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Amigurumi Camel And Rider Duo – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Camel And Rider Duo – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the adventurous and cultural world of amigurumi! 🐪✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Camel and Rider Duo—a beautifully detailed creation perfect for storytelling, travel-inspired collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and symbolic plush figures! 🌍 Whether you love stitching up dynamic characters, creating textured and lifelike designs, or simply want to add a majestic camel and rider to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a sculpted plush with flowing reins, sturdy legs, and a rider dressed in vibrant traditional attire! 🏜️

This design embraces earthy tones, intricate shaping, and rich cultural elements to bring a sense of adventure and heritage to your crochet projects! 🧶🌿 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Camel and Rider Duo turns out just right—ready to embark on a journey through your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, sandy yellows, or bold reds, and let’s stitch up a stunning camel and rider duo! ✨

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🐫 Amigurumi Camel and Rider Duo – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring desert adventures to life with this charming camel and rider pair! Featuring a detailed camel with a textured mane and a posable rider wearing a wide-brim hat, this duo is a show-stopping amigurumi project for intermediate crafters.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Shaping, colorwork, and assembly involved.

📏 Finished Size

  • Camel: Approx. 28 cm (11 in) tall

  • Rider: Approx. 20 cm (8 in) tall

🧶 Materials Needed

Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

  • Camel body: Beige

  • Hooves & snout tip: Dark brown

  • Mane: Light tan (cut into strands)

  • Bridle: Blue

  • Blanket: Multicolor scraps (red, mustard, white, purple, turquoise, etc.)

  • Rider skin: Light tan

  • Rider clothes: Blue (shirt), white & brown (pants), burgundy (shoes)

  • Hat: Cream & brown

  • Hair: Black

Hooks & Tools:

  • 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Safety eyes (8 mm or embroidery)

  • Pipe cleaner or wire (optional for arm/leg shaping)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🐪 CAMEL PATTERN

Head

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. Stuff and FO, leave tail for sewing.

Snout

With light brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    FO, stuff and sew to front of head.

Body

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–18. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    21–24. sc around (18)
    Stuff and FO.

Legs (Make 4)

Start with dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    Switch to beige:
    6–12. sc around (18)
    Stuff and FO, sew to body.

Neck

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff and sew between head and body.

Tail

  1. ch 10, turn

  2. sl st in each ch
    FO and fringe with strands of yarn for tassels.

🧵 Mane

Cut several 8–10 cm strands of light tan yarn. Attach in loop knots along both sides of neck, trimming to preferred length. Optional: lightly brush for fluffiness.

Bridle & Reins

Chain stitch blue yarn and surface slip stitch around the head. Chain and attach separate strand from noseband to neck for reins.

🧍 RIDER PATTERN

Head

With skin color:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    Insert safety eyes, embroider nose and smile. Stuff and FO.

Body

With blue:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–10. sc around (18)
    Switch to white:
    11–13. sc around (18)
    FO, stuff.

Arms (x2)

Start with skin tone:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)
    Switch to blue:
    5–10. sc (12)
    Stuff and sew to body sides.

Legs (x2)

Start with burgundy:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc (12)
    Switch to white:
    4–10. sc (12)
    Stuff and sew.

Hat

With cream:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
    Switch to brown:

  5. FLO, 2 sc in each st (48)

  6. sc around
    FO and shape into cowboy-style brim.

Hair

Cut 12–15 cm lengths of black yarn. Attach as looped strands to head and braid or leave loose.

🧵 Saddle Blanket

Make a rectangle:

  1. ch 18, turn

  2. sc across rows (approx. 12 rows)
    Use colorwork or surface crochet to add a striped pattern.
    FO and stitch under rider.

✨ Finishing Assembly

  • Position and stitch rider securely to camel.

  • Sew blanket and reins in place.

  • Weave in all yarn tails.

  • Use small dowels or floral wire in legs for stability if needed.

This Camel and Rider duo makes a wonderful gift, display piece, or storytelling companion. You can personalize the outfit, add saddle bags, or even a desert background! 🌵🐫


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