Introduction
Create your very own charming Amigurumi Giraffe Keychain with this delightful free pattern! This keychain is perfect for animal lovers and adds a playful touch to your accessories.
Project Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
Materials
- Yarn (DK or sport weight):
- Color A: Beige (base body)
- Color B: Golden yellow (spots)
- Color C: Brown (feet, horns, tail tip)
- Color D: Pink (snout)
- Small amount of black yarn/thread (nose, mouth embroidery)
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Keyring with chain
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
Pattern
Head
With Color D (snout):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5 sc around (18)
Switch to Color A:
6–10 sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7–8, ~6 sts apart. Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Ears (Make 2)
With Color A:
MR, 5 sc
(1 sc, inc) x2, sc (7)
3–4 sc around (7)
Flatten and FO, leave tail for sewing.
Horns (Ossicones – Make 2)
With Color C:
MR, 4 sc
2–3 sc around (4)
Switch to Color A:
4–5 sc around (4)
FO and sew to top of head.
Neck & Body (worked top-down)
Start with Color A:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6 sc around (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
8–12 sc around (24)
Optional: Work Color B (spots) as tapestry crochet or sew on afterward.
13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff.
15. dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Legs (Make 4)
Start with Color C (hooves):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
sc around (12)
Switch to Color A:
4–6 sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew evenly to body.
Tail
With Color A:
Ch 8
Sl st across
FO and attach to back
Add 4–5 short strands of Color C yarn at the end of the tail and trim for a tassel effect.
Spots (Make 6–8)
With Color B:
MR, 6 sc
FO and flatten
Sew randomly on body and legs.
Keyring Attachment
Ch 6, sl st into loop
Sew securely to top center of the head. Attach keyring through loop.
Final Notes
Embroider two small nostrils with black thread and add a smile or mouth line if desired. Weave in all ends securely. Enjoy your delightful giraffe keychain!
Finished Giraffe Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
