faux Fur Reindeer Pillow Crochet Pattern is Available Here:
Working With Faux Fur Yarn:
-This pattern uses faux fur yarn to create the reindeer fur. Although working with this yarn makes a gorgeous coat, faux fur yarn can be quite tricky to work with as the stitches you make are nearly invisible. Here are a couple tips that may helpful to work with this type of yarn. Firstly, stitch markers are a must. You can even use a couple per rounds if it helps with counting. Secondly, while you can’t see your stitches, you can feel them under the fur. Be sure to feel the yarn to locate the next stitch. Finally, just remember if you cannot see anything, the mistakes cannot be seen either. While this yarn is difficult to work with, it is quite forgiving and it makes for a fun challenge with great results.
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.
Head
Using a 8mm hook and the faux fur yarn:
Round 1: Ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) repeat around. (36)
Round 7: (1 inc, 5 sc) repeat around. (42)
Round 8: (1 inc, 6 sc) repeat around. (48)
Round 9: Sc around. (48)
Round 10: (1 dec, 6 sc) repeat around. (42)
Round 11: (1 dec, 5 sc) repeat around. (36)
Round 12: (1 dec, 4 sc) repeat around. (30)
Round 13: (1 dec, 3 sc) repeat around. (24)
Round 14: (1 dec, 2 sc) repeat around. (18)
Round 15: (1 dec, 1 sc) repeat around. (12)
Round 16: Dec around. (6)
Cut off leaving a tail for sewing. Tip: You can use a crochet hook to thread the yarn around the remaining six stitches to close the hole.
Ears (Make Two):
Using a 8mm hook and the faux fur yarn:
Round 1: Ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook 6 sc. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Cut off leaving a tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make Two):
Using a 3,5mm hook and black light yarn:
Round 1: Sc, hdc, 2 sc, hdc, sc in a magic circle.(6)
Round 2: Inc, hdc inc, 2 inc, hdc inc, inc. (12)
Round 3: Sc, inc, hdc, hdc inc, (sc, inc) x2, hdc, hdc inc, sc, inc. (18)
Round 4: Sc around. (18)
Cut off leaving a tail for sewing. Embroider with white yarn to create the pupils.
Nose:
Using a 3,5mm hook and red light yarn:
Round 1: Sc, hdc, 2 sc, hdc, sc in a magic circle.(6)
Round 2: Inc, hdc inc, 2 inc, hdc inc, inc. (12)
Round 3: Sc, inc, hdc, hdc inc, (sc, inc) x2, hdc, hdc inc, sc, inc. (18)
Round 4: Sc around. (18)
Cut off leaving a tail for sewing.
Antlers (Make Two):
Using a 3,5mm hook and brown light yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)
Round 2: Inc around. (12)
Rounds 3-18: Sc around. (12)
Stuff lightly and cut off leaving a tail for sewing.
Repeat rounds 1 to 9. Stuff lightly, cut off leaving a tail for sewing and attach the horn to the longer part.
To Assemble:
-Attach the nose and the eyes.
-Attach the antlers above the eyes and attach the ears just in front. Tip: if you don’t have a needle large enough to accommodate the fur yarn, use a crochet hook to thread the yarn back and forth. You can also secure or sew the ear with a smaller yarn (for example the leftover tail of the antlers.)
-Enjoy and please tag me in your creations, I would love to see them!
I hope you enjoyed this free Faux Fur Reindeer Pillow 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!
