Free Zebra Amigurumi Pattern for Cute Crochet Gifts

Designer: Nataliya Plushki Toys
Instagram: @nataliya_plushki_toys
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

A soft safari-inspired project to add a cozy handmade touch to your crochet time.
Create something special with this free zebra amigurumi pattern designed for plush yarn lovers. With its bold black and white look and gentle shape, this toy makes a lovely choice for DIY crochet gift ideas, nursery decor, or soft handmade toys. Its larger size (approx. 35–38 cm) gives it a cuddly feel, and we sincerely thank the designer for sharing this beautiful zebra design. You will also find inspiring zebra amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.

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This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern using simple stitches with a soft plush finish. It works up into a larger toy, making it perfect for gifts or cozy decor. If you enjoy animal designs, you might also love the tiny koala amigurumi, which fits beautifully into themed collections.

The design uses plush yarn with a 4–5 mm hook for a soft texture, while basic tools and stuffing complete the project. You may also enjoy the mini car amigurumi as another fun and creative crochet idea.

Materials

• Yarn
‣ YarnArt Dolce – white
‣ YarnArt Dolce – black
‣ Any white and black yarn (for mane and tail)
• Crochet hook – 4–5 mm
• Safety eyes – 16 mm
• Doll eyelashes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Thin plastic or cardboard circles (for hooves)
• Ribbon
• Needle and thread (for sculpting and sewing)
• Scissors

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
BLO – back loop only
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times

HOW TO MAKE A CUTE ZEBRA AMIGURUMI YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE

Back Legs (make 2)

Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 30 sc in BLO
Rnd 7–8: 30 sc
Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Change to white yarn, then alternate black and white every 2 rounds.
Rnd 10 (white): 24 sc in BLO
Rnd 11 (white): (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 12 (black): 18 sc
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

Insert a firm base inside the hoof and stuff. Continue alternating colors every 2 rounds.
Rnd 14–21: 15 sc (8 rounds)
Stuff the leg about 1/3 full.
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Rnd 23: 12 sc
Fold in half and crochet through both sides.

Front Legs (make 2)

Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: 24 sc in BLO
Rnd 6–7: 24 sc
Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Change to white yarn, then alternate colors every 2 rounds.
Rnd 9: 18 sc in BLO
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: 12 sc
Rnd 12–21: 12 sc
Rnd 22: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
Rnd 23: 10 sc
Fold in half and crochet through both sides.

Ears (make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 5: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 6: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)
Rnd 7: 16 sc
Rnd 8: 8 sc
Fold in half and crochet through both sides.

Head

Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7–10: 36 sc
Rnd 11: 15 sc, 6 inc, 15 sc (42)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12.

Change to white yarn.
Rnd 12–14: 42 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 15: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 16: 48 sc
Change to black yarn and continue alternating colors every 2 rounds.
Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 18: 42 sc
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 20: 36 sc
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 22: 30 sc

Secure eyes and stuff the head.
Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 24: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 25: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 26: dec
Stuff firmly, close the opening, and hide yarn.
Sew on ears, embroider eyebrows and nostrils, and create the mane.

Body

Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 12 inc (24)
Change to white yarn and alternate colors every 2 rounds.

Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 12 (36)
Rnd 5: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 6: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 7–8: 48 sc
Rnd 9: 48 sc, crochet in back legs

Rnd 10–12: 48 sc
Rnd 13: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 14: 42 sc
Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 16–17: 36 sc

Start stuffing the body.
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 19–20: 30 sc
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22–23: 24 sc
Rnd 24: 24 sc, crochet in front legs
Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 26: 16 sc

Assembly

Stuff the body firmly.
Sew the head onto the body.
Create the tail using the same yarn as the mane. Cut strands about 30 cm long. The more strands used, the fuller the tail. Attach strands to the body and braid them.

Your zebra is ready!

Copyright & Credits

This pattern is designed by the original creator; the pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the designer’s permission, and you may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the original designer when sharing your work.