Welcome to our world of crochet wonder! Are you ready to embark on a delightful crafting adventure and create your very own Amigurumi Velvet Giraffe? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic, free pattern that will allow you to crochet a charming giraffe toy that’s both huggable and cute.
Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crafting small, stuffed creatures with yarn and a crochet hook, has taken the crafting world by storm, and for a good reason. These handmade toys are not only endearing but also make for heartfelt gifts and wonderful keepsakes. Our Amigurumi Velvet Giraffe is no exception. Its soft, velvety texture and adorable design will capture your heart and inspire your creativity.
Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast or just starting your crochet journey, our free pattern is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for crafters of all levels. With detailed instructions and clear images, you’ll be able to follow along with ease and create a giraffe that’s as unique as you are.
So, grab your favorite yarn, your trusty crochet hook, and let’s dive into the world of Amigurumi with our Amigurumi Velvet Giraffe pattern. It’s time to bring this charming character to life, stitch by stitch. Happy crocheting!
Materials:
YarnArt DOLCE yarn in colors 761 (2 skeins), 765 (1 skein)
759 (a little bit for the tongue)
Alize velluto in color 62 (a small amount for eye details)
Пехорка Нежная in color 002 (for weighting the legs)
Alize травка in color 541 (for the bangs)
Stitch marker
4.5mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks
1.8mm safety eyes
Abbreviations:
Sc – single crochet
sl-st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Inc – increase
dec – decrease
PATTERN
Horns:
6 sc in magic ring (6)
(1 sc, inc)x3 (9)
1 round, change color while finishing the last stitch (9)
decх4, 1 sc (5)
(1 sc, inc)x4, 1 sc (7)
2 rounds (7)
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears:
4 sc in magic ring (4)
(inc, 1 sc) twice (6)
(1 sc, inc)x3 (9)
(1 sc, inc)x4, inc (14)
3 rounds (14)
decх7 (7)
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
Nostrils:
3 sc in magic ring (3)
Pull the ring tight and leave a tip for sewing.
Tail:
Chain 15 (15)
Turn the work and single crochet 14 stitches starting from the second chain from the hook.
Make a tassel at the end of the tail (see MK – tutorial).
Head (Face):
Upper part of the face:
5 sc in magic ring (5)
ch, turn (marks the beginning of the row), incх5 (10)
The next row is worked by inserting the hook from the back and pulling it through the next loop (see MK).
ch, turn, 9 sc, 1 sc through the back loop (10)
Mark the first and last stitches with a thread, remove the loop from the hook, and leave it open. Insert the hook into the 4th sc from the right, pull the working yarn through, and work as follows:
ch, 2 sc, sl-st, leaving the loop open
Insert the hook into the 3rd sc from the right, ch, 4 sc, pick up the open loop and work an sl-st together with it
Insert the hook into the 2nd sc from the right, ch, 6 sc, pick up two open loops and work an sl-st (10)
Leave the loop open and cut the thread about 20 cm.
After completing the upper part of the face, sew on the nostrils.
Lower part of the face (pink color):
5 sc in magic ring (5)
Mark the beginning of the row with a thread, ch, turn, inc. 3 sc, inc
Change the thread color to the main one, ch, sc, and work the next row through the back loops (nemnu)
ch, 7 sc (7)
Mark the 1st and last stitch with a thread, remove the loop from the hook and leave it open. Insert the hook into the 2nd sc from the right, pull the working yarn through, and work as follows:
ch, 3 sc, pick up the open loop and work a sl-st
Insert the hook into the 1st sc from the right, ch, 5 sc, pick up two open loops and work an sl-st (7)
Leave the loop open, and cut the thread about 15 cm.
Fold the two parts and sew them together, rounding the sides (see MK for details).
Head and Body:
Now, we have a total of 17 stitches (10 on the upper part and 7 on the lower part). Insert your hook into the open loop from the lower part where the working yarn is, and add one loop to the same spot where you crocheted in the upper part. You now have 18 stitches, mark the beginning of the round and crochet in the round.
(2 sc, inc) six times (24)
Change the color to yellow by completing the last stitch.
24 sl-st (24)
(1 sc, inc. three times, 2 sc, (inc, 1 sc) three times, 10 sc (30)
(np, Сinc. 1 sc) four times, inc. 2 sc, inc. (1 sc, inc) four times (40)
11 sc, incх8, 21 sc (48)
6 sc (48)
At this point, start creating spots and insert the eyes between the 3rd and 4th rows from the face.
(6 sc, dec)х6 (42)
2 rounds (42)
(5 sc, dec)х6 (36)
1 round (36)
(4 sc, dec)х6 (30)
(3 sc, dec)х6 (24)
(2 sc, dec)х6 (18)
(1 sc, dec)х6 (12)
decх6 (6)
Insert the eyes, stuff, close the hole, sew on the ears and horns, and add weights (see tutorial).
Legs:
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Mark the beginning of the round with a thread, ch, turn,
incх6 (12)
ch, turn, incх11, 1 sc (23)
The next round is worked by inserting the hook into the loop and pulling it through the next, catching the working yarn and crocheting.
22 sc, 1 sc through the back loop (23)
Then, crochet the V-shaped edge by inserting the hook from the back and pulling it through the next loop (see tutorial).
6 sc, in the next sc (where the thread is), pull the loop to the back.
Turn the work and crochet 29 sc (the last sc is into the stitch with the thread).
2 sc, dec. 25 sc (28)
(5 sc, dec)х4 (24)
decх3, 18 sc (change color by crocheting in the 9th sc)
(5 sc, dec)х3 (18)
(4 sc, dec)х3 (15)
1 round (15)
(3 sc, dec)х3 (12)
4 sc (12)
Finish creating spots, stuff, and close the legs by crocheting 6 sc (see tutorial).
Arms:
8 sc in magic ring (8)
npx8 (16)
The next round is worked by inserting the hook into the loop and pulling it through the next.
(7 sc, inc) two times (18)
1 round (18)
(7 sc, dec)х2 (16)
Change color by completing the last stitch.
3 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec., 2 sc, dec. 3 sc (13)
4 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc (11)
2 rounds (11)
9 sc, dec (10)
2 rounds (10)
Finish creating spots, stuff, and close the arms by crocheting 5 sc (see tutorial).
Tail:
12 sc in magic ring (12)
npx12 (24)
(3 sc, inc) six times (30)
(4 sc, inc) six times (36)
(5 sc, inc) five times, then continue with the left leg: 5 sc, inc (42)
6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, then continue with the right leg: 5 sc, inc. (6 sc, inc) three times (48)
(11 sc, inc)x4 (52)
6 sc (52)
(dec. 3 sc) two times, (3 sc, dec) two times, (3 sc, dec)х3, 2 sc, Сdec. 3 sc) three times (42)
1 round (42)
dec. 3 sc, dec. 2 sc, dec. 3 sc, dec. 26 sc (38)
1 round (38)
dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) two times, 2 sc, Сdec, 4 sc) two times (31)
At this point, attach the tail, finish creating spots, and crochet:
10 sc, 5 sc with the right hand, 11 sc, 5 sc with the left hand (31)
(8 sc, dec)х3, 1 sc (28)
(5 sc, dec)х4 (24)
1 round (24)
(6 sc, dec)х3 (21)
1 round (21)
(5 sc, dec)х3 (18)
2 rounds (18)
Stuff, cut the thread, leaving a tail for sewing (see tutorial).
Tail:
12 sc in magic ring (12)
npx12 (24)
(3 sc, inc) six times (30)
(4 sc, inc) six times (36)
(5 sc, inc) five times, then continue with the left leg: 5 sc, inc (42)
6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, then continue with the right leg: 5 sc, inc. (6 sc, inc) three times (48)
(11 sc, inc)x4 (52)
6 sc (52)
Congratulations, you’ve completed your amigurumi giraffe!
