Large Knitted Reindeer - CoolDenim

You can knit a larger version of my knitted reindeer pattern by knitting with two strands of yarn held together and using larger needles, the result is a bigger reindeer as shown in the image.

This one sits approx. 22cm high (8.5 inches) and 12.5/13cm (5 inches) wide. The version in the image used two strands of dk (double knitting) yarn held together. A dark brown and a marl brown were used for the main colour (body, legs) and two strands of beige for the contrast colour. Knitted using size 6mm needles. You can still embroider the red nose or I have added a knitted nose which is written out at the bottom of this page.

Knitted Reindeer Pattern is still available here. It is the same knitting pattern and tutorial, this is just to show you an option/version knitted up with thicker yarn and bigger needles to give a larger reindeer. Using this method it has knitted up more of a cuddly toy size, soft and squishy. I liked it 🙂 so am sharing this idea and version with you.

The second image shows the two reindeer side by side to see the difference in size. The knitted red nose and notes to work alongside the pattern are also below.

The pattern/tutorial is in full colour .pdf format, available here. This larger version sits 22cm high (8.5 inches) 12.5/13cm wide (5 inches). The image below shows the original and the large side by side.

The knitted red nose pattern is written out below, please also read the notes on assembly.

Red Nose – shown made using 3.5mm needle and dk yarn (held single strand) in red

Cast on 3 sts.
KF&b, K1, KF&b (5sts)
K1, KF&b, K1, KF&b, K1 (7)
K1, KF&b, K3, KF&b, K1 (9)
K1, KF&b, K5, KF&b, K1 (11)
Knit row, Purl row
K1, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K1 (9)
K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K1 (7)
K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1 (5)
K2tog, K1, K2tog, (3)
Pull through remaining 3 stitches and fasten off.
Gather edges with threaded needle and pull up, stuff lightly. Don’t overstuff or pull up too tight so that it forms more of a button shape rather than a round. Do the same with the muzzle.