Hearty Giraffe amigurumi is a wonderful gift for any occasion! It’s easy to make and gives a wide field to experiment with its variations.
To crochet this hearty giraffe amigurumi you will need:
- Yarn of 3 colors: milk, red (or purple), pink (or light-purple)
- 2 mm crochet hook or another one that is suitable for your yarn
- Black beads or half-beads for eyes
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Sewing needle and scissors
Hearty Giraffe amigurumi pattern
(Free crochet pattern)
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
Total number of stitches is given in square brackets.
Body:
Stuff the body with hollow fiber as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in the next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in the next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in the next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in the next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in the next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (sc in the next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9: (sc in the next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 10-13: sc in all 54 st.
Rnd 14: The heart is crocheted in this round. Crochet 11 sc with milk color, 1 sc with red color, 42 sc with milk color [54]
Rnd 15: 10 sc with milk color, 3 sc with red color, 41 sc with milk color [54]
Rnd 16: 9 sc with milk color, 6 sc with red color, 39 sc with milk color [54]
Rnd 17: 8 sc with milk color, 8 sc with red color, 38 sc with milk color [54]
Rnd 18-19: 7 sc with milk color, 10 sc with red color, 37 sc with milk color [54]
Rnd 20: 7 sc with milk color, 5 sc with red color, 1 sc with milk color, 5 sc with red color, 36 sc with milk color. [54]
Rnd 21: 7 sc with milk color, (dec, sc in the next 2 st) with red color, 3 sc with milk color, (sc in the next 2 st, dec) with red color, (sc in the next 7 st, dec) repeat 4 times with milk color [48]
Rnd 22: 8 sc with milk color, 1 sc with red color, 5 sc with milk color, 1 sc with red color, 33 sc with milk color [48]
Continue crocheting with milk color.
Rnd 23-24: sc in all 48 st
Rnd 25: (sc in the next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 26-28: sc in all 42 st
Rnd 29: (sc in the next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 30-31: sc in all 36 st
Rnd 32: (sc in the next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 33-35: sc in all 30 st.
Rnd 36: (sc in the next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 37-51: sc in all 24 st
Further, work forth and back to make the neck higher at the back side, so that the head will be slightly downward after you attaching it to the neck. If you wish you can skip this step and continue crocheting in rounds (making the neck of desired length).
Rnd 52: Crochet 8 sc, turn.
Rnd 53: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, sc in the next 13 st, turn.
Rnd 54: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, sc in the next 12 st, turn.
Rnd 55: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, sc in the next 11 st, turn.
Rnd 56: 1 ch, skip 1 sc, sc in the next 10 st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.
Head:
Start crocheting the head from the muzzle with red or purple yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in the next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in the next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in the next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: sc in all 30 st
Rnd 7: (sc in the next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 8: sc in all 36 st
Rnd 9: (sc in the next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 10-12: sc in all 42 st
Change to milk color.
Rnd 13-15: sc in all 42 st
Rnd 16: (sc in the next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 17-25: sc in all 36 st
Rnd 26: (sc in the next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 27: sc in all 30 st
Rnd 28: (sc in the next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 29: (sc in the next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 30: (sc in the next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 31: decreases till the opening is closed. Stuff firmly. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.
Ears:
Crochet with pink or purple yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc in the next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: sc in all 9 st
Rnd 4: (sc in the next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 5: sc in all 12 st
Rnd 6: (sc in the next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 15 st
Rnd 9: (sc in the next 4 st, inc) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 10-11: sc in all 18 st
Rnd 12: (sc in the next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times [21]
Rnd 13-14: sc in all 21 st
Don’t stuff. Fold in half and crochet sc through both layers. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Horns:
Start with red (or purple) color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in the next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4-6: sc in all 18 st
Rnd 7: (sc in the next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 8: (sc in the next st, dec) repeat 4 times [8]
Change to milk color.
Rnd 9-15: sc in all 8 st
Stuff. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hi,
I love this giraffe. It’s going to be a music box…
But are there instructions how to assemble the pieces, please??? I guessed for the eyes as I had to fasten the security eyes before stuffing and finishing the head. Now I find it rather hard to find the correct positions for the ears and horns. I’m not finished with arms and legs yet but expect the same difficulty…
Hope anyone can help… Thx
Love love love your giraffe! Found the pattern very easy to follow. Thank you so much for the free pattern💓
Me podrías aydar Con la vuelta del cuerpo 21*
Is there a pattern for the beautiful scarf
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I used variegated yarn instead of changing colors for stripes on the arms and legs- I love it! Thanks for such an easy, clear pattern!
I bought the pattern hoping that it would have the placement of the eyes, horns and ears. Could you tell me between what rows the eyes should be placed?
Thank you very much…its gorgeous 💜
Adorei este padrão! Estou crochetando e espero que fique bom….
Muito grata por compartilhar este lindo trabalho! 🙂
Qual o tamanho dela?
Hi this is such a lovely pattern. Thanks for sharing it for free. I am planning to use 8 ply. Please advise in amigurumi if I double the stitches all through the pattern, will that help to increase the size of the toy.
If you use thicker yarn, your toy will be bigger as well. You don’t need to double the stitches, it’s not recommended.
Hello
I don t understand how to assemble thé head to thé body ?
Thank you
wondering samething and placements of eyes
Oi Lindoso… Qual.li hás vc usou e qual o tamanho q ficou?
In what round can I place the eyes? Thanks
Trying to finish I see in the comments on how to assemble the Hearty Giraffe ,but I don’t see any thing on how to , is there anything on how or can you post something please
This is advertised as a free pattern, yet I am not able to access it. I love giraffes and want to make this for a friend, but I think it is unfair that it is advertised as “free” yet the only way to get it is to get a PDF.
Hi Kath 🙂 You can use online versions of the patterns for free on our website and mobile app. PDF version itself is not free. Because it takes a lot of time to prepare the patterns. So, in spite of this fact all people who can’t pay for PDF patterns can view them on the website and make wonderful toys. Hope for your understanding 🙂
I like it. Very kind and lovely….
Tanks for sharing this pattern for free
Hi, thanks for the pattern it’s amazing, but I have a Lil’ problem with how to assemble the part of the doll, can you help me?
Which problem?
Are these single crochets in US or UK terms?
US crochet terms
I am almost ready to assemble the giraffe. Is there a side view of the head you could send so I know where to place head and ears etc. Love this pattern! Can’t wait to have it all done
Hello! I translated your work into Italian language.
I hope you can enjoy.
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Can you please tell me the quantity of yarn in each colour is required. I’m using 4ply yarn cotton and acrylic mix.
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I crocheted one for my niece and my 13 year old daughter painstakingly assembled it. We all loved the outcome, especially more, the recipient.
Thank you! 💖🌹
Thank you so much for this pattern!
Can anyone help with the sewing it together instructions please
What kind of yarns that used for this giraffe? Can I used polyester? And how many yarns you need to make the body?
Thank you
Hi Rini 🙂 This is fine (4 ply) semi-cotton yarn.
Great and so easy to do the best part for me was joining the head to the neck worked out perfect 😊
Hi, can you tell me the instructions for the scarf?
Thanks.
Hi:
I am having a real problem with the heart…rows 14 through 22 of the body….This is my second attempt and it’s just not lining up….
Hello, I wanted to thank you for such a cute (and free) pattern! It was easy to understand and it was really fun to make for my friend’s daughter as her birthday is coming up. I also wanted to show you what I ended up with since I changed the color scheme and added a border around the heart: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/irisamiller/hearty-giraffe-by-amigurumi-today
The only “trouble” I had was with the placement of the head, as I think she’s looking too far up (I lined up the back of the head with the top of the neck), but since I am planning on making a giraffe for myself later, I can certainly make sure she’s looking more “towards the front” then up 🙂
Thank you again! <3
Thank you to much for these pattern. I buy on shop Amirurumi Today, i’ts cute! I leave in Paris, France, Europe!
Merci beaucoup, Brigitte! 🌹
Do you have a picture of the back of the head once it’s sewn onto to the body. I feel like the extra rows on the body will look like a flap on the back of the head?
Love your tutorial. I made the head…at what row do you add the eyes?
Thank you!
I really enjoyed making this lovely giraffe. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Thank you, Danielle!
Holaa cuanta lana lleva?? Soy nueva y aun no me hago una idea de cuanto lleva.. me encantaaa. Desde ya muchas gracias..
I have never made an amigrumi of any kind, just blanket/scarfs/hats…for 25 yrs! Would LOVE to make this. Is this considered easy to make? I’m not a beginner, but most definitely not advanced. TIA
Yes, it’s not difficult 🙂
quisiera el molde de amigurumi conejo banny
I’m 4 months pregnant and just finshed a blanket am gonna make the giraffe now using the cream lemon and mint colours. I think it will be the perfect welcome home present for when baby is born x thanks for the pattern x
Great! 🌷😊 Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Mommy to be wanted a giraffe, after hours of looking over patterns this was by far the easiest to read and crochet.. So cute!!!!! Thanks for your kindness to share…
Thank you, Rhonda! 🌷😊
Will patterns for the boy and girl giraffes, shown on FaceBook, be available soon?
Does the purchased pattern include the directions for the boy and girl giraffe, shown in the FaceBook post?
It doesn’t include those directions.
Will they become available?
A friend would like the boy, for her due next week, grandson.
I’m sure I can figure it out, but would prefer not to. 🙂
Is the sweater part of the body or is it a seperate piece?
How did you make the tie?
Hi,
I cant thank you enough for your website and patterns……free ones as well as the ones I am happily to pay for as the price is very reasonable and the instructions are extremely detailed.
I have just finished the Hearty Giraffe. I used Lily Sugar’n Cream 100% cotton…….which I think is 10ply. It has turned out brilliantly a lot bigger than the one in your photo, a perfect loveable Giraffe gift for a little 2 year old girl (in my case) or boy.
Hi Sharon 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind feedback! 🙂🌹❤
Im haveing prob with my giraffe body, do u have a video for me to see, I am trying 2 days now it to smal long and not fat and rond, 1st timer reading a patten plz help
Hi Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous pattern. I am up to the point where I need to join the head but am finding it hard to do. I see from previous replies that you say you put up pictures of the side and back of the giraffe, unfortunately I can’t find these pictures, would it be possible to direct me to the images so that I can see what it should look like?
Again Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent xx
Esta lindo su trabajo quisiera aprender. Soy nueva. Tiene tutoriales en youtube. Basicos como para mi. Porfis.
Wow you are very nice love this, working on it now, thank you so much
Love this working on it now, wow you are one nice person
Thank you, Claire 🌹🙂
Lovely pattern. Worked up very easy. I just love it