We all know the feeling—Wednesday rolls around, and we’re just trying to make it over the hill. But what if your hump day came with a little more yarn, laughter, and handmade joy? Enter the Hump Day Camel Amigurumi Crochet Pattern—the perfect midweek pick-me-up for crafters with a sense of humor.
🧶 Meet Your New Midweek Mascot
This adorable crochet camel isn’t just cute—it’s got personality. With its blanketed hump, sweet stitched smile, and stand-up legs, this camel is ready to bring a bit of sunshine to even the gloomiest Wednesday.
Whether you’re making it as a gift, a desk buddy, or just a fun way to celebrate the halfway point of your week, this amigurumi camel will quickly become a favorite.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
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Fun and fast – A great project to break up your week
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Beginner-friendly – Uses basic stitches with simple shaping
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Customizable – Make it in classic camel colors or go wild with bright, cheerful yarns
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Giftable – Perfect for coworkers, students, teachers, or anyone who dreads Wednesdays
🛍️ Grab the PDF:
You can find the Hump Day Camel Crochet Pattern here:
👉 Hump Day Camel Crochet Pattern – Funny Amigurumi Camel Plush
Fun Ways to Use Your Camel:
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Keep him on your desk to cheer you on until the weekend
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Make one as a “Happy Hump Day!” surprise for a friend
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Use leftover yarn to make a whole herd of colorful camels
🐫 “Guess What Day It Is?”
Crochet your own midweek mascot and ride over the hump with handmade happiness. Don’t forget to share your finished camel using #HumpDayCamel so we can all enjoy the giggles together!
Materials you will need:
Worsted weight yarn:
120 yards tan
15 yards brown
7 yards red
5 yards yellow
1 yard black
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Two 10-mm brown safety eyes
Finished camel measures approximately 9” tall.
Gauge: 9 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2”
STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
Hdc popcorn: Make 4 hdc in same st, pull up lp in last hdc. Insert hook in top of first hdc, grab lp and pull through.
DIRECTIONS:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 7: Sc in each st.
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 9: Sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 3 times, sc in next 12 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (42 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 3 times, sc in next 12 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (48 sc).
Rnds 12-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: Working in BLO, *inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts* 3 times, sc in next 12 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (42 sc).
Rnd 18: Working in both lps, *inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st* 3 times, sc in next 12 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 12 sts (36 sc).
Rnd 19: *Inv dec over next 2 sts 3 times, sc in next 12 sts,* repeat once (30 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Stuff and sew both sides of Rnd 21 together.
LEGS: (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With brown yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3 (toes): Sc in next 5 sts, hdc pc in next st, sc in next st, hdc pc in next st, sc in next 4 sts. Join with sl st. Fasten off brown.
Rnd 4: Attach tan yarn, ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, sc in hdc pc, sc in sc, sc in hdc pc, sc in next 4 sc. Do not join.
Rnd 5: Sc in each st. Do not join.
Repeat Rnd 5 until leg measures 3” (approximately 12 rnds). Join with sl st at end of last row. Fasten off yarn leaving 9: length for sewing. Cut rollers to fit and insert in legs.
Sew 2 legs to front bottom and 2 legs to back bottom.
HEAD:
Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in next 5 sts, hdc pc in next st, sc in next st, hdc pc in next st, sc in next 4 sts.
Rnd 4: Attach tan yarn, ch 1, sc in next 5 sc, sc in hdc pc, sc in sc, sc in hdc pc, sc in next 4 sc. Do not join.
Rnd 5: Sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times (15 sc).
Rnd 7: 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 12 sts (18 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times (24 sc).
Rnds 9-13: Sc in each st. Insert eyes at Rnd 8 approximately 7 sts apart.
Rnd 14: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 15: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 16: Inv dec 6 times (6 sc). Join with sl st. Close with ult fin.
NECK:
Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnd 4: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Repeat Rnd 4 until neck measures 2.5” long. Jion with sl st at end of last rnd. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.
Cut roller to fit and insert into neck. Sew neck to bottom of head at Rnds 10-14. Sew neck to body at Rnds 9-12. Bend neck to desired curve.
MANE:
Cut several 3” pieces of brown yarn and pull through sts at top of head. Use a yarn needle to separate strands. Trim.
Eyelids:
Using tan yarn, make a few straight sts over tops of eyes.
Using black yarn, make straight sts across Rnds 1-2 for mouth.
EARS:
Attach tan yarn at Rnd 12 of head 2 sts away from mane. Ch 1, hdc, ch 1, sl st in same sp.
Repeat on other side of head.
BLANKET:
Row 1: With red yarn, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch (14 sc).
Rows 2-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off red yarn at end of Row 24. Weave in ends.
Use yellow yarn to embroider HUMP DAY across Rows 3-12.
Cut 4” pieces of yellow yarn for blanket fringe.
How to add fringe: https://youtu.be/aF-gbZcEgPM?si=_eHOJlEkYua0rX_K
Sew blanket to back of camel.
TAIL:
Cut 4 pieces of brown yarn 6” long and pull through Rnd 11 on back of camel.
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