Giraffe Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Crochet a charming giraffe with this giraffe granny square crochet pattern. This Giraffe Granny Square is a written pattern in US terms for a 20 cm x 20 cm (about 8″ x 8″) animal motif, worked in DK yarn with a 4.00 mm hook. Like any granny square crochet pattern, it can be joined with other squares, and it also works well as a standalone animal crochet pattern.

Giraffe Granny Square Crochet Pattern Details

• Finished size: 20 cm x 20 cm (about 8″ x 8″)
• Yarn: DK weight in four colors (pale yellow, olive green, brown and very dark brown)
• Hook: 4.00 mm crochet hook throughout
• Approximate yardage: 54 m (59 yds)
• Pattern terms: US crochet terms
• Also needed: a darning needle to weave in the ends

What You’ll Receive

Your download includes the complete written giraffe granny square crochet pattern. The instructions use US crochet terms, so you can follow along with a 4.00 mm hook and four colors of DK yarn. Once you have woven in the ends with a darning needle, your giraffe square is ready to use.

Ways to Use Your Giraffe Granny Square

A finished granny square is easy to put to work. Here are a few ideas:

• Crochet blanket: Make several squares and join them into a baby blanket or a cozy throw. Mix the giraffe with other animal squares for a playful safari look.
• Cushion cover: Use the giraffe as a panel on the front of a handmade cushion.
• Framed nursery décor: Frame the finished square and hang it in a nursery or child’s bedroom.
• Handmade gift: A single animal square makes a thoughtful crochet gift for a new baby or an animal lover.

Part of the South African Animal Granny Square Series

The giraffe is the third of my South African animal granny squares. Pair it with the lion granny square pattern and the zebra granny square pattern to start a safari-themed blanket, or browse more granny square crochet patterns in the shop. Each square is its own pattern, so you can collect them one at a time and build your set at your own pace.

Color Choices for Your Giraffe Square

The pattern uses pale yellow, olive green, brown and very dark brown, which gives the giraffe a natural, earthy look. If you prefer a different palette, choose a DK weight yarn in colors you love and keep the same hook size. Because the square is worked in four colors, it is a good way to use up leftover DK yarn from other projects.

Why Make Animal Granny Squares?

Animal granny squares add personality to the classic granny square. Each square is a small, separate piece, so you can work on one at a time and finish it before starting the next. That makes a giraffe granny square crochet pattern a practical choice whether you are making a single square or planning a whole blanket of animals.

Giraffe Granny Square Pattern FAQ

What size is the finished square?
About 20 cm x 20 cm (8″ x 8″).

Which crochet terms does the pattern use?
US crochet terms.

Which yarn weight and hook do I need?
DK weight yarn and a 4.00 mm crochet hook.

How much yarn does it need?
Approximately 54 m (59 yds) in total, across four colors.

Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the third of the South African animal granny squares.

Start Your Giraffe Square Today

Grab your DK yarn, your 4.00 mm hook and a darning needle, and add this giraffe to your growing collection of crochet animals. Add it to your cart and start crocheting today.