Easy Crochet Giraffe – Free Pattern
Certainly! Here’s a simple crochet pattern for making an adorable giraffe. This pattern is great for beginners and makes a cute and cuddly stuffed animal.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in giraffe colors (typically yellow and brown, but you can get creative with other colors)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually size G/4mm)
- Safety eyes or black buttons for eyes
- Fiberfill or stuffing material
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Head and Body:
Start with the head and work down to the body.
Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 inside the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: [Sc, inc] around. (18)
Round 4: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc] around. (24)
Round 5: [Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc] around. (30)
Round 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
Round 11: [Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec] around. (24)
Round 12: [Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec] around. (18)
Insert safety eyes or attach buttons between Rounds 6 and 7, leaving a few stitches between them.
Round 13: [Sc, dec] around. (12)
Round 14: Dec around. (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head and body, then sew the bottom closed.
Legs (Make 4):
Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 inside the ring. (6)
Round 2-3: Sc in each stitch around. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Antennae (Make 2):
Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and sc 4 inside the ring. (4)
Round 2: Sc in each stitch around. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2):
Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 inside the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.
- Sew the ears onto the top of the head.
- Attach the antennae to the top of the head, between the ears.
- Embroider a mouth and nostrils with brown yarn.
Your easy crochet giraffe is now complete! This adorable stuffed animal makes a great gift or toy for kids or a cute decoration for your home. Enjoy your crocheting!