Crochet Adorable Rudolph

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. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, creating your own Rudolph can be a delightful experience that brings smiles to all who see your handiwork. So grab your crochet hook, gather your materials, and let's bring Rudolph to life stitch by stitch!

Materials:

Head (tan yarn):
Magic Loop, Ch 1
12 hdc in loop, sl in top of ch1
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 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 back of head, and the eyes and nose to 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 back for hanging on your Christmas tree!