Crochet a Cuddly Giraffe: Free Knotted Leg Snuggler Pattern

Carmen Fourie
Mar 10
2 min read

My first Knotted Leg Snuggler that I crocheted is this Giraffe. Made for my 9-month-old nephew.

A brown plush giraffe toy lying on a light gray surface. The toy has dark spots, a white snout, and label "www.carmenscorner.ca" below.

The Pattern

This Knotted Leg Snuggler Giraffe was made using a FREE pattern by the Friendly Red Fox.

What is a Knotted Leg Snuggler?

A knotted leg snuggler toy is a cozy hybrid between a stuffed toy and a cuddly blanket, designed for comfort and play. It typically features a soft, plush head and body—often shaped like an animal, such as a monkey—paired with long, knotted legs that add texture and make it easy to grasp. The "snuggler" part comes from a flat, blanket-like section attached to the toy, perfect for wrapping around or cuddling close, blending the huggable appeal of a stuffed animal with the soothing warmth of a small blanket.

Snugglers form part of what is called crocheting Amigurumi.

What is Amigurumi?

Amigurumi is a Japanese art form and technique of crocheting or knitting small, stuffed yarn creatures, typically characterized by their cute, whimsical designs. The word itself combines "ami" (meaning "crocheted" or "knitted") and "nuigurumi" (meaning "stuffed doll"). Amigurumi projects often feature animals, characters, or objects with exaggerated, adorable features like big heads and tiny bodies, crafted using tight stitches to create a firm, durable shape that holds stuffing well. Popular for toys, decorations, or collectibles, amigurumi is beloved for its versatility and charming, handmade appeal.

So, if you're searching for patterns to crochet cute toys for littles - you can search terms like snuggler or knotted lovely or amigurumi. I have found the best search platform for great patterns to be Pinterest.

The Yarn and Other Materials

For this project I used Baby Snuggle and Toucan from Hobbii - While I like Hobbii and appreciate the company a lot, I do not like the yarn I used for this project, and I don't recommend it. I recommend using a different Super Bulky yarn - Like Bernat Baby Blanket (my current favorite choice for toys like these).

The other materials needed include a crochet hook (7mm), yarn needle and fill.

Crochet hooks I use: This bundle

Yarn needles I use: These

My favourite fill for all my projects: This one

Skill level required

I wouldn't recommend this as a first crochet project, but I do think it is beginner friendly. The pattern is clear, and the instructions are easy to follow. The Friendly Fox provides several useful tutorials. There are no special stitches used in this project.