Free Crochet Master Class: Giraffe Timmy

Free Crochet Master Class: Giraffe Timmy

Designer: @harpytoys_zarina

With this free pattern, you can crochet a plush amigurumi giraffe using any plush yarn and a matching hook.
The spots are sewn on, and if desired, you can add face sculpting using strong thread.

Finished size: approximately 38 cm (15 inches).

Materials & Tools

Plush yarn (any brand)
Yarn or thread for embroidery and sculpting
Crochet hook (matching your yarn)
Safety eyes
Toy stuffing (fiberfill)
Stitch markers
Pins
Sewing needle
Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
(…) × n – Repeat instructions n times

Amigurumi Giraffe Timmy – Crochet Pattern

Head

Face color (brown)

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–10. 36 sc (4 rows)

Main color (yellow)

36 sc
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
42 sc
(6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
48 sc
(7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
54 sc
(7 sc, dec) × 6 (48)
48 sc
(6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
42 sc
(5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
36 sc
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
6 dec

👉 Insert safety eyes between rows 11–12, with 7–8 stitches between them.
Face sculpting is optional.

Ears

Main color (yellow)

6 sc in MR
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (9)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (12)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (15)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
6–8. 18 sc (3 rows)
(4 sc, dec) × 3 (15)

Fold in half, crochet edges together, then fold once more.
Sew ears between rows 18–21 of the head.

Horns

Brown

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)
12 sc
(2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)

Main color (yellow)

5–9. 9 sc (5 rows)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Sew horns between rows 17–20, spaced 4 stitches apart.

Arms

Brown

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–5. 18 sc (2 rows)
(1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
12 sc

Main color (yellow)

8–16. 12 sc (9 rows)

Fold in half and crochet edges together.

Legs

Brown

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–6. 24 sc (2 rows)
(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
(7 sc, dec) × 2 (16)
9–16. 16 sc (8 rows)
(2 sc, dec) × 4 (12)
18–21. 12 sc (4 rows)

Fold in half and crochet edges together.

Spots (Make 6)

Brown

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)

Fasten off and sew onto the body.

Body

6 sc in MR
inc × 6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–8. 36 sc (2 rows)
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7 sc, 6 sc with first leg, 15 sc, 6 sc with second leg, 8 sc (42)
11–13. 42 sc (3 rows)
10 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) × 5, 10 sc (36)

📌 This is the belly area — make sure decreases are centered between the legs.

36 sc
10 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) × 5, 9 sc (30)
17–18. 30 sc (2 rows)
(8 sc, dec) × 3 (27)
27 sc
(7 sc, dec) × 3 (24)
4 sc, 6 sc with first arm, 5 sc, 6 sc with second arm, 3 sc (24)
23–28. 24 sc (9 rows)

Leave a long tail for sewing the head.
Stuff the neck very firmly so it supports the head well.