Amigurumi Free Crochet Sweet Giraffe Jemmy Pattern

Designer: Tata Gurumi | Renatha Abreu
Instagram: @tatagurumi_

Let’s turn a ball of yarn into something irresistibly cute today…
This adorable Jemmy the Giraffe is the ultimate inspiration for your next DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, bringing a touch of the safari right into your nursery decor. This project is a standout among Easy Crochet Projects, specifically designed as a Low Sew Amigurumi Pattern to save you time while ensuring a professional look. We are incredibly grateful to the talented designer, Tata Gurumi, for sharing this lovely Free Pattern with us. At the end of this post, you will also discover a gallery of stunning amigurumi giraffe ideas to spark your creativity. If you have been wondering how to crochet an amigurumi giraffe that looks adorable yet is easy to make, this tutorial is a perfect place to start.

This Beginner amigurumi giraffe pattern is perfect for those learning how to crochet amigurumi without the stress of complex shaping. It serves as a Quick to Make Amigurumi, making it a go-to choice for last-minute baby shower gifts or market prep. While this specific design uses Cotton Yarn for a crisp finish, it also works beautifully as a chunky plushie if you use Velvet Yarn. Note that using velvet will make the final toy much larger! You can also check out the Amigurumi Bunny Free Pattern or explore similar animal designs to expand your handmade collection.

To bring Jemmy to life, you will need a 2.0mm crochet hook and amigurumi yarn in Solar and Chestnut tones, though any colors from your stash will work beautifully. The process involves using 7mm safety eyes, a tapestry needle, and high-quality stuffing to achieve that perfect squishy feel. For the facial details, using thin embroidery thread or sewing thread creates a much more delicate and expressive look than standard yarn. By following this step by step tutorial, you will master the assembly using pins and scissors to ensure every part is perfectly placed. Don’t forget to visit the Amigurumi Dog Free Pattern for more tips on finishing your plushies with professional flair. Scroll down and let’s start stitching!

Materials

• crochet hook 2.0
• amigurumi yarn in the colors Solar and Chestnut (you can use the yarn of your choice).
• embroidery thread (I used sewing thread, which is thinner and leaves a more delicate line).
• 7mm eyes with locks
• tapestry needle.
• stuffing.
• scissors
• pins

Abbreviations

• sc: single crochet
• MR: magic ring
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease.
• ch: chain
• incT: triple increase
• BLO: Back loop only
• slst: slip stitch

FREE CROCHET SWEET GIRAFFE AMIGURUMI PATTERN

Head

Color: Solar
1. 8 sc in MR(8);
2. 8 inc (16);
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) 8x (24);
4. 24 sc (24);
5. (2 sc, 1 inc) 8x (32);
6-9. 32 sc (32);

10. 6 sc, 4 inc, 10 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc (40);
11-13. 40sc (40);
14. (3 sc, 1 dec) 8x (32);
15. (2 sc, 1 dec) 8x (24);
16. (1 sc, 1 dec) 6x (18);
17. (1 sc, 1 dec) 6x (12).
Insert the eyes between rows 9 and 10, with 4 sc visible.

Ears

Color: Solar
1. 4 sc in MR (4);
2. (1 sc, 1 inc) 2x (6);
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) 3x (9);
4. (2 sc, 1 inc) 3x (12);
5. 6 dec (6). Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew on top of rows 5 and 6.

Little horns

Color: brown
1. 5 sc in MR (5);
2. 5 inc (10);
3. 10 sc (10);
4. 5 dec (5), change to solar color;
5. 5 sc in BLO (5). leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew on top of rows 3 and 4.

Muzzle

Color: brown
1. 4 ch., return make 2 sc, 1 incT, 1 sc, 1 inc (8);
2. 1 ch, 1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc, 2 ch (14);
3. 14 sc (14), leave long thread for sewing.
Sew the snout on top of the rows. 10 to 14, centered between the eyes.

Body

Color: Solar
1. 8 sc in MR (8);
2. 8 inc (16);
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) 8x (24);
4. 24 sc (24);
5. (2 sc, 1 inc) 8x (32);
6.10. 32 sc (32);
11. (2 sc, 1 dec) 8x (24);
12.13. 24 sc (24);
14. (2 sc, 1 dec) 6x (18);
15. (1 sc, 1 dec) 6x (12);
16. 17. 12 sc (12), leave long tail for sewing.

Arms

Color: brown
1. 4 sc in MR (4):
2. 4 inc (8);
3. 8 sc (8);
4. 8 sc (8), change to solar color;
5. 8 sl st in BLO (8);
6. 8 sc in BLO (8);
7.12. 8 sc (8), leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms on top of rows 11 to 14.

Legs

Color: brown
1. 5 sc in MR (5);
2. 5 inc (10);
3. 10 sc (10);
4. 10 sc (10), change to solar color;

5. 10 sl st in BLO (10);
6. 10 sc in BLO (10);
7.8. 10 sc (10);
9. (1 dec, 3 sc) 2x (8), leave a long thread for sewing.
Sew on top of rows 4 to 7.
And your baby-baby giraffe is ready.

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