Little Giraffe Amigurumi Free Pattern

Embark on a whimsical journey with our Little Giraffe Amigurumi! With its long, graceful neck and endearing black eyes, this free pattern is a delightful adventure for any crochet enthusiast. Let your creativity shine as you craft this charming giraffe, perfect for both cuddles and decoration. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this pattern promises a delightful crochet experience that will add a touch of playfulness to your crafting world. Grab your yarn and hooks, and get ready to bring this lovable giraffe to life, stitch by stitch!

🧶 Materials 🧶

• 2.75mm crochet hook (You can use smaller or bigger crochet hook depending on your yarn)
• Yellow, white or cream and brown yarn (I used YarnArt Jeans)
• Yarn needle for sewing
• Fiberfill
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Small size safety eyes
• Pins

🔍 Abbreviation 🔍

• st = stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (two single crochet in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (crochet two stitches together)
• ch = chain
• F/O = fasten off
• ss = slip stitch

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LEGS
Start with brown yarn.
R1: magic circle with 6sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: “sc, inc” repeat around (18)
R4-5: sc around (18)
R6: sc in the next 3st, dec 6 times, sc in the next 3st (12)
R7: sc around (12)
Change to yellow yarn.
R8-15: sc around (12)
Slip stitch and fasten off at the end of the first leg but don’t fasten off at the end of the second leg, because we are going to proceed crocheting.

BODY
At the end of Round 15 on the 2nd leg, put sc in each of the next 6 stitches. This is important because you need the legs straight when you join them. Round 16 joins the legs together and starts the body part.
R16: chain 1 and make a sc on the other leg. It’s important that the legs face the same direction. Make sc in all stitches around the leg and when you get to the chain make a sc in the st. sc in the remaining stitches of the next leg and sc again on the chain (you will have sc on both sides of the chain) (26)
This round completes the join now and it’s where the next round begins.
Put some stuffing in the legs, but do not fill them to the brim.
R17-27: sc around (26)
R28: “sc in the next 3st, dec” repeat around, sc in the last st (21)
R29: sc around (21)
Stuff the legs and body firmly but consider that we are going to keep crocheting so don’t overstuff it.

HEAD
R30: “sc in the next 2st, dec”, put sc in the last st (16)
R31-33: sc around (16)
R34: “sc, inc” (24)
R35: “sc in the next 2st, inc” (32)
R36: “sc in the next 3st, inc” (40)
R37-40: sc around (40)
R41: “sc in the next 3st, dec” (32)
R42-43: sc around (32)
R44: “sc in the next 2st, dec” (24)
R45: sc around (24)

Grab the plastic eyes and place them low on the face. I’ve placed them between 39th and 40th row. Make sure the eyes are far away from one another, otherwise, your Giraffe is going to look goofy. I placed the eyes with 8st between them.
R46: “sc, dec” (16)
Put fiberfill in the head and stuff firmly.
R47: “sc, dec” (11)
R48: dec around
F/O and weave the tail into the head.

ARMS
Start with brown yarn
R1: magic circle with 6sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
Change to yellow yarn.
R5: “sc in the 4st, dec” (10)
R6-17: sc around (10)
Ss and f/o. Put a small amount of fiberfill in the hand part of the arms.

Sew the arms two rows below the head.

MOUTH
Use white or cream yarn
R1: magic circle with 6sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
Ss and f/o.
Sew it up to the head between 9th and 12th.

HORNS
Start with brown yarn.
R1: magic circle 4sc (4)
R2: inc around (8)
R3: sc around (8)
R4: “sc, inc” (12)
Change to yellow yarn.
R5-6: sc around (12)
Ss and f/o

Sew the horns on the head. They should be placed between 3rd and 5th rows.

EARS
Use brown yarn.
R1: magic circle with 6st (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: sc in the 5st, inc (14)
R4-5: sc around (14)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make two.

Fold the ears in half as pictured below and SC across the top to close, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing (this creates a curved ear and will help the ear to be sturdy).
Sew the ears on the head, and place them evenly apart. The ears should be sewn on 7th to 9th row.

SPOTS
Use brown yarn.
R1: magic circle with 6sc (6)
R2: inc around (12)
Ss and f/o.
Make 4 spots and sew them randomly on the body.