Crochet Giraffe Amigurumi
This adorable crochet giraffe is the perfect companion for children and adults alike! With its vibrant yellow body, cute spots, and friendly expression, this handmade project will bring joy to anyone who sees it. With simple crochet techniques, you'll create a charming toy that can be a wonderful gift or a playful addition to your decor.
Crochet Giraffe Amigurumi
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) yarn in yellow, brown, and blue.
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook.
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
- Stitch marker.
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- Optional safety eyes (12mm).
- Scissors.
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check your gauge, make a small swatch of 20 stitches and measure the dimensions.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Body:
- Start with yellow yarn and make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat around. (24)
- Continue in this manner, increasing by 6 stitches every round until there are 54 stitches (around Round 9).
- Rounds 10-16: sc in each st around (54). Do not decrease yet!
- Round 17: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat around. (36)
- Round 18: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (24)
- Begin stuffing the body with polyester fiberfill.
- Round 19: dec around. (12)
- Round 20: dec around. (6)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head:
- With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat around. (24)
- Rounds 5-9: sc in each st around (24).
- Round 10: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat around. (18)
- Round 11: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (12)
- Stuff the head and continue decreasing as done previously until closed. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
- With yellow yarn, ch 4.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Turn. (3)
- Row 2: ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next st, inc in last st. Turn. (5)
- Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st. Turn. (5)
- Cut yarn and leave a tail for sewing.
Horns (make 2):
- With brown yarn, ch 2.
- Row 1: inc in first ch. Turn. (2)
- Row 2: ch 1, inc in first st, inc in last st. Turn. (4)
- Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st. Turn. (4)
- Cut yarn and leave a tail for sewing.
Spots (make 3):
- With brown yarn, create a small circle using 4 sc in a magic ring or chain 2 and do 6 sc in the second chain from the hook.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Collar:
- With blue yarn, ch 16.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. Turn.
- Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st across.
- Repeat Row 2 until desired width (about 5 rows total).
Assembly:
- Sew the head onto the body securely.
- Attach the ears on either side of the head, slightly back from the eyes.
- Sew the horns on top of the head.
- Sew spots onto the body: 1 on the back, 1 on the tummy, and 1 on one leg.
- Embroider a smile and eyes using brown or black yarn, or use safety eyes.
- Attach the collar around the neck.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
- Block your giraffe lightly to shape it if necessary.
Optional Variations:
- Change colors for different animals (pink or blue for a different whimsical feel).
- Adjust the size by using lighter or heavier yarn.