Introduction
Welcome to the delightful world of amigurumi! This pattern will guide you in creating your own adorable giraffe, perfect for cuddling and display.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Size: Approximately 30cm (12 inches) seated
Materials
- Yarn: Super Bulky (Weight 6) Chenille Yarn in Golden Yellow, White, Dark Brown, and Light Tan
- Hook: 5.0mm Crochet Hook
- Other Materials: 30mm Safety Eyes, Heavy-duty Polyester Fiberfill, Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers, Black and Dark Brown Embroidery Thread
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
The Complete Giraffe Pattern
The Oversized Head (Golden Yellow)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (48)
Rnd 9: 7 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (54)
Rnd 10: 8 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (60)
Rnd 11: 9 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (66)
Rnd 12: 10 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (72)
Rnd 13 to Rnd 22: 72 sc (72)
Rnd 23: 10 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (66)
Rnd 24: 9 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (60)
Rnd 25: 8 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (54)
Rnd 26: 7 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (48)
Rnd 27: 6 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 28: 5 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 29: 4 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 30: 3 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 31: 2 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (18)
The Stout Body (Golden Yellow)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (48)
Rnd 9: 7 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times (54)
Rnd 10 to Rnd 17: 54 sc (54)
Rnd 18: 7 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (48)
Rnd 19 to Rnd 20: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 21: 6 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 22: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 23: 5 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 24: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 25: 4 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 26: 3 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 27: 2 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times (18)
The Sweet Muzzle (White)
Rnd 1: Ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side: 5 sc, 2 sc in last ch (16)
Rnd 2: 1 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 sc, 1 inc – repeat 3 times, 5 sc, 1 sc, 1 inc – repeat 2 times (28)
Rnd 4 to Rnd 6: 28 sc (28)
The Front Legs (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 5: 16 sc (16)
Change to Golden Yellow.
Rnd 6 to Rnd 16: 16 sc (16)
The Back Legs (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 5: 16 sc (16)
Change to Golden Yellow.
Rnd 6 to Rnd 13: 16 sc (16)
Rnd 14: 2 sc, 1 dec – repeat 4 times (12)
The Ears (Make 2)
Start with White for the Inner Ear.
Rnd 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 3 sc on opposite side, inc (12)
Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
Change to Golden Yellow.
Rnd 3: 2 sc, inc – repeat 6 times (24)
The Ossicones / Horns (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 to Rnd 4: 12 sc (12)
Change to Golden Yellow.
Rnd 5: 6 dec (6)
Rnd 6 to Rnd 10: 6 sc (6)
The Fluffy Crown
Using light tan fluffy yarn, ch 10.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9). Fasten off.
The Giraffe Spots (Make 5)
Using Dark Brown.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 3 sc in next st – repeat 3 times (12)
The Little Tail
Using Golden Yellow.
Row 1: Ch 12. sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.
Assembly
Carefully sew the head to the body, ensuring a secure attachment. Position the muzzle centered between the eyes and stitch it firmly. Attach the front and back legs, ensuring they support the giraffe’s stance. Finally, place the ears above the eyes, and attach the dark brown spots around the body.
Final Notes
This whimsical giraffe is now ready to bring joy to your home! Enjoy your creation!
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