Crochet Giraffe Amigurumi

Crocheting a giraffe amigurumi is such a joyful and creative project to bring to life! With its whimsical spots and long neck, this adorable crochet creation is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, following a crochet pattern and carefully stitching each detail can result in a charming handmade giraffe that will be cherished for years to come. The soft texture and playful design of the amigurumi make it a perfect gift for children or a delightful addition to your home décor!

Materials

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
BLO: Back loop only
FLO: Front loop only

Size: 15 cm ears included.

Arms (Make 2)

With brown yarn:
Rnd 0 : In a MR, crochet 6 sc (6)
Rnd 1 : One inc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 2 : (5sc, inc) x2 (14)
Rnd 3 : 1 sc in each stitch (14)
Rnd 4 : (5sc, dec) x2 (12)
With yellow yarn:
Rnd 5 : 1 sc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 6 : (4sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rnd 7 : (3sc, dec) x2 (8)
Close and leave a piece of yarn about 15 cm while cutting.

Feet (Make 2)

With brown yarn:
Rnd 0 : In a MR, crochet 6 sc (6)
Rnd 1 : One inc in each stitch (12)
With yellow yarn:
Rnd 2 : In BLO, crochet 12 sc (12)
Rnd 3 : 1 sc in each stitch (12)
Close and leave a piece of yarn about 15 cm while cutting. Stuff feet.

Body

With yellow yarn:
Rnd 0 : In a MR, crochet 6 sc (6)
Rnd 1: One inc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 2 : In BLO, (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 3 : (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 4 : (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 5 : (4sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 6 – 7: 1 sc in each stitch (36)
Rnd 8 : (5sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 9 – 10 : 1 sc in each stitch (42)
Rnd 11 : (5sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 12 – 13 : 1 sc in each stitch (36)
Rnd 14 : (4sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 15 : (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start to stuff the body.

Head

With brown and yellow yarn:
Rnd 16 is divided into two rows, one on the back loop and another on the front loop to form a high collar.
Rnd 16a : In FLO, crochet with the brown yarn : (3dc in the same stitch + 2sc in the next 2 stitches) x 6 (30)
Rnd 16b : In BLO, crochet with the yellow yarn 24 sc, i.e. 1 sc in each stitch (24)
Leave a 15 cm piece of brown yarn to adjust the collar.
Rnd 17-R19 : 1sc in each stitch (24).
Assemble with the help of an embroidery needle the groups of dc on row 17.

Neck and head

Rnd 18 : (10sc, dec) x 2 (22)
Rnd 19 : 1 sc in each stitch (22)
Rnd 20 : (9sc, dec) x 2 (20)
Rnd 21 : (8sc, dec) x 2 (18)
Stuff the neck.
Rnd 22 : (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 23 : (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 24 : (4sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 25 : (5sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 26 : (6sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 27 : (7sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 28 – Rnd 32 : 1 sc in each stitch (54)
Place the 2 safety eyes on Rnd 30.
Rnd 33 : (7sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 34 : (6sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 35 : (5sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 36 : (4sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 37 : (3sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 38 : (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 39 : (lsc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 40 : (dec) x 6 (6)
Close with a ss, leave a piece of yarn about 10cm and close the head.
Brown spots: a chain of 4 stitches, on this chain 3 double crochets, assemble on the head and on the body as desired.

Muzzle

With beige yarn:
Chain 6. crochet around that chain :
Rnd 0 : inc, 3 sc, inc, another inc in the same ch, 3 sc, inc.
Rnd 1-3: 15 sc
Leave a piece of yarn about 10cm, assembly to the head between Rnd 26 and Rnd 29. With an embroidery needle and brown yarn, place nostrils and give him a smile.

Horns (Make 2)

With brown yarn:
Rnd 0 : In a MR, crochet 6 sc (6)
Rnd 1 One inc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 2 -3 : 1 sc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 4 : (dec) x6 (6)
Rnd 5 -6 : 1 sc in each stitch (6)
Leave a piece of yarn about 10cm.
Assembly to the head between Rnd 37 and Rnd 39.

Ears (Make 2)

Rnd 0 : In a MR, crochet 6 sc (6)
Rnd 1 : (2sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 2 : (3sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 3-5 : 1 sc in each stitch (10)
Rnd 6 : (3sc, dec) x 2 (8)
Rnd 7 : (2sc, dec) x 2 (6)
Leave a piece of yarn about 10cm.
Assembly to the head between Rnd 34 and Rnd 36 next to the horns.