Get ready to stitch up a wild adventure with the Amigurumi Safari Animal Trio—a playful set featuring a spunky zebra, a gentle giraffe, and a proud little lion! 🦓🦒🦁 Each character brings its own personality to the savanna: the zebra with its bold stripes and cheeky charm, the giraffe with its graceful height and sweet spots, and the lion with a fluffy mane and a heart full of courage. Whether you’re crafting a jungle-themed nursery, a whimsical gift set, or just adding to your amigurumi menagerie, this trio is sure to bring smiles and safari magic.
Perfect for intermediate crocheters who love expressive details and character-rich designs, these patterns offer a fun mix of shaping, colorwork, and adorable finishing touches. Customize your safari squad with playful accessories—think tiny binoculars, leafy backdrops, or even a mini jeep for extra flair! Whether perched on a shelf or ready for imaginative play, this cuddly crew is a joyful celebration of handmade charm and storytelling. So grab your hook and let the adventure begin—your crochet safari awaits! 🌿🧶✨
🧵 Amigurumi Safari Friends Crochet Pattern (Zebra, Giraffe & Lion)
Bring the savannah to life with this adorable crochet trio! A playful zebra, a gentle giraffe, and a regal lion come together as the perfect safari set. They make wonderful nursery décor, baby shower gifts, or fun handmade toys for little adventurers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, shaping, and assembling multiple parts.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Zebra: 16–17 cm (6–7 in) tall
- Giraffe: 18–19 cm (7–7.5 in) tall
- Lion: 16–17 cm (6–7 in) tall
🧺 Materials Needed
- DK yarn (approximate amounts per animal):
- Zebra: White 40 g, Black 35 g, Pink scrap (nostrils)
- Giraffe: Yellow 45 g, Brown 25 g, White 15 g
- Lion: Golden yellow 45 g, Brown 40 g, White 20 g
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & stitch markers
- Embroidery thread: black (mouth), pink/brown (nostrils)
🦓 Amigurumi Zebra
Head
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
6–12. sc around [30] - Switch to black, sc around
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
- (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
- dec × 6 [6] → FO. Stuff firmly.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, 7 sts apart.
Snout
With black: MR, 6 → inc to 18 → 2 rnds even. FO, sew low on face. Embroider pink nostrils.
Ears (make 2)
White: MR, 6 → inc to 9 → 2 rnds even. FO, flatten and attach to top sides.
Mane
Cut 1–1.5 cm black strands. Attach along crown to mid-neck with latch-hook method. Keep upright and short.
Body (bold stripes)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
6–7. White, sc around
8–10. Black, sc around
11–12. White, sc around
13–15. Black, sc around
16–17. White, sc around
Begin decreases until 6 sts remain. FO. Stuff.
Legs (x4)
Start black: MR, 6 → inc to 12 → 2 rnds.
Switch to white: 4 rnds.
FO, stuff lightly, sew on.
Tail
White ch 10, sl st back. Add black tuft. Sew to back.
🦒 Amigurumi Giraffe
Head
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
5–10. sc around [24] - (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
- (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
- dec × 6 [6] → FO. Stuff.
Muzzle
With white: MR, 6 → inc to 18 → 2 rnds even. FO. Sew under eyes, embroider brown nostrils.
Ears (x2, yellow)
MR, 6 → inc to 8 → 2 rnds even. FO, flatten, attach.
Horns (x2)
Start brown: MR, 6 → 2 rnds. Switch to yellow → 3 rnds. FO. Attach between ears.
Body & Neck
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
5–8. sc around [24]
9–16. Neck straight, 18 sts only for slimmer look.
Stuff firmly.
Spots
Crochet appliqué circles (brown):
- Small: MR, 6 sc
- Medium: MR, 6 → inc × 6 [12]
- Large: MR, 6 → (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
Attach 7–10 spots across body and neck.
Legs (x4)
Brown hooves: MR, 6 → inc to 12 → 2 rnds.
Switch to yellow: 6–7 rnds. FO. Stuff and sew.
Tail
Yellow ch 8, add brown tuft. Sew to back.
🦁 Amigurumi Lion
Head
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 [12]
- (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
5–10. sc around [24] - (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
- (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
- dec × 6 [6] → FO. Stuff.
Snout (white, oval)
ch 8, sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3sc in last, rotate, sc 5, 2sc in first [16]
R2: inc, sc 5, inc × 3, sc 5, inc × 2 [22]
R3: (sc, inc), sc 5, (sc, inc) × 3, sc 5, (sc, inc) × 2 [28]
R4–R5: sc around [28]
FO, sew across lower face. Embroider large brown nose & smile.
Mane (very full)
Cut 90–110 strands, 5–6 cm each. Latch-hook around head and neck seam. Brush/fluff for density.
Ears (x2, yellow)
MR, 6 → (sc, inc) × 3 [9] → 1 rnd even. FO, flatten, sew forward of mane.
Body
Same as giraffe base, but in golden yellow. [24 sts wide].
Optional: add 2–3 brown embroidery stitches on back.
Legs (x4)
Brown: MR, 6 → inc to 12 → 2 rnds.
Switch to yellow: 5 rnds. FO. Sew firmly.
Tail
Yellow ch 8, brown tuft at end. Sew to back.
🌿 Finishing Touches
- Position features carefully before sewing for balanced expressions.
- Pack stuffing firmly in head and neck for stability.
- Use short rows (10–12 sc) on chest and rump if you want rounder, sculpted bodies.
- Lightly steam or brush manes and tails for volume.
🎉 Your Safari Friends Are Ready!
With their bold zebra stripes, spotted giraffe, and fluffy-maned lion, these safari animals will delight both children and adults. Together they bring the magic of the savannah into your crochet collection.
