Crochet Reindeer: How to make your own with this easy tutorial for beginners

Crochet Reindeer Applique Tutorial!
Have fun creating this cute crochet reindeer applique for the holidays! I used an h hook and medium worsted yarn. I uploaded a video if you need more assistance. In this video, we're going to show you how to make a crochet reindeer using the simplest of stitches. This easy tutorial is perfect for beginners and will take you just a few hours to complete.

After watching this video, you'll be able to make your very own crochet reindeer! This reindeer is a fun and festive addition to your Christmas decorations, and is a great way to learn some simple crochet stitches. If you're ready to start crocheting, then this is the tutorial for you!

Abbreviations
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain

Nose

Rnd 1: In the Magic Circle, with red yarn, work 8 sc in the ring, at the end, the last sc, 

Head

Rnd 2: sl st with brown yarn, Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *2dc in the next stitch, *repeat three times total, 2hdc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, 2hdc in the next stitch, sl st on top of the chain 3.

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *dc in the next stitch, 2dc in the next stitch, *repeat 3 times total, dc in the next stitch, 2hdc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, 2sc in the next stitch, sc, 2sc in the next, sc in the next stitch, 2hdc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, sl st in the chain 3. 

Rnd 4: sl st in the next two stitches, ch 1, sc, hdc, ch1, hdc, sc, in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch with new color for antlers,

sc in the next stitch, ch 4, sl st in the 2nd chain, ch 4, sl st in 2nd chain, ch 1, sc in the same stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch, sl st in beg stitch to change yarn to brown, 

sl st in the next two stitches, sl st with light brown for the second antler, 

ch 5, sc in the 4 th chain, sl st into the 4th chain, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch, sl st into the next stitch, sc into the stitch, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch of the 2nd chain, sc in the last ch, sl st into the beginning sc.

Ear

sl st with the dark brown yarn, ch 1, sc, hdc, ch1, hdc, sc, in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch, fasten off and weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this crochet reindeer applique pattern!