Crochet Tutorial: Woodland Reindeer in Blue Button Shirt with Mushroom Satchel and Autumn Accessories – Free Crochet Pattern.

This woodland reindeer amigurumi is designed with a soft gray head and body, a cream muzzle, large white-and-gray ears, tall cream antlers, glossy black eyes, and a red embroidered nose. The outfit includes a textured blue button shirt with a small collar, tan shorts, ribbed socks, brown sandals with tiny flowers, a mushroom satchel, pastel flower crown, blue beanie, and two autumn pumpkins.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern uses tight amigurumi crochet worked mostly in continuous rounds. The finished reindeer has a large rounded head, a smaller seated body, long slim arms, rounded legs, and carefully placed accessories to recreate the cozy woodland look in the image.

• Finished size: About 11 inches tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Construction: Head, body, limbs, clothing, antlers, ears, bag, flowers, hat, and pumpkins are made separately and sewn together.
• Recommended stuffing: Firm polyester fiberfill for the head, body, legs, arms, muzzle, and antlers.

Materials

• DK or light worsted cotton yarn in warm gray for head, body, arms, legs, and ears.
• Cream yarn for muzzle, inner ears, antlers, socks, and shoe soles.
• Blue yarn for button shirt and beanie.
• Tan yarn for shorts and satchel base.
• Light brown yarn for sandal straps, satchel strap, pumpkin stems, and acorn embroidery.
• Rust orange yarn for small pumpkin.
• Golden yellow yarn for large pumpkin.
• Red yarn for nose and mushroom cap.
• White yarn for mushroom stem and mushroom spots.
• Pastel pink, yellow, blue, lavender, and mint yarn scraps for flowers.
• Green yarn scraps for flower leaves and acorn leaves.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook.
• 6 mm black safety eyes.
• Four tiny wooden-look buttons for the shirt.
• One tiny button for the blue beanie.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, pins, scissors, and stuffing.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
• st or sts: stitch or stitches
• R: round or row

Gauge and Crochet Notes

Gauge is not critical, but the stitches must be tight enough so the stuffing does not show. For a firm plush shape like the photo, use a hook smaller than the yarn label suggests.

• Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless a row is clearly stated.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff the head and body firmly, but do not overstuff the ears, collar, flowers, or shirt.
• When changing color, complete the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color.
• Pin all parts in place before sewing to keep the face balanced.

Head

Use warm gray yarn. The head is large, round, and slightly wider than the body. Stuff firmly as you work.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11-R20: sc around for 10 rounds. 60 sts each round.
12. R21: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. R22: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. R23: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
15. R24: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
16. R25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.

Insert safety eyes between R15 and R16, about 10 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the centerline of the head, leaving room for the cream muzzle below.

1. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
2. R27: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
3. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

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Cream Muzzle

The muzzle is oval, raised, and placed low on the face. Use cream yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 26 sts.
5. R4-R5: sc around. 26 sts.
6. R6: sc 11, dec twice, sc 11. 24 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Stuff the muzzle lightly. Pin it between the eyes with the top edge between R16 and R17 and the lower edge around R21. Sew around neatly, adding a little extra stuffing before closing.

Red Nose and Mouth

• With red yarn, make 6 sc in MR, sl st to close, FO with a long tail.
• Sew this small red circle at the upper center of the muzzle.
• With the same red yarn, embroider one straight vertical line from the bottom of the nose down 3 rounds.
• Secure the thread inside the head so the front remains clean.

Outer Ears

Make 2 in warm gray. The ears are large, oval, and angled outward from the head.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 28 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 28 sts.
6. R5: sc 6, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 6. 26 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ears

Make 2 in cream yarn. These sit inside the gray ear, leaving a gray border visible.

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
4. R3: sc around. 20 sts.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew each cream inner ear onto a gray outer ear. Fold the bottom of each ear slightly and sew a few stitches to pinch it. Attach ears to the head between R10 and R15, about 5 stitches away from each eye. Angle them out and slightly upward.

Antlers

Use cream yarn. Make 2 mirrored antlers. Each antler has a tall main branch, two side branches, and a forked top. Stuff lightly but firmly enough to stand upright.

Main Antler Stem

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
4. R4-R16: sc around. 8 sts each round.
5. Stuff as you work. FO, leaving a long tail.

Top Fork Branches

Make 2 for each antler.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the two top branches to the open upper end of the main stem in a V shape. Keep the branches about 45 degrees apart, matching the forked white antlers in the photo.

Side Branches

Make 2 side branches for each antler.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R5: sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. Stuff very lightly. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

For each antler, sew one side branch to the inner side around R9 of the main stem and one lower side branch around R5. Angle both branches outward so the antler silhouette looks broad and woodland-like.

Attach antlers to the top of the head between R4 and R8. Place them about 9 stitches apart. Sew firmly around each base several times so they stand upright behind the flower crown.

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Body

Use warm gray yarn for the body base. The shirt and shorts will cover most of it, but a sturdy body gives the doll a seated shape.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R12: sc around. 36 sts each round.
8. R13: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R14-R16: sc around. 30 sts each round.
10. R17: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
11. R18-R19: sc around. 24 sts each round.
12. R20: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
13. Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the head to the body with the muzzle facing forward. The chin should slightly overlap the top of the blue shirt later, giving the same soft plush posture as the image.

Legs

Make 2. Start with cream for the shoe sole, change to warm gray for the foot, then cream for the sock, and tan for the pants cuff.

Foot and Leg

1. With cream yarn, ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 20 sts.
5. Change to warm gray. R4: sc around. 20 sts.
6. R5: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
7. R6: sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. 12 sts.
8. R7-R8: sc around. 12 sts each round.
9. Change to cream. R9-R11: sc around. 12 sts each round.
10. Change to tan. R12: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
11. R13-R18: sc around. 12 sts each round.
12. Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg moderately. FO, leaving a long tail.

Ribbed Pants Cuff

Attach tan yarn to the front loop left from R12.

1. Ch 3, starting in second ch from hook, sc 2.
2. Sl st into next front loop on the leg.
3. Repeat around the leg to create a short vertical ribbed cuff.
4. FO and weave in the end.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, about 5 stitches apart. Angle them forward so the reindeer sits with both feet visible.

Arms

Make 2 in warm gray. The arms are slim and slightly tapered.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc around. 12 sts each round.
4. R6: sc 4, dec, repeat twice. 10 sts.
5. R7-R18: sc around. 10 sts each round.
6. Stuff the lower half lightly. Flatten the top opening.
7. R19: sc through both layers across. 5 sts.
8. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew arms to the sides of the body between R18 and R19 of the head-body join area, just under where the shirt sleeves will sit. The arms should hang down beside the shirt and shorts.

Tan Shorts

The tan shorts are crocheted as a removable-looking garment but sewn in place. They sit beneath the blue shirt and cover the upper legs.

Shorts Waist

1. With tan yarn, ch 37. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around. 36 sts.
3. R2: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
4. R3-R5: sc around. 36 sts each round.

First Shorts Leg

1. R6: sc 18, skip remaining 18 sts for second leg, join the 18 sts into a tube.
2. R7-R10: sc around the first leg. 18 sts each round.
3. R11: sc 1, ch 2, sc 1 around to create a subtle cuff texture. FO.

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Second Shorts Leg

1. Join tan yarn to one skipped stitch at the center front.
2. R1-R4: sc around the remaining 18 sts. 18 sts each round.
3. R5: sc 1, ch 2, sc 1 around to match the first cuff. FO.

Slide the shorts over the legs and body before the final shirt placement if possible. If the body is already assembled, wrap the shorts around and seam at the back. Sew the waist just under the shirt line.

Blue Button Shirt

The shirt is the main clothing feature. It has short sleeves, a front opening, four buttons, a collar, and small acorn embroidery on both lower sides.

Shirt Body

Work in rows with blue yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 39. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 38. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: sc 5, inc, sc 26, inc, sc 5. 40 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc across. 40 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: sc 6, inc, sc 26, inc, sc 6. 42 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 5-7: sc across. 42 sts. Ch 1, turn after each row.
6. Row 8: sc 9, ch 8, skip 6 sts for armhole, sc 12, ch 8, skip 6 sts for second armhole, sc 9. 46 working sts including chains. Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 9: sc across, working 8 sc into each ch space. 46 sts. Ch 1, turn.
8. Row 10-15: sc across. 46 sts each row. Ch 1, turn after each row.
9. Row 16: sc around the entire outer edge of the shirt, placing 2 sc in each bottom corner. FO.

Wrap the shirt around the body with the opening at the front. The right front edge should slightly overlap the left front edge. Sew the side seam only if needed, leaving the front to look like a buttoned shirt.

Short Sleeves

Join blue yarn to one armhole.

1. R1: sc 18 evenly around the armhole. 18 sts.
2. R2-R4: sc around. 18 sts each round.
3. R5: sc 1, sl st 1, repeat around for a soft cuff edge. FO.

Repeat for the second sleeve. The sleeves should cover the top of each gray arm and stop above the elbow area.

Shirt Collar

With blue yarn, join at the front neckline.

1. Row 1: sc 22 evenly across the neckline. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: sc 3, hdc 4, dc 8, hdc 4, sc 3. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc across. FO, leaving a tail.

Fold the collar down. Tack the two front corners to the shirt so it frames the neck like the photo.

Button Band

• On the left front edge, embroider a vertical line of small cream stitches to imitate a button placket.
• Sew four tiny buttons down the center front, evenly spaced from the collar to the hem.
• Keep the lowest button just above the shorts waistband.

Acorn Embroidery

The shirt has small autumn acorn details on both lower front sides. Use brown and green yarn scraps.

• On the left lower shirt front, embroider 2 small brown oval acorns using 4 vertical satin stitches each.
• Add darker brown caps with 3 horizontal stitches across the top of each acorn.
• Add 2 green leaf stitches above the acorns.
• Repeat on the right lower shirt front, placing the motif symmetrically.

Brown Sandals

The sandals sit over the gray feet and cream soles. Use light brown yarn.

Front Foot Strap

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. FO, leaving sewing tails.
3. Sew across the front of one foot from side to side, over R5 of the gray foot.

Ankle Strap

1. Ch 14.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 13. FO.
3. Wrap around the ankle just above the cream sock and sew in place.

Repeat the front and ankle straps for the second foot. Add one pastel pink flower to the outside edge of each sandal.

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Mushroom Satchel

The satchel is tan with a red-and-white mushroom on the front. It hangs diagonally across the shirt from the right shoulder to the left hip.

Satchel Bag

1. With tan yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-10: sc across. 10 sts each row. Ch 1, turn after each row.
4. Row 11: sc around the entire rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

Satchel Flap

1. With tan yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts. FO.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag and fold it forward. Do not stuff the bag heavily; keep it flat like a small pouch.

Mushroom Applique

Use red yarn for the cap.

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 3, inc. 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc across. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: sc 2, hdc 3, sc 2. FO.

Use white yarn for the stem.

1. Ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-4: sc 3. FO.

Sew the white stem to the lower front of the satchel. Sew the red cap above it. Add 4 tiny white embroidered spots on the red cap.

Satchel Strap

1. With light brown yarn, ch 58.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.
3. Sew one end to the top left corner of the satchel and the other end to the top right corner.

Place the strap over the reindeer’s right shoulder and across the blue shirt. Position the bag at the lower left front, just above the shorts.

Pastel Flower Crown

The flower crown sits across the forehead between the antlers and ears. Use green for the base vine and pastel colors for the flowers.

Green Vine Base

1. With green yarn, ch 34.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across. FO, leaving long tails.

Pin the vine across the forehead from the base of one antler to the other. Sew it lightly to the head after attaching the flowers.

Small Five-Petal Flowers

Make 5 flowers in pastel pink, yellow, mint, lavender, and blue.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc.
2. R2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the remaining 4 sts.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
4. Use yellow or cream yarn to make one tiny center stitch in each flower.

Sew the flowers along the green vine, placing the pink flower in the center, yellow and mint beside it, and lavender and blue near the outer edges. Keep the crown low enough to touch the top of the head but high enough not to cover the eyes.

Blue Beanie

The blue beanie is an accessory placed beside the reindeer in the image. It has a rounded crown, ribbed lower band, and a small button on the front.

Beanie Crown

1. With blue yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R13: sc around. 36 sts each round.
8. R14: BLO sc around. 36 sts.

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Beanie Ribbed Band

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4.
3. Sl st into next back loop on R14.
4. Sl st into next back loop, turn.
5. Working BLO on the ribbing strip, sc 4, ch 1, turn.
6. Continue ribbing around all 36 sts of the beanie base.
7. Seam the first and last ribbing rows together. FO.

Sew a tiny button to the lower front of the ribbed band. Place the hat as a loose accessory to the right side of the doll, or make it slightly larger by adding one more increase round if you want it to fit over the antlers removed.

Autumn Pumpkins

The image includes two small pumpkins beside the reindeer. One is rust orange and one is golden yellow. Both use the same pattern with different yarn colors.

Small Pumpkin

1. With rust orange yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R9: sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. R12: dec around. 6 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.

Thread the long tail through the center top and bottom several times, pulling gently to create pumpkin grooves. Make 6 grooves evenly around the pumpkin.

Large Pumpkin

1. With golden yellow yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R11: sc around. 30 sts each round.
7. R12: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. R13: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. R14: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. Stuff firmly.
11. R15: dec around. 6 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.

Create grooves in the same way as the small pumpkin. Pull the yarn firmly enough to shape the sides but not so tightly that the stitches distort.

Pumpkin Stems

Make 2 in brown yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R4: sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one stem to the top center of each pumpkin. Place the pumpkins near the left side of the finished reindeer for the same autumn arrangement shown in the image.

Tiny Shoe Flowers

Make 2 small flowers for the sandals using pastel pink yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. R2: ch 1, hdc in same st, ch 1, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the remaining 4 sts.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one flower to the outside strap of each sandal. Add one tiny yellow center stitch if desired.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head securely to the body. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck so the large head does not tilt backward.
2. Sew the muzzle to the lower face, centered between the eyes. The red nose should sit at the top center of the muzzle.
3. Attach ears to both sides of the head, angled outward and slightly upward.
4. Sew antlers firmly to the top of the head behind the flower crown line.
5. Attach arms under the shirt sleeves so the gray hands hang beside the body.
6. Sew legs to the lower body, keeping the feet forward and visible.
7. Fit the tan shorts around the lower body and secure them at the back and waist.
8. Wrap the blue shirt around the torso and sew it in place neatly at the shoulders and underarms.
9. Add the collar, buttons, acorn embroidery, and shirt front details.
10. Place the satchel strap diagonally across the body and sew the bag at the lower left front.
11. Sew the flower crown across the forehead between the antlers.
12. Place the pumpkins and blue beanie beside the reindeer as matching autumn accessories.

For the face, use black embroidery thread to add a tiny highlight stitch above each eye if you want extra expression. Keep the red nose rounded and centered, with one straight mouth line going down the muzzle. Do not add a smile, because the image has a sweet simple expression.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the finished reindeer with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes, buttons, or delicate flower details.
• Let the doll air dry flat in a shaded place.
• Reshape the antlers, ears, collar, and satchel while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and firmly stuffed.
• The cream muzzle is centered low on the face.
• The red nose sits at the top of the muzzle with one vertical line below.
• The ears are wide, gray outside, cream inside, and angled outward.
• The antlers are cream, tall, forked, and securely sewn.
• The blue shirt has four front buttons, collar, sleeves, and acorn embroidery.
• The tan shorts sit under the shirt with ribbed cuffs near the knees.
• The sandals have brown straps and pastel flowers.
• The mushroom satchel hangs diagonally across the front.
• The pastel flower crown sits between the ears and antlers.
• The blue beanie and two pumpkins are finished as separate accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the reindeer away from direct sunlight for long periods, especially if you use cotton yarn in soft pastel colors. Sunlight can fade the blue shirt, flower crown, pumpkins, and red mushroom details.

To store the doll, wrap it loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not press the antlers flat. Place the beanie, pumpkins, and satchel in the same storage box so the full set stays together.

If dust collects on the stitches, use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush to gently sweep over the surface. Brush around the buttons, flowers, and acorn embroidery carefully so small details stay secure.

For long-term display, sit the reindeer upright with support behind the body. This protects the neck seam and helps the antlers stay vertical. Check sewn-on buttons and accessories occasionally, especially if the doll will be handled often.