Knitted Colourful Reindeer

The knitted colourful reindeer is an adorable addition to any holiday decor, bringing a festive and whimsical touch to your home. With its vibrant colors and intricate knitting detail, this charming reindeer is sure to bring smiles and warmth to anyone who lays eyes on it. Whether displayed on a mantel, shelf, or as a cute centerpiece, this delightful reindeer creates a cozy and cheerful atmosphere during the holiday season. Its playful design and bright hues make it a standout decoration that adds a touch of joy and enchantment to your home. Embracing the spirit of the holidays, the knitted colourful reindeer is a heartwarming and charming decoration that brings a little extra magic to your festive celebrations.

Materials:

• Oddments of dk yarn
• 4 mm needles
• Pipe cleaner
• Red pom-pom
• Wiggly eyes

Knitted in garter stitch throughout ( every row knit)

Make 2 pieces

Cast on 8 stitches

Knit 1 row

Next and every row: knit 1, knit into front and back of next stitch, knit to end

Repeat until 14 stitches on needle

Continue on these stitches for 7 cms

Next and every row: knit 2 slip 1, psso, knit to end

Repeat until 8 stitches on needle

Cast off

Ears

Knit 2

cast on 10 stitches

Row 1: knit

Row 2 : purl

Row 3: continue in stocking stitch decreasing at each end of rows until 2 stitches remain

K2 tog

Fasten off.

Fold ear in half at the cast on edge, sew across and attach this edge to either side of head

Sew bottom and side seams and place the pipe cleaner at the top folded in half and sandwich it between the two pieces. Curl ends. Secure the top seam