Are you looking for a charming and unique gift that’s handmade, colorful, and safe for your baby? A handmade amigurumi crochet giraffe toy is the perfect solution for a baby gift. This adorable stuffed animal, made with the Japanese amigurumi technique, makes a unique gift for anyone. Handmade amigurumi toys are now a favorite among parents who value creativity and sustainability.
Unlike pre-made plush toys, the rainbow amigurumi giraffe crochet pattern is a wonderful choice for your child. Carefully crafted with 100% cotton yarn and safety eyes, this crocheted giraffe is much more than just a toy; it’s a keepsake. The rainbow stripes on its body add a cheerful and colorful touch that makes this handmade animal stand out in any room. Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, a child’s birthday, or decorating a nursery, this gift adds both charm and meaning.
Rainbow crochet giraffe pattern
Each colorful crochet stuffed animal made with cotton yarn, is created with meticulous attention to detail. From the giraffe’s soft nose to its tiny horns (ossicones) and floppy ears, every piece is handmade with tight, secure stitches. Cotton yarn is often preferred by amigurumi makers because it’s natural, breathable, and machine-washable; it’s perfect for babies and toddlers who love to explore with their hands and mouths, and it’s perfectly safe.
The vibrant rainbow colors are not only visually appealing but also symbolize joy, hope, and inclusiveness. This makes the giraffe plush not only a cuddly companion but also a meaningful gift for families who truly appreciate handmade products.
Designer: lorenver
Materials and tools:
• Yarn of Yellow color, some threads of rainbow colors: Purple, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red; Some Beige or Brown for hooves and horns; some White or Beige for muzzle; (I’ve used “YarnArt Jeans” in two threads but you can use any yarn, just choose the right hook size); The size of the finished toy is 19 centimeters or 7.5 inches, if using materials specified here.
• Size 4 mm (or 6-G U.S.) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge;
• Stitch marker;
• Safety eyes (ø 12 mm);
• Polyester fiberfill;
• Darning and embroidery needle;
• Scissors;
• Pins;
Stitch Abbreviations:
R- round
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
MR- magic ring
inc- increase
dec- decrease
slst- slip stitch
Arms (make two)
(with Beige or Brown)
R1: sc6 in a magic ring (6)
R2: (inc1, sc1) x3 (9)
R3: sc1 in each sc around (9)
(Attach Yellow yarn)
R4-R8: sc1 in each sc around (9)
Put some stuffing;
R9: fold the both sides together and make sc4.
Festen off and put aside, they will be needed a little later.
Legs (make two)
(with Beige or Brown)
R1: sc7 in a magic ring (7)
R2: inc7 (14)
R3: sc1 in each sc around (14)
(Attach Yellow yarn)
R4: sc1 in each sc around (14)
R5: sc3, dec4, sc3 (10)
R6-R10: sc1 in each sc around (10)
Fasten off for a first leg. And chain3 for a second leg.
Then attach a first leg as shown in the picture.
And keep crochet body.
Body
(with Yellow) Make sc10 at first leg, sc3 at the chain, sc10 at second leg and sc3 at the chain for another side = (26)
R1-R3: sc1 in each sc around (26)
Now to make a stripes.
Attach another color of yarn to each round and keep crochet sc1 in each sc around (26)
R4: Purple
R5: Darck Blue
R6: Light Blue
R7: Green
R8: Yellow
R9: Orange
R10: Red
(with Yellow)
R11: sc1 in each sc around (26)
R12: (attaching the hand during crocheting this round) dec1, sc11, dec1, sc11 (24)
R13: (sc2, dec1) x6 (18)
Fasten off. Cut the thread.
We’ve done most of the work, friends, now we’ll move on to the giraffe’s head and then we’ll make details like horns and ears.
Head
(with Yellow)
R1: sc6 in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc6 (12)
R3: (inc1, sc1) x6 (18)
R4: (inc1, sc2) x6 (24)
R5: (inc1, sc3) x6 (30)
R6: (inc1, sc4) x6 (36)
R7-R11: sc1 in each sc around (36)
R12: (dec1, sc4) x6 (30)
R13: (dec1, sc3) x6 (24)
R14: (dec1, sc2) x6 (18)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Attach safety eyes before stitching your head to your body.
Muzzle
(with White)
R1: sc6 in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc6 (12)
R3: (inc1, sc1) x6 (18)
R4: sc1 in each sc around (18)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Then sew the muzzle to the head.
Take a Brown thread and make a few stitches to embroider the nose and mouth.
Now we move on to the horns.
Horns (make two)
(with Brown)
R1: sc6 in a magic ring (6)
R2: (inc1, sc1) x3 (9)
R3: sc1 in each sc around (9)
R4: (dec1, sc1) x3 (6)
(with yellow)
R4-R6: sc 1 in each sc around (6)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing and sew the horns to the head.
Yes, lastly we will make the giraffe’s ears and sew them onto its head.
Ears (make two)
(with yellow)
R1: sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
R2: inc 6 (12)
R3: (inc1,sc1)x6 (18)
Make slst, and leave a long tail for sewing.
Fold in half and make several stitches on one side, as shown on the pic:
Fasten off and cut the tail of yarn. Then sew the ears to the head, slightly higher than the line of the eyes:
And that’s all. Your cute rainbow giraffe is ready!
