Crochet Handmade Giraffe

Crocheting a handmade giraffe is such a delightful and heartwarming craft project! The process of creating each unique giraffe with colorful yarn and skillful stitches brings joy and creativity to life. From the charming details of the giraffe's spots to the adorable little ears, every stitch adds personality to this lovable creation. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, the handmade giraffe will surely bring smiles and warmth wherever it goes. Happy crocheting!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 01, Yellow 47 and Pink 52)
• Hook – 2.3mm
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Tweezers
• Yarn Needle
• Fiber Fill
• Eyes
• Molding strips
• Position beads
• Glue stick

How to Crochet the Head (Make 1)

1. R1: Ch, 6 sc in magic ring, sl
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R4: Ch, (sc, sc inc, sc) 6 times, sl
5. R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
6. R6: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) 6 times, sl
7. R7: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
8. R8: Ch, 8 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 12 sc, sl
9. R9: Ch, 44 sc, sl
10. R10: Ch, 9 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 13 sc, sl
11. R11: Ch, 46 sc, sl
12. R12: Ch, 10 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 14 sc, sl
13. R13: Ch, 48 sc, sl
14. R14: Ch, 11 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 15 sc, sl
15. R15-17: Ch, 50 sc, sl
16. R18: Ch, 12 sc, (sc2tog, 2 sc) 6 times, 14 sc, sl
17. R18: Ch, 12 sc, (sc2tog, 2 sc) 6 times, 14 sc, sl
18. R20: Ch, 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc) 6 times, 14 sc, sl
19. R21: Ch, 38 sc, sl
20. R22: Ch, 17 sc, 2 sc2tog, 17 sc, sl
21. R23: Ch, 16 sc, 2 sc2tog, 10 sc, 3 sc2tog, sl
22. R24: Ch, 3 sc2tog, 9 sc, 2 sc2tog, 8 sc, 2 sc2tog, sl, add wire, stuff with fiberfill as you go
23. R25: Ch, 2 sc2tog, 7 sc, 2 sc2tog, 9 sc, sl
24. R26: Ch, 8 sc, 2 sc2tog, 8 sc, sl
25. R27: Ch, 7 sc, 2 sc2tog, 7 sc, sl
26. R28: Ch, 6 sc, 2 sc2tog, 6 sc, sl
27. R29: Ch, 5 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc, sl
28. R30: Ch, 4 sc, 2 sc2tog, 4 sc, sl

How to Crochet the Neck (Make 1)

1. R31-43: Ch, 10 sc, sl
2. R44: Ch, sc, sc inc, 4 sc, sc inc, 3 sc, sl
3. R45-55: Ch, 12 sc, sl
4. R56: Ch, 3 sc, sc inc, 5 sc, sc inc, 2 sc, sl
5. R57-73: Ch, 14 sc, sl
6. R74: Ch, sc inc, 6 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
7. R75-80: Ch, 16 sc, sl
8. R81: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl
9. R82: Ch, 20 sc, sl
10. R83: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl
11. R84: Ch, 24 sc, sl
12. R85: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl
13. R86: Ch, 28 sc, sl
14. R87: Ch, (6 sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl

How to Crochet the Body (Make 1)

1. R88: Ch, 15 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 16 sc, sl
2. R89: Ch, 16 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 17 sc, sl
3. R90: Ch, 17 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 18 sc, sl
4. R91: Ch, 18 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 19 sc, sl
5. R92: Ch, 19 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 20 sc, sl
6. R93: Ch, 20 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 21 sc, sl
7. R94: Ch, 21 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 22 sc, sl
8. R95: Ch, 22 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 23 sc, sl
9. R96: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 10 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 6 sc, sc inc, 10 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
10. R97: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 11 sc, sc inc, 8 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 8 sc, sc inc, 11 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
11. R98: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 13 sc, sc inc, 9 sc, sc inc, 9 sc, sc inc, 13 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
12. R99: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 15 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 15 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
13. R100: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 17 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 17 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
14. R101: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 19 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 19 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
15. R102: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 21 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 21 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
16. R103: Ch, 5 sc, sc inc, 23 sc, sc inc, 20 sc, sc inc, 23 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl
17. R104-108: Ch, 85 sc, sl
18. R109: Ch, 3 sc, sk 10 (opening for left front leg), 58 sc, sk 10 (opening for right front leg), 4 sc, sl
19. R110: Ch, 2 sc, sc2tog, 10 sc, ch 10, sk 18 (opening for left back leg), sc, ch 10, sk 18 (opening for right back leg), 9 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sl
20. R111: Ch, 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, 10 sc (worked in previous ch-10), sk, 10 sc (worked in previous ch-10), 3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sl
21. R112: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, (3 sc, sc2tog) 2 times, (2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sl
22. R113: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 8 times, sl
23. R114: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 8 times, sl
24. R115: Ch, 8 sc2tog, sl, fasten off and close opening

How to Crochet the Front Legs (Make 2)

1. R1: Ch, 10 sc, 2 sc in next st, sl
2. R2-20: Ch, 12 sc, sl
3. R21: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R22: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
5. R23-24: Ch, 24 sc, sl
6. R25: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
7. R26: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
8. R27-50: Ch, 12 sc, fasten off

How to Crochet the Back Legs (Make 2)

1. R1: Ch, 32 sc, sl
2. R2-6: Ch, 32 sc, sl
3. R7: Ch, 20 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
4. R8: Ch, 18 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
5. R9: Ch, 16 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
6. R10: Ch, 14 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
7. R11: Ch, 12 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
8. R12: Ch, 10 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
9. R13: Ch, 5 sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
10. R14: Ch, 11 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
11. R15: Ch, 10 sc, sc2tog, sc, sl
12. R16-49: Ch, 12 sc, sl, fasten off

How to Crochet the Hooves (Make 4)

1. R1-2: Ch, 12 sc, sl
2. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
3. R4: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
5. R6: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
6. R7-11: Ch, 36 sc, sl shape with wire, stuff with fiberfill
7. R12: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
8. R13: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
9. R14: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
10. R15: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
11. R16: Ch, 6 sc2tog, sl, fasten off, close opening, weave in ends

How to Crochet the Nostrils (Make 2)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R4: Ch, (sc, sc inc, sc) 6 times, sl
5. R5: Ch, 24 sc, sl
6. R6: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
7. R7-8: Ch, 30 sc, sl, fasten off, weave in ends

How to Crochet the Nose (Make 1)

1. R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, sl
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R4: Ch, (sc, sc inc, sc) 6 times, sl
5. R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
6. R6: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) 6 times, sl
7. R7-10: Ch, 36 sc, sl
8. R11: Ch, 10 sc, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sl
9. R12: Ch, 9 sc, 2 sc2tog, 13 sc, 2 sc2tog, 4 sc, sl
10. R13: Ch, 8 sc, 2 sc2tog, 11 sc, 2 sc2tog, 3 sc, sl
11. R14: Ch, 7 sc, 2 sc2tog, 9 sc, 2 sc2tog, 2 sc, sl
12. R15: Ch, 6 sc, 2 sc2tog, 7 sc, 2 sc2tog, sc, sl
13. R16: Ch, 5 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc, 2 sc2tog, sl
14. R17-20: Ch, 14 sc, sl
15. R21: Ch, 2 sc, ch 27 (for nostril), sc , 5 sc, ch 27 (for nostril), sc, 7 sc, sl
16. R22: Ch, 2 sc, 27 sc, 6 sc, 27 sc, 8 sc, sl
17. R23: Ch, 29 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 34 sc, sl
18. R24: Ch, 28 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 33 sc, sl
19. R25: Ch, (5 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, 6 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (5 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sc, sc2tog, sl
20. R26: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, 5 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 5 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sc, sl
21. R27: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, 4 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, (3 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl
22. R28: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc2tog, sc, 2 sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, 3 sc, sl
23. R29: Ch, 28 sc, sl
24. R30: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 9 times, sc, sl
25. R31: Ch, 19 sc, sl
26. R32: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sc, sl
27. R33: Ch, 6 sc2tog, sc, sl, fasten off, close opening, sew nostrils matching stitches, stuff with fiberfill as you go

How to Crochet the Chin (Make 1)

1. R1: Ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, sc inc, 4 sc, sc inc, sl
2. R2: Ch, sc inc, 4 sc, sc inc, 5 sc, sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, 14 sc, sc inc, sl
4. R4: Ch, 7 sc, sc inc, 8 sc, sl
5. R5: Ch, 17 sc, sl
6. R6: Ch, sc inc, 8 sc, sc inc, 7 sc, sl
7. R7: Ch, 19 sc, sl
8. R8: Ch, sc inc, 9 sc, sc inc, 8 sc, sl
9. R9-11: Ch, 21 sc, sl
10. R12: Ch, fold in half, 10 sc, stuff, fasten off leaving long tail

How to Crochet the Teeth

1. R1: Ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, sc inc, 4 sc, sc inc, sl
2. R2-5: Ch, 12 sc, sl
3. R6: Ch, 3 sc2tog, fasten off leaving long tail

How to Crochet the Antlers (Make 2)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: Ch, 5 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 5 times, sl
4. R4-6: Ch, 15 sc, sl
5. R7: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 5 times, sl
6. R8-11: Ch, 10 sc, sl, fasten off leaving long tail

How to Crochet the Eyes (Make 2)

1. R1: Ch 10, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next st, 8 sc, 3 sc in next st, sl
2. R2: Ch, 9 sc, 3 sc in next st, 11 sc, 3 sc in next st, sl
3. R3: Ch, 10 sc, 2 sc inc, 11 sc, 2 sc inc, sc, sl
4. R4: Ch, 12 sc, 3 sc in next st, 14 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, sl
5. R5: Ch, 13 sc, 2 sc inc, 15 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc, sl
6. R6-8: Ch , 38 sc, sl
7. R9: Ch, 13 sc, 2 sc2tog, 21 sc, sl, fasten off
8. R10: Join white yarn, BLO, ch , 36 sc, sl
9. R11-12: Ch , 36 sc, sl
10. R13: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) 6 times, sl
11. R14: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
12. R15: Ch, (sc, sc2tog, sc) 6 times, sl, stuff with fiberfill
13. R16: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
14. R17: Ch, 6 sc2tog, sl, fasten off, close opening

How to Crochet the Inner Ears (Make 2)

1. R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc in ring, sl
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
4. R4: Ch, (sc inc, 2 sc) 2 times, ch 11, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, (2 sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl
5. R5: Ch, 7 sc, sc inc, (9 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 15 sc, sl
6. R6: Ch, 19 sc, sc inc, 26 sc, sl
7. R7: Ch, 20 sc, sc inc, 26 sc, sl
8. R8: Ch, 20 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 27 sc, sl
9. R9: Ch, 21 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 28 sc, sl, fasten off

How to Crochet the Outer Ears (Make 2)

1. R1-9: Same as inner ear
2. R10: Ch, 52 sc, sl
3. R11: Ch, 22 sc, (sc, dc, sc), 29 sc, sl
4. R12: Align inner and outer layers, sc through both layers around, fasten off leaving long tail

How to Crochet the Small Spots (Make 4)

1. R1: magic ring, ch, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: ch,5 sc inc, sl, fasten off

How to Crochet the Medium Spots (Make 2)

1. R1: magic ring, ch, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: ch,5 sc inc, sl
3. R3:ch, (Sc, sc inc) 5 times, sl, fasten off

How to Crochet the Large Spots (Make 2)

1. R1: magic ring, ch, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: ch ,5 sc inc, sl
3. R3: ch ,(Sc, sc inc) 5 times, sl
4. R4: ch, (Sc, sc inc, sc) 5 times, sl, fasten off

How to Crochet the Mane and Tail (Make 1)

1. Insert hook between rows at top of head, sc along back of neck and back to tail, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook back to top of head, fasten off and weave in ends

Crochet Giraffe Assembly

1. Begin with the eye sockets by using white yarn for both eyes to ensure symmetry. First place positioning pins to mark the locations, then thread your needle from back to front through the pin holes, leaving a tail. Pass through the pin holes sequentially, then pull thread ends tight at the back to create the socket shape. Tie several knots at the back and weave into the eye backing. Finally, glue the eyes into the created sockets.
2. Next, attach the antlers on the head top on either side of the mane. Make sure to leave one row of stitches between the antlers and mane. Work with a whip stitch through both antler and head stitches, continuously adjusting the position while sewing. Once complete, bring threads to the back of the head, tie several knots and weave them into the head.
3. Move on to attaching the ears on both sides of the head, placing them below the antlers and close to them. The ears and antlers should form a straight line when properly aligned. Complete this step by knotting at the back of the head and weaving in all ends.
4. Position and attach the nose in the center of the face, securing it firmly with careful stitches.
5. Add the chin by positioning it below the nose in the center of the face, sewing it securely in place.
6. Work on attaching the teeth by placing them between the nose and chin, securing them firmly with stitches.
7. Add the eyes by positioning them above the nose in the center, with their narrow ends pointing upward. Take care to ensure symmetrical placement. Complete the attachment by bringing threads to the back of the head, tying several knots and weaving them into the head for a secure finish.
8. Finally, distribute the spots across the body by placing them face-up in a random but balanced pattern. Secure each spot firmly in its position.