Crochet a Charming Rhino Amigurumi Pattern

Create Rhino Amigurumi an adorable rhinoceros amigurumi with this intermediate-level crochet pattern! This charming character, complete with distinctive horns, expressive eyelashes, and a stylish coral dress, makes a wonderful handmade gift or a delightful addition to your amigurumi collection. Follow this detailed guide to craft your own unique rhino that combines classic amigurumi techniques with special details like bobble stitches and decorative elements.

Materials Needed for Your Rhino Amigurumi

Before beginning your Rhino Amigurumi journey, gather these supplies:

2.5 mm crochet hook
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in:
- Grey (#015) – 2 skeins (for head, body, legs, arms, and ears)
- Natural White (#002) – 1 skein (for horns)
- Coral (#051) – 1 skein (for dress and bow)
Small piece of black yarn (for eyelashes)
6 mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Pins for assembly
Tapestry needle for sewing components together

Understanding Rhino Amigurumi Terminology

To help you follow the pattern smoothly, here’s a guide to the abbreviations used:

sc: Single crochet – the main stitch used throughout the pattern
dc: Double crochet – used in specific sections
hdc: Half double crochet – used in the dress
bl: Back loop – working through only the back loop of a stitch
sl st: Slip stitch – used for joining and creating smooth edges
bo: Bobble stitch – 4 unfinished double crochets in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook
inc: Increase – making two single crochets in the same stitch
dec: Decrease – working two stitches together
Rnd: Round – indicates a complete circuit of stitches
Numbers in parentheses (xx) show the total stitch count for that round
Brackets [ ] indicate a sequence to be repeated

Creating Rhino Amigurumi Head

The head forms the foundation of your rhino’s character and includes distinctive features like the nostrils and eye placement. Using Grey yarn:

The bobble stitches in round 11 create the distinctive nostrils of your rhino.

Rounds 12-14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [42 stitches remain] Round 15: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 16: Work (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 17: Work (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 18: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 19: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [42 stitches remain] Round 20: Work (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Round 21: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [48 stitches remain] Round 22: Work (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [54 stitches total] Round 23: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [54 stitches remain] Round 24: Work (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [60 stitches total] Round 25: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [60 stitches remain] Round 26: Work (9 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [66 stitches total] Rounds 27-30: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 4 rounds [66 stitches remain]

At this point, attach the safety eyes between rounds 17 and 18, with 5 stitches between them. Using black embroidery yarn split in half, sew eyelashes above each eye – one short and two long lashes for a feminine look.

Round 31: Work (9 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [60 stitches total] Round 32: Work (8 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [54 stitches total] Round 33: Work (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Round 34: Work (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 35: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 36: Work (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 37: Work (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [24 stitches total]

Begin stuffing the head firmly at this point.

Round 38: Work (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 39: Work (1 single crochet, decrease) 6 times around [12 stitches total]

Add final stuffing to ensure the head maintains its shape.

Round 40: Decrease 6 times around [6 stitches total]

To close the opening, sew through the front loop of each of the 6 remaining stitches. Pull the thread to close the hole and weave in the end securely.

Rhino Amigurumi Forming the Ears

The ears add character to your rhino. Using Grey yarn, make 2 identical ears:

Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for attaching to the head.

Rhino Amigurumi Crafting the Distinctive Horns

The rhino’s horns are its most recognizable feature. Using Natural White yarn:

Large Horn: Round 1: Create 3 single crochets in a magic ring [3 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [6 stitches total] Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [6 stitches remain] Round 4: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times around [9 stitches total] Round 5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [9 stitches remain] Round 6: Work (2 single crochets, increase) 3 times around [12 stitches total] Rounds 7-9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [12 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head.

Small Horn: Round 1: Create 3 single crochets in a magic ring [3 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [6 stitches total] Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [6 stitches remain] Round 4: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times around [9 stitches total] Rounds 5-6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds [9 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the head.

Rhino Amigurumi Creating the Legs

The legs give your rhino stability and character. Using Grey yarn, make 2 identical legs:

The bobble stitches create a textured section on the leg.

Rounds 7-9: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [24 stitches remain] Round 10: Work (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Rounds 11-24: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 14 rounds [18 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Rhino Amigurumi Forming the Arms

The arms add expressiveness to your rhino. Using Grey yarn, make 2 identical arms:

Like with the legs, the bobble stitches add texture to the arms.

Round 6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [18 stitches remain] Round 7: Work (7 single crochets, decrease) twice around [16 stitches total] Rounds 8-17: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 10 rounds [16 stitches remain] Round 18: Work (6 single crochets, decrease) twice around [14 stitches total] Rounds 19-21: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [14 stitches remain]

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.

Rhino Amigurumi Creating the Body

The body forms the substantial part of your rhino. Using Grey yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 8: Work (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Round 9: Work (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [54 stitches total] Round 10: Work (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [60 stitches total] Round 11: Work (9 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [66 stitches total] Rounds 12-19: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 8 rounds [66 stitches remain] Round 20: Work (9 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [60 stitches total] Round 21: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [60 stitches remain] Round 22: Work 1 single crochet in back loop only for each stitch around [60 stitches remain]

The back loop only round creates a ridge that will be used later for attaching the dress.

Round 23: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [60 stitches remain] Round 24: Work (8 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [54 stitches total] Rounds 25-27: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [54 stitches remain]

You may choose to make the dress at this point or wait until the body is finished.

Round 28: Work (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [48 stitches total] Rounds 29-31: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [48 stitches remain] Round 32: Work (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Rounds 33-35: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [42 stitches remain]

Begin stuffing the body at this point.

Round 36: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total] Rounds 37-39: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 3 rounds [36 stitches remain] Round 40: Work (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Rounds 41-42: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds [30 stitches remain] Round 43: Work (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [24 stitches total] Round 44: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch [24 stitches remain]

Stuff the body firmly to maintain its shape.

Finish off, leaving a long tail for attaching the head to the body.

Rhino Amigurumi Making the Decorative Bow

The bow adds a cute, feminine touch to your rhino. Using Coral yarn:

Round 1: Chain 20 stitches and join into a ring with 1 single crochet Rounds 2-7: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 6 rounds [20 stitches remain]

Weave in the starting end. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for creating the center of the bow.

Fold the round piece flat with the long tail in the middle. Wind the tail around the center multiple times, tightening to create a bow shape with a narrow middle. Secure the end on the back side and leave enough yarn for attaching the bow to the rhino’s head.

Rhino Amigurumi Creating the Stylish Dress

The dress transforms your rhino into a charming character. Using Coral yarn:

To begin the dress, locate the ridge created by working in back loops only in round 22 of the body. Insert your hook into a front loop at the back of the body (where the beginning and end of round 21 meet), with the rhino’s bottom facing away from you and the neck toward you. Pull yarn through the loop and work 1 single crochet.

Round 1: Work 1 single crochet in each front loop around the body (60 stitches). When you reach the end of the round, work 1 single crochet in the same stitch where you began, replacing your initial stitch and maintaining 60 stitches total. Round 2: Work 2 half double crochets in each stitch around [120 stitches total] Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [120 stitches remain] Round 4: Work (1 half double crochet, 2 half double crochets in next stitch) 60 times around [180 stitches total]

Finish with a slip stitch in the first stitch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

Rhino Amigurumi Final Assembly

Now it’s time to bring all the pieces together:

Horns: Stuff each horn lightly and sew them to the head. Position the large horn between the nostrils and the small horn approximately 3 rows above the eyes.
Ears: Sew the ears onto the head with approximately 12 stitches between them. Place them on the widest part of the head.
Legs: Stuff each leg firmly at the foot and less densely in the upper section, leaving a small unstuffed space at the top. Attach the legs under the body about 8 rounds from the bottom, positioning them to point slightly outward for stability.
Arms: Stuff each arm firmly at the hand and more lightly in the upper section, leaving the very top unstuffed. Sew the arms to the body about 2 rounds from the neck.
Head: Position the head tilting slightly downward for a natural look. Using pins to hold it in place can be helpful. Sew through the body stitches and then through the head, adding extra stuffing in the neck area before closing completely to prevent wobbling.
Bow: Attach the bow diagonally to the front of the left ear for a charming accent.
Tail: Create a small braided tail and sew it to the back of the body just below the dress.

Your Completed Rhino Amigurumi

Congratulations on creating your adorable rhino amigurumi! This charming character combines classic grey coloring with feminine details like the coral dress, decorative bow, and expressive eyelashes. The distinctive double horns and textured bobble stitch details make this rhino unique among amigurumi patterns.

Your handcrafted rhino makes a wonderful gift for children or collectors, or a delightful addition to your own handmade collection. The intermediate-level techniques used in this pattern create a professional-looking result that showcases your crochet skills.

Consider customizing your rhino by changing the dress color, adding additional accessories like a small purse, or creating multiple rhinos in different color combinations. The pattern provides excellent foundation for your creative adaptations.

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Final Thoughts and Tips

As you complete your rhino amigurumi, here are some final tips to ensure the best possible result:

Tension matters: Keep your tension consistent throughout the project for a professional finish. Working too tightly can make the finished piece stiff, while working too loosely might allow stuffing to show through.
Stuffing technique: Stuff your rhino in small sections rather than large clumps. This helps avoid lumps and ensures even distribution, particularly in areas like the head and body that need firm shaping.
Secure your ends: Make sure to weave in all yarn ends thoroughly, especially for parts that might receive more handling like the arms and legs. This prevents your work from unraveling over time.
Position before permanent attachment: Always pin pieces in place and check their positioning from multiple angles before sewing them permanently. This small extra step can make a big difference in the final appearance.
Add personal touches: Don’t be afraid to customize your rhino with additional details like embroidered features, different colored dress embellishments, or miniature accessories that reflect your personal style.

This rhino amigurumi pattern combines several intermediate techniques like bobble stitches, working in specific loops, and creating a multi-layered dress. By mastering these skills, you’re expanding your amigurumi abilities and preparing yourself for even more complex projects.

The satisfaction of creating this adorable rhino character from simple yarn and stuffing is one of the great joys of amigurumi crochet. Not only do you have a charming finished piece, but you’ve also spent time engaged in a relaxing, mindful craft that produces tangible results.

If you share your creation on social media, consider tagging the original designer to showcase your work and connect with other crafters who’ve enjoyed making this delightful rhinoceros amigurumi.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new rhino friend!