Crochet Valentines Day Amigurumi Giraffe

Isn't a Crochet Valentine's Day Amigurumi Giraffe just the cutest? Picture this adorable handmade giraffe, complete with heart-shaped spots, spreading love and cheer this Valentine's Day. With its soft yarn texture and sweet, dreamy eyes, it's bound to make anyone's heart melt. Whether you're gifting it to a special someone or using it as a charming decoration, this amigurumi giraffe is sure to bring smiles and warm fuzzy feelings to your celebration of love. So grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and get ready to create a heartfelt gift that will be cherished for years to come.

Tools & Materials

• Yarn: Alize Cotton Gold
• Hook: 2.00 mm crochet hook
• Other: Scissors, Needle, Black yarn for eyes, Poly-Fibre stuffing, Tweezers

Abbreviations

• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (make two stitches in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (combine two stitches into one)
• dc: Double Crochet
• pc: Popcorn stitch
• st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• tr: Triple Crochet
• ch: Chain

Special Stitches

• Popcorn (pc): Work 5 dc into the same st, drop the loop from the hook, insert the hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.

Step by step Pattern

Body

1. Round 1: In a magic ring, sc 8 [8 sts]. Tighten the ring. Place a marker for the start of the round.
2. Round 2: Inc each st around [16 sts].
3. Round 3: (Inc in next 3 sts, sc 5) repeat 2 times [22 sts].
4. Round 4: (Pc, inc, sc 2, inc, pc, sc 5) repeat 2 times [26 sts].
5. Round 5: Sc in 3rd dc on pc, sc 6, sc in 3rd dc on pc, sc 5, repeat once [26 sts].
6. Round 6-7: Sc around [26 sts] for 2 rounds.
7. Round 8: Sc 11, dec 6, sc 3 [20 sts].
8. Round 9: Sc 8, dec 6 [14 sts].
9. Round 10: Sc 8, dec 3 [11 sts]. Insert poly-fibre to fill the body.

Round 3: (inc 3, sc 5) x2 (22 sts)

1. Round 11-14: Sc around [11 sts] for 4 rounds.
2. Round 15: Inc each st around [22 sts].
3. Round 16: Sc 6, inc 6, sc 10 [28 sts].
4. Round 17-19: Sc around [28 sts] for 3 rounds.
5. Round 20: Sc 8, dec 4, sc 12 [24 sts].
6. Round 21-22: Sc around [24 sts] for 2 rounds.
7. Round 23: (Sc 2, dec) repeat 6 times [18 sts]. Insert more poly-fibre.
8. Round 24: (Sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times [12 sts]. Add more poly-fibre.
9. Round 25: Dec around [6 sts]. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Using a needle, thread through all front loops and pull to tighten. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

1. In a magic ring, work: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, slip stitch to close. Tighten the ring and cut the yarn.

Tail

1. Make a slip knot, ch 4. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, work 3 sc. Cut the yarn and set aside.

Assembly

• Sew the ears and tail to the body.
• For the eyes, separate one ply of black yarn, thread on a needle, and sew onto the face.
• For the horns and patches (instructions not provided in the scrape), follow creator's demonstrations on the video for specific placements and techniques.

Additional Notes:

• Gauge: Not specified in the scrape.
• Project Level: Suitable for those familiar with basic amigurumi techniques.
• Finished Measurements: Not specified in the scrape, but typically proportional to the yarn and hook size.
• Yarn Requirements: Exact amounts are not listed, but typical amigurumi projects require minimal amounts of each color.
• Suggested Yarn & Hook: As specified, Alize Cotton Gold and 2.00 mm hook.

Additional Tips:

• Regularly check your stitch counts.
• Stuff the body as you go, ensuring it is firm and uniform.
• Remember to position features correctly before sewing for an even look.