Hug Me Giraffe Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

I had so much fun designing this cute giraffe lovey crochet pattern! You can make your own with this free lovey pattern! This crochet giraffe lovey makes such a great gift for babies and new moms.

I would classify this giraffe lovey crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Giraffe Lovey

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces of giraffe are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Head, arms, and horns require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• Chain 2 at the beginning of each blanket round does not count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5-7:1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R10: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 2 unworked sts at the end of the fold. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.

Insert hook through the remaining 2 unworked sts, pinch the bottom of the ear to bring each end together, and working through both sides, join the ear with 1 SC. See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Horns (make 2)

Using color B (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Head

Using color C (shown as cream):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head.  If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R9 and R10, with 7 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

R12-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R21: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Blanket

Using color C (shown as cream):

R1: In a magic ring, ch 2, 12 DC. Join with a sl st to beginning. (12 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 2 DC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (24 sts)

Using color B (shown as brown):

R3: Ch 2, (DC, ch 2, DC) in first st, skip next st, *(DC, ch 2, DC) in next st, skip next st. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the ch 2 space. (24 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color C (shown as cream):

R4: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the next st. (48 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

R5: Ch 2, *1 DC, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the next st. (72 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color B (shown as brown):

R6: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 2 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (96 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R7: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 3 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 3 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (120 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color C (shown as cream):

R8: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (144 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

R9: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 5 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 5 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (168 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color B (shown as brown):

R10: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (192 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R11: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 7 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 7 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (216 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach each ear on the top of the head over R13-14, leaving about 9 sts between the ears.

Attach horns between the ears, over R13-14, leaving about 1 st between the horns.

Using a strand of color A (yellow), attach the head to the middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to the top loops of the blanket only to ensure a clean look on the underside of the blanket.

Attach arms where the head and blanket meet, on each side of the head. Have the arms angled towards the front.

I hope you enjoyed this free giraffe lovey crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When sewing the giraffe amigurumi pieces, be sure to use pins to hold your pieces in place for sewing.
• When working in continuous rounds for this giraffe lovey crochet pattern, use stitch markers to indicate the beginning of each round.
• For more ways to improve your amigurumi, check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

• For a larger crochet giraffe lovey, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.
• Change up the colors of the giraffe or the blanket to give this giraffe lovey crochet pattern a different look.

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