Adorable Giraffe Amigurumi Free Pattern: Crochet Fun for Safari Enthusiasts!
Embark on a crochet safari adventure with our delightful amigurumi free pattern for an adorable giraffe amigurumi! Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast or a beginner, this charming project promises to bring the wild wonders of the savannah into your home. Perfect for playtime, nursery decor, or as a cherished gift, this giraffe exudes cuteness with its long neck and gentle expression. With clear instructions and helpful tips, crafting your own little giraffe is as fun as an African safari. So, grab your yarn and let’s crochet some safari magic!
Materials:
yarn (beige, cream,
light brown, and desired color for scarf)
crochet hook No 2.25
pair of black 9mm safety eyes
stuffing
pompoms (optional)
Abbreviations:
mr -magic ring
ch -chain
sc – single crochet
dec -decrease
inc – increase
PATTERN
HEAD (beige color)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2: inc x 6 (= 12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18)
4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (= 24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (= 30)
6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (= 36)
7: (inc, 5 sc) x 6 (= 42)
8: (5 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (= 48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (= 54)
10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 (= 60)
11-13: 60 sc (3 rows) (= 60)
14: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (= 66)
15-18: 66 sc (4 rows) (= 66)
19: (5 sc, inc, 5 sc) x 6 (= 72)
20-24: 72 sc (5 rows) (= 72)
25: (inc, 11 sc) x 6 (= 78)
26: (6 sc, dec, 5 sc) x 6 (= 72)
Attach eyes between rows 19 and 20,
with a distance of 10 sc (8 sc visible).
27: (dec, 10 sc) x 6 (= 66)
28: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (= 60)
29: (2 sc, dec, 6 sc) x 6 (= 54)
30: (3 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 (= 48)
31: (5 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 (= 42)
32: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (= 36)
33: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 (= 30)
Stuff the head continuously.
34: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (= 24)
35: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 (= 18)
36: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (= 12)
37: dec x 6 (= 6)
MUZZLE (cream color)
1: 7 ch
2: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook,
crochet 5 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 6 sc, inc (= 16)
3: 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc (= 21)
4: 2 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc (= 26)
5: 3 sc, 2 inc, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc (= 31)
6-7: 31 sc (2 rows) (= 31)
Finish off and cut yarn with enough length.
Attach and sew the muzzle 1 row below the eyes.
Embroider eyebrows between rows 14 and 16.
EARS (beige color, make 2)
1: 4 sc in MR (= 4)
2: (sc, inc) x 2 (= 6)
3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (= 8)
4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (= 10)
5: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (= 12)
6: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (= 14)
7: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (= 16)
8: 16 sc (= 16)
9: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (= 18)
10: 18 sc (= 18)
11: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (= 16)
12: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (= 14)
13: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (= 12)
Fold and crochet 6 sc together.
Position the ears on the head around row 10
and sew them on.
HORNS (light brown color, make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2: inc x 6 (= 12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (= 18)
4: 18 sc (= 18)
5: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (= 12)
Switch to beige color
6: (sc, dec) x 4 (= 8)
7-8: 8 sc (2 rows) (= 8)
Stuff the horns and sew them to the head.
BODY (beige color)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2: inc x 6 (= 12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18)
4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (= 24)
5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (= 30)
6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (= 36)
7: (inc, 5 sc) x 6 (= 42)
8: (5 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 (= 48)
9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (= 54)
10: (2 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 (= 60)
11-15: 60 sc (5 rows) (= 60)
Stuff the body continuously.
16: (2 sc, dec, 6 sc) x 6 (= 54)
17: 54 sc (= 54)
18: (3 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 (= 48)
19: 48 sc (= 48)
20: (5 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 (= 42)
21: 42 sc (= 42)
22: (dec, 5 sc) x 6 (= 36)
23-24: 36 sc (= 36)
25: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 (= 30)
26: 30 sc (= 30)
27: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (= 24)
28: 24 sc (= 24)
29: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (= 21)
30-44: 21 sc (15 rows) (= 21)
Tightly stuff the body.
Cut a yarn with enough length to sew the head to the neck.
If you want the head to be more stable,
you can insert a wooden stick or wire into the neck.
ARMS AND LEGS (brown color, make 4)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2: inc x 6 (= 12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (= 18)
4: 18 sc (= 18)
5: 18 sc (= 18)
6: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (= 12)
7: 12 sc (= 12)
Switch to beige color
8-23: 12 sc (16 rows) (= 12)
24: Fold and crochet 6 sc together (= 6)
Cut a long yarn tail.
Sew the legs and arms to the body.
Ensure that the arms and legs remain flexible and dangle.
SPOTS (light brown color, make 4)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2: inc x 6 (= 12)
3: 12 sc (= 12)
Cut a yarn with enough length.
Place the spots on the body and sew them on.
TAIL (beige color)
1: 6 sc in MR (= 6)
2-16: 6 sc (15 rows) (= 6)
Cut a yarn with enough length.
Attach a light brown tassel to the tip of the tail.
Sew the tail to the body.
CROCHETED SCARF (desired color)
Cast on 8 ch. Continue crocheting in turning rows
until the 80th row or until desired length is achieved, then cut the yarn.
Attach 2 pompoms to each end of the scarf.
