Free Masterclass on Crocheting a Plush Giraffe

Body

Crochet with yellow yarn.

  1. 6 sc in KА
  2. 6 increases (12)
  3. (1 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (30)
  6. 30 sc
  7. 6 sc, 5 sc (crochet the leg), 9 sc, 5 sc (crochet the leg), 5 sc

Note: Pay attention to the area near the legs, where decreases are made.

  1. Sl st, 13 ch, then insert the hook into the sl st, crochet 1 sc, and continue with 29 sc (30)
    9-11. 30 sc (3 rows)
  2. 7 sc, (2 sc, 1 decrease) x 4, 7 sc (26)
  3. 6 sc, (1 decrease, 1 sc) x 6, 3 sc (20)
  4. 5 sc, 6 decreases, 3 sc (14)
  5. 3 sc, 4 sc (crochet the arm), 3 sc, 4 sc (crochet the other arm) (14)

Stuff the body tightly. Then continue to fill evenly.

16-23. 14 sc (8 rows)

Crochet 7 more sc, ch, turn the crochet, skip 1 stitch, 4 sc, sl st. Secure the yarn, cut it, leaving the end for attaching the head.

Head

Crochet with yellow yarn.

  1. 6 sc in KА
  2. 6 increases (12)
  3. (1 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, 1 increase) x 6 (30)
    6-7. 30 sc (2 rows)
  6. 11 sc, 1 decrease, 4 sc, 1 decrease, 11 sc (28)
  7. 5 sc, (1 decrease, 2 sc) x 4, 1 decrease, 5 sc (23)
    10-11. 23 sc (2 rows)
  8. 7 sc, 1 decrease, 5 sc, 1 decrease, 7 sc (21)
  9. 21 sc

Insert safety eyes between rows 10 and 11, aligning them under the decreases in row 12. Fill the head firmly. Then continue filling as you crochet.

  1. (5 sc, 1 decrease) x 3 (18)
    15-16. 18 sc (2 rows)
  2. (1 sc, 1 decrease) x 6 (12)
  3. 6 decreases

Draw the hole tight. Secure the yarn, cut it, and hide the end inside the head.

Horns (2 parts)

Start crocheting with brown yarn.

  1. 5 sc in KА
    Switch to yellow yarn:
  2. 5 sc into the back loop
    3-4. 5 sc (2 rows)

Secure the yarn, cut it, leaving the end for attaching.

Ears (2 parts)

Crochet with yellow yarn. The ears are crocheted in turning rows. End each row with a ch and turn.

  1. Ch 4, crochet 3 sc into the second stitch from the hook
  2. 2 sc, 1 increase
  3. 3 sc, 1 increase
  4. Skip 1 stitch, 4 sc
  5. Skip 1 stitch, 3 sc
  6. Skip 1 stitch, 2 sc
  7. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc

For one ear, crochet one edge with sc in the counterclockwise direction. For the second ear, ch, turn, and crochet the other ear’s edge in a clockwise direction. Secure the yarn and cut it, leaving the end for attaching.

Assembling the Toy

  1. Sew the horns and ears to the head.
  2. Attach the head to the body.
  3. Embroider the eyes and nostrils.
  4. Crochet the mane and tail with brown yarn.
  5. Embroider the spots on the body.

Now your plush giraffe is complete! Enjoy your new handmade creation!