Free Cute Giraffe Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Adorable Long-Necked Friend!
Welcome to the whimsical world of amigurumi crochet! If you’re a fan of adorable animals and enjoy crafting, you’re in for a treat with our free Cute Giraffe Amigurumi pattern. This delightful project guides you through creating your very own lovable giraffe companion, complete with its characteristic long neck and spots. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern offers a fun and rewarding way to unleash your creativity. Join us as we embark on a crochet adventure filled with soft yarn, creative stitches, and endless smiles!
Materials Needed:
• Yarn in three colors: yellow, white, and brown (I have “Pekhorka Popular”, 100g-133m)
• Black yarn for embroidering the face
• Crochet hook suitable for the thickness of your yarn (I use hook No 4)
• Stuffing
• Pair of safety eyes
• Scissors, sewing needle
With the specified yarn and hook size, my giraffe turned out to be 25 centimeters in height including the horns.
Good luck and happy crocheting!
PATTERN
Head:
Start with white yarn:
1: Chain 12, from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc 10, 3 sc in 1 chain, on the other side of the chain: sc 10, 3 sc in 1 chain (26)
Continue crocheting in a spiral as usual.
2: sc 10, 3 inc, sc 10, 3 inc (32)
3: sc 11, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, sc 11, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc (36)
4: (sc 5, inc) * 6 times (42)
5-7: 3 rows without changes (42)
8: sc 16, 1 dec, sc 19, 1 dec, sc 3 (40)
9: (sc 8, dec) * 4 times (36)
10: Crochet 6 stitches, shift the row. CHANGE TO YELLOW COLOR and crochet the row to the end without changes (36)
11-13: 3 rows without changes (36)
14: (sc 7, dec) * 4 times (32)
15: 1 row without changes (32)
16: (sc 6, dec) * 4 times (28)
17: 1 row without changes (28)
Begin stuffing the piece.
18: (sc 5, dec) * 4 times (24)
Stuff the piece firmly.
19: (sc 2, dec) * 6 times (18)
20: dec 9 (9)
If needed, add more stuffing.
21: sc 1, dec 4 (5)
Close the hole using a needle.
Ears (2 pieces):
Crochet with yellow yarn:
1: 3 sc in a magic ring
2: 3 inc (6)
3: 6 inc (12)
4-6: 3 rows without changes (12)
7: Do not stuff. Fold the piece in half and sc 6, closing the hole. Secure the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Fold it again to shape. Sew to the head.
Horns (2 pieces):
Start with brown yarn:
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc (12)
3-4: 2 rows without changes (12)
Stuff the horns.
5: dec 6 (6)
Change color to yellow.
6-8: 3 rows without changes (6)
Stuff to the end. Secure the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the horns to the head.
Body:
Crochet with yellow yarn:
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc 1, inc) * 6 times (18)
4: (sc 2, inc) * 6 times (24)
5: (sc 3, inc) * 6 times (30)
6: (sc 4, inc) * 6 times (36)
7: (sc 5, inc) * 6 times (42)
8: (sc 6, inc) * 6 times (48)
9-16: 8 rows without changes (48)
17: (sc 6, dec) * 6 times (42)
18: 1 row without changes (42)
19: (sc 5, dec) * 6 times (36)
20: 1 row without changes (36)
21: (sc 4, dec) * 6 times (30)
22: (sc 3, dec) * 6 times (24)
Start stuffing the piece.
23-30: 8 rows straight (24)
31: (sc 2, dec) * 6 times (18)
Stuff lightly.
32-35: 4 rows without changes (18)
36: (sc 1, dec) * 6 times (12)
37: dec 6 (6)
Close the hole with a needle.
Sew the body to the back of the head at the level of row 13 so that the head is angled.
Arms (2 pieces):
Start with brown yarn:
1: 5 sc in a magic ring
2: 5 inc (10)
3: (sc 1, inc) * 5 times (15)
4: 1 row without changes for the back loop only (15)
5-6: 2 rows without changes (15)
Change color to white.
7-8: 2 rows without changes (15)
Change color to yellow.
9: (sc 3, dec) * 3 times (12)
10-16: 7 rows without changes (12)
17: Stuff only the bottom part of the arms. Fold the piece in half and sc 6, closing the hole.
Legs (2 pieces):
Start with brown yarn:
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc 1, inc) * 6 times (18)
4: 1 row without changes for the back loop only (18)
5-6: 2 rows without changes (18)
Change color to white.
7-8: 2 rows without changes (18)
Change color to yellow.
9: (sc 4, dec) * 3 times (15)
10-16: 7 rows without changes (15)
17: Stuff only the bottom part of the legs. Fold the piece in half and sc 7, closing the hole.
Small Spot:
Crochet with brown yarn:
1: 6 sc in a magic ring, sl st
Big Spot:
Crochet with brown yarn:
1: 6 sc in a magic ring
2: 6 inc, sl st
Tail: Chain desired length with yellow yarn. Attach a tassel made of brown yarn.
Sew the legs and arms to the body. Add mane. Sew on several spots and the tail. Be proud of yourself and enjoy the result!
