[Finished product] Animal Crossing Strawberry Rhino Amigurumi

Crocheting a strawberry rhino amigurumi is a whimsical and delightful project! Below is a step-by-step guide to help you create your very own cute rhino.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Pink (for the rhino body)
  • Green (for the leaves)
  • White (for the details, such as eyes and spots)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.0mm (depending on yarn thickness)
• Fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes (optional) or black yarn for embroidering eyes
• Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of each round

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Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Body (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24) for 5 rounds to build the body length.
6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Rounds 11-12: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
8. Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
9. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill.

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2. Head (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head lightly.

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3. Horn (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (8).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (12).
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Ears (Pink Yarn)

1. Make 2 ears.
2. Row 1: Ch 4, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, make 3 sc (3).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in each stitch (6).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc, inc (9).
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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5. Eyes (White Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

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6. Leaves (Green Yarn)

1. Make 2 leaves.
2. Ch 6, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in the same chain.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Assembly

1. Attach the head: Sew the head to the top of the body.
2. Sew on the ears: Position and sew the ears on the sides of the head.
3. Attach the horn: Sew the horn on top of the head.
4. Sew on the eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider them above the snout.
5. Add the leaves: Sew the green leaves onto the top of the head around the horn.

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Final Touches

• Embellishments: You can add spots or other decorations using different colors to give your rhino more personality.
• Shape and fluff: Adjust the stuffing as necessary to give the rhino a pleasing shape.

Your adorable pink strawberry rhino amigurumi is now complete! It’s perfect as a decorative piece or a unique gift for someone special! Enjoy your crocheting!