You ever get that tingly sensation at the tips of your fingers, urging you to create something magical? Well, that was me when I stumbled upon this amigurumi giraffe pattern. Those dainty spots and the towering neck – it’s hard not to fall in love. And believe me, I’ve crocheted my fair share of creations over the decades!
Diving into this pattern is like taking a mini safari adventure, right from the comfort of your favorite crochet nook. It’s not just about stitches and yarn; it’s about crafting a little buddy with a big personality. And who knows, this tall fellow might just peek out from a shelf or perhaps, stand tall on a nursery table?
Wrapping up, I have to say – don’t let its elegance intimidate you. With every twist, turn, and stitch, you’re creating something spectacular. And I can’t wait for you to feel the joy that comes with completing this lovely creature.
Designer: Fennec Toys
Materials
- Plush yarn – yellow, light brown
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Yarnart Jeands 53 for head decoration
- Toy stuffing
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Size: the height of the toy is approximately 22 cm.
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Inc – increase
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease
Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 12 hdc inc, 3 sc (30)
Rnd 7: 4 sc, inc, (4 hdc, dc inc) x 4, 4 sc, inc (36)
Rnd 8-12: 36 sc (36)
Insert safety eyes between in row, 6 stitches apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 17: (dec) x 6 (6)
Arms x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 5: 3 dec, 6 sc (9)
Rnd 6-12: 9 sc (9)
Fold in half and crochet 4 sc through both sides.
Horns x2
Start with brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: 9 sc (9)
Change the color to yellow.
Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Rnd 5-6: 6 sc (6)
Leave long tail for sewing.
Legs x2
Start with brown color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Change the color to yellow.
Rnd 5-6: 21 sc (21)
Rnd 7: 1 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 6, 2 sc (15)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 3, 3 sc (12)
Rnd 9-13: 12 sc (12)
Fold in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides.
Body
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 9 (27)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 9 (36)
Rnd 6: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc with leg, 12 sc, 5 sc with leg, 14 sc (36)
Rnd 8: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 9 (27)
Rnd 10: 27 sc (27)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 9 (18)
Rnd 12-13: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
Rnd 15: 1 sc, 4 sc with arm, 4 sc, 4 sc with arm, 2 sc (you may have a different offset of the loops, so make sure that the feet are crocheted symmetrically).
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Leave a long tail for sewing.