Discover the joy of creating your very own striped companion with this adorable Zany Ziggy Zebra Amigurumi pattern! Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of handmade charm to any room, this little zebra is packed with personality. Follow our detailed instructions to bring this delightful stuffed toy to life, stitch by delightful stitch, and watch as its cute character emerges.
Unleash Your Inner Crafter with This Charming Zebra Project
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching a skein of yarn transform into a lovable character. This amigurumi zebra offers a rewarding crochet experience for makers of all levels. Its iconic stripes and sweet expression make it an instant favorite, whether it’s destined for a nursery, a child’s toy box, or simply a charming decoration on your shelf.
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn and desired fabric density)
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
(): Repeat instructions within parentheses
[]: Total number of stitches in the round
FLO: Front Loop Only
Instructions
Head & Body (Start with Color A – Cream/Beige)
Head:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
Rnd 7-12: sc in each sc around (6 rounds) [36]
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Start stuffing head firmly.
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Body (Continue with Color A, then introduce Color B for stripes):
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Rnd 17: (2 sc, inc) x 4 [16]
Rnd 18: (3 sc, inc) x 4 [20]
Rnd 19: (4 sc, inc) x 4 [24]
Rnd 20: (5 sc, inc) x 4 [28]
Rnd 21: sc in each sc around [28]
Stripe Pattern (Houndstooth – use Color A and Color B, carrying unused yarn):
Rnd 22: *1 sc in Color A, 1 sc in Color B* x 14 [28]
Rnd 23: *1 sc in Color B, 1 sc in Color A* x 14 [28]
Repeat Rnd 22 & 23 four more times for a total of 10 striped rounds (Rnd 22-31). Continue stuffing body as you go.
Rnd 32: sc in each sc around (Color A only) [28]
Rnd 33: (5 sc, dec) x 4 [24]
Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) x 4 [20]
Rnd 35: (3 sc, dec) x 4 [16]
Finish stuffing body firmly.
Rnd 36: (2 sc, dec) x 4 [12]
Rnd 37: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leaving a long tail. Weave through remaining 6 stitches and pull to close. Weave in end.
Muzzle (Color B – Black):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around [18]
Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and flatten the muzzle slightly. Sew onto the face centered below the eyes.
Ears (Make 2 – Color A – Cream/Beige):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around [12]
Flatten ear and sc through both layers across the opening (6 sc).
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pinch the bottom corner of each ear to give it a slight curve and sew to the top of the head, above Rnd 3-4, about 8-10 stitches apart.
Legs (Make 4 – Start with Color B – Black):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Rnd 3: sc in FLO around [12]
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around [12]
Change to Color A (Cream/Beige).
Rnd 5-9: sc in each sc around (5 rounds) [12]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff legs lightly. Sew to the underside of the body, two at the front (around Rnd 26-28 of the body) and two at the back (around Rnd 30-32).
Mane (Color B – Black and Color C – White):
Cut short strands of Black and White yarn (about 2 inches long).
Using your hook, attach strands along the top of the head/neck, starting from just above the eyes to the base of the neck. Use mostly White strands towards the front of the head and transition to Black strands towards the back of the neck. Trim to desired length.
Tail (Color B – Black and Color C – White):
Cut several strands of Black and White yarn (about 3 inches long).
Fold the strands in half and attach them to the back of the zebra’s body (around Rnd 28-30). Use a knot or a loop to secure them.
