Looking to crochet an adorable amigurumi giraffe? You’re in the right place! This free amigurumi giraffe crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With its soft plush texture and charming design, Gosha the Giraffe will make a delightful handmade gift or a lovable addition to your crochet toy collection.
In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll find detailed instructions to help you create your own cuddly giraffe using plush yarn like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce. The pattern includes all parts: head, body, legs, ears, horns, tail, and cute little spots—everything you need to bring this sweet giraffe to life.
Whether you’re searching for a free amigurumi giraffe pattern or just love crocheting plush animals, this pattern is a must-try. Let’s get started and crochet your very own giraffe today!
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Materials Needed
Plush yarn (e.g. Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce):
Yellow (main color) — a bit more than one skein
Brown — for the muzzle and legs (or another contrasting color)
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
14 mm safety eyes
Yarn for facial embroidery and tail tuft (e.g. YarnArt Jeans)
3.5 mm or 4 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle for sewing and sculpting
Thread for sculpting
Abbreviations (US terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
Finished height: approx. 37 cm (without horns)
HEAD – Amigurumi Giraffe
Using brown (muzzle color):
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–10: 36 sc (4 rounds)
Change to yellow (main color):
11: 36 sc
12: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
13: 42 sc
14: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
15: 48 sc
16: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
17: 54 sc
18: (7 sc, dec) × 6 (48)
19: 48 sc
20: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
21: 42 sc
22: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
23: 36 sc
24: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
25: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
26: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
27: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
28: 6 dec
Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, spaced 7–8 stitches apart.
Embroider and sculpt the face: insert the needle in this order:
1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → 4 → 5 → 1
Amigurumi Giraffe -EARS (make 2)
Using yellow:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
4: (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
5: (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
6–8: 18 sc (3 rounds)
9: (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15)
Fold in half and crochet together.
Sew ears between rounds 18 and 21 of the head (fold in half again before sewing).
Amigurumi Giraffe – HORNS (make 2)
Using brown:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
3: 12 sc
4: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)
Change to yellow:
5–10: 12 sc (6 rounds)
Leave a tail for sewing.
Sew between rounds 17 and 20 of the head, about 4 stitches apart.
ARMS (make 2)
Using brown:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–5: 18 sc (2 rounds)
6: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
7: 12 sc
Change to yellow:
8–16: 12 sc (9 rounds)
Fold in half and crochet the edges together.
LEGS (make 2) – Amigurumi Giraffe
Using brown:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–6: 24 sc (2 rounds)
7: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
8: (7 sc, dec) × 2 (16)
Change to yellow:
9–16: 16 sc (8 rounds)
17: (2 sc, dec) × 4 (12)
18–21: 12 sc (4 rounds)
Fold in half and crochet together.
SPOTS (make 6)
Using brown:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
BODY – Amigurumi Giraffe
1: 6 sc in MR
2: inc × 6 (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–8: 36 sc (2 rounds)
9: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
10: 7 sc, 6 sc through leg, 15 sc, 6 sc through second leg, 8 sc (42)
11–13: 42 sc (3 rounds)
14: 10 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 10 sc (36)
This forms the belly area – make sure the decreases are centered between the legs.
15: 36 sc
16: 10 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) × 5, 9 sc (30)
17–18: 30 sc (2 rounds)
19: (8 sc, dec) × 3 (27)
20: 27 sc
21: (7 sc, dec) × 3 (24)
22: 4 sc, 6 sc through arm, 5 sc, 6 sc through second arm, 3 sc (24)
23–29: 24 sc (7 rounds)
Leave a long tail for sewing the head.
Stuff the neck very firmly so it doesn’t wobble.
TAIL
1: 4 sc in MR
2–11: 4 sc (10 rounds)
Add yarn strands for the tuft.
Your little giraffe is ready! 🦒