Amigurumi Giraffe Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Marina Nevmyatullina
Instagram: @marisha_nev

Here’s a new amigurumi pattern for you to enjoy… 
Meet the adorable Amigurumi Giraffe, beautifully designed by Marina Nevmyatullina (VK)! This free crochet pattern is perfect for crafters looking for a step by step, beginner-friendly project that results in a charming, huggable toy. All details of this giraffe are crocheted in a spiral without slip stitches or lifting loops, creating a smooth and seamless finish. The finished toy measures approximately 32 cm (12.5″), making it a delightful size for display or snuggling. This pattern guides you through every stage with clear instructions, ensuring even beginner crocheters can successfully bring this whimsical giraffe to life.

To create this lovely giraffe, you’ll need Vita Cotton Lily yarn (100% cotton, 125 m/50 g), a 1.75–2.0 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, fiberfill, a tapestry needle, sewing pins, and scissors. Following this pattern, you’ll learn how to assemble the giraffe’s arms, legs, neck, and head seamlessly, producing a professional-looking result. At the end of the tutorial, you’ll also find inspiring ideas for customizing your amigurumi giraffe, from playful color variations to cute accessories, making it a perfect gift or a standout addition to your amigurumi collection. A big thank you to Marina Nevmyatullina for sharing this delightful design with the crochet community!

Materials:

• Yarn: Vita Cotton Lily (100% cotton, 125 m/50 g)
• Hook size: 1.75-2.0 mm
• Safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Sewing pins
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R = row
mc = magic circle (magic ring)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st = slip stitch
F. o. = fasten off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( )* 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

FREE CROCHET GIRAFFE AMIGURUMI PATTERN

Body

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 8: (6 sc, inc)* 6 (48)
R 9: (7 sc, inc)* 6 (54)
R 10-20: 54 sc (11 rows)
R 21: (7 sc, dec)* 6 (48)
R 22-24: 48 sc (3 rows)
R 25: (6 sc, dec)* 6 (42)

R 26-28: 42 sc (3 rows)
R 29: (5 sc, dec)* 6 (36)
R 30-31: 42 sc (2 rows)
R 32: (4 sc, dec)* 6 (30)
R 33-35: 30 sc (3 rows)
R 36: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 37-51: 24 sc (15 rows)
R 52: only 8 sc, turn
R 53: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, 13 sc, turn
R 54: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, 12 sc, turn
R 55: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, 11 sc, turn
R 56: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, 10 sc
The part from R 52 till R 56 will be a nape.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Head

Start with additional color:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6: 30 sc
R 7: (4 sc, inc)* 6 (36)
R 8: 36 sc
R 9: (5 sc, inc)* 6 (42)
R 10-12: 42 sc (3 rows)

Change to main color:
R 13-15: 42 sc (3 rows)
R 16: (5 sc, dec)* 6 (36)
Insert safety eyes between R 15 and R 16 at the distance of 7-8 stitches (visible) from each other.
R 17-25: 36 sc (9 rows)
R 26: (4 sc, dec)* 6 (30)
R 27: 30 sc
R 28: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 29: (2 sc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 30: (1 sc, dec)* 6 (12)
R 31: (dec)* 6 (6)
F. o.

Ears (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc)* 3 (9)
R 3: 9 sc
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 3 (12)
R 5: 12 sc
R 6: (3 sc, inc)* 3 (15)
R 7-8: 15 sc (2 rows)
R 9: (4 sc, inc)* 3 (18)
R 10-11: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 12: (5 sc, inc)* 3 (21)
R 13-14: 21 sc (2 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Horns (make 2)

Start with additional color:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4-6: 18 sc (3 rows)
R 7: (1 sc, dec)* 6 (12)
R 8: (1 sc, dec)* 4 (8)
Change to main color:
R 9-15: 8 sc (7 rows)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2)

Start with additional color:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6-8: 30 sc (3 rows)
R 9: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 10: (2 sc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 11: (1 sc, dec)* 6 (12)
Change to main color:
R 12-38: 12 sc (27 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
R 6-8: 30 sc (3 rows)
R 9: (3 sc, dec)* 6 (24)
R 10: (2 sc, dec)* 6 (18)
R 11: (1 sc, dec)* 6 (12)
R 12-31: 12 sc (20 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Spots (make 5)

With additional color:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)* 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
Sl st. F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body. The nape should be sewn to the head, covering the last row (R 31) of the head.
3. Sew the arms to the body in R 37, the legs between R 2 and R 7.
3. Sew the spots onto the body (three spots on the front side, two on the back side).
4. Sew the horns on the head in R 8 at a distance of 2 sc from each other. Then sew the ears on the sides of the horns at a distance of 2 sc from the horns.

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