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Crochet Pattern – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
Start Here:
Please read the entire pattern carefully before beginning.
The pattern is written using US terms. The design can be created with yarn in various sizes. I made it with worsted yarn and chunky yarn.
The head is relatively weighty in comparison to the body. To address this, I opted to place 1 or 2 decorative glass gems at the rear of the body. This addition adds more stability to the body, ensuring that the giraffe can stand upright without toppling forward onto its head. Note: This is not recommended for babies or young children. I also made the front legs one round longer than the back legs to help stabilize the body.
Size:
- 5 inches (12 cm) tall with light worsted yarn
- 8 inches (20 cm) tall with chunky yarn
Material:
- Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in yellow and brown
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook (B/2). You can use a larger crochet. It will work fine but your giraffe will be slightly bigger.
- 2 black safety eyes (7.5 mm)
- 1 decorative glass gem
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
Important Note: When crafting this giraffe using chunky yarn:
- Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in yellow and brown
- A small amount of yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in brown for the tail
- Size US 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (12 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
- 2 decorative glass gems
- Please refer to the pattern instructions provided below. However, instead of making 6 sc in a magic circle, ch 2 and make 6 sc in the second ch from the hook. This minor modification is recommended, as forming a magic circle with fluffy yarn can pose challenges.
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
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Pattern: How to crochet a giraffe?
Let’s start
The body – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The body is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn)
- Round 1: Start by making a chain of 10. Then make 1 sl st in the first ch to make a ring. Place a stitch marker in the sl st.
- Round 2: 1 sc all around. The last sc will be in the marked sl st. (10)
- Rounds 3 to 7: 1 sc all around (10)
- Round 8: [1 sc in the next 4, 1 inc] x2. (12)
- Round 9: 1 sc all around (12)
- Round 10: [1 sc in the next 5, 1 inc] x2. (14)
- Round 11: 1 sc all around (14)
- Round 12: ch 10. Place a stitch marker in the 2nd ch from the hook. Make 1 sc in the third ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 7 ch. 1 sc in next 14 ch (working in the ring). Working now on the other side of the ch: 1 sc in the next 8 ch, 1 inc in the next st (the stitch with the stitch marker). (32)
- Round 13: [1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 10 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 inc in the last 2 st]. (32)
- Round 14: [1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 inc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 inc in the next st]. (32)
- Rounds 15 to 17: [1 sc in all st]. (32)
- Round 18: in this round, we will do holes for the legs: [ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1sc in the 4 next st, ch3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 4 st]. (24)
- Round 19: working in the back loop only (BLO): [12 dec]. (12)
Place 1 or 2 decorative glass gem at the lower back of the body. Fill the body with poly-fil.
- Round 20: [6 dec]. (6)
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through all remaining stitches, and pull it tight to close the body. Fasten off.
The Legs (Make 4) – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The legs are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- I made the front legs one round longer than the back legs to help stabilize the body.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn)
You now have four holes in the body. You will make one leg in each of these holes.
Front legs:
- Round 1: Join the yarn in a stitch of the hole (it does not matter which one – I used a stitch from the miss 5 st). Starting in the same st where you join, make 1 sc in the next 8 st. (8)
- Rounds 2-6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Change for the brown yarn:
- Round 7: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Add filling inside the leg.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the back loops only of all stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
Back legs:
- Round 1: Join the yarn in a stitch of the hole (it does not matter which one – I used a stitch from the miss 5 st). Starting in the same st where you join, make 1 sc in the next 8 st. (8)
- Rounds 2-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Change for the brown yarn:
- Round 6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Add filling inside the leg.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the back loops only of all stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
The head – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The head is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Rounds 3 to 4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Round 5: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (18)
Change for the yellow yarn:
- Round 6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 7: [2 sc, 1 inc] x6. (24)
- Rounds 8-11: [1 sc in all st]. (24)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by 4 stitches.
- Round 12: [2 sc, 1 dec] x6. (18)
- Round 13: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (12)
- Round 14: [6 dec]. (6)
Fill the head with poly-fil.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through all remaining stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
The ears (make 2) – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The ears are worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 6. (6)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 HDC, 4 DC. (5)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep them for later.
The horns (make 2) – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The horns are worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 4. (4)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 sl st. (3)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep them for later.
Place the ears and the horns on the head. The ears are placed between rounds 10 and 11 and are spaced by about 6 stitches. The horns are placed between rounds 10 and 11 and are spaced by about 2 stitches. and 1 stitch away from the ears.
With some yellow yarn and your tapestry needle, sew the head to the body.
The tail – Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 7. (7)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sl st. (6)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Cut one strand (or two strands if you use plush yarn) of brown yarn (yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook), about 3 inches (5 cm) long. Insert your hook into the first slip stitch of the tail and pull the yarn strand(s) through by the middle. Insert the loose ends through the loop and tighten to secure. Separate the individual plies of the yarn, then trim to your desired length.
Sew the tail at the back of the body.
Using your tapestry needle and brown yarn, stitch small spots all over the body by going over 1 or 2 stitches about 3 times.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest little giraffe! 🎉🧶
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You can sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
Instructions
Crochet Pattern - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
Start Here:
Please read the entire pattern carefully before beginning.
The pattern is written using US terms. The design can be created with yarn in various sizes. I made it with worsted yarn and chunky yarn.
The head is relatively weighty in comparison to the body. To address this, I opted to place 1 or 2 decorative glass gems at the rear of the body. This addition adds more stability to the body, ensuring that the giraffe can stand upright without toppling forward onto its head. Note: This is not recommended for babies or young children. I also made the front legs one round longer than the back legs to help stabilize the body.
Size:
- 5 inches (12 cm) tall with light worsted yarn
- 8 inches (20 cm) tall with chunky yarn
Material:
- Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in yellow and brown
- Size 2.75 mm crochet hook (B/2). You can use a larger crochet. It will work fine but your giraffe will be slightly bigger.
- 2 black safety eyes (7.5 mm)
- 1 decorative glass gem
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
Important Note: When crafting this giraffe using chunky yarn:
- Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in yellow and brown
- A small amount of yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in brown for the tail
- Size US 7 / 4.5 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (12 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- poly-fill
- 2 decorative glass gems
- Please refer to the pattern instructions provided below. However, instead of making 6 sc in a magic circle, ch 2 and make 6 sc in the second ch from the hook. This minor modification is recommended, as forming a magic circle with fluffy yarn can pose challenges.
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
You may also like:
Pattern: How to crochet a giraffe?
Let's start
The body - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The body is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn)
- Round 1: Start by making a chain of 10. Then make 1 sl st in the first ch to make a ring. Place a stitch marker in the sl st.
- Round 2: 1 sc all around. The last sc will be in the marked sl st. (10)
- Rounds 3 to 7: 1 sc all around (10)
- Round 8: [1 sc in the next 4, 1 inc] x2. (12)
- Round 9: 1 sc all around (12)
- Round 10: [1 sc in the next 5, 1 inc] x2. (14)
- Round 11: 1 sc all around (14)
- Round 12: ch 10. Place a stitch marker in the 2nd ch from the hook. Make 1 sc in the third ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 7 ch. 1 sc in next 14 ch (working in the ring). Working now on the other side of the ch: 1 sc in the next 8 ch, 1 inc in the next st (the stitch with the stitch marker). (32)
- Round 13: [1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 10 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 inc in the last 2 st]. (32)
- Round 14: [1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the next 8 st, 1 inc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 inc in the next st]. (32)
- Rounds 15 to 17: [1 sc in all st]. (32)
- Round 18: in this round, we will do holes for the legs: [ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1sc in the 4 next st, ch3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, ch 3, miss the next 5 st, 1 sc in the next 4 st]. (24)
- Round 19: working in the back loop only (BLO): [12 dec]. (12)
Place 1 or 2 decorative glass gem at the lower back of the body. Fill the body with poly-fil.
- Round 20: [6 dec]. (6)
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through all remaining stitches, and pull it tight to close the body. Fasten off.
The Legs (Make 4) - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The legs are worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- I made the front legs one round longer than the back legs to help stabilize the body.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn)
You now have four holes in the body. You will make one leg in each of these holes.
Front legs:
- Round 1: Join the yarn in a stitch of the hole (it does not matter which one - I used a stitch from the miss 5 st). Starting in the same st where you join, make 1 sc in the next 8 st. (8)
- Rounds 2-6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Change for the brown yarn:
- Round 7: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Add filling inside the leg.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the back loops only of all stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
Back legs:
- Round 1: Join the yarn in a stitch of the hole (it does not matter which one - I used a stitch from the miss 5 st). Starting in the same st where you join, make 1 sc in the next 8 st. (8)
- Rounds 2-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Change for the brown yarn:
- Round 6: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Add filling inside the leg.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the back loops only of all stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
The head - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The head is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Rounds 3 to 4: [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Round 5: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (18)
Change for the yellow yarn:
- Round 6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 7: [2 sc, 1 inc] x6. (24)
- Rounds 8-11: [1 sc in all st]. (24)
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by 4 stitches.
- Round 12: [2 sc, 1 dec] x6. (18)
- Round 13: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (12)
- Round 14: [6 dec]. (6)
Fill the head with poly-fil.
With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through all remaining stitches, and pull it tight to close the leg. Fasten off.
The ears (make 2) - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The ears are worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 6. (6)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 HDC, 4 DC. (5)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep them for later.
The horns (make 2) - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
- The horns are worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and brown yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 4. (4)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 3 sl st. (3)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep them for later.
Place the ears and the horns on the head. The ears are placed between rounds 10 and 11 and are spaced by about 6 stitches. The horns are placed between rounds 10 and 11 and are spaced by about 2 stitches. and 1 stitch away from the ears.
With some yellow yarn and your tapestry needle, sew the head to the body.
The tail - Free Crochet Pattern Giraffe
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yellow yarn or with 4.5 mm crochet hook (if you use plush yarn).
- Row 1: ch 7. (7)
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 6 sl st. (6)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Cut one strand (or two strands if you use plush yarn) of brown yarn (yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook), about 3 inches (5 cm) long. Insert your hook into the first slip stitch of the tail and pull the yarn strand(s) through by the middle. Insert the loose ends through the loop and tighten to secure. Separate the individual plies of the yarn, then trim to your desired length.
Sew the tail at the back of the body.
Using your tapestry needle and brown yarn, stitch small spots all over the body by going over 1 or 2 stitches about 3 times.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest little giraffe! 🎉🧶
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You can sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
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