Free Reindeer Crochet Keychain Pattern

Looking for a fun and festive project to crochet this holiday season? I’ve got just the thing for you! Say hello to my Reindeer Keychain Crochet Pattern! This beginner-friendly and super-cute design is perfect for adding a touch of Christmas cheer to your keys, car, or gift bags. The best part? It’s a free pattern!

Whether you’re new to amigurumi or a seasoned crocheter, this crochet keychain pattern is quick, easy, and absolutely adorable. With his big smile and charming holiday vibe, this little reindeer will have you hooked (pun intended) in no time!

Pattern notes

Let’s create this delightful reindeer together. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to your holiday season, and did I mention it’s a free crochet keychain pattern?

So, grab your crochet hook (Hamanaka 2.3 mm), and some sport yarns (red, white, black, brown, dark brown), and let’s get started.

Here are the abbreviations and stitch terminology used in this pattern:

• MR: Magic ring/ Magic circle
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sc: Single crochet stitch
• Inc: Single crochet increase stitch
• Dec: Single crochet decrease stitch
• […] * X: Repeat instructions X times
• (…): Number of stitches of each round
• {…}: Work instructions within brackets into the same stitch

If you’re interested in learning more about crochet and amigurumi, check out my post about basic stitches for beginners. This post provides a step-by-step guide to the most common crochet stitches, including chain stitches, single crochet stitches, and half double crochet stitches.

If you’re looking for more in-depth instruction, consider signing up for one of my amigurumi courses for beginners. These courses cover all the basics of amigurumi, from choosing the right yarn and hook to creating complex designs. With these courses, you’ll be able to take your amigurumi skills to the next level and create even more adorable designs!

Free Reindeer Crochet Keychain Pattern

[Copyright Notice] This pattern was written, designed, and copyright held by, Lennutas. You are not permitted to copy, share, edit, upload or redistribute this pattern in any way, this includes making video tutorials or translating into other languages. Personal use only.

HEAD

Use brown yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
• 5: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
• 6: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
• 7: [inc, 5 sc] * 6 (42)
• 8-11 (4 rounds): 42 sc (42)
• 12: [dec, 12 sc] * 3 (39)
• 13-14 (2 rounds): 39 sc (39)
• 15: 6 sc, [dec, 11 sc] * 2, dec, 5 sc (36)
• 16-17 (2 rounds): 36 sc (36)
• 18: [dec, 10 sc] * 3 (33)
• 19: 33 sc (33)
• 20: 5 sc, [dec, 9 sc] * 2, dec, 4 sc (30)
• 21: 30 sc (30)
• 22: [dec, 3 sc] * 6 (24)

Start stuffing

• 23: [dec, 2 sc] *6 (18)
• 24: [dec, sc] * 6 (12)

End stuffing

• 25: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

EARS (x2)

Use brown yarn

• 1: 4 sc into MR (4)
• 2: [inc, sc] * 2 (6)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)
• 4: [inc, 2 sc] * 3 (12)
• 5-8 (4 rounds): 12 sc (12)
• 9: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

HORNS (x2)

Use dark brown yarn

Part 1

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)
• 3: 9 sc (9)
• 4: [dec, sc] * 3 (6)

Fasten off.

Part 2

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: 12 sc (12)
• 4: [dec, 2 sc] * 3 (9)
• 5: 9 sc (9)
• 6: [dec, sc] * 3 (6)

Join to part 1, stuff as you go

• 7: 6 sc (part 1), 6 sc (part 2) (12)
• 8: [dec, 2 sc] * 3 (9)
• 9: [dec, sc] * 3 (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

SNOUT

Use white yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
• 5: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
• 6: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
• 7: [[inc, 2 sc] * 3, 9 sc] * 2 (42)
• 8: 4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 16 sc (44)
• 9: 44 sc (44)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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NOSE

Use red yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: 12 sc (12)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

SANTA HAT

Start with white yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: [inc, 3 sc] * 3 (15)
• 4-5 (2 rounds): 15 sc (15)
• 6: [dec, 3 sc] * 3 (12)

Stuff firmly this part only

• 7: 6 dec (6)

Change to red yarn

• 8: 6 sc (6)
• 9: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)
• 10-11 (2 rounds): 9 sc (9)
• 12: [inc, 2 sc] * 3 (12)
• 13-14 (2 rounds): 12 sc (12)
• 15: [inc, 3 sc] * 3 (15)
• 16-18 (3 rounds): 15 sc (15)
• 19: [inc, 4 sc] * 3 (18)
• 20-28 (9 rounds): 18 sc (18)
• 29: [inc, 5 sc] * 3 (21)
• 30: [inc, 6 sc] * 3 (24)
• 31: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
• 32: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
• 33: 36 sc (36)
• 34: [inc, 5 sc] * 6 (42)
• 35-37 (3 rounds): 42 sc (42)

Change to white yarn

• 38: [inc, 6 sc] * 6 (48)
• 39-41 (3 rounds): 48 sc (48)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Fold the white part up side down.

ASSEMBLY

• Use the wrong side of the snout and sew to the head from round 1 to round 15.
• Use black yarn to embroider the eyes from round 15 to round 16.
• Sew the nose to the snout.
• Use black yarn to embroider the mouth on the snout.
• Sew the hat to top of the head.
• Sew the ears to the hat.
• Sew the horns to the hat.

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I hope you had as much fun making this Reindeer Crochet Keychain Pattern as I did designing it! There’s nothing better than celebrating the holidays with a hook in hand and festive yarn on your lap. So dive into these crochet keychain patterns and let’s make this Christmas one to remember—with a handmade touch in every stitch!

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