Cute Baby Rhino Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Min Handmade
Instagram: @translate_lami
Difficulty Level: Beginner
A sweet safari-inspired amigurumi to brighten your crochet time.
This free baby rhino amigurumi pattern is designed by Min Handmade and brings a gentle safari character to life with a tiny dress and a delicate flower detail. With its soft expression and small 10 cm size, this rhino makes a lovely choice for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, nursery decor, or charming handmade toys. Its clean shapes naturally fit Easy Crochet Projects and simple Low Sew Amigurumi Patterns, and we sincerely thank Min Handmade for sharing this adorable rhino design. You will also find related amigurumi ideas shared at the very end of the pattern.
This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi rhino pattern written in a clear format using basic stitches only. The small size makes it enjoyable to follow, and it works well as a Quick to Make Amigurumi project completed at a relaxed pace. If you enjoy sweet animal toys, you might also love the mini teddy bear amigurumi shared on our blog, another cute project that fits perfectly with woodland-style collections.
The design can be made with any yarn and a suitable crochet hook, which makes the project flexible and easy to customize. To complete this amigurumi, you will need yarn, a crochet hook, safety eyes, toy stuffing, a small piece of felt for the cheeks, a sewing needle, and scissors. If you enjoy small safari animals, you may also like the little lion amigurumi, another playful idea shared on our blog.
Materials and Tools
• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Safety eyes
• Toy stuffing
• A small piece of felt for cheeks
• Needle for sewing parts
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR — amigurumi magic ring
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
hdc — half double crochet
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat the sequence n times
FREE BABY RHINO AMIGURUMI CROCHET PATTERN
Arms (make 2)
Using grey yarn.
R1: 7 sc in MR
R2–R8: 7 sc
Cut the yarn, fasten off. Stuff the arms lightly.
Head
Using grey yarn.
R1: 7 sc in MR
R2: 7 inc (14)
R3: (sc, inc) x 7 (21)
R4: 21 sc
R5: 10 sc, inc, 10 sc (22)
R6: 11 sc, inc, 10 sc (23)
R7: 11 sc, inc, 11 sc (24)
R8: 24 sc
R9: 3 inc, 18 sc, 3 inc (30)
R10: (sc, inc) x 3, 18 sc, (sc, inc) x 3 (36)
R11: 36 sc
R12: 2 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x 5, 3 sc (42)
R13: 42 sc
R14: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R15: 48 sc
R16: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R17–R22: 54 sc
R23: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R24: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
R25: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R26: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
R27: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R28: sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5, sc (18)
R29: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R30: 6 dec (6)
Cut the yarn, fasten off.
Legs (make 2)
Using grey yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3–R5: 12 sc
Cut the yarn and fasten off on the first leg only. Do not cut the yarn on the second leg; continue to crochet the body from here.
Body
Using grey and pink yarn. Continue from the leg.
R1: ch 4, sl st into the first leg, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, 4 sc (along the chain), 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, 4 sc (along the chain) (36)
R2: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R3: 42 sc
R4: 42 sc
Switch to pink yarn:
R5: 42 sc
R6: working in back loops only, 42 sc
R7: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R8–R9: 36 sc
R10: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R11: 30 sc
R12: 30 sc
R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R14: 24 sc
R15.1 (pink): working in back loops only, 24 sc
Switch to grey yarn:
R15.2 (grey): working in front loops only, 24 sc
R16: 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, (5 sc, dec across arm), dec, (2 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, (dec, 5 sc across arm), dec, 2 sc, dec (30)
R17: (sc, dec) x 10 (20)
R18: 20 sc
Stuff the body. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make the straps for the dress by crocheting 10 ch and securing them in row 15.1.
Ears (make 2)
Using grey yarn.
R1: 6 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc (15)
R5: 15 sc
Sew to the head between rows 20–21.
Skirt
Using pink yarn, crochet into the back loops of Row 6.
R1: ch 3, (3 dc in one stitch) x 42
Cut the yarn, fasten off.
Flower
Using pink yarn. Work into an MR.
R1: (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) x 5
Tighten the ring well and sew the flower in front of the ear. Sew a bead in the center of the flower.
Horn
Using white yarn.
R1: 4 sc
R2: (inc, sc) x 2 (6)
R3: (inc, 2 sc) x 2 (8)
R4: (inc, 3 sc) x 2 (10)
R5: (inc, 4 sc) x 2 (12)
R6: (inc, 5 sc) x 2 (14)
Sew to the head between rows 2–5.
Assembly
Glue the safety eyes between rows 10–12. Embroider two eyelashes on each side of each eye.
Embroider a small mouth with black thread under the horn, 3 rows lower.
Cut out felt cheeks measuring 6 x 8 mm and glue them on.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Min Handmade. The pattern itself may not be copied, redistributed, translated, or republished in any form without permission from the designer. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @min.handmade and linking to the original creator when sharing your work.
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