Free Crochet Master Class: Rhinoceros by @samі.s.yshami
With this tutorial, you can crochet a rhinoceros using amigurumi techniques. YarnArt Jeans or similar half-cotton yarn works well for this project. The legs are crocheted directly into the body, while the head, ears, and horn are sewn on. You can add some facial stitching for added detail. Claws are embroidered using white yarn.
Materials & Tools
- YarnArt Jeans yarn: gray and white
- Black thin thread for eyebrows and white thread for eye highlights
- 2 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Toy filler (stuffing)
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Sewing needle for attaching details
- Scissors
Everything you need can be purchased here.
Crochet Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain stitch
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- (…) x n: repeat n times
Crochet Instructions for the Rhinoceros
Lower Legs
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- Inc in each st (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- 30 sc in the back loop only
7-8. 30 sc – 2 rows - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
12-18. 15 sc – 7 rows
Stuff with holofiber until about row 14. Continue with 3 more sc, fold the piece in half, and crochet through both sides with 7 sc. Secure the yarn and cut.
Embroider three claws (hooves) with white yarn.
Upper Legs
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- Inc in each st (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- 24 sc in the back loop only
6-7. 24 sc – 2 rows - (10 sc, dec) x 2 (22)
- (9 sc, dec) x 2 (20)
- (8 sc, dec) x 2 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
12-18. 12 sc – 7 rows
Stuff until about row 13. Fold in half, crochet 5-6 sc together, secure and cut.
Embroider three claws (hooves) with white yarn.