Cute Crochet Giraffe Keychain Amigurumi — Free Pattern & Steps
Make a charming crochet giraffe keychain to brighten your bag or keys. This small amigurumi is worked in the round with simple increases and decreases, ideal for crocheters familiar with basic stitches. The pattern below includes abbreviations, materials, construction order and assembly notes so you can finish a sweet, wearable giraffe in yellow and pink.
Crochet giraffe keychain amigurumi — a handmade tiny giraffe in yellow with pink overalls, ready to clip to keys or a bag.
Abbreviation
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
slst – slip stitch
ch – chain
inc – increase
dec – decrease
MR – magic ring
Rnd – round
Materials
Yarn with tex 333: yellow, pink, white and brown
Crochet hook 2.5 mm
Iron-on (hot-melt) eyes 9 x 14 mm
Upholstery needle for seams
Fine needle for embroidery
Silicone fiberfill to stuff
To work this project you should be comfortable with basic crochet stitches and simple amigurumi techniques.
Body
In yellow color
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6. (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7–14. 36 sc (8 rnds)
Change to pink color
Rnd 15–18. 36 sc (4 rnds)
Rnd 19. (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 20. (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 21. (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 22. (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 23. 6 dec (6)
Close with magic ring.
Place the iron-on eyes (9 x 14 mm) between rows 7 and 9 with 3 sc of distance between them. Thank you for visiting our website amiguruminews.com
Arms and Legs
(Make 4 identical pieces)
In yellow color
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 sc (6)
(Sew arms between rows 10 and 13 and legs between rows 22 and 23)
Tail
In yellow color
Rnd 1. ch 6, return working along chain making 5 slst.
Thread the needle and sew on row 16.
Horns
In brown color
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. 6 dec (6)
Change to yellow color
Rnd 4–5. 6 sc (2 rnds)
Sew horns between rows 3 and 4 with 5 sc between them.
Ears
(Make two identical pieces)
In yellow color
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Fold each ear in half and sew between rows 5 and 6 with 14 sc between the ears.
Overalls
In pink
Rnd 1. ch 38, cut the yarn and fasten it at the back center and at the front passing over the arms.
Snout
In white color
Rnd 1. ch 6, work back into 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, in last ch work 3 sc together, 3 sc, in last 2 sc work 2 sc together (12)
Rnd 2. 12 sc
Leave a thread for sewing. Sew the snout between rows 12 and 15, centered between the eyes.
Finishing
Stuff parts firmly with silicone fiberfill before closing. Sew all parts securely using the upholstery needle. Glue the iron-on eyes as directed above. To convert the finished amigurumi into a keychain, attach a small metal keyring or lobster clasp to a secure stitch on the head or through the overalls loop.