MAKE IT ! GRANNY SANTA & REINDEER !

This design came off my hook on August 2019, and it`s based on two other designs of mine : the Granny Bunny and Rudi the Rainbowdeer !!!

So today I will not show you a full tutorial about these two guys, as there is no need, but I will simply explain the variations based on the existing tutorials. Hope it`s fine for you, too!!

WHAT YOU NEED

A small amount of DK yarns, acrylic or cotton it`s your choice. For both my Santa and Reindeer I`ve been using some Bergere de France Barisienne DK from my stash in : nougatine (brown), geranium (red), igloo (white) and reglisse (black). A very traditional combo, but feel free to adapt it to your own taste!

4mm hook

scissors/yarn needle

blocking board/pins/water bottle spray/ white glue/small bowl and brush

red bead as nose (diameter : 5mm minimum) 

I follow the US crochet terminology.

REINDEER

As you can see from the above picture, the reindeer is crocheted following completely the Granny Bunny  pattern. The only difference are the antlers : so instead of crocheting nice bunny ears, you follow the pattern for the antlers given for Rudi the Rainbowdeer . The important thing is to leave a space of 4 stitches (so you sl st 4 times) between the two antlers!

Beanie : make a sl knot on your hook using the red yarn and insert hook in first stitch to the left of the right antler (the reindeer is RS facing you).

Row 1 (RS): 4sc, turn [4 sts]

Row 2 (WS): 3ch, 2DC, 2DC in last st, turn [5 sts]

Row 3: 3ch,  2DC, DC2tog, turn [4 sts]

Row 4: 3ch, 1DC, DC2tog, turn [3 sts]

Row 5: 3ch, DC2tog, fasten off. [2 sts]

From the white yarn cut four strands (same size) and knot them to the top of the beanie using the same method as for fringes. Trim the excess of yarn.

If you like, add a red bead to the muzzle to mimic a nose!

You can find the pattern for the Wrapped Gift Ornament here .

SANTA

Even this time, you follow the pattern given for the Granny Bunny , but this time you need the round body for your Santa. The boots are all black, while the sleeves are red and end with a pair of black gloves. Obviously, if you find too tricky the change of colour, maybe it`s better to use just black yarn for both arms and gloves!

You don`t have antlers to crochet, but the traditional bunny ears : just remember to leave a space of four stitches (so you sl st 4 times) between the two ears!

Beanie : follow the same pattern given for the reindeer !

Beard :

You need to cut 11/12 strands from the white yarn (at least 15cm long) and for each of them : fold the strand in half and pass the loop (from front to back) through the space between rounds 1 and 2 of the face, pass the same loop from back to front in the adjacent space to the right, then pull the ends of the same strand through the loop so to secure the knot. Repeat for all the strands and distribute them regularly to have a nice beard.

Cut an extra white strand to wrap around the dangling strands and make a knot or two to group together the strands. Trim the yarn to give it a triangular shape, more or less!

BLOCKING and STIFFENING

If you need, pin your Santa and/or Reindeer to a blocking board, wrong side facing you. Spray some water and let it dry completely.

If you want a more stiffened result, prepare a solution with water and white glue in equal parts. Brush it on the back of your guys and let it dry before use.

Hope you`ll discover a lot of uses for these quirky guys!!

Thank you, xxxx Ale

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Text, Design and Photography : Alessandra Poggiagliolmi

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