Crochet Rhino Toy
Stitch up a sense of delight with the Crochet Rhino Toy, a cuddly and adorable companion for any little one. Made from soft, plush yarn, this endearing rhino is carefully crafted with textured details and a sweet expression, making it a perfect snuggle buddy for toddlers or a charming decoration for any nursery. With its chunky build and easy-to-hold design, this crochet creation is sure to bring joy and comfort to anyone who holds it close.
MATERIALS
- worsted weight yarn: Rhino Color, Shirt Main Color, Shirt Contrast Color
- size G (4mm) crochet hook
- yarn needle
- fiberfill
ABBREVIATIONS
MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
Inc = 2 sc in one stitch
Dec = sc2tog or invisible decrease
st / sts = stitch / stitches
F/O = Fasten Off
INSTRUCTIONS
HEAD
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1: (Inc)x6. (12)
R2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
R3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
R4: Sc 24. (24)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc)x6. (30)
R6: Sc 30. (30)
R7: (Sc 4, Inc)x6. (36)
R8-11(4): Sc 36. (36)
R12: (Sc 5, Inc)x6. (42)
R13-14: Sc 42. (42)
R15: (Sc 6, Inc)x6. (48)
R16: (Sc 7, Inc)x6. (54)
R17-24(8): Sc 54. (54)
R25: (Dec, sc 7)x6. (48)
R26: Sc 48. (48)
R27: (Dec, sc 6)x6. (42)
R28: Sc 42. (42)
R29: (Dec, sc 5)x6. (36)
Attach safety eyes between R14 and R15.
Add fiberfill.
Continue adding fiberfill until completion of piece.
R30: (Dec, sc 4)x6. (30)
R31: (Dec, sc 3)x6. (24)
R32: (Dec, sc 2)x6. (18)
R33: (Dec, sc)x6. (12)
R34: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
BODY
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1: (Inc)x6. (12)
R2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
R3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
R4: (Sc 3, Inc)x6. (30)
R5: (Sc 4, Inc)x6. (36)
R6: (Sc 5, Inc)x6. (42)
R7-8: Sc 42. (42)
R9: (Sc 6, Inc)x6. (48)
R10: Sc 48. (48)
R11: (Sc 7, Inc)x6. (54)
R12-21(10): Sc 54. (54)
R22: (Dec, sc 7)x6. (48)
F/O Rhino Color.
Attach Shirt Main Color.
R23-27(5): Sc around. (48)
R28: (Dec, sc 6)x6. (42)
R29-30(2): Sc around. (42)
R31: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 42. (42)
R32: With Shirt Main Color, sc 42. (42)
R33: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 42. (42)
R34: With Shirt Contrast Color, (Dec, sc 5)x6. (36)
R35: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 36. (36)
R36: With Shirt Main Color, sc 36. (36)
R37: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 36. (36)
F/O Shirt Contrast Color.
R38: With Shirt Main Color, sc 36. (36)
R39: With Shirt Main Color, (Dec, sc 4)x6. (30)
F/O Shirt Main Color.
Attach Rhino Color.
R40-41: Sc 30. (30)
R42: (Dec, sc 3)x6. (24)
F/O.
Add fiberfill.
ARMS
Make 2.
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1: (Inc)x6. (12)
R2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
R3-8(6): Sc 18. (18)
F/O Rhino Color.
R9: With Shirt Main Color, sc 18. (18)
R10: With Shirt Main Color, (Dec, sc 4)x3. (15)
R11: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc around. (15)
R12: With Shirt Main Color, sc around. (15)
Add fiberfill.
R13: With Shirt Contrast Color, (Dec, sc 3)x3. (12)
R14-15: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 12. (12)
R16: With Shirt Main Color, (Dec, sc 2)x3. (9)
R17: With Shirt Contrast Color, sc 9. (9)
R18: With Shirt Main Color, sc 9. (9)
R19: With Shirt Main Color, (Dec, sc)x3. (6)
F/O.
LEGS
Make 2.
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1: (Inc)x6. (12)
R2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
R3-10(8): Sc 18. (18)
Stuff lightly.
R11: (Dec, sc)x6. (12)
R12: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O.
EARS
Make 2.
Do not stuff ears.
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1: Sc 6. (6)
R2: (Sc 2, Inc)x2. (8)
R3-4: Sc 8. (8)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc)x2. (10)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc)x2. (12)
R7: (Sc 3, Inc)x3. (15)
R8: (Sc 4, Inc)x3. (18)
R9-10: Sc 18. (18)
R11: (Dec, sc)x6. (12)
R12: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O.
LARGE HORN
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1-2: Sc 6. (6)
R3: Inc, sc 5. (7)
R4: Sc 6, Inc. (8)
R5-6: Sc 8. (8)
Lightly stuff.
F/O.
SMALL HORN
With Rhino Color, 6 sc into MR.
R1-3: Sc 6. (6)
F/O.
TAIL
With Rhino Color, ch 11.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
F/O.
Cut two lengths of yarn (approx. 4 in / 10 cm each) and thread them through the end of the tail.
ASSEMBLY
Sew head to body.
Sew large horn to top of head near front.
Sew small horn just behind large horn.
Sew ears to top of head near back.
Sew arms to body.
Sew legs to body.
Sew tail to body.