Realistic Amigurumi Camel – Free Crochet Pattern

There is a calm strength in a camel at rest.
Sahra is designed to capture that grounded, patient posture — a camel that kneels, waits, and carries stories rather than weight. This is not a stiff standing toy, but a realistic, softly weighted amigurumi that naturally settles into place.

This pattern focuses on joint shaping, balance, and posture, making Sahra an heirloom-style project for intermediate crocheters who enjoy sculptural amigurumi.

PROJECT SNAPSHOT

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Finished Size: approx. 20 cm (8 in) tall x 22 cm (8.6 in) long
  • Construction Style: Seamed, sculpted posture
  • Special Technique: Fixed kneeling leg shaping

“The story lives in the knees. Shape them well, and the camel will rest naturally.”

MATERIALS

  • Yarn A (Body): Worsted Weight (4) – Sand / Camel Beige (≈180 g)
  • Yarn B (Saddle): Worsted Weight (4) – Mustard / Gold
  • Yarn C (Hooves & Details): Worsted Weight (4) – Dark Brown
  • Yarn D (Accessory Sack): Worsted Weight (4) – Muted Blue
  • Yarn E (Trim): Worsted Weight (4) – Cream / Off-white
  • Hook: 3.5 mm (tight gauge recommended)
  • Safety Eyes: 12 mm
  • Fiberfill
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Thin cardboard (for flat hooves – optional)

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

  • ch – chain
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • FO – fasten off
  • (…) – repeat sequence
  • – stitch count

HEAD (Make 1 – Yarn A)

Stuff firmly as you go.

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: inc around [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4–6: sc around [18]
R7: (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R8: (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R9: (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
R10–15: sc around [36]

Insert safety eyes between R8–9, approx. 14 sts apart.

R16: (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
R19: (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
R20: dec around [6]
FO, close opening.

NECK (Make 1 – Yarn A)

Stuff very firmly.

Ch 18, join to form a ring.

R1–14: sc around [18]
R15: (5 sc, inc) ×3 [21]
R16–18: sc around [21]
R19: (6 sc, inc) ×3 [24]
R20: sc around [24]

FO, leave long tail for sewing.

BODY (Make 1 – Yarn A)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: inc around [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 [42]
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 [48]
R9–25: sc around [48]

Begin stuffing.

R26: (6 sc, dec) ×6 [42]
R27: (5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
R28: (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
R29: (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
R30: (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
R31: (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
R32: dec around [6]
FO, close.

HUMP (Make 1 – Yarn A)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: inc around [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R5–7: sc around [24]
R8: (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R9–11: sc around [30]

Stuff lightly. FO, sew centered on back.

FRONT LEGS – KNEELING (Make 2)

Start with Yarn C.

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: inc around [12]
Insert cardboard circle if desired.
R3: BLO sc around [12]

Change to Yarn A.

R4–9: sc around [12]
R10–11: 4 hdc, 8 sc [12]
R12: sc around [12]

Flatten opening and sc through both layers [6]
FO.

BACK LEGS – FOLDED (Make 2 – Yarn A)

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: inc around [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R5–6: sc around [24]
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
R8: (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
R9–13: sc around [12]

Change to Yarn C.

R14–15: sc around [12]
R16: dec around [6]
FO.

SADDLE BLANKET (Yarn B)

Ch 21

Row 1: sc across (20), ch 1 turn
Row 2: sc across
Row 3: (sc 3, bobble) ×5
Row 4–14: sc across
Row 15: repeat bobble row
Row 16–17: sc across

FO.
Embroider simple trim with Yarn E if desired.

ACCESSORIES

Bridle (Yarn C)

Ch 30, sl st to form loop.
Ch 18, sl st to opposite side.

Travel Sack (Yarn D)

R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc around [12]
R3–5: sc around
R6: (2 sc, dec) ×3 [9]
Stuff lightly, close.

ASSEMBLY

  1. Sew hump to body
  2. Attach front kneeling legs angled inward
  3. Attach folded back legs forward
  4. Sew neck to body, then head to neck
  5. Place saddle blanket and secure
  6. Attach sack and bridle
  7. Embroider simple Y-shaped nose/mouth

FINAL NOTES

  • For extra realism, lightly brush the body yarn with a slicker brush
  • Keep the saddle unbrushed for contrast
  • The camel should naturally rest forward and low

COPYRIGHT

This is an original crochet pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net.
You may sell finished camels made from this pattern.
Do not copy, resell, or redistribute this pattern text.

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