Amigurumi Giraffe

Author: Sylvia Chow This is a modified pattern based on a published Japanese pattern. This pattern and doll created from this pattern may not be used for retail or commercial purposes.

Recommended Materials:
Yarn Black Red Heart Super Saver yarn Hot pink Red Heart Super Saver yarn or Watermelon Caron Simply Soft yarn Medium purple Red Heart Super Saver yarn or Purple Bernet Softee 4.25 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stuffing (fiberfill, polyfill, etc.)

Finish Size:
Based on recommended materials, the doll is approximately 10.5 inches tall when it is in sitting position. Sizes may vary depending on the yarn and size of crochet hook used.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain sc = single crochet Rnd = round 2sctog = 2 single crochet together sl st = slip stitch st = stitch * = repeat instructions between * and *

Note:
Each piece begins with a ring. You can make an adjustable ring (instruction can be found online) or chain 2 and single crochet in second chain. Unless stated otherwise, all pieces should be worked in one continuous spiral and mark the last stitch of each round to keep track of where you are.

Instructions:

HEAD
With pink, work in continuous rounds Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (24) Rnd 5: * sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (30) Rnd 6: * sc in first 4 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (36) Rnd 7: * sc in first 5 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (42) Rnd 8: * sc in first 6 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (48) Rnd 9: * sc in first 7 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (54) Rnd 10: * sc in first 8 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (60) Rnd 11: * sc in first 9 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (66) Rnd 12: sc in each st around (66) Rnd 13: * sc in first 9 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (60) Rnd 14: sc in each st around (60) Rnd 15: * sc in first 8 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (54) Rnd 16: sc in each st around (54) Rnd 17: * sc in first 7 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (48) Rnd 18-19: sc in each st around (48) Rnd 20: * sc in first 6 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (42) Rnd 21-24: sc in each st around (42) Change to light purple yarn and stuff the head Rnd 25: sc in each st around (42) Rnd 26: * sc in first 5 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (36) Rnd 27: * sc in first 4 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (30) Rnd 28: * sc in first 3 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (24) Rnd 29: * sc in first 2 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (18) Rnd 30: * sc in first st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (12) Rnd 31: * 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (6) Rnd 32: * 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (3) Fasten off and weave in ends.

BODY
With pink, work in continuous rounds Rnd 1-11: same as head Rnd 12-13: sc in each st around (66) Rnd 14: * sc in first 9 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (60) Rnd 15: sc in each st around (60) Rnd 16: * sc in first 8 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (54) Rnd 17: sc in each st around (54) Rnd 18: * sc in first 7 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (48) 2

Rnd 19: sc in each st around (48) Rnd 20: * sc in first 6 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (42) Rnd 21-22: sc in each st around (42) Rnd 23: * sc in first 5 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (36) Rnd 24-25: sc in each st around (36) Rnd 26: * sc in first 4 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (30) Rnd 27-38: sc in each st around (30) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the head. Stuff the body

HAND (make 2)
With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4-8: sc in each st around (18) Change to pink yarn Rnd 9-10: sc in each st around (18) Rnd 11: * sc in first 4 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (15) Rnd 12-17: sc in each st around (15) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the body. Stuff the hand.

LEG (make 2)
With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (24) Rnd 5-9: sc in each st around (24) Change to pink yarn Rnd 10: sc in each st around (24) Rnd 11: * sc in first 6 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (21) Rnd 12: * sc in first 5 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (18) Rnd 13-18: sc in each st around (18) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the body. Stuff the leg.

TAIL
With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (9) Rnd 3: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (12) Rnd 4: * sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (15) Rnd 5: * sc in first 4 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (18) Rnd 6: sc in each st around (18) 3

Rnd 7: * sc in first st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (12) Rnd 8: sc in each st around (12) Change to pink yarn Rnd 9: * sc in first 2 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (9) Rnd 10-15: sc in each st around (9) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to body. Stuff the tail.

HORN (make 2)
With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18) Rnd 5: * sc in first st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (12) Rnd 6: * sc in first 2 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (9) Change to pink yarn Rnd 7-9: sc in each st around (9) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the head. Stuff the tail.

EAR (make 2)
With pink Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (9) Rnd 3: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (12) Rnd 4: * sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 2 more times (15) Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around (15) Rnd 8: * sc in first 3 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (12) Rnd 9: sc in each st around (12) Rnd 10: * sc in first 2 st, 2sctog * - repeat till end of round (9) Rnd 11-12: sc in each st around (9) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the head. Stuff the ear.

BIG DOT ON THE BACK

With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (24) Rnd 5: * sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (30) Rnd 6: sc in each st around (30) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the back of body.

SMALL DOT ON THE SIDE (make 2)

With black Rnd 1: Make a ring with 6 sc (6) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12) Rnd 3: * sc in first st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (18) Rnd 4: * sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st * - repeat 5 more times (24) Rnd 5: sc in each st around (24) Sl st once. Fasten off. Leave long tail for sewing to the side of body.

Assemble all parts and you will get a cute giraffe! Dont forget to use black yarn to make the eyes and mouth. It can be a great baby gift.