Here is an easy level free crochet giraffe pattern. This wonderfully cute crochet giraffe is with us for free, friends. I think crochet giraffe amigurumi patterns are one of the best in the crochet animal category. Because children love these amigurumi giraffe toys. This lady giraffe will be one of them. Because it has a soft structure thanks to the chenille yarn and this attracts the attention of children. I also added how to make a nice bag to decorate your crochet giraffe to the pattern instructions. If you want to make it, you can easily learn how to do it and make it. Since the bag is removable, you can use it or use it without the bag. Here is the gigi crochet giraffe pattern.
Gigi the free crochet giraffe pattern
Via: ffis_crochet
Materials:
• Yarn of your choice (I used so crafty baby yarn).
Crochet hook – 5mm.
Tapestry needle.
Stitch markers.
Safety eyes – 18mm.
Stuffing.
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
St: stitch
Slst: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet
FLO: front loop only
Tc: triple crochet
Inc: increase
Dec: decrease
FO: fasten off
Note: Secondary color stitches are written in red.
Arms (make 2)
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. 5 increase (10)
R3. (1sc,inc)x5 (15)
R4. 15 sc (15)
R5. 15 sc (15)
R6. (1sc,dec)x5 (10)
Start stuffing the arm.
R7-14. 10 sc (10)
Lightly stuff the arm.
FO (these will be crocheted into the round later on).
Leg 1
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)x6 (16)
R4. 16 sc (16)
R5-9. 16 sc (16)
FO – no need to leave a tail.
Leg 2
Make another leg using the same pattern for leg 1.
Do not FO.
Body
Following on from leg 2:
Ch 2, attach to any stitch on the 1st leg (this will be your first sc of R10).
R10. 17 sc (around 1st leg), 2 sc across chain, 18 sc (around 2nd leg), 2 sc across chain (40)
R11-13. 40 sc (40)
From here – stuff as you go along!
Working patch into body
R14. 3sc, 1 sc FLO, 36 sc (40)
R15. 2sc, 3 sc FLO, 35 sc (40)
R16-17. 1sc, 5 sc FLO, 34 sc (40)
R18. 2sc, 3 sc FLO, 35 sc (40)
R19. 1sc, 1 sc FLO, 36 sc (40)
R20-21. 40 sc (40)
Working the arms into the body
R22. 9 sc, 5 sc through arm and body (see pictures), 14 sc, 5 through arm and body, sc (40) (see pictures).
R23. (2sc,1dec)x10 (30)
R24. (1sc,1dec)x10 (20)
R25. (2sc,1dec)x5 (15)
R26-27. 15 sc (12)
At the end of R5, slst and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head
R1. 6 sc in MR (6)
R2. 6 inc (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
R4. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
R5. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
Working patch into head.
R6. 2sc, 1sc, 1 sc, inc, (4sc,inc)x5 (36)
R7. 1sc, 3sc, 1sc, inc, (5sc,inc)x5 (42)
R8-9. 5sc, 37 sc (42)
R10. 1sc, 3 sc, 38 sc (42)
R11. 2sc, 1 sc, 39 sc (42)
R12-14. 42 sc (42)
R15. (5sc,1dec)x6 (36)
Place safety eyes between rows 7 and 8 around 6 visible stitches apart.
Begin to stuff the head.
R16. (4sc,dec)x6 (30)
R17. (3sc,dec)x6 (24)
R18. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
R19. (1sc,dec)x6 (12)
R20. 6 dec (6)
Sew shut (no need to leave a tail).
Nose
R1. 8 sc in MR (8)
R2. 8 inc (16)
R3. (1sc,inc)x8 (24)
R4. (2sc,inc)x8 (32)
R5. (6sc,dec)x4 (28)
Slst into next st and FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
R1. 4 sc in MR (4)
R2. 4 inc (8)
R3. (3sc,inc)x2 (10)
R4. (4sc,inc)x2 (12)
R5. (5sc,inc)x2 (14)
R6. 14 sc (14)
R7. (5sc,1dec)x2 (12)
R8. (4sc,1dec)x2 (10)
R9. 5 dec (5)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Horns
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. 5 inc (10)
R3-4. 10 sc (10)
Start stuffing the ball.
R5. 5 dec (5)
Firmly stuff the ball.
R6-8. 5 sc (5)
Finish stuffing the horn.
Slst into next st, FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Heart on giraffe’s back
Make a MR.
Chain 2- keeping the MR loose (see pictures)
3 dc into MR
1 tr into MR
3 dc into MR
Ch 2
Slst into MR
Tighten MR (see pictures).
Leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sewing head to body.
Sew between rows 18-19 of the head all round.
Firmly stuff the neck before closing to prevent a wobbly head.
Sewing nose to head.
Sew the top between rows 8-9.
Sew the bottom between rows 16-17.
Make sure the sides are aligned with the outside of the eyes.
Make sure to stuff before closing fully.
Sewing ears to head.
Sew the ears between rows 7-8 and 9-10.
Make as many stitches as you feel are needed to ensure the ears are nice and secure.
Sewing horns to head.
Sew horns between rows 4-5 and 6-7.
Sewing heart to the giraffe’s back
For this giraffe, I have sewn the heart between rows 13-17 (you can place the heart wherever you prefer).
Sew through the outline of the heart.
Now let’s make a nice bag for the cute giraffe. You can leave it out if you don’t want to. This is optional.
Making a bag for giraffe
R1. 5 sc in MR (5)
R2. 5 inc (10)
R3. (1sc,inc)x5 (15)
R4. (2sc,inc)x5 (20)
R5-8. 20 sc (20)
R9. (2sc,dec)x5 (15)
Slst, chain 35 (or however long you would like the bags strap to be).
Place the chain around (giraffe’s neck and under her arm, slst into 7th stitch of 9th row on opposite side of the bag.
Here is the crochet giraffe Gigi ready!
