Hold onto your hooks, because this Amigurumi Giraffe Fridge Magnet is about to stampede into your crochet collection with charm and whimsy! 🦒💛 Whether you’re looking to add a pop of personality to your fridge or searching for the perfect handmade gift, this free crochet pattern is your ticket to crafting an adorable, safari-inspired accent.
With its playful expression, tiny horns, and signature spots, this giraffe magnet combines miniature craftsmanship with functional flair. Plus, it’s quick to whip up, making it an ideal project for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Ready to bring this long-necked cutie to life? Grab your yarn, and let’s get started! 🧶✨
🦒 Amigurumi Giraffe Fridge Magnet Crochet Pattern
Bring playful jungle charm to your kitchen with this adorable amigurumi giraffe fridge magnet! With a smiling face, cheerful colors, and strong magnets in its limbs, this little buddy is ready to brighten up any metallic surface. Perfect as a gift, kid-friendly decor, or cheerful companion on your fridge door!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Requires basic shaping and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7″ (15–18 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
- Color A: Golden Yellow (body)
- Color B: Chocolate Brown (spots, hooves, ossicones)
- Color C: White (muzzle, ear inside)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- 6 mm Safety Eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Small magnets (flat neodymium – 10–12 mm diameter x 2–3 mm thick)
- Tapestry needle
- Glue (optional, for securing magnets)
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🟡 Head
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Place safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, about 5–6 stitches apart
– Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6), FO and close
🤎 Muzzle
With Color C:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to face
– Embroider smile and nostrils with Color B
🧡 Ears (Make 2)
Inner Ear (Color C):
- MR, 6 sc (6), sl st to join, FO
Outer Ear (Color A):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
– Place inner ear onto outer ear and sew edges together
– Fold and sew to side of head
🟤 Ossicones (Make 2)
With Color B:
- MR, 5 sc (5)
2–3. sc around (5) - dec, sc 3 (4)
FO and sew to top of head
🟡 Body
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
FO and stuff firmly. Attach to head.
🤎 Arms (Make 2 – Insert Magnets!)
With Color B:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
Switch to Color A:
4–7. sc around (9)
– Insert flat magnet before stuffing
8. dec x4, sc 1 (5), FO
– Weave end and sew to body sides
🤎 Legs (Make 2 – Insert Magnets!)
With Color B:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Switch to Color A:
4–6. sc around (12)
– Insert magnet, stuff lightly
7. dec x6 (6), FO and sew to bottom of body
🤎 Tail
With Color A:
- Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch and back (6)
- FO and attach to back
- Add a short brown fringe at tip for fluff
🟤 Spots (Make 6–8 Small Spots)
With Color B:
- MR, 4–5 sc, sl st, FO
- Vary sizes, sew randomly on body and neck
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Shape the ears and ossicones by gently pinching and steaming
- Use a small dab of glue to secure magnets inside if needed
- Add optional blush with soft pastel or embroidery floss
💡 Display Ideas
- Stick to fridge, file cabinet, or magnetic board
- Make a set of safari animals as a themed magnet set
- Add a loop at top to use as a keychain or hanging charm
Your cheerful amigurumi giraffe magnet is now ready to smile at you every time you reach for the fridge! 🦒💕
