Decorative Reindeer Design – Minimal Hanging Motif

Create a charming reindeer crochet ornament designed as a minimal hanging motif for holiday decorating. This offer is a DIGITAL PDF PATTERN (not a finished item) and includes clear written instructions with step-by-step photographs to guide you through the project from start to finish. The finished piece is intended as a hanging tree ornament and can also be used as a small seasonal decoration or gift accent.

Difficulty / Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Necessary Knowledge: Basic crochet experience is recommended, including working with chains, simple increases, and joining rounds. You should also be comfortable with basic sewing/assembly to attach small parts.
Pattern Structure: Written step-by-step instructions supported by photo tutorials, plus a video tutorial reference inside the PDF.
Technique Overview (general): The project is worked in the round for the head base, then shaped with simple chain-based sections for ears and antlers, finished with small sewn details and a hanging loop.

CROCHET / SEWING TECHNIQUES USED
Magic ring start
Working in joined rounds
Increasing in the round (double crochet increases)
Working into foundation chains
Single crochet into chains
Slip stitch joining
Fastening off and weaving in ends
Simple sewing/assembly (attaching nose, securing parts)
Creating and attaching a hanging loop

Finished Size (as stated in the PDF): approx. 7–9 cm (2.75–3.5 in) tall including antlers; 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in) wide.
Size Note: Final size may vary slightly depending on yarn choice, hook size, and personal tension.

Crochet Hook: 2 mm crochet hook
Yarn: Baby yarn in brown, red, and black
Eyes: Two small black beads or safety eyes
Tools: Scissors, yarn needle
Other: Glue (for finishing/support if needed)