Free Crochet Masterclass: Giraffe in Overalls by @toys_for_katy
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a giraffe in overalls using a crochet hook. The giraffe’s body and outfit are crocheted separately, but both the shorts and t-shirt are non-removable. You can also decorate the giraffe by sewing a bow on its head for an extra touch.
The final size of the toy will depend on the thickness of the yarn and the hook size used. With thinner yarn, the giraffe will be about the size of your palm.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Yellow, blue, white, black/brown
- Thread for embroidery (for the face)
- Crochet Hook
- Safety Eyes for toys
- Toy Filler
- Stitch Markers
- Pins
- Needle for sewing parts together
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain stitch
- sl st – Slip stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Amigurumi Crochet Instructions for the Giraffe in Overalls
Legs (Make 2)
Crochet using brown yarn for the hooves, then switch to yellow yarn for the leg.
1st Leg:
- 6 sc in the magic ring (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- 12 sc through the front loop.
- 12 sc.
Switch to yellow yarn:
- 12 sc.
- (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9).
- (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6).
8-11. 6 sc (4 rows).
For the second leg, do not break the yarn. Continue crocheting the second leg and then join the legs.
Body
12. Join the legs:
On the second leg, do not break the yarn and crochet 6 ch. Join the first leg (6 sc), then crochet 6 sc across the chain, 6 sc across the second leg, and 6 sc across the remaining chain (24).
13. Crochet 24 sc, then add 7 sc for the offset. Mark the start of the round.
14. 12 sc, 6 inc, 6 sc (30).
15-19. 30 sc (5 rows).
20. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
21-24. 24 sc (4 rows).
25. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
26. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
Neck
27-30. 12 sc.