Cozy Crochet Reindeer Hat Pattern for Festive Fun

Get ready for the holidays with this adorable crochet reindeer hat! Perfect for keeping little (or big!) heads warm, this pattern creates a charming earflap hat complete with cute antlers, rosy cheeks, and festive holly. It’s a delightful project that brings handmade joy and a touch of whimsical holiday spirit to anyone who wears it.

Crafting Holiday Cheer, One Stitch at a Time

There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift, and this crochet reindeer hat is sure to be cherished. Imagine the smiles and warmth it will bring during winter festivities. This pattern is designed to be enjoyable for crocheters of various skill levels, allowing you to create a unique and heartwarming accessory that embodies the spirit of the season.

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Crochet Pattern: Cozy Crochet Reindeer Hat Pattern for Festive Fun

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Off-white (main color)
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (antlers)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (stripes, berries)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (holly leaves)
Small amount of Pink yarn/embroidery floss (cheeks)
4.0mm (G/6) crochet hook
9mm or 10mm black safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill stuffing
Small red beads (for holly berries, optional)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row

Instructions

Hat Body (Cream/Off-white)

R1: Start with a MR, sc 6. (6 sts)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: (Sc 1, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
R4: (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24 sts)
R5: (Sc 3, inc) x 6. (30 sts)
R6: (Sc 4, inc) x 6. (36 sts)
R7: (Sc 5, inc) x 6. (42 sts)
R8: (Sc 6, inc) x 6. (48 sts)
R9: (Sc 7, inc) x 6. (54 sts)
R10: (Sc 8, inc) x 6. (60 sts)
R11-R20: Sc in each st around. (60 sts for 10 rounds)
FO and weave in ends.

Ear Flaps (Make 2 – Red and Cream/Off-white)

Join yarn to the hat edge, centered over where the ear flap should be.
R1: Ch 1, sc 10 along the edge of the hat. Turn. (10 sts)
R2 (Cream): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
R3 (Cream): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
R4 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
R5 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
Repeat R2-R5 for a total of 10 rows (5 stripes).
R11 (Cream): Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. Turn. (8 sts)
R12 (Cream): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)
R13 (Red): Ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. (6 sts)
R14 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6 sts)
FO. Repeat for the second ear flap.

Ears (Make 2 – Cream/Off-white)

R1: Start with a MR, sc 6. (6 sts)
R2: (Sc 1, inc) x 3. (9 sts)
R3: (Sc 2, inc) x 3. (12 sts)
R4: (Sc 3, inc) x 3. (15 sts)
R5-R7: Sc in each st around. (15 sts for 3 rounds)
Pinch flat and sl st through both layers to close. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Antlers (Make 2 sets – Brown)

Main Stem:

R1: Start with a MR, sc 5. (5 sts)
R2-R5: Sc in each st around. (5 sts for 4 rounds)
Stuff lightly. Do not FO yet.

Small Branch 1:

Chain 3 from the main stem. Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch. Sl st back to the main stem.

Small Branch 2:

Move over 1-2 stitches on the main stem. Chain 3. Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch. Sl st back to the main stem.
Continue sc in the remaining sts of the main stem to the end. FO with a long tail for sewing.
Stuff main stem lightly.

Holly Leaves (Make 2-3 – Green)

Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Turn.
Ch 3. Sl st into the first stitch to form a leaf shape. FO with a tail for sewing.

Assembly

Eyes: Insert safety eyes between R12 and R13 of the hat, approximately 7-8 stitches apart.
Cheeks: Using pink yarn or embroidery floss, embroider small oval blush marks under each eye.
Ears: Sew the ears to the top sides of the hat, flattening them slightly. Position them above R10-R12.
Antlers: Sew the antlers slightly behind and between the ears, ensuring they stand upright.
Holly: Sew the green holly leaves onto one of the ear flaps. Sew 2-3 small red beads onto the holly leaves to act as berries.
Braids: Cut several strands of red and cream/off-white yarn (approx. 20-24 inches each). Fold in half, loop through the bottom of each ear flap, and braid them. Tie a knot at the end of each braid.