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iraffe Amigurumi (Free Pattern!) 6 Replies

I have twin nieces, one of whom asked specifically for a giraffe after she saw the Elephant Snuggle that I made for my newborn nephew. I wrote this pattern with ease and adorability in

mind. This would be perfect for a new baby or a child with a safari-themed nursery or bedroom! This sweet fellow is quick to whip up, and you can even add a bow if you prefer your giraffes female. I have to admit, this is technically not amigurumi. This giraffe will end up sitting about 10.5 ″ tall.

To make this doll, you will need the following things: – Knowledge of basic crochet stitches and abbreviations. – Worsted weight yarn in two colors of your choice – one for the main body (Color 1) and one for the accents (Color 2) – Scissors – A yarn or embroidery needle – Safety eyes (or buttons, it’s up to you!)

– Stuffing of your choice – Size G crochet hook

The Pattern: Body: (Using Color 1) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (Or, 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3: {1sc, 1inc} x 6 (18) Round 4: {2sc, 1inc} x 6 (24) Round 5: {3sc, 1inc} x 6 (30) Round 6: {4sc, 1inc} x 6 (36) Round 7: {5sc, 1inc} x 6 (42) Rounds 8-14: 42sc (42) Round 15: {5sc, 1dec} x 6 (36) Round 16: {4sc, 1dec} x 6 (30) Round 17: {3sc, 1dec} x 6 (24) Start stuffing body, continue stuffing until body is finished. Rounds 18-22: 24sc x 6 (24) Round 23: {2sc, 1dec} x 6 (18) Rounds 24-28: 18sc (18) Round 29: {1sc, 1 dec} x 6 (12) Rounds 30-32: 12sc (12)

Finish off, weave in ends.

Front Legs: (Make 2) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (or 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3: {1sc, 1inc} x 6 (18) Round 4: {2sc, 1inc} x 6 (24) Rounds 5 & 6: 24sc (24)

Rounds 7: Change to Color 1, 24sc (24) Round 8: 24sc (24) Round 9: {2sc, 1dec} x 6 (18) Round 10: 18sc (18) Round 11: {1sc, 1dec} x 6 (12) Rounds 12-18: 12sc (12) Finish off, leave tail to attach to body. Stuff legs.

Back Legs: (Make 2) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (or 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3: {1sc, 1inc} x 6 (18) Round 4: {2sc, 1inc} x 6 (24) Rounds 5 & 6: 24sc (24) Rounds 7: Change to Color 1, 24sc (24) Round 8: 24sc (24) Round 9: {2sc, 1dec} x 6 (18) Round 10-13: 18sc (18) Finish off, leave tail to attach to body. Stuff legs.

Ears: (Make 2 in Color 1) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (or 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3-8: 12sc (12) Fold ear in half, secure with 1sl.

Finish off, leave tail to attach to body.

Ossiclones (Head bumps): (Make 2 in Color 2) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (or 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3 & 4: 12sc (12) Round 5: {1dec} x 6 (6) Stuff top rounded part of ossicone. Rounds 6 & 8: 6sc (6) Finish off, leave tail to attach to body.

Nose: (Make in Color 1) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (Or, 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3: {1sc, 1inc} x 6 (18) Round 4: {2sc, 1inc} x 6 (24) Rounds 5 & 6: 24sc (24) Finish off, leave tail to attach to body. Sew two french knots for nostrils. Stuff before attaching to head.

Head:

Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (Or, 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Round 3: {1sc, 1inc} x 6 (18) Round 4: {2sc, 1inc} x 6 (24) Round 5: {3sc, 1inc} x 6 (30) Round 6: {4sc, 1inc} x 6 (36) Round 7: {5sc, 1inc} x 6 (42) Rounds 8-14: 42sc (42) Round 15: {5sc, 1dec} x 6 (36) Round 16: {4sc, 1dec} x 6 (30) Round 17: {3sc, 1dec} x 6 (24) Round 18: {2sc,1dec} (18) Round 19: {1sc, 1dec} (12) Stuff head, leave tail to attach to body.

Spots: (Make 7 in Color 2) Round 1: Ch2, 6sc in 1st Ch (Or, 6sc in Magic Ring) (6) Round 2: {1inc} x 6 (12) Sl in next Sc, finish off. Leave tail to attach to body.

Construction:

– Attach nose, ears, ossicones and safety eyes to head, then attach head to body. – Attach all four legs to round bottom part of body. – To make a tail, cut three pieces of yarn twice as long as you would like your fail to be. Insert hook into a loop in the bottom of the body to pull the yarn half-way through. Separate the yarn and braid, finishing with a square knot.

– Sew spots to body. Your giraffe is now complete! Don’t forget to share your finished product on Instagram (#flourishandtots) Happy hooking!❤