Cozy Crochet Reindeer Slippers Pattern: Your Festive Footwear Guide

Step into the holiday spirit with these adorable Crochet Reindeer Slippers! Perfect for keeping your feet warm and festive, this pattern brings Rudolph’s charm right to your toes. Whether you’re lounging by the fire or need a whimsical gift, these handmade slippers are sure to spread cheer. Get ready to create your own cozy, cute Christmas footwear!

Handmade Holiday Comfort: Craft Your Own Festive Slippers

There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of handmade items, especially during the holidays. These reindeer slippers offer not just comfort but also a delightful way to express your festive side. Imagine the joy of gifting these unique, cozy creations or simply enjoying them yourself as you celebrate the season in ultimate comfort and style.

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Crochet Pattern: Cozy Crochet Reindeer Slippers Pattern: Your Festive Footwear Guide

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Brown (for reindeer head/antlers/ears)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (for nose/hat/stripes/berries)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (for stripes/holly leaves)
Worsted weight yarn in White (for sole/stripes/hat trim/ears/pompoms)
4.0mm crochet hook (for embellishments)
5.0mm crochet hook (for slipper base/body)
Stuffing (fiberfill)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Optional: Black safety eyes (6mm) or embroidery floss for eyes
Optional: Anti-slip fabric or puff paint for sole

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in next stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
FO: Fasten off
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only

Instructions

General Notes: This pattern is for an adult medium size (US Women’s 7-9). Adjust hook size or add/subtract rounds/stitches for different sizes. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.

Slipper Base (Make 2 – White Yarn, 5.0mm hook)

Round 1: Ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 13 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the chain. Sc in next 13 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (32 stitches)
Round 2: Inc, sc in next 13, inc 3 times, sc in next 13, inc 2 times. (38 stitches)
Round 3: Sc, inc, sc in next 14, (sc, inc) 3 times, sc in next 14, (sc, inc) 2 times. (44 stitches)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
FO.

Slipper Body (5.0mm hook)

Attach White yarn to the back center of the slipper base. Work in BLO for the first round to create a defined edge.
Round 1 (White): Ch 1, sc in BLO of each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 2 (White): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 3 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 4 (Green): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 5 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 6 (Green): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 7 (Red): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 8 (White): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches)
Round 9 (White): Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to first sc. (44 stitches) FO.

Reindeer Head (Make 2 – Brown Yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Round 1: Start with MR, 6 sc. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24 stitches)
Round 5-8: Sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 9: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. (18 stitches)
Stuff firmly.
Round 10: (Sc, dec) 6 times. (12 stitches)
Round 11: Dec 6 times. (6 stitches)
Sl st to close, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Nose (Make 2 – Red Yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Round 1: Start with MR, 6 sc. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Stuff lightly.
Round 4: Dec 6 times. (6 stitches)
Sl st to close, FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyes & Mouth (Black Yarn/Safety Eyes)

Attach 6mm safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6 of the Reindeer Head, about 4 stitches apart.
Using black embroidery floss or worsted weight yarn, embroider a small smile below the nose, between rounds 3 and 4.

Antlers (Make 4 – Brown Yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Main Antler Piece: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. (4 stitches)
Branch 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Sl st to the side of the 2nd sc of main antler piece.
Branch 2: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Sl st to the side of the 4th sc of main antler piece.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second antler, making sure to mirror the branches.

Ears (Make 4 – Brown Yarn, 4.0mm hook; Make 4 – White Yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Outer Ear (Brown): Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in last ch. FO.
Inner Ear (White): Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. FO.
Place a white inner ear on top of a brown outer ear and whip stitch together. Repeat for other ears. Leave a tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (Make 2 – Red Yarn, 4.0mm hook)

Hat Body (Red):
Round 1: Start with MR, 4 sc. (4 stitches)
Round 2: (Sc, inc) 2 times. (6 stitches)
Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) 2 times. (8 stitches)
Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (8 stitches)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) 2 times. (10 stitches)
Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (10 stitches)
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) 2 times. (12 stitches)
Round 9: Sc in each stitch around. Sl st to close. (12 stitches)
Brim (White): Attach white yarn to the last round of the hat. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. FO.
Pompom (White): Make a small pompom or a tiny stuffed ball (MR, 6sc, dec 3 times, FO). Attach to the tip of the hat.
Leave a long tail for sewing the hat to the reindeer head.

Holly & Berries (Make 2 sets)

Holly Leaves (Green Yarn, 4.0mm hook, Make 4): Ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, (dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, dc) in last ch. Turn, working on other side of chain: hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch. FO, leave tail for sewing.
Berries (Red Yarn, 4.0mm hook, Make 6): MR, 4 sc. Sl st to close. FO, leave tail for sewing.

Assembly

Attach Reindeer Head: Sew the stuffed reindeer head to the front of the slipper body, centered.
Attach Nose: Sew the red nose onto the front of the reindeer head, slightly below the eyes.
Attach Antlers: Sew one antler on each side of the top of the reindeer head, slightly behind the eyes.
Attach Ears: Sew one ear on each side of the reindeer head, below the antlers.
Attach Santa Hat: Sew the Santa hat to the top of the reindeer head.
Attach Holly: Sew the two green holly leaves next to the Santa hat. Stitch three red berries on top of the leaves.
Weave in all remaining ends securely.
Optional: For added grip, apply anti-slip fabric or puff paint to the bottom of the soles.