The Grinches Sidekick Max Child's Hood

Every grumpy holiday needs one very good sport in antlers! 

This Reindeer Hood crochet pattern turns your little kiddo into the most lovable reindeer in town. It's a snug hood with floppy ears, big stuffed branching antlers, and a button tab to keep the chin cozy. It's perfect for Christmas photos, school plays, holiday parties, and any kid who's willing to be a good sport for the season.

Sizes included

Toddler: head ~18-19", finished opening ~17.5"

Child: head ~20-21", finished opening ~19.5"

Big Kid: head ~21-22", finished opening ~20.5"

Hood height is easy to adjust to your child's neck-to-crown measurement.

What you'll make

A textured hood worked flat with front and back post stitches

Two-piece ears (inner and outer) joined back to back

Bendy, stuffed antlers with branching points

A button tab closure

Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate. You'll use sc, hdc, dc, post stitches, increases, decreases, and a magic circle.

Materials

Red Heart Super Saver #4 worsted yarn: 10-14 oz Light Brown, 1 oz Ivory, 2 oz Dark Brown

H/5mm crochet hook

One 1" brown button

Polyfil stuffing

Darning needle and stitch markers

Gauge: 13 sts = 4" and 7 rows = 4" in double crochet

Your download includes

Printable PDF with written instructions for all 3 sizes

Step-by-step photos for the band, hood shaping, finished edge, ears, and antlers

Abbreviations list and assembly guide

Digital PDF pattern only. No physical item will be shipped. Written in US crochet terms.

For personal use only. Please do not reproduce, resell, or redistribute the pattern.

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