Make up each antler as above, crossing one finger-knitted piece centrally over another and sewing into place. Loose ends may be left at the base at the antler to fasten off when sewing onto the head, but all others must be fastened off.
Piece it Together...
Stitching of Facial Features- Total of 15 Minutes
Sewing-up time - Total of 15 Minut
Sewing Up
Head Piece - With right side of st-st on the outside, sew across row ends, leaving cast-on/cast-off edge open. Mattress stitch will provide a neat finish. Stuff lightly through this gap, and then oversew gap and fasten off loose ends.
Ear Pieces - With right side of st-st on the outside, fold the ear piece in half, across the cast on edge. Oversew across row ends, down towards the cast on edge. Pin the ear pieces either side of the head, lying them flat against the head, pointing forwards, lining up the edge with seam. Oversew the ear cast on/cast off edges onto the headpiece. This sewing position allows a neater look from the front view.
Antlers - Sew the completed antlers onto place at the top of the completed head, between the ears.
Either fasten off all loose ends, or leave a length centrally at the back of the reindeer to be able to sew on the hairband or pin badge if desired.
Ensure all pins are removed when complete.
Facial Features
Mark the centre point of your reindeer face with a pin, and using red yarn, sew on a nose. Working around this as a centre point, and using dark brown yarn, stitch two eyes and a smiley mouth.
Starting with the nose allows your facial features to be better centred, or alternatively place pins in the desired place for the eyes, nose and mouth to allow more accurate positioning.
Ensure once again that all pins are removed when complete.
Making a Hairband
Sew the hairband so it lies horizontally across the back of the reindeer. This will allow the reindeer to rest in the upright position in the hair.
Oversew several times to give it strength and longevity.
Make it Different...
Makes a lovely little hair accessory, but also great as a tree decoration. You may also choose to make a 2D reindeer (with completed features) on to the front of a stocking or cushion to make all sorts of things a little more festive!
*To make the 2D reindeer face, cast off at * as highlighted in the reindeer main piece.
If choosing to make a reindeer as a single piece as above, you may wish to use larger needles to make him a bit bigger without adding any extra time.
Experiment with some different facial features! Choose your colour scheme too, varying the main background colour and antlers.
Complete the collection by adding in a knitted santa, knitted angel or knitted snowman!
Behind the Scenes!
These patterns are all made up as I go along, learning from mistakes along the way. Every time I create a new pattern, I record it in the Updates part of this site (effectively my blog…) There is a story behind each creation, and this can help give you some more ideas and encouragement.
Knitted Angel
Knitted Santa Head
Knitted Snowman
All done?
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