Crochet Zebra Amigurumi

by Crafts Ideas 12/28/2024

The Crochet Zebra Amigurumi is an adorable project perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters. With its charming stripes and cute mane, this amigurumi makes an excellent handmade gift or decoration for a child’s room. Whether you’re creating it for a special occasion or just for fun, this zebra will bring joy and smiles to everyone who sees it.

How to Make a Crochet Zebra Amigurumi

Creating a Crochet Zebra Amigurumi involves using simple crochet techniques like single crochet, increasing, and decreasing. The design’s striped pattern adds a playful touch, making it an engaging and satisfying project. Add button eyes and soft yarn for a cute and cuddly finish.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Yarn: Black, white, and a small amount of pink and grey (medium-weight yarn)
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E-4)
Fiberfill stuffing
Safety eyes: 10 mm
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terminology):

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
st: Stitch(es)

Pattern:

Head:

Using white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
(1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
(2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
(3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30 sts)
(4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
Sc in each st around for 5 rounds. (36 sts)
(4 sc, dec) repeat around. (30 sts)
(3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7-8, spaced 8 sts apart.
(2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
Stuff the head firmly.
(1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off and close the hole with the yarn needle.

Body:

With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
(1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
(2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
Alternate between black and white yarn every 2 rounds to create stripes. Sc in each st around for 10 rounds. (24 sts)
(2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
(1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
Stuff the body firmly.
Dec around. (6 sts)
Fasten off and close the hole with the yarn needle.

Legs (Make 4):

With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Sc in each st for 4 rounds. (12 sts)
Switch to white yarn and sc in each st for 6 rounds. (12 sts)
Stuff the legs lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2):

With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Sc in each st for 3 rounds. (12 sts)
Switch to white yarn and sc in each st for 6 rounds. (12 sts)
Stuff lightly.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2):

With white yarn, ch 5.
Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc 3, then work 3 sc into the last ch.
Rotate and work 3 sc on the other side of the chain. (9 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

With white yarn, ch 12.
Work sc in each ch.
Attach strands of black yarn at the end of the tail for the tuft.
Fasten off and sew to the body.

Mane:

Cut several strands of grey yarn about 6 cm long.
Attach them along the center of the head using a lark’s head knot.
Trim the mane evenly for a neat look.

Assembly:

Sew the head to the body.
Attach the arms and legs securely to the body.
Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Embroider the mouth and cheeks with pink yarn.

Your Crochet Zebra Amigurumi is now complete! Enjoy your creation or gift it to someone special!