Brown/Camel: Head/Body base
Red & White: Accessories / Face details
Hook: 2.0 mm
1. Reindeer Base Panels (Make 4 pieces):
Chain 28, slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring, chain 1.
Row 1:
3 SC
(1 SC, 1 HDC) in next stitch
1 DC INC
1 DC
2 HDC
Half double crochet increase (1 HDC INC)
(1 HDC, 1 SC) in next stitch
1 SC
1 INC (SC increase)
2 SC
2 HDC
2 DC INC
1 HDC and 1 SC in next stitch
5 SC
Fasten off with an invisible join. Make 4 identical pieces.
2. Assembling the Shaker Body:
Follow the same sandwich method as the apple: glue two pieces together, add the plastic window sheet, place shaker fillings inside, and seal with the remaining two pieces.
Single crochet around all 4 layers to bind the edges.
3. Ears & Antlers (Crocheted directly or separately):
Ears (Make 2): Chain 6, skip 3 stitches back and crochet 3 DC, 1 HDC, slip stitch.
Antlers (Make 2 with dark brown):
Chain 7.
Skip 3 stitches back and crochet 1 HDC, 2 SC.
Chain 3, skip 2 stitches back and crochet 1 SC, 1 slip stitch, 2 SC, and slip stitch into the base.
Glue the ears, antlers, facial features, and a small bow onto the reindeer. Use the top loop for hanging.
Design 3: The Little Star
Materials & Colors:
Light Yellow (#18): Star body
5mm Pom-pom: Red (for decoration)
Hook: 2.0 mm
1. Star Base Panels (Make 4 pieces using Light Yellow):
Chain 30, slip stitch into the first stitch to form a ring, chain 1.
Round 1 (Creating the 5 Star Points):
—Repeat this sequence 5 times to form the 5 points of the star. Slip stitch to the first stitch.
Round 2:
around to bulk up the star shape.
Fasten off. Make 4 identical pieces.
2. Assembly:
Sandwich the plastic sheet and inner shaker fillings between the star layers using hot glue (making 2 front/back window halves).
Instead of single crocheting, use slip stitches to sew the outer edges of the star closed so it maintains sharp, clean points.
Hanging Loop: At the final stitch, chain 10 stitches to create the hanging loop.
Decorate with a small 5mm red pom-pom on top.
Category: Crochet for Christmas Patterns
