Free Striped Zebra Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Easy Guide

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Adorable Safari Zebra: Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Ideas by scandistyle_dolls is a charming project designed to bring the spirit of the wild right into your hands. This pocket-sized companion stands at about 8 cm, making it one of the most perfect Last Minute Crochet Gifts for any occasion. These Holiday Patterns are versatile enough for any season, serving as wonderful Christmas Gift Ideas for those who love handmade treasures. Whether you are decorating a nursery or making a keychain, this zebra is a fantastic choice. Be sure to check the end of this post, where we have shared more fantastic amigurumi zebra ideas to spark your imagination. A huge thank you to scandistyle_dolls for this beautiful design!

This step by step and beginner friendly guide is easy to follow and produces high-quality results. To create this 8 cm zebra, you will need Vita Brilliant yarn (45% wool, 55% acrylic) in two colors and a 1.5 mm crochet hook. Other essential materials include 3 mm plastic eyes, glue, fiberfill, a sewing needle, pins, and scissors. These tiny zebras are a joy to make and even more fun to gift to friends and family. Simply follow the instructions to bring this safari friend to life with ease and professional detail. Happy crocheting!

Materials

1. Yarn: Vita Brilliant (45% wool, 55% acrylic, 380 m/100 g) in 2 colors.
2. Hook size: 1.5 mm.
3. Plastic eyes size 3 mm, glue.
4. Sewing needle, pins, scissors.
5. Fiberfill.

Abbreviations

MR – magic (amigurumi) ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
slst – slip stitch

HOW TO CROCHET A ZEBRA AMIGURUMI: FREE STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL

Head

Start with black.
1- 6 sc in MR
2- 6 inc (12)
3- (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
4- 5 18 sc (2 rounds)
Change to white (do not cut the black thread).
6- 18 sc
7- 7 sc, 4 inc, 7 sc (22)
8- 7 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc (24)

Black (do not cut the white thread):
9- (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Change to white.
10-12- 30 sc (3 rounds)
Black: 13- (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Change to white.
14- (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
Stuff.
15- (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
16- 6 dec
Secure thread, cut and weave in the ends.

Body

Start with black.
1- 6 sc in MR
2- 6 inc (12)
Change to white (do not cut the black thread).
3- (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4- (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
5- 24 sc
Black (do not cut the white thread):
6- 24 sc
Change to white.
7- 24 sc
8- 6 dec, (1 sc, dec)*4 (14)
9- 14 Sc

Black: 10- 14 sc
Change to white.
11- 14 sc
12- (5 sc, dec)*2 (12)
13- 12 sc
Leave thread for sewing. Stuff.

Ears (make 2)

White.
1- 6 sc in MR
2- (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
3- (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
4- 12 sc
5- (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
Fold in half and sew the edges. Leave thread for sewing.

Legs (make 2)

Start with black.
1- 6 sc in MR
2- 6 inc (12)
3- BLO: 12 sc
Change to white.
4-5 12 sc (2 rounds)
6- (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
7-10 9 sc (4 rounds)
Stuff.
Tighten the opening, secure the thread and weave in the ends.

Arms (make 2)

Start with black.
1- 6 sc in MR
2- (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
Change to white.
3-4 9 sc (2 rounds)
5- (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
6-7 6 sc (2 rounds) Stuff.
Tighten the opening, secure the thread and weave in the ends.

Tail

Make 11 ch with white yarn, from second ch from hook work 10 slst. Make black tassel on the end of the tail.

Assembly

1- Sew the ears on 11-12 rounds of the head, 6 sc between the ears.
2- Glue eyes between 7th and 8th rounds (on the edges of increases in 7th round).
3- Sew the head to the body.
4-Attach arms using thread attaching (or sew) 1 round below the seam between head and body.

5- Attach legs using thread attaching (or sew) between 4th  and 5th rounds of the body on the sides.
6- For the mane, cut yarn into pieces of the desired length. Thread 2 strands into each round of the head, starting with the round between the ears. Then thread in the middle of the head to the junction of the head with the body. Comb the mane.
7- Sew on the tail between 4th and 5th rounds at the back.

Congratulations, Your crochet mini zebra is ready!

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