How to Crochet an Adorable Rudolph for the Holidays

Crocheting an adorable Rudolph is a wonderful way to add a touch of festive charm to your holiday decor or to create a heartfelt handmade gift for a loved one. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some soft yarn in brown, red, and white, you can bring this beloved Christmas character to life. The process of crafting Rudolph is not only fun and relaxing but also allows you to express your creativity and spread some joy during the holiday season.

Materials

• 5.5mm hook
• Worsted weight 4-ply yarn
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

Head (Tan Yarn)

Magic Loop, Ch 1

12 hdc in loop, sl in top of ch 1

Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch, sl st in top of ch 1

Ch 1, *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next* (repeat between * until end), sl st in top of ch 1

Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 3 st’s, 2 hdc

1 hdc in next 3 st’s, turn

Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st

1 hdc in next 3 st’s, 2 hdc

1 hdc in next 3 st’s, turn

hdc decrease in first 2 st’s

1 hdc in next 5 st’s

hdc decrease in last 2 st’s, sl, finish off

Antlers (Brown Yarn)

Ch 15

3 dc in 3rd ch from the hook

3 dc in each of the next 8 st’s

hdc in last 4 st’s, turn

ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 3 st’s, sl st, finish off

*Use a piece of brown pipe cleaner to weave in and out of the antler to make them stand up*

(Repeat for 2nd antler)

Eyes (White Yarn)

Magic Loop

Ch 1

5 sc in loop

sl st in top of ch 1

Finish off

- Attach black button onto white circle

(Repeat for second eye)

Nose

Magic Loop

Ch 2

12 dc in loop

sl st in top of ch 2

Finish off

Use a yarn needle to attach antlers to the back of the head, and the eyes and nose to the face.

Lights

Cut a piece of yarn (any color) about 10 in long

Tie a knot 4 times with different colors of yarn approximately 1 in apart

Cut the remaining strands close to the 4th knot

Attach with brown yarn to antlers

Weave in all ends. Use a piece of black yarn to attach to the back for hanging on your Christmas tree!