Welcome to our enchanting world of amigurumi crochet, where creativity knows no bounds. If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking for a heartwarming project, you’re in the right place. Our Red Sweater Giraffe Amigurumi Free Pattern is designed with love and care to bring a smile to your face.
This delightful amigurumi giraffe sports a charming red sweater, adding a touch of cozy cuteness to your crafting adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting, our step-by-step pattern is perfect for all skill levels. The end result is a huggable and lovable giraffe that can make a wonderful gift or a delightful addition to your amigurumi collection.
Stay with us to embark on this crochet journey and create a charming companion that’s sure to brighten your day. Let’s get started with our free Red Sweater Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern – a labor of love crafted just for you!
Materials:
Yellow, beige, red, and brown yarn.
Stuffing (polyfill, holofiber).
Safety eyes or black beads.
Crochet hook, scissors, and a needle.
Abbreviations:
CH – chain.
SC – single crochet.
INC – increase (2 SC in one stitch).
DEC – decrease (single crochet two stitches together).
Number in parentheses () – the number of stitches in the row.
PATTERN
Head
Start with beige yarn:
Row 1: Make 2 CH and crochet 6 SC in the second CH from the hook.
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30).
Rows 6-9: 30 SC (30).
Change to yellow yarn.
Row 10: 30 SC (30).
Row 11: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36).
Row 12: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42).
Row 13: (6 SC, INC) x 6 (48).
Insert safety eyes between Rows 12 and 13 with 14 stitches between them.
Row 14: (7 SC, INC) x 6 (52).
Rows 15-20: 52 SC (52).
Row 21: (7 SC, DEC) x 6 (48).
Row 22: (6 SC, DEC) x 6 (42).
Row 23: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 (36).
Begin stuffing the head at this point.
Row 24: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (30).
Row 25: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24).
Row 26: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18).
Row 27: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12).
Row 28: DEC in each stitch (6).
Fasten off and hide the yarn tail inside the head. Embroider two brown crosses on the face for the nostrils.
Ears (Make 2)
Row 1: Make a magic ring with 6 SC (6).
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30).
Row 6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36).
Fold the ears in half and sew them to the head on Row 20.
Horns (Make 2)
Using brown yarn:
Row 1: Make a magic ring with 6 SC (6).
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Rows 3-4: 12 SC (12).
Row 5: DEC in each stitch (6).
Stuff the horn.
Rows 6-7: 6 SC (6).
Switch to yellow yarn.
Rows 8-9: 6 SC (6).
Leave a long tail for sewing and attach the horns to the head.
Body
Using yellow yarn:
Row 1: Make 2 CH and crochet 6 SC in the second CH from the hook.
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30).
Row 6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36).
Row 7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42).
Row 8: (6 SC, INC) x 6 (48).
Row 9: (7 SC, INC) x 6 (52).
Row 10: (8 SC, INC) x 6 (58).
Rows 11-14: 58 SC (58).
Row 15: (8 SC, DEC) x 6 (52).
Rows 16-18: 52 SC (52).
Row 19: (7 SC, DEC) x 6 (48).
Row 20: 48 SC (48).
Change to sweater color and continue.
Row 21: 48 SC (48).
Row 22: (6 SC, DEC) x 6 (42).
Rows 23-25: 42 SC (42).
Row 26: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (36).
Rows 27-28: 36 SC (36).
Row 29: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 (30).
Row 30: 30 SC (30).
Start stuffing the body tightly from this point.
Row 31: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24).
Row 32: 24 SC (24).
Row 33: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18).
Switch to yellow yarn.
Rows 34-43: 18 SC (18).
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Collar
Before starting the collar, turn the giraffe’s body upside down.
Row 1: Insert the hook into the first stitch of Row 34, yarn over, and pull through the stitch. After the yarn is on the hook, make a CH. Then crochet 17 SC and make a SL ST in the first CH (18).
Rows 2-3: 2 CH, 18 SC, make a SL ST in the first 2 CHs made in the beginning (18).
Finish off and hide the yarn tail inside the collar. Turn the collar inside out.
Repeat the same process for the bottom of the sweater.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with brown yarn:
Row 1: Make 2 CH and crochet 6 SC in the second CH from the hook.
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30).
Row 6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36).
Rows 7-10: 36 SC (36).
Row 11: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 (30).
Switch to yellow yarn.
Rows 12-15: 30 SC (30).
Stuff the legs tightly, but leave the top un-stuffed.
Row 16: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24).
Rows 17-20: 24 SC (24).
Row 21: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18).
Fold the leg in half and crochet SC around to close it. Leave a tail for sewing.
Use the same method for making hooves as you did for the legs.
Fold the leg in half and sew it to the body.
Sew the legs so that the giraffe can sit without falling.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with brown yarn:
Row 1: Make 2 CH and crochet 6 SC in the second CH from the hook.
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Row 3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30).
Rows 6-9: 30 SC (30).
Row 10: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24).
Stuff the arms tightly up to Row 20.
Switch to yellow yarn.
Rows 11-16: 24 SC (24).
Switch to red yarn.
Rows 17-20: 24 SC (24).
Row 21: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18).
Rows 22-31: 18 SC (18).
Fold the arm in half and crochet SC around to close it. Cut a long tail for sewing.
Create the hooves in the same way as the legs.
Sew the arms to the body under a slight angle.
Sleeve Cuff
Keep the crochet work upside down.
Row 1: Insert the hook into the first stitch of Row 18 and crochet 24 SC (24).
Rows 2-3: 2 CH, 24 SC, make a SL ST in the first stitch of Row 1 (24).
Sew the arms to the body with a slight slant.
Tail
Start with brown yarn:
Row 1: Make 2 CH and crochet 6 SC in the second CH from the hook.
Row 2: INC in each stitch (12).
Rows 3-7: 12 SC (12).
Row 8: DEC in each stitch (6).
Begin stuffing the tail gradually from this point.
Switch to yellow yarn.
Rows 9-14: 6 SC (6).
Fold the tail and crochet SC around to close it. Sew the tail to the body.
Now you need to crochet circles to be sewn to the head of the giraffe. To do this, make 2 amigurumi rings with 4 SC and one circle with 6 SC in each, making a SL ST at the end of each round.
