FREE PATTERN: Small Rhino

With this crochet pattern, you can make a lovable little amigurumi rhino that will steal hearts and make for the perfect gift or fun addition to your own collection. So, pick up your crochet hook and embark on a delightful journey into the world of amigurumi.

There is a free online pattern below or you can get a printable PDF version with step-by-step photos on Etsy and kristitullus.com.

Free Amigurumi Rhino Crochet Pattern

It's a really quick and easy project you can complete in an hour or two. It's not difficult to crochet and works up using basic crochet stitches, but the small details like ears, legs, and horns can be a bit fiddly to make.

Free Small Rhino Crochet Pattern

ABOUT THE PATTERN

Size: 6.5 cm (2 1/2") tall, 10 cm (4”) from nose to tail, when crocheted with DK weight cotton yarn and a 2,75 mm hook.

Difficulty: beginner - uses basic crochet stitches, includes small details.



SKILLS REQUIRED


YOU WILL NEED


ABBREVIATIONS

  • mr, sc n = magic ring – crochet n (number) single crochet stitches into the adjustable loop.
  • ch = chain stitch.
  • sl st = slip stitch.
  • sc = single crochet stitch (double crochet stitch in UK and Australia). 
  • sc n = crochet n single crochet stitches, one in each stitch. 
  • inc = increase – crochet two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
  • dec = decrease – crochet two stitches together using the invisible decrease method
  • (sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times. 
  • (36) = number of stitches in a round after finishing round.


NOTES

  • Work in a continuous spiral, do not join rounds or turn your work, unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round. Move the marker up after completing each round.
  • All stitches are worked into both loops, unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.

 

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HEAD

1: mr, sc 6 (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4: (sc 3, inc) x 4, sc 2 (22)
5-9: sc in each stitch (22)
10: (sc 3, dec) x 4, sc 2 (18)

Start stuffing the head. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the head firmly.

11: (sc 5, dec) x 2, sc 4 (16)
12-14: sc in each stitch (16)

Attach the safety eyes to the opposite side from the end of the round, between rounds 12 and 13, leaving 5 stitches (count 4 holes) between them.

15: (sc 2, dec) x 4 (12)
16: dec x 6 (6)

Finish stuffing the head. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.


EARS (make 2)

1: mr, sc 5 (5)
2: sc in each stitch (5)
3: sc, dec, leave the rest of the stitches unworked (4)

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Do not stuff the ears.

Flatten the ears and sew them to the head between rounds 15 and 16.


BODY

1: mr, sc 6 (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4: (sc 3, inc) x 4, sc 2 (22)
5-12: sc in each stitch (22)
13: (sc 3, dec) x 4, sc 2 (18)

Start stuffing the body.

14: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
15: dec x 6 (6)

Finish stuffing the body. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.

Sew the head to the body, making tiny stitches below the head.


LEGS (make 4)

1: mr, sc 6 (6)
2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3-4: sc in each stitch (9)

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Stuff the legs firmly.

Sew the legs to the body with whip stitch.


TAIL

Start with a slip knot at least 10 cm (4”) from the yarn end. Chain 5, cut the yarn, leaving a 10 cm (4”) tail, and fasten off. Cut another 20 cm (8”) strand of yarn and draw it through the last chain. Adjust it so both yarn tails are about the same length. Make an overhand knot in the yarn tails and push it close to the tail. Trim off the extra yarn.

Sew the tail to the body, placing it just above round 3.


LARGE HORN

1: mr, sc 4 (4)
2: sc in each st (4)
3: sc, inc x 2, sc (6)
4: sc 2, inc x 2, sc 2 (8)
5: sc 3, inc, sc, inc, sc 2 (10)
6: sc 5, inc, sc 4 (11)

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Stuff the horn firmly.


SMALL HORN

1: mr, sc 4 (4)
2: sc in each st (4)
3: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Stuff the horn firmly.

Sew the horns to the head with whip stitch, placing the larger horn just above round 5 and the smaller horn one round above the larger one.

And done!

Free Amigurumi Rhino Pattern
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me or leave a comment below, I am always happy to help.

I would love to see how your little rhinos turn out, so do post a photo to my Facebook page or tag me in your social media posts, I'm @kristitullus on Instagram and Facebook.

Copyright 2012 Kristi Tullus, TÜ Spire. All rights reserved.

Please do not post this pattern to your website or blog, instead post a link to https://kristitullus.com/blogs/blog/free-pattern-small-hippo. You MAY use this pattern as a teaching aid in any free class or e-course, or as part of a free crochet pattern, provided you credit me as the designer (Kristi Tullus, http://kristitullus.com).

Feel free to sell items made with this pattern.



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9 comments

MERCI pour ce magnifique petit Rhino, je vais pouvoir faire des cadeaux sans trop consommer de laine, les gros pour les enfants. Je ne manquerai pas d’indiquer votre lien, si on me demande le tuto. Merci pour ce magnifique amigurimi Rhino. Joce

Jocelyne G

Thanks so much, Becca!

Kristi Tullus

Last paragraph typo: “love to see how your hippos turn out” should be rhinos not hippos ;)

Love this adorable little rhino! This is your second tutorial I’ve followed and you do a great job with both words and pictures. Very easy to understand and follow. Thanks for sharing your cute designs. I look forward to trying more of them. Found your blog from the tiny owl tutorial, I’ve made two so far with many more to come as my kids and nieces and nephews all want one now :)

Thanks! -Becca

Becca in MN

Gracias por el patrón

Eva Isabel Santos Córdova

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