Project Details

• Difficulty: Easy
• Finished Size: Approximately 18 cm (7 inches) tall
• Time Required: About 3-4 hours

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in yellow, brown, and black
• Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
• Safety eyes (8 mm)
• Synthetic poly filling
• Tapestry needle for sewing
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

• Rnd: Round
• st: stitch
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• sl st: slip stitch

Pattern

Body (Make 1)

Legs (4 pieces)

Start with black yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Rnd 2: inc in each of the 6 st [12]

Rnd 3: BLO sc in all 12 st [12]

Change to yellow yarn.

Rnd 4: sc in all 12 st [12]

Rnd 5: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 2 times [10]

Rnd 6-7: sc in all 10 st [10]

Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 2 times [8]

Rnd 9-10: sc in all 8 st [8]

Rnd 11: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Joining Legs

Join the legs together:

Rnd 1: ch 3, sc in the 5th stitch of the first leg, sc in the next 8 st, continue to the 5th stitch of the second leg, sc in the next 8 st, ch 3, continue to the 5th stitch of the third leg, sc in the next 8 st, move to the fourth leg, sc in the next 8 st [38]

Rnd 2: sc in all 38 st [38]

Rnd 3: inc in next st, sc in next 20 st, inc, sc in next 16 st [40]

Rnd 4-6: sc in all 40 st [40]

Proceed to make the belly as described in the original pattern.

Assembly

Following the completion of the body, attach the safety eyes and any additional spots. Sew on the ears and horns (ossicones) to finish the look. Ensure all pieces are securely attached and the stuffing is evenly distributed.

Final Notes

Feel free to customize your giraffe with different colors or embellishments. Enjoy your new cute companion!

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This pattern is created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net. Please do not reproduce or distribute this pattern without permission.

Finished Giraffe Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories

Project Details

This project is suitable for crocheters of all skill levels and will take approximately 3-5 hours to complete, depending on your experience.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in bright blue (main body)
• Black yarn (for beak and feet)
• White yarn (for eye detail)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (10-12 mm)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

If you prefer a softer texture, opt for chenille or velvet yarn, but standard cotton or acrylic yarn works just fine too.

Abbreviations

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single Crochet
• inc – Increase
• dec – Decrease
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• ch – Chain
• st – Stitch
• BLO – Back Loop Only

Pattern

Head & Body (Main Blue Yarn)

Start from the top of the head and work downwards.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc

Round 2: inc in each st (12)

Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

Rounds 7-12: sc around (36)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 9-10, slightly off-center for added charm.

Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

Round 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Begin stuffing the head firmly.

Round 16: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 17: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Rounds 18-22: sc around (30)

Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Round 24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Round 25: (sc, dec) x6 (12)

Stuff the body firmly.

Round 26: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and close.

Beak (Black Yarn)

The beak is made in two parts: upper and lower.

Upper Beak:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc

Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)

Rounds 3-5: sc around (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Lower Beak:

Round 1: MR, 5 sc

Rounds 2-3: sc around (5)

Sew under the upper beak, slightly curving downward.

Wings (Make 2 – Blue Yarn)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc

Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)

Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

Rounds 4-5: sc around (12)

Flatten slightly and stitch small curved lines for feather details.

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail Feathers (Blue Yarn)

Make 3 small elongated pieces:

Row 1: ch 6

Row 2: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)

Fasten off and shape slightly with your fingers.

Attach them at the back, layering for a natural effect.

Legs & Feet (Black Yarn)

Legs (Make 2):

ch 6, sl st back along the chain

Toes:

Create 3 small chains (ch 3-4 each) from the base and attach them to form toes.

Sew securely to the bottom of the body to ensure balance.

Assembly

Sew the wings onto each side of the body, angled slightly downward. Attach the tail feathers at the back, layering them for a natural feathered look. Position and sew the beak centered under the eye. Finally, attach the legs evenly so that the parrot can stand securely.

Final Notes

Take your time with assembly—this is where your parrot gains its personality! Enjoy the process, and don’t hesitate to add your personal touch by experimenting with colors or adding accessories. Happy crocheting!

Copyright Notice

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern. You are welcome to share finished products made from this pattern, but please credit the designer.

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net

Finished Parrot Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Estimated Size: 9 cm high x 8 cm wide (approximately 3.5″ x 3.1″)

Materials

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m) in red, pink, white, and black
• Hook Size: 2.0 mm
• Needle with a large eye
• Stitch marker
• Tailors pins
• Scissors
• Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations

• R = row
• mc = magic circle
• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
• dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
• F. o. = fasten off
• (12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
• (…)*6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Pattern

Head and Body (One Piece)

Top Part
With red yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (inc, 2 sc)*6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 6: 1 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
R 8: 2 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (48)
R 9: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
R 10: 3 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 5 sc (60)
R 11: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)
R 12: 4 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc)*6, 6 sc (72)
R 13-15: 72 sc (3 rows)
Place a stitch marker in the last loop on your hook. Do not cut the yarn.

Bottom Part
With pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (inc, 2 sc)*6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 6: 1 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
R 8: 2 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (48)
R 9: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
R 10: 3 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 5 sc (60)
R 11: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)
R 12: 4 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc)*6, 6 sc (72)
Sl st in the next st.
F. o.
Fold the bottom and top parts with the edges facing each other. Continue crocheting from the top part with the red yarn: 72 sc around through both sides, joining two parts together. Add fiberfill stuffing when you are 3⁄4 done with crocheting it on. F. o.

Hind Legs (Make 6)

With red yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: 6 sc
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
R 4-5: 2 sc, 5 hdc, 2 sc (2 rows)
R 6: 9 sc
Sl st in the next stitch.
Stuff the leg.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Claws (Make 2)

The claw is made of two parts, joined together.
With red yarn:
Part #1
R 1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R 2: (1 sc, inc)*2 (6)
R 3: 5 sc, inc (7)
R 4: 6 sc, inc (8)
Sl st in the next stitch.
F. o.
Part #2
R 1: 5 sc in mc (5)
R 2: 4 sc, inc (6)
R 3: (2 sc, inc)*2 (8)
R 4: (3 sc, inc)*2 (10)
R 5: (4 sc, inc)*2 (12)
R 6: (5 sc, inc)*2 (14)
R 7: 14 sc
Do not cut the yarn.
Continue crocheting from the part #2, join with part #1:
R 8: 8 sc on part #1 (starting from the sc after the sl st), then 14 sc on part #2 (22)
Stuff both parts with fiberfill.
R 9: 3 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 6 sc (20)
R 10: 20 sc
R 11: (1 sc, dec)*2, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc (16)
Add some fiberfill.
R 12: dec, 1 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 2 sc – we do not crochet the last sc at the row – here will be a new beginning of the row (12)
R 13: (dec, 1 sc)*4 (8)
Add some fiberfill.
R 14-15: 8 sc (2 rows)
Add some fiberfill.
R 16-19: 4 sc, 4 hdc (4 rows)
Sl st in the next stitch.
Finish stuffing.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2)

With red yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4: (inc, 2 sc)*6 (24)
R 5-7: 24 sc (3 rows)
R 8: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R 9: (dec, 1 sc)*6 (12)
Stuff the eye.
R 10: (1 sc, dec)*4 (8)
R 11-13: 8 sc (3 rows)
Sl st in the next stitch.
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyeballs (Make 2)

With white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc, sl st in the first st of the row (6)
R 2: 1 ch, 6 inc, sl st in the first st of the row (12)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Pupils (Make 2)

With black yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc, sl st in the first st of the row (6)
F. o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the pupil on the eyeball, then sew the eyeball on the red detail of the eye between R 3 and R 10 as shown in the picture. Sew the finished eyes on the top part, at the center, between R 2 and R 6.

Assembly

Sew the claws to the front side of the body, 20 sc apart from each other, attaching them between the row joining the two parts and the 10th row. The short part of the claw should face inward. Next, attach the hind legs: three on one side and three on the other, directly beside each other on the bottom part between the row joining the two parts and the 10th row.

Final Notes

Feel free to experiment with different colors and yarns to make your own unique version of Christian the Crab! Enjoy your crocheting!

Copyright Notice

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net

Finished Crab Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories