Crochet Giraffe Snuggler Toy

The Crochet Giraffe Snuggler Toy is the perfect companion for little ones to cuddle and play with. With its vibrant colors and soft texture, this adorable giraffe toy is sure to bring joy to any child. Whether it's nap time, playtime, or storytime, the Crochet Giraffe Snuggler Toy will always be there to provide comfort and fun. Handmade with love and attention to detail, it's not just a toy, but a cherished friend waiting to be hugged and loved. Give the gift of cuddles and smiles with the Crochet Giraffe Snuggler Toy today!

Materials you’ll need

• A skein of yellow yarn – I used velvet yarn
• A skein of brown yarn – I used velvet yarn
• A skein of white yarn
• A crochet hook – I used a size I or 5.25 mm hook
• A stitch marker (optional)

Suggested skill levels: Intermediate

Please note this pattern is written using US Terminology

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• mr – magic ring (aka magic circle)
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sc inc – single crochet increase
• dc inc – double crochet increase
• sc inv dec – single crochet invisible decrease
• dc inv dec – double crochet invisible decrease
• BLO – back loop only

Crochet Snuggler Giraffe: Free Crochet Snuggler Pattern

In this crochet pattern, we are going to make the body parts in separate pieces. Then we will sew them all together, in the right places, to finish out the project.

Giraffe’s Head

Round 1: using white yarn, make a mr, in the mr make 6 sc sts in the loop. Join with a sl st. (6)

Round 2: ch 1, inc x 6, join with a sl st. (12)

Round 3: ch 1, (inc, sc) x 6, join with a sl st. (18)

Round 4-6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (18)

*change color to yellow

Round 7: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts, (inc, sc) x 8, sc in the last 5 sts. Join with a sl st. (22)

Round 8: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts, (inc, sc) x 6, sc in the last 5 sts. Join with a sl st. (28)

Round 9: ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts, (inc, sc) x 6, sc in the last 5 sts. Join with a sl st. (34)

Round 10 – 15: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (34)

Round 16: ch 1, (inv dec, 3 sc) repeat around, sc in last st. Join with a sl st. (26)

Round 17: ch 1, (inv dec, 2 sc) repeat around, sc in last st. Join with a sl st. (20)

*stuff the head

Round 18: ch 1, (inv dec, sc) repeat around. Join with a sl st. (13)

Round 19: ch 1, inv dec around. (sc in last st if needed) Join with a sl st.

Round 20: finish off, leaving a long tail for seeing. Thread a yarn needle with the yarn tail, and weave it through each st, then pull tight. Tie a knot and weave in the ends.

Feet and Body

Round 1: with white yarn, make a mr, in the mr, make 8 sc sts. Join with a sl st. (8)

Round 2: ch 1, (inc, sc) x 4, join with a sl st. (12)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (12)

*change to brown yarn

Round 4-5: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (12)

Round 6: ch 1, (sc, inv dec) x 4. Join with a sl st. (8)

*change to yellow yarn

Round 7-8: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (8)

Round 9: ch 1, (inc, sc) x 4. Join with a sl st. (12)

Round 10: ch 1, (inc, 5 sc) x 2. Join with a sl st. (14)

Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (14)

Round 12: ch 1, (inc, 6 sc) x 2. Join with a sl st. (16)

Round 13: ch 1, (inc, 7 sc) x 2. Join with a sl st. (18)

Finish off the first foot, and make a 2nd. Do not finish off the 2nd foot.

Round 14: ch 1, sc in the next 10 sts on the 2nd foot, reach over to the 1st foot and sc in each st around, starting in the last st made on that foot. When you have sts in each st, go back over to the 2nd foot and sc in each of the remaining sts. Join with a sl st. (36)

Round 15: ch 1, inc, sc in the next 17 sts, inc, sc in the last 17 sts. Join with a sl st. (38)

Round 16 – 19: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (38)

Round 20: ch 1, inv dec, sc in the next 15 sts, inv dec x 2, sc in the next 13 sts, inv dec. Join with a sl st. (34)

Round 21: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 15 sts, inv dec, sc in last 15 sts. Join with a sl st. (32)

Round 22: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 14 sts, inv dec, sc in last 14 sts. Join with a sl st. (30)

Round 23: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 13 sts, inv dec, sc in last 13 sts. Join with a sl st. (28)

Round 24: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 12 sts, inv dec, sc in last 12 sts. Join with a sl st. (26)

Round 25: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 11 sts, inv dec, sc in last 11 sts. Join with a sl st. (24)

Round 26: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 10 sts, inv dec, sc in last 10 sts. Join with a sl st. (22)

Round 27: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 9 sts, inv dec, sc in last 9 sts. Join with a sl st. (20)

Round 28: ch 1, inv dec, sc in next 8 sts, inv dec, sc in last 8 sts. Join with a sl st. (18)

Round 29 – 30: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (18) Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms

Round 1: using white yarn, make a mr, in the mr make 6 sc sts, join with a sl st. (6)

Round 2: ch 1, (inc, sc) x 3. Join with a sl st. (9)

Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (9)

*change to brown yarn

Round 4-7: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (9)

*change to yellow yarn

Round 8: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (9)

Round 9: ch 1, inv dec, sc in remaining 7 sts. Join wiht sl st. (8)

Round 10-13: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (8)

*stuff the arms

Round 14: ch 1, sc through both sides. (4)

Ears (make 2)

Round 1: make a mr, in the mr make 4 sc sts. Join with a sl st. (4)

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (4)

Round 3: ch 1, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc. Join with a sl st. (6)

Round 4-5: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (6)

Finish off leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing. Pinch the bottom of the ears, and use a yarn needle to hold the ears in place.

Horns (make 2)

Round 1: make a mr, in the mr make 6 sc sts. Join with a sl st. (6)

Round 2-3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (6)

Round 4: ch 1, dec, sc, dec, sc. Join with a sl st. (4)

*change to yellow

Round 5-6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (4)

Spots (make 3)

Round 1: make a mr, in the mr make 7 sc sts. Join with a sl st. (7)

Round 2: ch 1, inc x 7. Join with a sl st. (14)

Finish off, leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing the spots on.

Tail

Round 1: make a mr, in the mr make 8 sc st. Join with a sl st. (8)

Round 2-4: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (8)

Round 5: ch 1, (dec, sc) around. Join with a sl st. (5)

Round 6-8: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (5)

Assembling the Giraffe

Assemble the Head

On the giraffe head, sew on the ears and the horns using the long tails of yarn left on each piece. Be sure to weave in any loose yarn ends, and also be sure to sew them securely to the head.

Add the Arms

Using the yarn tails of the arms, you can eather sew them to the top of the giraffe’s body, or you can use a hook and attach them with a slip stitch. Make sure they are securely attached, then weave in any loose yarn ends.

Attaching the Snuggler Crochet Head to the Body

Using the yarn tail, sew the giraffe’s head securely to the body. It is a good idea to go across the body opening more than once, so that you are sure the head is very well attached.

Add the Tail and Spots

Finally, choose where you want the spots and tail to be located. Then use a yarn needle to sew them securely in place. When you are sewing these pieces on, be careful that you don’t go all the way through the giraffe.

Finishing It Out

Finish out your crochet giraffe snuggler by adding any special facial features you desire. I used black yarn to sew the eyes in place, so that the snuggler is safe for babies. You might enjoy stitching on a face, or other items to make your snuggler come to life.