Embark on a crochet safari adventure with our delightful amigurumi free pattern for an adorable amigurumi cute rhino! Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this charming project promises to bring the wild wonders of nature to life in your hands. Perfect for animal enthusiasts of all ages, this cute rhino exudes charm with its sweet expression and cuddly design. With clear instructions and helpful tips, crafting your own little rhino friend is as fun as a safari expedition. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s journey into the heart of the savannah!

Materials used: 

Crochet hook No2.0. 

Yarn: Yarn Art Jeans. 

Safety eyes – Diameter: 10 mm. Stuffing – polyester fiberfill. 

Sewing needle for attaching parts, securing eyes, and marking rows. Scissors. 

Abbreviations: 

MR – magic ring; SC – single crochet; 

inc – increase; 

dec – decrease; 

CH – chain stitch; 

SS – slip stitch. 

PATTERN 

Lower Legs: 

1: 6 SC in MR (6) 

2: inc in each st (12) 

3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30) 

6: 30 SC in back loops only. 

7-8: 30 SC – 2 rounds 

9: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24) 

10: (2 SC, dec) x 6 (18) 

11: 6 SC, 3 dec, 6 SC (15) 

12-18: 15 SC – 7 rounds 

Stuff with fiberfill until approximately the 14th round. 

Crochet 3 more SC, fold in half, 

crochet through both sides 7 SC, fasten off, cut yarn. Embroider 3 claws (hoof) with white yarn. 

Upper Legs: 

1: 6 SC in MR (6) 

2: inc in each st (12) 

3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24) 

5: 24 SC in back loops only. 

6-7: 24 SC – 2 rounds 

8: (10 SC, dec) x 2 (22) 

9: (9 SC, dec) x 2 (20) 

10: (8 SC, dec) x 2 (18) 

11: (1 SC, dec) x 6 (12) 

12-18: 12 SC – 7 rounds 

Stuff until approximately the 13th round. 

Fold in half, crochet together 5-6 SC, fasten off, 

cut yarn. Embroider 3 claws (hoof) with white yarn. 

Body: 

Stuff the body as you go. 

1: 6 SC in MR (6) 

2: inc in each st (12) 

3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, inc) x 6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, inc) x 6 (42) 

8: (6 SC, inc) x 6 (48) 

9: (7 SC, inc) x 6 (54) 

10: (8 SC, inc) x 6 (60) 

11: (9 SC, inc) x 6 (66) 

12-15: 66 SC – 4 rounds 

In round 13, crochet in the lower legs, for me it worked out as follows – 7 SC with lower leg, 26 SC, 7 SC with lower leg, 26 SC) 

16: (20 SC, dec) x 3 (63) 

17: 63 SC 

18: (19 SC, dec) x 3 (60) 

19: 60 SC 

20: (8 SC, dec) x 6 (54) 

21: 54 SC 

22: (7 SC, dec) x 6 (48) 

23: 48 SC 

24: (6 SC, dec) x 6 (42) 

25: 42 SC 

26: (5 SC, dec) x 6 (36) 

27: 36 SC 

28: (4 SC, dec) x 6 (30) 

29: 30 SC 

30: Attach upper legs, for me: 2 SC, 5 SC with upper leg, 10 SC, 5 SC with upper leg, 8 SC (30) 

31: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24), SS, leave yarn for sewing the head. 

Head: 

Stuff the head as you go. 

1: 6 SC in MR (6) 

2: inc in each st (12) 

3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, inc) x 6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, inc) x 6 (42) 

8-12: 42 SC – 5 rounds 

13: (1 SC, inc) x 6, 30 SC (48) 

Insert eyes between rounds 12 and 13, at a distance of 16-17 stitches. 

14: 48 SC 

15: (2 SC, inc) x 6, 30 SC (54) 

16: 54 SC 

17: (3 SC, inc) x 6, 30 SC (60) 

18-24: 60 SC – 7 rounds 

25: (8 SC, dec) x 6 (54) 

26: (7 SC, dec) x 6 (48) 

27: (6 SC, dec) x 6 (42) 

28: (5 SC, dec) x 6 (36) 

29: (4 SC, dec) x 6 (30) 

30: (3 SC, dec) x 6 (24) 

31: (2 SC, dec) x 6 (18) 

32: (1 SC, dec) x 6 (12) 

33: 6 dec (6), close remaining hole with needle, hide yarn. If necessary, secure eyes, embroider nostrils with black yarn. 

In the head description: 

8-12: 42 SC – 5 rounds 

(typographical error, not 4) 

Ears: 

1: 6 SC in MR (6) 

2: inc in each st (12) 

3: (1 SC, inc) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, inc) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, inc) x 6 (30), SS, leave yarn for sewing. Fold the ear in half and sew to the head (round 24-26). 

Tail: 

CH 10, SS in 2nd from hook, 9 SS, sew between rounds 14 and 15 of the body. 

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