Looking for a fun and speedy crochet project? This pocket-size zebra is the perfect little make! 🦓
Small, adorable, and full of personality, this tiny zebra works up quickly and uses only a small amount of yarn—perfect for using up scraps. Its compact size makes it ideal for little hands, travel play, desk décor, party favors, or even turning into a cute keychain.
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Mini Zebra – Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
- Please read the entire pattern properly before starting.
- The pattern is written using US terms.
Parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 ears
- 1 muzzle
- 4 legs
- 1 tail
- 1 mane
Size:
- 3 inches with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white and black
- Size US C / 2.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
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How to crochet a Mini Zebra?
Muzzle
- Worked around a chain.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in black:
- Round 1: ch 5.
- Round 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch; now working on the other side of the chain: 1 sc in the next 3 ch]. (8)
- Round 3: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
1 sl st in the next st.
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep it for later.
Ears (make 2)
- Worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 4.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc]. (3)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Keep aside for later.
Legs (make 4)
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- You can slightly stuff the bottom part of the leg.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in black:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: working in the back loops only (BLO): [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Change to the white yarn:
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside for later.
Body and head
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start from the bottom of the body and finish with the head.
- Stuff as you go.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: working in the back loops only (BLO): [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Rounds 4-8: [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Round 9: [2 sc, 1 dec] x3. (9)
- Round 10: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 11-14: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 15: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, spaced by 2 st.
Sew the muzzle to the head, centered below the eyes. The bottom of the muzzle should be between Rounds 10 and 11. The top of the muzzle should be between Rounds 12 and 13.
Remember to fill the body before closing it.
- Round 16: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten off.
Stripes
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the stripes onto the body.
Start between Rounds 4 and 5 at the bottom of the body. I began on the left side of the belly when the zebra is facing you.
Embroider over 3–4 stitches at a time, then move around the body to create a stripe.
Repeat the stripes every 2 rounds, working your way up toward the head.
⚠️ Leave the belly free of black stripes.
⚠️ Leave the front of the face without stripes as well.
For the legs, add one stripe between Rounds 4 and 5 on each leg.
Assembling
Sew the ears to the head over Round 15.
Sew the two front legs to the body with your tapestry needle. The top of the legs should be between Rounds 7 and 8.
Sew the two back legs to the body. They should be placed over Rounds 3 and 4. Look at the pictures below to help you.
Ensure the zebra sits flat before sewing the legs in place.
Mane
Cut several strands of black yarn, about 5.5 inches (14 cm) long. I used 5 strands, but you can add more or fewer depending on how full you would like the mane to be.
Starting after Round 16, attach the strands along the center of the head. To do this, fold one strand in half and use your crochet hook to pull the folded middle through a stitch. Then pull both loose ends through the loop and tighten to secure.
Once attached, gently separate each strand of the yarn to create a fuller, fluffier look. Trim the strands to your desired length.
Continue adding strands in the same way along the center of the head until you reach the desired length for the mane.
Tail
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sl st in the next 4 ch. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Cut two strands of black yarn (about 5.5″/14cm).
Insert the hair in the first sl st of the tail: grab the yarn by the middle with your crochet hook, insert both ends into the loop, and tighten it up. Separate each strand of the yarn as shown in the picture below and trim it to your desired length.
Sew the tail at the back of the body between rounds 3 and 4.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet little Zebra!
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 are permitted to 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.
Mini Zebra – Crochet Pattern
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Mini Zebra Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Mini Zebra - Crochet Pattern
Start Here:
- Please read the entire pattern properly before starting.
- The pattern is written using US terms.
Parts:
- 1 Body
- 2 ears
- 1 muzzle
- 4 legs
- 1 tail
- 1 mane
Size:
- 3 inches with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white and black
- Size US C / 2.75 mm crochet hook
- 2 black safety eyes (5 mm)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
How to crochet a Mini Zebra?
Muzzle
- Worked around a chain.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in black:
- Round 1: ch 5.
- Round 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc in the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch; now working on the other side of the chain: 1 sc in the next 3 ch]. (8)
- Round 3: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
1 sl st in the next st.
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep it for later.
Ears (make 2)
- Worked in rows.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 4.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc]. (3)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Keep aside for later.
Legs (make 4)
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- You can slightly stuff the bottom part of the leg.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in black:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: working in the back loops only (BLO): [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Change to the white yarn:
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (6)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Set aside for later.
Body and head
- Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- We start from the bottom of the body and finish with the head.
- Stuff as you go.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: working in the back loops only (BLO): [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Rounds 4-8: [1 sc in all st]. (12)
- Round 9: [2 sc, 1 dec] x3. (9)
- Round 10: [9 inc]. (18)
- Rounds 11-14: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 15: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
Place the eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, spaced by 2 st. Sew the muzzle to the head, centered below the eyes. The bottom of the muzzle should be between Rounds 10 and 11. The top of the muzzle should be between Rounds 12 and 13. Remember to fill the body before closing it.
- Round 16: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten off.
Stripes
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the stripes onto the body.
Start between Rounds 4 and 5 at the bottom of the body. I began on the left side of the belly when the zebra is facing you.
Embroider over 3–4 stitches at a time, then move around the body to create a stripe.
Repeat the stripes every 2 rounds, working your way up toward the head.
⚠️ Leave the belly free of black stripes.⚠️ Leave the front of the face without stripes as well.
For the legs, add one stripe between Rounds 4 and 5 on each leg.
Mane
Cut several strands of black yarn, about 5.5 inches (14 cm) long. I used 5 strands, but you can add more or fewer depending on how full you would like the mane to be.
Starting after Round 16, attach the strands along the center of the head. To do this, fold one strand in half and use your crochet hook to pull the folded middle through a stitch. Then pull both loose ends through the loop and tighten to secure.
Once attached, gently separate each strand of the yarn to create a fuller, fluffier look. Trim the strands to your desired length.
Continue adding strands in the same way along the center of the head until you reach the desired length for the mane.
Assembling
Sew the ears to the head over Round 15.
Sew the two front legs to the body with your tapestry needle. The top of the legs should be between Rounds 7 and 8.Sew the two back legs to the body. They should be placed over Rounds 3 and 4. Look at the pictures below to help you. Ensure the zebra sits flat before sewing the legs in place.
Tail
With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sl st in the next 4 ch. (4)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Cut two strands of black yarn (about 5.5"/14cm). Insert the hair in the first sl st of the tail: grab the yarn by the middle with your crochet hook, insert both ends into the loop, and tighten it up. Separate each strand of the yarn as shown in the picture below and trim it to your desired length. Sew the tail at the back of the body between rounds 3 and 4.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet little Zebra!
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 are permitted to 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.