• For this pattern we will mostly be working in rows.
• Row 1: Using the buff yarn color, ch x41 and then turn.
• Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, make a hdc. Continue to make hdc for the rest of the row. (40) At the end of the row, ch x1 and turn. (The ch is a turning ch, you will be making these every row but do not work in them!)
• Row 3: In blo, hdc for the entire row (40). Ch x1 and turn
• Row 4-44: Repeat row 3. (40). Ch x1 and turn.
• Use more or less rows depending on the size of the hat you are trying to achieve.
• Before fastening off the yarn you want to fold the rectangle in half and then sew it shut.
• After the side of the hat has been sewn shut, take the yarn and cinch the top of the hat shut. Fasten off and weave in the end.
• Once that is done, flip the hat inside out so now the sewn edges are on the inside of the hat.

Brim Decorations:

Ears:

• Using the buff color yarn, ch x4 then in the second ch from the hook make a sl st. In the following stitch make dc x2. Then in the last stitch sl st, and then fasten off the yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Make x2.

Antlers:

• Using 2 strands of the cafe latte colored yarn, ch x8 and then in the second ch from the hook make a sc. In the following stitch make a sc. In the next stitch make a sl st, then ch x4. In the second ch from the hook make a sc and sc 2 more times in the other chs. Then sl st back to the main body of the antler and then sc in the other chs. Then fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Make x2.
• Tip: I like to leave a long tail at the beginning of making the antlers and weave the yarn in on the main body of the antler. It makes it extra rigid so it doesn't lose its shape throughout the day.

Nose:

• With the cherry red color yarn, make a magic circle, then sc x6 into the circle. In the next round increase in every stitch (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Finishing:

• Insert safety eyes below the antlers.
• Sew the nose, antlers and ears onto the hat.
• Weave in all the ends.
• Once all the steps are complete and the ends have been woven in, your crochet beanie, made from my crochet reindeer hat pattern, is finished!

  I truly hope that you enjoy wearing your new crochet reindeer beanie as much as I enjoyed creating the pattern for it. It’s always such a rewarding experience to see a project come to life, and I hope that this design brings a little bit of holiday cheer and warmth to your wardrobe.

  Happy crocheting!