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Black and White and Crochet All Over:
The Best Free Crochet Zebra Patterns


With their bold stripes and whimsical flair, these crocheted zebras will bring a smile to your face. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting, these free crochet zebra patterns are the perfect way to explore your creativity and make something truly unique.

A crochet zebra in a sitting position with a pink background.
Photo: Cara Engwerda

Zady the Zebra from Cara Engwerda

Zady the Zebra is a free crochet zebra pattern from the talented Cara Engwerda of @carascreationsaus. Zady measures about 4″ (10 cm) tall when made with the materials listed below.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Cotton 8/4 from Cotton Kings. You’ll need less than 50 g of each of the colours Charcoal, White, and Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black yarn or embroidery thread, scissors, a tapestry needle, polyester toy stuffing, and a stitch marker.

A tiny zebra amigurumi held in someones hand.
Photo: Scandistyle Dolls

Tiny Zebra from Scandistyle Dolls

This adorable crochet pattern for a tiny zebra amigurumi is free on Scandistyle Dolls Instagram. The finished zebra is about 3″ (8 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Brilliant from Vita.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE:1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 3 mm plastic eyes, a sewing needle, pins, scissors, and fiberfill.

Two crochet zebra softies lying on the ground.
Photo: craftpassion.com

Crochet Zebra Amigurumi Pattern from Craft Passion

This free crochet zebra pattern includes instructions for a 14″ (35.5 cm) zebra and an 11½” (29 cm) zebra foal.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in Black and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: two black 10 mm domed buttons for the eyes, 5″ x 3″ piece of grey felt, polyester fiberfill, fabric glue, a darning needle, a long sewing needle, strong sewing thread, a 4″ wide length of cardboard, scissors, pins, and a water-erasable fabric marker.

Two crochet zebra toys - one pink and white, one grey and white.
Photo: thefriendlyredfox.com

Crochet Zebra from The Friendly Red Fox

This sweet crochet zebra pattern includes some helpful video tutorials to guide you through.

YARN REQUIRED: 50 g each of two contrasting colours in #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, a sewing needle, a stitch marker, embroidery thread, scissors and a yarn needle.

A standing amigurumi zebra wearing a pink scarf.
Photo: elisascrochet.com

Zelda the Zebra from Elisa’s Crochet

Zelda the Zebra is a free crochet zebra pattern featuring Tunisian crochet for the scarf. The finished amigurumi measures approximately 7½” x 4″ (19 cm x 10 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in White, Black, Grey, and Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook and a 5 mm (H-8) Tunisian crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, polyester fiberfill, and Black cotton thread for the facial details.

An amigurumi zebra with more realistic stripes.
Photo: lucykatecrochet.com

Unique Crochet Zebra Pattern from Lucy Kate Crochet

This pattern uses a different technique than all the others to create more realistic markings. The zebra’s body is crocheted in one colour, and the markings are crocheted separately in strips, then hand-sewn onto the toy.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.

A crochet zebra in shades of purple.
Photo: jesshuff.com

Zane the Zebra from Jess Huff

This cute little zebra plushie is a free crochet pattern from Jess Huff. The finished zebra toy measures approximately 14″ high when standing (35.5 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in three different colours. The yarn used in the image above is Red Heart Super Saver in Dark Orchid, Medium Purple, and Pale Plum.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 15 mm safety eyes, a yarn needle, fiberfill, a fabric marker, and scissors.

A crochet zebra toy wearing a pink dress.
Photo: Cara Engwerda

Zuri the Zebra by Cara Engwerda

This cute crochet zebra would make a sweet gift for a baby or toddler. Designed by @carascreationsaus, the pattern is available as a free PDF. It’s well written, detailed, and suitable for intermediate crocheters.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn (e.g., Rico Design Ricorumi DK).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.

Two little zebra plushies wearing bow ties: one rainbow coloured and the other black and white
Photo: chaicoffeecrochet.com

Ziggy the Zebra from Chai Coffee Crochet

Why stick to black and white? Make these cute, chubby little zebra amigurumi in any colour you like.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, a stitch marker, polyfill stuffing, 10 mm safety eyes, and embroidery thread for the facial features.

A chubby crochet zebra toy held in a hand.
Photo: littlecrochetfarm.com

Chubby Zebra Amigurumi Pattern from Little Crochet Farm

This free crochet zebra pattern is quick, easy to make, and so cute! There is also a video tutorial to help you with the written pattern – perfect for beginners.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, stuffing material, scissors, a sewing needle, and safety eyes (optional).

A grey and white crocheted zebra toy.
Photo: roxycrochet.blogspot.com

Zeus the Tiny Zebra from Roxy’s Crochet

YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn in two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.

Video: Odinka Wisanindhi

Big Zebra Amigurumi Tutorial by Odinka Wisanindhi

Follow along with this three-part tutorial to make this cute stuffed zebra toy.

A cute black and white zebra toy.
Photo: littlecrochetfarm.com

Free Crochet Zebra Pattern from Little Crochet Farm

This free pattern includes lots of helpful linked tutorials for the amigurumi basics – great for beginners. The finished zebra toy is about 7″ (18 cm) tall when made with a 2mm hook.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight cotton yarn in black, white, and dark grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.

A big grey and white crochet zebra softie.
Photo: repeatcrafterme.com

Crochet Zebra from Repeat Crafter Me

This adorable zebra softie is based on a knit zebra designed by Yarnspirations. The finished amigurumi measures about 18″ x 6″ (46 cm x 15 cm).

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Softee Baby from Bernat, in the Flannel and Antique White colourways.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyfill stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a tapestry needle.

A sitting crochet zebra toy.
Photo: thenicolechase.com

Free Crochet Pattern for Zoey the Zebra from Nicole Chase

This pattern requires some amigurumi experience and is rated as suitable for advanced beginners. The finished zebra is approximately 7½” (19 cm) tall.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.

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