Adorable Giraffe Amigurumi Free Pattern: Crochet Fun for Safari Lovers!
Step into the wild world of crochet with our charming amigurumi free pattern for an adorable giraffe amigurumi! Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast or a beginner, this lovable project is bound to bring a smile to your face. Perfect for playtime, nursery decor, or as a heartfelt gift, this giraffe is sure to capture hearts with its long neck and sweet expression. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, crafting your own cuddly companion is a breeze. So, grab your yarn and let’s journey into the savannah together!
MATERIALS:
1: YarnArt Jeans yarn: main color – 88 (1 skein), additional – 70, for the muzzle – 62;
2: Safety eyes – 8 mm;
3: Crochet hook size 2;
4: Stuffing – polyester fiberfill;
5: Scissors, sewing needle.
ABBREVIATIONS:
MC – magic circle;
SC – single crochet;
INC – increase;
DEC – decrease;
CH – chain stitch;
SS – slip stitch.
PATTERN
HEAD:
Chain 11, starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, crochet:
1: 9 SC, 3 SC in the last chain, on the other side of the chain 8 SC, INC (22)
2: INC, 8 SC, 3 INC, 8 SC, 2 INC (28)
3: SC, INC, 8 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 8 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (34)
4: 2 SC, INC, 8 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 8 SC, (2 SC, INC)*2 (40)
5: 3 SC, INC, 8 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 8 SC, (3 SC, INC)*2 (46)
6: 4 SC, INC, 8 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3, 8 SC, (4 SC, INC)*2 (52)
7-11: 52 SC (5 rounds)
12: 1 SC, DEC, 19 SC, (1 SC, DEC)*3, 15 SC, (1 SC, DEC)*2 (46)
13-18: 46 SC (6 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 with a distance of 6 SC between them.
19: 2 SC, (5 SC, DEC)*6, 2 SC (40)
20: 2 SC, (4 SC, DEC)*6, 2 SC (34)
21: 34 SC
22: 2 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*6, 2 SC (28)
23: 2 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*6, 2 SC (22)
24: 2 SC, (1 SC, DEC)*6, 2 SC (16)
25: Decrease around, pull the hole closed and hide the yarn.
HORN:
Begin with brown color.
1: 6 SC in MC
2: 6 INC (12)
3-4: 12 SC (2 rounds)
5: (2 SC, DEC)*3 (9), change to yellow on last stitch.
6-10: 9 SC, SS. Leave a long tail for sewing.
MUZZLE:
Crochet with white color.
1: Chain 6, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 4 SC, 3 SC in one chain, 3 SC on the other side of the chain, INC (12)
2: INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)
3: SC, INC, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 3 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (24)
4: 24 SC, SS. Leave a long tail for sewing.
EARS:
1: 6 SC in MC
2: 6 SC
3: (SC, INC)*3 (9)
4: 9 SC
5: (2 SC, INC)*3 (12)
6: 12 SC
7: (3 SC, INC)*3 (15)
8-9: 15 SC (2 rounds)
10: (3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)
Fold in half, crochet 6 SC, then fold again and crochet 3 SC.
UPPER LEGS:
Begin with brown color.
1: 7 SC in MC
2: 7 INC (14)
3: (SC, INC)*7 (21)
4: 21 SC through back loop only
5-6: 21 SC
7: (5 SC, DEC)*3 (18)
8: 18 SC, change to yellow on the last stitch. Stuff firmly.
9-18: 18 SC (10 rounds)
For rounds 9 to 18, stuff a little bit.
19: (4 SC, DEC)*3 (15)
20-21: 15 SC (2 rounds)
22: (3 SC, DEC)*3 (12)
23-24: 12 SC (2 rounds)
Fold the leg, crochet 6 SC across.
LEGS-BODY:
Begin with brown color.
1: 9 SC in MC
2: 9 INC (18)
3: (SC, INC)*9 (27)
4-7: 27 SC (4 rounds)
Change to yellow on the last stitch.
8-10: 27 SC (3 rounds)
Note: Cut the yarn after the first leg, secure. Continue crocheting the second leg, do not cut the yarn, join to the first leg.
11: Crochet 27 SC around the first leg, 2 SC in CH, 27 SC around the second leg, 2 SC in CH (58)
12: 58 SC
13: 12 SC, INC, 30 SC, INC, 14 SC (60)
14-16: 60 SC (3 rounds)
17: 16 SC, (3 SC, INC)*6 (to form belly), 20 SC (66)
18-20: 66 SC (3 rounds)
21: 16 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*6 (to form belly), 20 SC (60)
22: (8 SC, DEC)*6 (54)
23-26: 54 SC (4 rounds)
27: (7 SC, DEC)*6 (48)
28-29: 48 SC (2 rounds)
30: (6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)
31-32: 42 SC (2 rounds)
33: (5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)
34-35: 36 SC (2 rounds)
36: (4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)
37: Attach upper legs. 6 SC, 6 SC with leg, 9 SC, 6 SC with leg, 3 SC (30)
38: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)
39-45: 24 SC (7 rounds), SS. Leave a long tail for sewing.
TAIL:
Join yarn between rounds 19 and 20. Make a SS, chain 21 on the opposite side of 20 SS, make another SS to the body. Secure yarn, hide. Cut 6 equal pieces of brown yarn, approximately 7 cm each, attach to the tip of the tail.
SPOTS:
Small spots: 6 SC in MC, SS. Leave a tail for sewing.
Medium spots:
1: 6 SC in MC
2: 6 INC (12), SS. Leave a tail for sewing.
Large spots:
1: 6 SC in MC
2: 6 INC (12)
3: (SC, INC)*6 (18), SS. Leave a tail for sewing. Make as many as needed. I made 1 small spot and 4 medium spots.
ASSEMBLY:
Attach the muzzle between rounds 6 and 13.
Create a tuft. Insert needle with main color yarn at point A, pull through point B, then to point C, again to point A, then to point E, back to point G, then immediately to point D and again to point E. Repeat 2-3 times.
Attach eyes, embroider whites with white yarn, lashes with black yarn. Embroider nostrils, mouth, and eyebrows with brown yarn.
Attach horns between rounds 21 and 25. Attach ears below 2 rounds from the horns.
Next, create the mane. Cut the desired amount of brown yarn, approximately 8-10 cm long, and attach to the loops using a hook. Once the mane of the desired thickness is ready, trim with scissors to shape it.
Hurray! Our little rascal is ready! Enjoy crocheting and keep those stitches even!
