Today, I am so excited to share with you a brand new free crochet pattern! This reindeer security blanket is a quick and fun pattern to crochet. If you are looking for a baby’s first Christmas gift, look no further.
Meet Marco the Reindeer. My daughter Bella named this sweet reindeer. This crochet pattern makes a perfect project for a beginner.
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I have been working on a farm animal collection all year. So when I found out my good friend Kristine from Ambassador Crochet was putting together a blog hop for Baby’s First Christmas, I knew I wanted to participate. I wanted it to be a Christmas pattern as well as fit into the theme of my farm animal collection. It is not surprising to me that I thought of a reindeer.
I decided to go with a simple granny square for the blanket part with a crab stitch (or reverse single crochet) for the edging. I had a lot of fun creating this lovely crochet pattern.
Materials:
170 yards, Worsted Size 4, I Love This Yarn Solids 7 oz/199 g, 355 yards/320 meters in Jellybean.
5 yards, Worsted Size 4, I Love This Yarn Solids 7 oz/199 g, 355 yards/320 meters in Red.
100 yards, Worsted Size 4, I Love This Yarn Solids 7 oz/199 g, 355 yards/320 meters in Brown.
100 yards, Worsted Size 4, I Love This Yarn Solids 7 oz/199 g, 355 yards/320 meters in White.
50 yards, Worsted Size 4, I Love This Yarn Solids 7 oz/199 g, 355 yards/320 meters in Tan.
Hooks: E/4 3.5 mm; G/6 4.0 mm; J/10 6.0 mm
Polyfil
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Safety eyes (optional)
Experience Level: Beginner
Gauge:
11.5 sts x 7 rows = 4”
Pattern used for Gauge: DC
Size:
16.5” x 15” x 5” approximately
Pattern Key:
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Finish Off
St/Sts – Stitch/Stitches
Ch – Chain
Rnd(s) – Round(s)
MC – Magic Circle
Color A – Jellybean
Color B- Red
Color C – Brown
Color D – White
Color E – Tan
Special Stitches:
Reverse Single Crochet (REV SC)
● Insert the hook in the first stitch to the right, turning the hook downward to yarn over and pull it through. Yarn Over, and pull it through both loops on the hook to complete the stitch. Repeat around.
Notes:
- Lovey Blanket is made in joined rounds as a traditional granny square.
- All the reindeer parts are done in continuous rounds. Do NOT join while making each of them. Use stitch markers to know where your first stitch in the round is.
- Sl st does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
- Repeat stitches between * and * around.
- Alternative to MC – Ch 2; work number of SC specified in the 2nd chain from the hook.
- Ch 3 counts as a DC throughout the pattern.
- The Security blanket is made in joined rounds as a Granny Square.
- Pattern Instructions:Lovey Blanket:Using J Hook and Color A, Ch 4; sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring.Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC in each round throughout the pattern); 2 DC into the ring; Ch 2; *3 DC into the ring; Ch 2.* Repeat from *-* 2 more times; 1 sl st in the top of Ch 3 to Join. (12 DC)Rnd 2: Sl st in the next 2 sts and in the Ch 2 space; Ch 3; (2 DC; Ch 2; 3 DC) in the same ch space; *Ch 1; (3 DC, Ch 2; 3 DC) in the next Ch 2 space* Repeat from *-* 2 more times; ch 1; sl st in the top of Ch 3 to join. (24 DC)Rnd 3: Sl st in the next 2 sts and in the Ch 2 space; Ch 3; (2 DC; Ch 2; 3 DC) in the same ch space; ; *Ch 1; (3 DC in Ch 1 space, Ch 1) in each ch 1 space to the corner; (3 DC; Ch 2; 3 DC) in Ch 2 space at the corner. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 1; (3 DC in Ch 1 space; Ch 1) in each Ch 1 space to the beginning of the round. Sl st to the top of Ch 3 to join. (36 DC)Rnd 4: Repeat round 3. (48 DC)Rnd 5: Repeat round 3. (60 DC)Rnd 6: Repeat round 3. (72 DC)Rnd 7: Repeat round 3. (84 DC)Rnd 8: Repeat round 3. (96 DC)Rnd 9: Repeat round 3. (108 DC)Rnd 10: Repeat round 3. (120 DC)Sl st in the next 2 DC sts and FO.Rnd 11: Add Color D with sl st to any corner ch 3 sp; ch 1; 2 SC in the same sp; SC in each st across with SC in each ch 1 sp and 2 SC in each Ch 2 space around. Sl st to the first st. (202 sts)Rnd 12: Ch 1; Rev SC all the way around; sl st to the first st to join. FO and weave in the ends. (202 sts)
Head: Worked in Continuous Rounds Rnd 1: With G hook and Color C; create MC; 6 SC in the MC. (6 sts)Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)Rnd 3: *SC in the next st; 2 SC in the next st.* Repeat around. (18 sts)Rnd 4: *SC in the next 2 sts; 2 SC in the next st.* Repeat around. (24 sts)Rnd 5: *SC in the next 3 sts; 2 SC in the next st.* Repeat around. (30 sts)Rnd 6: *SC in the next 4 sts; 2 SC in the next st.* Repeat around. (36 sts)Rnds 7-12: SC in each st around. (36 sts) (6 total rounds) ****INSERT SAFETY EYES BETWEEN RNDS 7 & 8 WITH 4 STS BETWEEN THE EYES.****Rnd 13: *SC in each of the next 4 sts; sc2tog.* Repeat around. (30 sts)*****START STUFFING HEAD.****Rnd 14: *SC in each of the next 3 sts; sc2tog.* Repeat around. (24 sts)Rnd 15: *SC in each of the next 2 sts; sc2tog.* Repeat around. (18 sts)Rnd 16: *SC in the next st; sc2tog.* Repeat around. (12 sts)****FINISH STUFFING HEAD****Rnd 17: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)FO with a 6” tail for sewing. With tail and yarn needle, weave in and out of the front loops of the last round to close the hole.
Muzzle: Worked in Continuous RoundsRnd 1: With G hook and Color D, create MC; 6 SC in MC. (6 sts)Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)Rnd 3: *SC in the next st; 2 SC in the next st.* Repeat around. (18 sts)Rnds 4-6: SC in each st around. (18 sts) (3 total Rounds)Sl st to the next st to FO with a 6” tail. Stuff Muzzle.Nose: Worked in Continuous Rounds Rnd 1: Using E hook and Color B, ch 5; 2 SC in the 2nd ch from the hook; SC in each of the next 2 ch; 4 SC in the last ch. Working along the other side of the ch; SC in each of the next 2 ch; 2 SC in the last ch. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in the next st; SC in each of the next 4 sts; 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts; SC in each of the next 4 sts; 2 SC in the last st. (16 sts)Rnds 3-4: SC in each st around. (16 sts) (2 total Rounds)Sl st to the next st to FO with a 6” tail.Stuff LightlyEars: Make 2 – Work in Continuous Rounds Rnd 1: Using G hook and Color C, ch 5; 2 SC in the 2nd ch from the hook; SC in each of the next 2 ch; 4 SC in the last ch. Working along the other side of ch, SC in each of the next 2 ch; 2 SC in the last ch. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in the next st; SC in each of the next 4 sts; 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts; SC in each of the next 4 sts; 2 SC in the last st. (16 sts)Rnd 3: 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts; SC in each of the next 5 sts; 2 SC in each of the next 2 sts; SC in each of the next 7 sts. (20 sts)Rnd 4: SC in each st around. (20 sts)Sl st to the next st to FO with a 6” tail for sewing.Antlers Large Piece – Make 2 – Work in Continuous RoundsRnd 1: Using G hook and Color E, create MC; 6 SC in the MC. (6 sts)Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)Rnds 3-12: SC in each st around. (12 sts) (10 total Rounds)Sl st to the next st to FO with 6” tail for sewing.Stuff Antlers.Antlers Small Piece – Make 2 – Work in Continuous RoundsRnd 1: Using G hook and Color E, create MC; 6 SC in MC. (6 sts)Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)Rnds 3-7: SC in each st around. (12 sts) (5 total Rounds)Sl st to the next st to FO with a 6” tail for sewing.Stuff AntlersAssembly:Attach Muzzle to Rounds 11-15 of the head between the eyes. Attach nose to the top of the muzzle Rounds 3-6.Attach Ears on either side to Rounds 7 & 8.Attach large Antlers to Rounds 3-6 of the Head on either side.Attach small Antlers to each side of the large Antlers using the photo as a guide.Attach Head to the center of the blanket. In the example, I faced the head toward a corner.
Congrats you have made a wonderful Reindeer Security Blanket!
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Thank you Testers
I want to thank my testers Theresa and Bex. I could not release this pattern without you. Check out their photos below.
Tester photos
Well, that’s all I have for you today! Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, happy crocheting!
Christina Ryan
