Zebra Crochet Pattern – Around the World

This plush zebra crochet pattern is part of my Around the World adventure! The yarn makes it a snuggly plush amigurumi project.

Zebra Crochet Amigurumi Pattern Notes

This plush zebra crochet pattern is extra cuddly but works up so quickly compared to “traditional” yarn. It sits about 8 inches tall with a cuddly, chubby body!

This is one of the patterns from our journey Around the World in Africa- our first stop! This is a trip we are taking together- all without leaving our homes. I do love traveling, but real life gets in the way. Each continent we go to will have 3-4 (but maybe more!) patterns. Once they’re all released, we’ll head to a new stop.

I used Premier Basix Chenille for this pattern- one of my favorites! But you can sub a different yarn if you would like. Just keep in mind that different types of yarn, even if they say they are the same size, work up differently.

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video tutorials

These methods are used in this pattern!

• Eye Embroidery Collection
• Attaching Limbs Video
• Disc Neck and Head Attachment

Notes:

This zebra is the more traditional stuffy, with a defined body and adorably long arms and legs. This is a good-sized stuffy, when sitting it is about 10 inches tall. When you use the method found right here (my favorite way to attach plush yarn) the arms are movable!

You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler.

I have a collection of embroidery videos here.

I used blanket yarn for this pattern, a size 6 weight. I typically use Premier Basix Chenille, Bernat Blanket and Bernat Baby Blanket. I think these are interchangeable size wise. I use a 4.5mm hook for the Premier Basix Chenille and a 5mm for Bernat, which is much smaller than the recommended size on the label, but I want nice, tight stitches for this type of pattern. If this is too tight for you, size up a hook size until you can crochet comfortably but still have tight stitches.

Please be aware that even though the label may say it is size 6, some materials and brands work up much differently. Keep that in mind as you are choosing your yarn.
Suitable yarns could be regular Bernat Blanket, Premier Basix Chenille yarn or Cozy Cub from Michaels (formerly Big Twist from Joann’s).

Stuffy Body

Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Rounds 5-6: SC in each around. (32)
Round 7: SC in each around. (32)
Round 8: SC in each around. (32)
Round 9: SC in the first 2, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 10: SC in each around. (24)
Rounds 11-12: SC in each around. (24)
Round 13: SC in each around. (24)
Round 14: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Round 15: SC in each around. (16)
Round 16: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Round 17: In the front loop only, SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 18: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the head with. (The photo below is from the Long-Legged Unicorn, but the shape is the same!)

Attaching the Head to the Body

Watch the video tutorial here.
Once you are ready to attach the head to the body, pin the flat disc that is at the top of the body where you want it on the head. Try to center it as best you can. I prefer mine to be slightly close to the nose so that the head flops forward more than backwards. You can use AmiStix or long knitting needles to help!

As you sew, go through the front loop on the SC at the top of the disc. Pull tightly each time. Try to pull the disc out as you go, so that it lies as flat to the head as you can.

Arms (make 2)

Using accent color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 6.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (12)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Round 4: SC in the first two, SC INC in the next. Repeat around (24)
Rounds 5: SC in each around. (24)
Round 6: SC in the first two, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Change to vanilla yarn.
Round 7: SC in the next 6. INV DEC 6x (12)
Round 8: SC in the next 6. INV DEC 3x (9)
SC in the next 3. Put the stitch marker here. This is where you will change color from now on, in the back of the leg.
Begin to stuff here, and then continue to stuff as you go. I usually only stuff the bottom half.
Round 9: SC in each around. (9)
Round 10: SC in each around. (9)
Round 11-12: SC in each around. (9)
Round 13: SC in each around. (9)
Rounds 14-15: SC in each around. (9)
Round 16: SC in each around. (9)
Round 17-18: SC in each around. (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach. Sew the remaining hole closed.
Attach using my favorite method around rounds 15-16.

Legs (make 2)

Using black:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first two, SC INC in the next. Repeat around (32)
Rounds 5: SC in each around. (32)
Round 6: SC in the first two, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Change to white yarn.
Round 7: Sc in the first 8. INV DEC 8x. (16)
Round 8: Sc in the first 8. INV DEC 4X. (12)
SC in the next 3 (in white). Put the stitch marker here. This is where you will change color from now on, in the back of the leg.
Begin to stuff here, and then continue to stuff as you go.
I usually only stuff the bottom half.
Round 9: SC in each around. (12)
Round 10: SC in each around. (12)
Rounds 11-12: SC in each around. (12)
Round 13: SC in each around. (12)
Rounds 14-15: SC in each around. (12)
Round 16: SC in each around. (12)
Rounds 17-18: SC in each around. (12)
Round 19: SC in each around. (12)
Rounds 20-21: SC in each around. (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach.
Sew the remaining hole closed.
Attach using my favorite way to attach plush limbs around round 6.

Tail

Mane

Sew the head to the body before you do the mane. This is because you will go over some of the area where the disc is attached to the head.

See here for a video tutorial for this section!

The mane should be centered between the eyes. Begin by attaching the accent color (black), lined up just inside an eye and two rounds up. Put your hook through the post of that stitch. Chain 6 times and slip stitch back into the head, right next to the beginning of the chain. This creates a loop. Repeat for this until you have the desired amount of loops. Do this for a couple of rows. Then when you are ready to change to a different color, fasten off. I would use a needle to weave to the tail from the beginning, where you originally attached the yarn. Tie a knot and weave in the ends. Attach the white yarn and repeat.

The black and white zebra had two loops, followed by three loops, then back to two. Each color only had two rows before I changed. This is a more “traditional” look.

For the coral colored zebra, I had three loops across. Then I did three rows back before I fastened off and changed colors. I wanted it to be more full and bushy for this one.

Weave both ends to the middle. Lightly weave the longest tail through the middle and lightly cinch. Wrap the end around about 8 times and then tie it off with the other tail. I wrapped the ends around her head and tied it in the back.

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