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I have a family member that loves decorating for Christmas as much as I do, but they are a master at it, and their collection of adorable Christmas items way outnumbers mine! Her first request was for a Crochet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause, then it was a Snowman, and now it is Crochet Rudolph and his girlfriend. We have been having a blast adding to our collection of Christmas Heirlooms. If you would like to make a crochet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause and/or Snowman, here is the direct link to the blog post:

“Christmas Crochet Heirlooms”

If you want to check out the Crochet Elves, here is the direct link to the blog post:

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Girl and Boy Elves

My Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer has a paid PDF downloadable written pattern on Ravelry. Here is the direct Ravelry link: Crochet PDF written pattern for my Crochet Adorably Cute Amigurumi Christmas Reindeer

If you are making your own Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Eyes and need the diagram, here is the free PDF download: Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Eyes

I will have free PDF downloads for interesting Reindeer Facts and Activities for Children at the end of this blog post, but if you are interested in a Children’s book about Reindeer Facts, click on the picture above or here.

This would be fun to add with your crochet reindeer on Christmas:

Click on the picture above, or here, to go to the affiliate link.

Here are some classic Rudolph Children’s books:

Click on the picture above, or here.

This is the classic book that I want! Click on the picture above, or here.

Approximate Measurements: Height 14 inches and width 11.5 inches.

GENERAL MATERIALS LIST: You can mix and match yarn colors for different looks. Just be aware that different yarn choices can change the look and size of your crochet Reindeer when finished. Also, changing your crochet hook size, will also affect the size of your crochet Reindeer. The following are the materials that I used:

– Crochet Hook Size 3.75mm
– 1 Tapestry/Darning Needle
– A pair of Scissors.
– 1 pair of Safety Doll Eyes 30mm Comical Eyes (Buy in Bulk. Prime Eligible) (If you just want a couple to start; go to 6060 eyes) Optional Safety Doll Eyes 15mm and 1 sheet of white glitter felt (buy in bulk). Embroidery scissors (Amazon Choice and Prime Eligible) help to make the small “x” in the glitter felt; to fit the Safety doll eye through.
– Optional: Dritz Upholstery Needle 12 inches. The Upholstery needle makes it easier to attach the moveable crochet legs.
-1 Jingle Bell 12mm per Reindeer crochet collar: Jingle Bell 12mm in bulk, you may like multi-colored jingle bells 12mm in bulk (Double check the price should be $6.00 or less and prime eligible).
– Craft stuffing. I recommend inexpensive pillow stuffing.

Yarn that I used:

-1 skein Main color for Reindeer You will need to use 2 skeins if you use more of the Main color for the body of the reindeer.
-Optional: 1 skein 100% acrylic Medium 4 Bright Red yarn color for a red nosed Reindeer and/or the Reindeer Collar. You only need 1 small skein of pink for the female reindeer collar and bow. Here is the same yarn color that I used in a larger skein pink yarn in super Saver size that I used for the female Reindeer.
-1 skein 100% acrylic Medium 4 Black (or Dark Brown) yarn color for a regular nosed Reindeer. I found this value black yarn that is part wool for a great price and is prime eligible. You can use the leftover yarn for another fun crochet project.
-1 skein 100% acrylic Medium 4 Dark Brown yarn color for your Reindeer antlers and Reindeer hooves.
-1 skein 100% acrylic Medium 4 yarn Beige (or White) yarn color for the alternate color.  I think that you will love this Fashion Soft beige colored yarn that is prime eligible.

If you are making your crochet Reindeer for a child, you can make your own activity booklet, to go with your crochet Reindeer, with the free PDF downloadable files available below.

If you like how I made mine in the picture above, I used a hole punch (Amazon Prime eligible) and Multi-colored Rings that open (Amazon Prime Eligible)

I like the rings that open, because you can remove the activity sheets easier.  I found all of the following activity sheets free online. These are just a few of the ones that I printed for my family:

If I had a Pet Reindeer Worksheet

Rudolph Song

Reindeer Facts Page 1

Reindeer Facts Page 2

Reindeer Facts Page 3

Reindeer Coloring Page 1

Reindeer Coloring Page 2

Reindeer Coloring Page 3

Reindeer Coloring Page 4

Label the Reindeer Parts Activity Sheet

Put Santas Reindeer in order activity sheet

Reindeer Connect The Dot Activity Sheet

Santa Reindeer Maze Activity Sheet

Reindeer Matching and Coloring Activity Sheet

Label the Elf Activity Sheet

 

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Part 1 of 3 YouTube video tutorial:

 

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Part 2 of 3 YouTube video tutorial:

 

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Part 2 of 3 YouTube video tutorial:

Again, here is the direct link to the paid Ravelry crochet written pattern:

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer Written Pattern

In my Helenmay Crochet YouTube Channel Facebook Group, Kim C. shared a picture of her finished Crochet American Flag Afghan.

Her afghan made me want to make one as well! When Judy C. informed me that it was a Leisure Arts crochet written pattern, it brought back memories of when I first started reading crochet written patterns. Leisure Arts has some of the best crochet written patterns out there! Their crochet written patterns are so easy to follow, and I love them. I also love how Leisure Arts employs so many American Veterans. I wanted to write a blog post for this pattern, because I am going to go back and try to make this crochet pattern in the far future. If you would like to make one too, this is what Leisure Arts wrote on this particular pattern: “FREE FOR YOU from Leisure Arts, Inc. ©2012 All rights reserved. These instructions may be photocopied and shared with your friends. They may not be kitted or sold. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ”

Here is the direct link to their site for the pattern: Crochet All American Flag

Enjoy!!!….and of course Happy Crocheting All!

 

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When I saw that it was Crochet Granny Square day, I had to make my Crochet Vintage Blooming Rose Tea Hotpad Potholder! I have been planning to make it, but I was going to finish my Crochet Heirloom Christmas Boy and Girl Elves CAL first. I decided to go ahead and finish it today, since I am so far ahead on my Crochet Elves. The Crochet Vintage Blooming Rose Hotpad is so quick and easy to make! If you love Crochet Granny Squares as much as I do, here is the direct link to my Crochet Granny Square Series: Granny Square fun!!

I have added my Crochet Vintage Blooming Rose Tea Granny Square as a free PDF download on Ravelry: Crochet Vintage Blooming Rose Tea Granny Square.

If you like the teapot that I used, here are some direct links:

Glass teapot just like mine (prime eligible)

Gift set with teapot and blooming tea!!!!

Glass mug with infuser and blooming tea gift set! Prime eligible!

If you would like just the blooming tea:

Unique varieties of blooming tea and prime eligible

If you loved the recipes that I included at the end of the video tutorial, here is a free download of the PDF recipe:

Delicious Recipe

I shared this delicious pancake recipe for my Mother’s Day blog post. I make these pancakes all of the time, and after making my delicious banana bread recipe, I wondered if the dip would work in my pancakes. The pancakes were delicious! So, here is another recipe that you can use your leftover dip in:

Uniquely Delicious Healthy Helenmay Pancakes

Dotty’s Crochet Rose Afghan YouTube video tutorial:

Ravelry link for free download: Dotty’s Crochet Rose Afghan

 

 

 

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CAL start date 5Aug2018: Finished 28Sept18.

This was a free written pattern Crochet-along that is now finished. This CAL free written pattern was removed 28Sept18.

My Crochet Heirloom Christmas Elves PDF written pattern are available in:

Ravelry: Crochet Heirloom Christmas Boy and Girl Elf with Outfits PDF written pattern

You can thank Sarah L. for this Crochet-Along (CAL). After I finished my Crochet Large Amigurumi Eeyore CAL  I asked the people in my Helenmay Crochet YouTube Channel Facebook Group for special requests for my next CAL. Sarah L. was the first to respond, and she requested the Christmas Elf. I thought that a Christmas Elf would be perfect for my Crochet Christmas Heirloom collection. The Elves went perfectly with my crochet reindeer!

 

If you would like to make my crochet reindeer, here is the direct blog link:

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Reindeer.

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I love going to antique stores! When I first agreed to make a crochet elf CAL, I found the above comic book, and I couldn’t resist purchasing it.  I didn’t spend $0.15, but I still think I got a great deal for it. I thought it would go perfectly with my crochet elves. I am putting the delicate pages in PDF format and then sealing the original version to pass down to the next generations in my family. The PDF format version of the stories will come out with my Christmas Elves when I put them out each year for Christmas.

Here are some links to Children’s books that you may like to go with your Crochet Elf:

     Book 1

Book 2 (Flips up!)

Book 3 (The Classics version)

Santa’s Lookouts Free PDF Download: Santa’s Lookouts Newsletter

Free coloring page from “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” The Elves and the Shoemaker Coloring Page

Naming your Elf free PDF Download: What is your Elf Name?

You are going to love the The Learning Station, they have other fun free children’s activity downloads too.

 

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Helenmay Crochet Amigurumi
Heirloom Christmas Elf

 

 

 

 

Pattern by Helen Brady

 

 

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This CAL is complete!

The first portion of the CAL was posted on 4Aug18. Last update 28Sept18. 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Girl and Boy Elf Part 1 YouTube video tutorial: Introduction, materials, and starting your crochet doll.

 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Elf Doll Hat Part 2: Just the crochet Elf Doll Hat.

 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Girl and Boy Elf Part 3: Working on the girl and boy elf doll.

 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Girl and Boy Elf Part 4: Finishing the crochet girl and boy doll.

 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Girl Elf Dress Part 5 DIY Video tutorial:

 

Crochet Heirloom Christmas Boy Elf Outfit Part 6 of 6 DIY Video Tutorial:

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A family member of mine has been wanting me to make my crochet dachshund dog with a container for a long time now. I first made one years ago, but I never put it to YouTube video tutorial. I made them for my craft table, and a little girl fell in love with one of them. My family member also fell in love with them, and finally, I made a YouTube video tutorial for them. I made a separate video tutorial for the crochet cute Dachshund puppy dogs. There are paid written patterns for both the Dachshund dog and puppy dog. Here are the direct Ravelry Links:

Crochet Cute Amigurumi Dachshund Dog

Crochet Cute Amigurumi Daschund Puppy Dog

You may be interested in how/where to purchase some of the materials for my Dachshund Dogs:

Plastic container for the Dachshund Dogs

Plastic container for the Dachshund Puppy Dog

Pin style#1 for scarf

Pin style #2 for scarf

In the video tutorial, I show who I purchased my pin from.

Buy your pet hair clips in bulk for less than $10 (double check the price), and prime eligible!!!

50 pet hair clips less than $10

In the video tutorial, I show who I purchased my hair clips from, if you would like to make your own. I also show how to make, and place, a crochet bow on a hair clip.

I love the eyes that I used on my crochet Dachshund dogs. If you want only a few, go to 6060 eyes to purchase them.  If you want to buy the same eyes in bulk, here is the direct link:

bulk purchase safety doll eyes (prime eligible)

I made my crochet amigurumi squirrel “Chip” using the same safety eyes. If you would like to make “Chip,” here is the direct link: Crochet Amigurumi Squirrel

If you like the Polymer Clay Button Anime eyes and dog charms that I used on the Dachshund puppy dogs, here is the direct link to get your own: Pastiche Accessories

Crochet Cute Amigurumi Dachshund Dog Part 1 of 2 DIY Video Tutorial

Crochet Cute Amigurumi Dachshund Dog Part 2 of 2 DIY Video Tutorial

 

Crochet Cute Amigurumi Dachshund Puppy Dog DIY Video Tutorial

 

 

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If you like the Googly eyes that I used with my crochet Dachshund puppy dog, here is the direct link: Button-like Googly Eyes (Prime eligible)

When I had my “Magical Season” craft table, a lot of people loved the crochet Dachshund Puppy Dogs. One lady approached me about making a custom crochet Dachshund Puppy Dog for her. She sent me pictures of her real Dachshund puppy dog by contacting me through my blog:

 

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As you can see from the pictures above, Beatrice’s Dachshund puppy dog is absolutely adorable! I got to work using my Crochet Dachshund Puppy Dog PDF written pattern, and I loved the look so much that I made a video tutorial to show you the crochet differences for making it.

The yarn that I used for Beatrice’s crochet Dachshund Puppy Dogs, click the affiliate link here.

If you like the way I used my adorable dog charms, you will love this bulk set, click the affiliate link here.