Bring the graceful elegance of a Gazelle to life with this Amigurumi Gazelle crochet pattern! 🦌✨ With its slender frame, curved horns, and poised stance, this design captures the essence of this swift and majestic creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, horn shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature grassy base to enhance its personality. Choose classic tawny browns for a realistic look or experiment with bold hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi gazelle is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this elegant creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦌 Amigurumi Gazelle Crochet Pattern
Graceful and full of charm, this amigurumi gazelle is ready to leap into your heart! With slender legs, curved horns, and soft color patches, this little antelope is a delightful project for anyone who loves safari animals or elegant woodland creatures. Its expressive eyes and gentle smile bring it to life!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and several small parts like horns, legs, and ears.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Mustard or Golden Brown (Main body)
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Cream or White (Face, belly, patch details)
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Dark Brown (Horns, hooves, inner ear tips)
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Light Pink or Beige (Ear accents, optional)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Embroidery thread for smile
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🦌 Head
Start with Mustard:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–11. sc around (36)
Switch to Cream:
12–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, approx. 8 sts apart -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and weave to close.
Embroider a smile with black or brown thread on the cream muzzle area.
🦌 Body
Use Mustard:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
Switch to Cream for underside:
13–17. sc around (30)
Switch back to Mustard: -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown (Hooves):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
Switch to Mustard:
4–12. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly and leave tail for sewing.
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to Mustard:
5–10. sc around (12)
FO, stuff and sew in a bent pose to create a laying position.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Start with Dark Brown:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Switch to Cream:
4–6. sc around (12)
Flatten and FO, leave tail for sewing. Fold base slightly for shaping and attach to sides of the head.
🦴 Horns (Make 2)
Use Dark Brown:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
2–8. sc around (4)
FO, do not stuff. Leave long tail and shape into a gentle curve. Attach to top of head, spaced evenly.
🐾 Tail
Use Mustard:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
2–4. sc around (6)
Switch to Dark Brown: -
sc around (6)
FO, flatten slightly and attach to the rear.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Position legs so the front two rest in front and back two are bent in a sitting or lying pose.
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Add light embroidery or surface crochet to define color patches on the face and body.
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Adjust horn placement to curve back gracefully.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use fuzzy yarn for a baby antelope texture
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Add floral accessories for a whimsical safari look
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Make a standing version with wired legs
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Stitch small spots or white accents for a fawn-like effect
This sweet gazelle is the perfect gentle companion for your crochet menagerie—ideal for nursery decor, safari sets, or cozy nature-themed gifts! 🌿🧶
