Description: Create an adorable crochet little giraffe keychain with this free pattern! This charming and compact amigurumi project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you want to add a touch of cuteness to your keys, backpack, or even use it as a decorative zipper pull, this mini giraffe will surely bring a smile to your face.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in giraffe colors (yellow, brown, and white)
  • Crochet hook (size G/4mm recommended)
  • Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Keychain ring or lobster clasp

Instructions:

  1. Giraffe Body:
    • Start with yellow yarn and make a magic ring.
    • Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring.
    • Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 sc).
    • Round 3: Sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next – Repeat around (18 sc).
    • Rounds 4-7: Sc in each stitch around (18 sc for 4 rounds).
    • Change to brown yarn.
    • Rounds 8-10: Sc in each stitch around (18 sc for 3 rounds).
    • Stuff the body with fiberfill.
    • Round 11: Sc in the first stitch, sc2tog (single crochet 2 together) in the next 2 stitches – Repeat around (12 sc).
    • Round 12: Sc2tog around (6 sc).
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the tail to close the opening and secure. Weave in the ends.
  2. Giraffe Head:
    • Start with brown yarn.
    • Make a magic ring.
    • Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull tight to close.
    • Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch around (6 sc for 3 rounds).
    • Change to yellow yarn.
    • Round 5: Sc in each stitch around (6 sc).
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  3. Ears (Make 2):
    • With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
    • Round 1: Work 4 sc into the magic ring. Pull tight to close.
    • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  4. Assembly:
    • Attach the safety eyes or sew on black yarn for the eyes to the giraffe head.
    • Embroider a nose and mouth using black yarn on the head.
    • Sew the ears to the top of the head.
    • Sew the head to the body.
    • Attach the keychain ring or lobster clasp to the top of the giraffe’s head.

Now, your crochet little giraffe keychain is ready to adorn your keys or bags. Enjoy your cute and handmade accessory!