• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

A Crocheted Simplicity

Modern Crochet - Beyond the Basics

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Free Crochet Patterns
    • Crochet for Adults
    • Crochet for Kids
    • Crochet for Baby
    • Crochet for Dolls
    • Crochet Bags
    • Crochet for Kitchen
    • Crochet for Home
    • Holiday Crochet
    • Crochet for Pets
    • Miscellaneous Crochet
  • Tutorials & More
    • Crochet Stitch Tutorials
    • All-Natural Homemade Lotion
    • DIY Crafts
    • Crochet Tips & Yarn Tutorials
    • Yarn Reviews
  • Crochet Patterns
    • Adult Garments
    • Kids’ Garments
    • Headgear: Beanies, Slouches, Headwarmers, Caps & More
    • Neck Gear – Cowls, Scarves, Wraps & More
    • Feet & Leg Gear – Slippers, Baby Sandals, Legwarmers & More
    • Afghans – Blankets
    • Bags, Purses & Totes
    • Christmas Stockings
    • 18″ Doll Clothes
    • Miscellaneous
    • Coffee Cozy Patterns
    • Basket Patterns
    • Linky Ladies Link Party
    • Crochet Pattern Round-Ups
  • Mini-Mystery Crochet Alongs
    • Mini-Mystery Crochet Along – Information Guide
  • Crochet Kits
  • Video Classes
  • Privacy Policy
    • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Free Crochet Pattern – Reindeer Headwarmer

December 11, 2017 By Jennifer Renaud 1 Comment

Are you looking for last minute gifts to make this holiday season? The Reindeer Headwarmer is perfect for all ages!

Not only is it a great stash buster project, but it’s also a quick one! I hope you enjoy the pattern and learn a fun technique or two along the way. ?

~Click HERE to sign-up to receive our weekly newsletter!~

 

Free Crochet Pattern - Reindeer Headwarmer by A Crocheted Simplicity

 

~Don’t lose it, add It To Your Ravelry Favorites or Queue.~

~Don’t forget to Pin It too!~

*Purchase an ad-free PDF of this pattern (including all charts and photo tutorials) on Craftsy or Ravelry*

 

This post contains affiliate links.

Materials

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 yarn (the yarn pictured in the photos is Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool & Lion Brand Wool Ease, I used partial skeins of what I had on hand ) You’ll need the following amounts of each color: Cream (MC / 8 yds), Dark Brown (CC1 / 40-60 yards), Light Brown (CC2 / 4 yards)
  • Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm; H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
  • Locking Stitch Marker (2)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Red Button (1) 3/8″  (optional)
  • Needle & Thread if using a button

 

Many of these materials are available for purchase through our affiliates below: 

 

Stitch Abbreviations 

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sc2tog: single crochet decrease
  • sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
  • Alt-ch3(1): alternate chain 3(1) click here for photo tutorial
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • yo: yarn over
  • MC: main color (Cream)
  • CC1: contrasting color (Dark Brown)
  • CC2: contrasting color (Light Brown)
  • RS: right side
  • WS: wrong side
  • Rep: repeat
  • BLO: back loop only
  • FLO: front loop only
  • Join w/ a sc: click here for photo tutorial
  • Color Change Tutorial & Tips: Click here for photo tutorial

 

Gauge

  • See individual sizes for gauge.

 

Sized to Fit Head Sizes

  • Toddler: 17″ – 19″ circumference
  • Child: 19″ – 21″ circumference
  • Teen / Adult Small: 21″ – 22″ circumference
  • Adult Medium / Large: 22.5″ – 24″ circumference

 

Notes

  • I tend to crochet on the tighter side, if you crochet more loosely, you may need to go down a hook size or two to meet gauge.
  • Beginning chain 3 in motif are counted as a stitch. Beginning chain 1 in the rest of the pattern are not counted as stitches.
  • First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as beginning chain, unless stated otherwise.
  • Color Changes: Work all color changes on the final pull thru of the last stitch you’re working before the new color. Example: If the last st you’re working before a color change is a double crochet, begin your double crochet by inserting your hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo with the NEW color, pull thru remaining 2 loops to complete the stitch. Then continue on with your new color. *Click here for Color Change Photo Tutorial.
  • Other lighter worsted weight / 4 yarns can be substituted as long as you match gauge.
  • Make sure to work all color changes on the WS of the motif.
  • Carry yarn when working the motif, but do not pull yarn floats tight or your gauge will be greatly affected. See Color Change Photo Tutorial for tips!

 

Special Stitch

  • Alternate Ch-3 (alt-ch3): Complete last st of previous row, take loop off hook, insert hook into the space between the last dc and last 3 dc of previous row, put loop back on hook and pull thru space, turn, ch 3. *Click here for photo tutorial.

 

 

Free Crochet Pattern - Reindeer Headwarmer by A Crocheted Simplicity

 

Toddler & Child Size Instructions

Deer Motif

Gauge: In granny stitch pattern: 11 sts = 2.5″; 7 rows = 3″

Note: The motif is worked upside down, from the antlers to his chin.

Row 1 (RS): With MC & 4.00mm hook, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (11 sts) *Place a SM in the first st of Row 1 (before turning).

*Follow color chart below beginning w/ Row 2. Note that Row 2 is the WS. Make sure your color changes are worked on the WS.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here & throughout), skip the first 2 sts, [3 dc in next st, skip next 2 sts] work from [ to ] twice, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in the last st. Turn. (11 sts)

Row 3: Alt-ch3, dc in same sp, 3 dc in each of the next 2 sps, 2 dc in last sp. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 4: Ch 3, 3 dc in each of the next 3 sps, dc in the top of ch 3. (11 sts)

Rows 5 – 8: Rep Rows 3 – 4.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (11 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Stretchy Ribbing.

Motif dimensions: 2-1/2″ W x 3-1/2″ H.

Free Crochet Pattern - Reindeer Coffee Sleeve/Cozy by A Crocheted Simplicity

 

Note: The photos below are of the heart motif, from my Love at First Sip Coffee Sleeve, but the techniques shown are the same for this one.

 

 

Stretchy Ribbing (Toddler & Child Sizes)

Gauge with 4mm crochet hook: 17 sts = 3″

Row 1 (MC): RS facing you, rotate to work along the long edge, ch 1 (place a SM in the ch-1 to make it easier to find at the end of row 2), work 1 sc into the side of Row 9 of motif, work 2 sc into the side of each dc row, then work 1 sc into the side of Row 1. Turn. (16 sts) *See Photo Above.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in the BLO sl st in each st across, then sl st into the BLO of the ch-1 from Row 1. Fasten off MC and weave in ends. Turn. (17 sts)

Row 3: Join CC1 w/ a sc into the BLO of the 1st st, working in the BLO sc in each st across. Turn. (17 sts) *See Photo Above.

Row 4: Ch 1, working in the BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (17 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in the BLO sc in each st across. Turn. (17 sts)

Repeat Rows 4 – 5 (ending w/ a Row 5 rep) until the entire length of your headwarmer measures approximately: Toddler (15″); Child (16″).

Fasten off and weave in ends. Continue below to Right Side Motif Edging.

 

Right Side Motif Edging

Row 1: With RS facing you, join MC w/ a sc in the st with the SM from Row 1 of the deer motif, work 1 more sc into the same st, work 2 sc into the side of each dc row and 1 sc into the side of the sc row. Turn. (17 sts) *See Photo Above.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in the BLO, sl st in each st across. (17 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 10″ tail of yarn. Continue below to Seam.

Seam

With RS facing, use a yarn needle and the tail of yarn, whipstitch the BLO of Row 2 of the right side motif edging to both loops of the last row of the stretchy ribbing. Weave in ends. *See Photo Above.

Button (optional)

Using a needle and thread, sew the button on as shown in the photos.


Teen/Adult Small & Adult Medium/Large Size Instructions

Deer Motif

Gauge: In granny stitch pattern: 11 sts = 3″; 6.5 rows = 3″

Note: The motif is worked upside down, from the antlers to his chin.

Row 1: With MC & 5.00mm hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (10 sts) *Place a SM in the last st of Row 1 (before turning).

*Follow color chart below beginning w/ Row 2.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here & throughout), dc in same st, skip 2 sts, [3 dc in next st, skip next 2 sts] work from [ to ] twice, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in next 3 sps, dc in top of ch 3. (11 sts)

Row 4: Alt-ch3, dc in same sp, 3 dc in next 2 sps, 2 dc in last sp. Turn. (10 sts)

Rows 5 – 9: Rep Rows 3 – 4, ending with a Row 3 rep.

Row 10: Alt-ch1 (similar to Alt-ch3, except you only ch1), sc in same sp, sc in each st across to last dc & ch3, sc2tog in last dc & top of ch3. Turn. (10 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue below to Stretchy Ribbing.

Finished Size: 3″ W x 4-1/4″ H.

Free Crochet Pattern - Reindeer Headwarmer by A Crocheted Simplicity

 

Note: The photos below are of the heart motif, from my Love at First Sip Coffee Sleeve, but the techniques shown are the same for this one.

Stretchy Ribbing (Teen/Adult Small & Adult Medium/Large Sizes)

Gauge w/ 5mm hook: 19 sts = 4-1/4″

Row 1 (MC): RS facing you, rotate to work along the long edge, ch 1 (place a SM in the ch-1 to make it easier to find at the end of row 2), work 1 sc into the side of Row 10 of motif, work 2 sc into the side of each dc row, then work 1 sc into the side of Row 1. Turn. (18 sts) *See Photo Above.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in the BLO sl st in each st across, then sl st into the BLO of the ch-1 from Row 1. Fasten off MC and weave in ends. Turn. (19 sts)

Row 3: Join CC1 w/ a sc into the BLO of the 1st st, working in the BLO sc in each st across. Turn. (19 sts) *See Photo Above. 

Row 4: Ch 1, working in the BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (19 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in the BLO sc in each st across. Turn. (19 sts)

Repeat Rows 4 – 5 (ending w/ a Row 5 rep) until the entire length of your headwarmer measures approximately: Teen/Ad Sm (18″), Ad Med/Lg (19″).

Fasten off and weave in ends. Continue below to Right Side Motif Edging.

Right Side Motif Edging

Row 1: With RS facing you, join MC w/ a sc in the st with the SM from Row 1 of the deer motif, work 1 more sc into the same st, work 2 sc into the side of each dc row and 1 sc into the side of the sc row. Turn. (19 sts) *See Photo Above.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in the BLO, sl st in each st across. (19 sts)

Fasten off leaving a 10″ tail of yarn. Continue below to Seam.

 

Seam

With RS facing, use a yarn needle and the tail of yarn, whipstitch the BLO of Row 2 of the right side motif edging to both loops of the last row of the stretchy ribbing. Weave in ends. *See Photo Above.

Button (optional)

Using a needle and thread, sew the button on as shown in the photos.

Free Crochet Pattern - Reindeer Headwarmer by A Crocheted Simplicity

Find all of my FREE crochet patterns HERE


Are you intimidated by crocheted cables? Would you love to learn? Take an Annies Video Class with me and let me ease your fears of crocheted cables! Click on the photo below to watch a free preview. You can also see the other 2 classes I have available! (affiliate link)

Modern Classic Cabled Afghan Online Video Class with Instructor Jennifer Pionk of A Crocheted Simplicity


Please share your finished ACS projects with me in the A Crocheted Simplicity Crochet Community Group on Facebook!

Happy Crocheting!

Free patterns, tutorials and more!

Signup now to get FREE crochet patterns, tutorials, giveaways & crochet along info sent straight to your inbox!

I agree to have my personal information transfered to Mad Mimi ( more information )

I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. See Privacy Policy for more info.

© Copyright 2021 Jennifer Renaud aka A Crocheted Simplicity. All Rights Reserved. All designs, posts, videos and images are property of Jennifer Renaud and are my own original work. No parts may be reproduced, altered, or distributed in any form, or by any means, without express written permission from Jennifer Renaud. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog / website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you.

This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

Previous Post: « Giveaway – A Year in Crochet
Next Post: Free Crochet Pattern – Retro Christmas Tree Scarf »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi there, I'm Jennifer! Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share FREE crochet patterns, tutorials, tips, and more! More About A Crocheted Simplicity

Follow me on Social Media!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Looking for something specific?

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for all video tutorials

YouTube subscribe button by Skipser

Free patterns, tutorials and more!

Signup now to get FREE crochet patterns, tutorials, giveaways & crochet along info sent straight to your inbox!

I agree to have my personal information transfered to Mad Mimi ( more information )

I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. See Privacy Policy for more info.

Modern Crochet Blogs

Crocheted with in Michigan

Copyright © 2022 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Cleantalk Pixel