Free Crochet Pattern- The Friendly Giraffe Toy
Before you get started be sure to read my Best Amigurumi Tips and Tricks!
Head
(This will be the front of the nose. Begin with your choice of accent color. I used white.)
Chain 5. In the second chain from the hook SC. SC in the next 2. Place 3 SC in the last stitch on the row. On the other side of the chain, Sc in the next 2. Then 2 SC in the end stitch (the first stitch you SC on the chain). Place stitch marker (10)
HINT: It should look like this (every comma represents a stitch)
SC, SC, SC, 3 SC, SC, SC, 2 SC.
There will be 3 SC on the chain, with 3 SC on the end, 3 SC on the opposite side of the chain, and 3 SC total (first SC and then the 2 SC as you come back around) on the other end.
From here on we will be working in the round.
Rounds 8-11: SC in each around. (40)
Switch to body color.
Rounds 12-20: SC in each around. (40) (PLACE EYES BETWEEN ROWS 13 AND 14)
Round 26: SC in the first 2, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (10)
Ears (make two)
Round 1: In a magic circle, 6 SC.
Rounds 4-7: SC in each around. (18)
Round 8: SC in first, INV DEC in next. Repeat around. (12)
Round 9: SC in each around.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew on the head.
Horns (make two)
Round 1: In a magic circle, 6 SC.
Rounds 3-4: SC in each around. (12)
Round 5: INV DEC around. (6)
Round 6: SC in each around. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew on the head.
Spots
Round 1: In a magic circle, 6 SC.
Round 3: SC in each around.
To sew them on I LOVE to use THESE NEEDLES. The rounded tip makes a big difference!
I provide a printable PDF version of this pattern for a small fee HERE.