Reindeer Crochet Gift Bag Pattern-Free

Add a handmade touch to your holiday gifting with this free Reindeer Crochet Gift Bag pattern! Quick, easy, and perfect for small gifts or festive decor.

I’m so excited to share this adorable free Reindeer Crochet Gift Bag pattern with you! 🎄 This little bag is such a joy to make—fun, quick, and a perfect way to use up those leftover bits of yarn.

You can use it to hold small presents, candy, gift cards, money, or even stuff it with herbal sachets to add a festive touch to your holiday decor. Made with lightweight yarn, this drawstring pouch features some lovely details that make it special.

The pattern is easy to follow and works up quickly, making it ideal for last-minute gifts. It includes some basic color changes, but don’t worry—the step-by-step instructions will guide you through every step.

If you’re looking for a simple, charming, and practical Christmas crochet project, you’re going to love this one. Let’s get started!

Related: Free Crochet Patterns For Christmas Gifts and Decorations.

Christmas Gift Bag Collection

• 🎁 Merry Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🎅 Jolly Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🎄 Christmas Tree Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🦌 Reindeer Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• ❄️ Snowflake Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🌟 Noel Mini Gift Bag Pattern

Before we start this Free Crochet Snowflake Gift Bag Pattern

Reindeer Crochet Gift Bag- Start Here

Recommended Yarn

1. 🧶Loops & Thread Woolike Yarn, #1 superfine weight yarn (double strand). Colors shown: Grey: Yarn A. Red: Yarn B. White: Yarn C
2. 🧶Yarn Bee Bejeweled Sequin Silver: Hold together with Yarn B

• You can use any #2 sport weight yarn (#3 DK weight yarn will work too).
• I used two strands of superfine #1 weight yarn.
• I also added a gold thread with the contrast yarn.

Yardage: About 271 yds total

Yarn Substitution 

• Premier Yarns Basix DK
• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
• Premier Yarns Minikins
• Nako Astra Fingering

Crochet Hook: 3 mm

Gauge: 4”square = 19 Rows x 20 ST

Finished measurements: H= 5 ½ ” / W= 4 ½”

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• SLST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• YO: Yarn over
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat

Pattern notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Skill level is Easy.
• Keep your tension even.

Special Stitches

• Single crochet in the back loop only (SC BLO): Insert your hook only into the back loop of the stitch from the previous row, rather than both loops as you would in a regular single crochet stitch.
• Single crochet in the front loop only (SC FLO): Insert your hook only into the front loop of the stitch from the previous row, rather than both loops as you would in a regular single crochet stitch.
• Picot Stitch: CH 3, SL ST in 3^rd CH from the hook.

Color changing in tapestry crochet

Before you begin this project, you’ll need to be familiar with :

• Color changing: This tutorial will guide you through the basic techniques. Read through the instructions below thoroughly and practice if needed. Watch this tutorial for extra help.
• Reading a chart: Watch how to read a tapestry graph.

1- Incorporating The Contrast Yarn

1. Insert your hook into the back loop only of the first single crochet.
2. Place the contrast yarn over the hook.
3. Yarn over with your working yarn and pull up a loop.
4. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
5. Continue crocheting with your main yarn as usual.
6. Carry the contrast yarn behind your stitches by crocheting over it.
7. Keep carrying the contrast yarn even if it’s not needed right away.

2- How to Change Colors

1. When the pattern or chart tells you it’s time to switch to Yarn B, start your last stitch with Yarn A as usual.
2. Insert your hook into the stitch and pull up a loop with Yarn A.
3. Now, yarn over with Yarn B instead of Yarn A.
4. Pull through both loops on the hook to finish the stitch with Yarn B.
5. From this point on, crochet with Yarn B.
6. Keep carrying Yarn A behind your stitches by crocheting over it.

3- Design Specific

In this pattern, the contrast yarn isn’t carried all the way around. Once you’ve finished using it, simply drop it. You’ll pick it up again in the next round when the pattern calls for it.

• After switching to Yarn B, carry Yarn A by crocheting over it like in tapestry crochet.
• When you’re done with Yarn B, drop it—don’t carry it along.
• Keep going with Yarn A.
• In the next row, Yarn B will be on the opposite side of the motif.
• When you need it again, bring it back, switch to Yarn B, and carry Yarn A behind your stitches.
• When bringing back Yarn B, there will be a visible strand on the back.
• Keep that strand a little loose, and crochet over it to hide it.

Reideer Gift Pouch Crochet Pattern

In this blog post, you’ll find everything you need to crochet your own cute Reindeer Gift Bag. If you prefer a convenient, printable, ad-free PDF, it’s available for purchase in all my shops—just check the links below!

This pattern is also part of a Christmas Gift bag set, a 5-in-1 bundle that includes all the matching Christmas gift bags.