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Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern

Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern

Xander the Zebra is a beautifully designed amigurumi pattern by Kristi Tullus that brings the wild spirit of a zebra to life in the coziest way possible. Standing at 32cm tall including his little ears, Xander is crocheted in a DK weight alpaca and wool blend using a tight 2.5mm hook for a firm, well-defined finish. The pattern uses color changes throughout to create those iconic bold stripes that make this zebra instantly recognizable and absolutely irresistible. Every part of Xander — from his chubby little hooves to his wild yarn mane — has been thoughtfully designed to be as cute as it is satisfying to make.

Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern includes step-by-step instructions for all body parts plus detailed guidance on jointing the limbs, attaching the mane, and embroidering the finishing details. It's a truly complete pattern that leaves nothing to guesswork.

Why You'll Love This Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely fell in love with this pattern the moment I saw those stripes coming together round by round — there's something almost hypnotic about watching a zebra emerge from simple black and white yarn. I love how the back post single crochet stitch creates that satisfying ridge that defines the hooves so cleanly. The jointed limbs are one of my favorite features because they make Xander feel like a real toy, something a child could actually play with and reposition. I also love that the mane is added with a simple fringe technique — it's one of those finishing details that goes from "cute" to "wow" in minutes. Honestly, crocheting Xander felt less like following a pattern and more like sculpting a tiny wild animal with yarn.

Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

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I have to be real with you — the first time I saw Xander sitting there with his bold black and white stripes and that little yarn mane, I couldn't believe something so expressive could come from just two colors of yarn. There's something almost meditative about the rhythm of this pattern. You fall into a groove with the color changes, the stripes start stacking up round by round, and before you know it a whole zebra has appeared in your hands. I love how the bpsc rounds at the hooves create that clean, defined ridge — it's such a small detail but it makes such a huge difference in the finished look. The jointed limbs are one of my absolute favorite things about this design. I love that Xander can be posed — sitting, standing, flopped to one side. It makes him feel alive in a way that sewn limbs just don't. I also love the fringe mane technique because it feels so wild and free, just like a real zebra's mane blowing in the savanna wind. I crocheted my first Xander as a gift and immediately wanted to make another one for myself. That's when you know a pattern is something special — when one is never quite enough.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Losing track of round count during color changes — always use a stitch marker to keep your place and avoid having to undo rows ✗ Placing the safety eyes at the wrong position — mark round 24 with a stitch marker as instructed before attaching eyes between rounds 13 and 14 ✗ Under-stuffing the limbs — stuff arms and legs firmly as you go, adding fiberfill every few rounds to avoid a floppy finished piece ✗ Skipping the back post single crochet rows on the hooves — these rounds create the defined ridge at the base and should not be replaced with regular sc ✗ Attaching the joint stem in the wrong direction — always make sure the stem faces straight toward the body before closing the limb ✗ Misaligning the ears during sewing — pin both ears in place before sewing and check that exactly 11–12 stitches sit between them for a symmetrical look

Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Xander, the most charming little zebra you'll ever get to stitch together! This pattern walks you through every single step of creating a beautifully detailed 32cm amigurumi zebra, complete with bold black and white stripes, a fluffy mane, and the most expressive safety eyes you've ever seen. Whether you're looking for a meaningful handmade gift or simply want a rewarding project to pour your creativity into, Xander is going to steal your heart from the very first round. The pattern includes full instructions for the head, ears, arms, legs, body, and tail — plus detailed guidance on joints, assembly, and those finishing touches that make all the difference. Get your hooks ready, because this little guy is worth every stitch.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Xander The Zebra Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight alpaca and wool blend yarn — approximately 60g of white and 50g of black (designer used Lana Gatto 'Super Alpaca', 115m per 50g skein)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50mm–3.00mm (US size C/2–D/3)
  • 02
    12mm (1/2") safety eyes or buttons/beads/felt
  • 03
    Two 20mm (4/5") doll joints
  • 04
    Two 25mm (1") doll joints
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 06
    White cotton embroidery floss
  • 07
    Yarn needle
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Stitch marker

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— Head :

Infos :

Begin with black yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 7, inc) x 3 (27)

Round 6 :

sc in each st (27)

Round 7 :

sc 3, inc, (sc 8, inc) x 2, sc 5 (30)

Round 8 :

sc in each st (30)

Info :

Switch to white yarn.

Round 9 :

(sc 9, inc) x 3 (33)

Round 10 :

sc in each st (33)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 11 :

sc 4, inc, (sc 10, inc) x 2, sc 6 (36)

Round 12 :

sc 2, inc, (sc 5, inc) x 5, sc 3 (42)

Info :

On round 13, place a stitch marker in the 24th stitch to mark the center of the face. Use it as a guide when placing the eyes.

Info :

Switch to white yarn.

Round 13 :

(sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 14 :

sc 18, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 20 (50)

Round 15 :

sc 21, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 22 (52)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 16 :

(sc 25, inc) x 2 (54)

Round 17 :

sc 23, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 25 (56)

Info :

Attach safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, leaving 16 stitches (count 15 holes) between them.

Info :

Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 18-20 :

sc in each st (56)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 21-22 :

sc in each st (56)

Info :

Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 23-24 :

sc in each st (56)

Round 25 :

sc 5, dec, (sc 12, dec) x 3, sc 7 (52)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 26 :

(sc 11, dec) x 4 (48)

Round 27 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 10, dec) x 3, sc 6 (44)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Start stuffing the head — keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly.

Info :

Switch to white yarn.

Round 28 :

(sc 9, dec) x 4 (40)

Round 29 :

sc 3, dec, (sc 8, dec) x 3, sc 5 (36)

Round 30 :

(sc 7, dec) x 4 (32)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 31 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 6, dec) x 3, sc 4 (28)

Round 32 :

(sc 5, dec) x 4 (24)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Round 33 :

(dec, sc 2) x 6 (18)

Round 34 :

(sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 35 :

dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing the head. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail, fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Use white yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, sc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

sc, inc, (sc 3, inc) x 2, sc 2 (15)

Round 5 :

(sc 4, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc, (sc 5, inc) x 2, sc 3 (21)

Rounds 7-11 :

sc in each st (21)

Round 12 :

sc 5, dec, sc 14 (20)

Round 13 :

sc in each st (20)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Do not stuff the ears.

— Left Arm :

Info :

Begin with black yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 7 (7)

Round 2 :

inc x 7 (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

bpsc in each st (21)

Round 5 :

sc 9, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 4 (19)

Round 6 :

sc 11, dec, sc 6 (18)

Round 7 :

sc 6, dec, sc 7, dec, sc (16)

Info :

Start stuffing the arm. Keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly. Switch to white yarn.

Round 8 :

sc 8, dec, sc, dec, sc 3 (14)

Round 9 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 10 :

sc 9, dec, sc 3 (13)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 11 :

sc in each st (13)

Round 12 :

sc 9, dec, sc 2 (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 13-15 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 16-17 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 18-20 :

sc in each st (13)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 21-22 :

sc in each st (13)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 23-25 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 26-27 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 28-30 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Attach the joint between rounds 28 and 29, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 31 :

sc 2, dec x 5 (7)

Info :

Finish stuffing the arm. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Right Arm :

Info :

Begin with black yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 7 (7)

Round 2 :

inc x 7 (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

bpsc in each st (21)

Round 5 :

sc 3, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 10 (19)

Round 6 :

sc 5, dec, sc 12 (18)

Round 7 :

(dec, sc 7) x 2 (16)

Info :

Start stuffing the arm. Keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly. Switch to white yarn.

Round 8 :

sc 2, dec, sc, dec, sc 9 (14)

Round 9 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 10 :

sc 3, dec, sc 9 (13)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 11 :

sc in each st (13)

Round 12 :

sc 3, dec, sc 8 (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 13-15 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 16-17 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 18-20 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 21-22 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 23-25 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 26-27 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 28-30 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Attach the joint between rounds 28 and 29, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 31 :

sc 2, dec x 5 (7)

Info :

Finish stuffing the arm. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Left Leg :

Info :

Begin with black yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 7 (7)

Round 2 :

inc x 7 (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

bpsc in each st (28)

Round 6 :

sc 15, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 5 (26)

Round 7 :

sc 12, dec, (sc 3, dec) x 2, sc 2 (23)

Round 8 :

dec, sc 6, dec, sc 13 (21)

Round 9 :

sc 11, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 2 (19)

Info :

Start stuffing the leg. Keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly. Switch to white yarn.

Round 10 :

sc, (dec, sc 4) x 3 (16)

Round 11 :

sc in each st (16)

Round 12 :

sc 11, dec, sc 3 (15)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 13 :

sc in each st (15)

Round 14 :

sc 11, dec, sc 2 (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 15-17 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 18-19 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 20-22 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 23-24 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 25-27 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 28-29 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 30-32 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Attach the joint between rounds 31 and 32, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 33 :

sc 2, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 3 (12)

Round 34 :

sc 2, dec x 5 (7)

Info :

Finish stuffing the leg. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Right Leg :

Info :

Begin with black yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 7 (7)

Round 2 :

inc x 7 (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

bpsc in each st (28)

Round 6 :

sc 5, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 15 (26)

Round 7 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 3, dec) x 2, sc 12 (23)

Round 8 :

sc 13, dec, sc 6, dec (21)

Round 9 :

sc 3, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 10 (19)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Start stuffing the leg. Keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly. Switch to white yarn.

Round 10 :

(sc 4, dec) x 3, sc (16)

Round 11 :

sc in each st (16)

Round 12 :

sc 4, dec, sc 10 (15)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 13 :

sc in each st (15)

Round 14 :

sc 4, dec, sc 9 (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 15-17 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 18-19 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 20-22 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 23-24 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 25-27 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 28-29 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 30-32 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Attach the joint between rounds 31 and 32, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 33 :

sc 2, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 3 (12)

Round 34 :

sc 2, dec x 5 (7)

Info :

Finish stuffing the leg. Cut yarn leaving a long tail and fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Body :

Info :

Begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

inc, sc, with black yarn: sc, (inc, sc 2) x 5 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, sc 3, with white yarn: sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 4, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

sc 3, inc, (sc 8, inc) x 3, sc 5 (40)

Round 8 :

(sc 9, inc) x 4 (44)

Info :

Sc in next 8 stitches. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on. Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 9-10 :

sc in each st (44)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 11-13 :

sc in each st (44)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 14-15 :

sc in each st (44)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Turn the body so the end of the round is at your zebra's left hand side. Attach the legs to the sides of the body, between rounds 9 and 10. Switch to white yarn.

Round 16 :

(sc 10, dec) x 2, (sc 8, dec) x 2 (40)

Round 17 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 8, dec) x 3, sc 4 (36)

Round 18 :

(dec, sc 7) x 4 (32)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 19 :

sc in each st (32)

Round 20 :

sc 8, dec, sc 22 (31)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Start stuffing the body — keep adding fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing firmly. Switch to white yarn.

Round 21 :

sc 22, dec, sc 7 (30)

Round 22 :

(sc 4, dec) x 2, sc 18 (28)

Round 23 :

sc 14, dec, sc 10, dec (26)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 24 :

sc 6, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 5 (24)

Round 25 :

sc in each st (24)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Round 26 :

(sc 3, dec) x 2, sc 14 (22)

Round 27 :

sc in each st (22)

Round 28 :

dec, sc 7, dec, sc 11 (20)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Rounds 29-30 :

sc in each st (20)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 31-32 :

sc in each st (20)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 28 and 29. Finish stuffing the body.

— Tail :

Info :

Begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 5 (5)

Rounds 2-4 :

sc in each st (5)

Info :

Start stuffing the tail lightly. Switch to black yarn.

Round 5 :

sc 2, inc, sc 2 (6)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 6-7 :

sc in each st (6)

Info :

Switch to black yarn.

Round 8 :

sc in each st (6)

Round 9 :

sc 2, inc, sc 3 (7)

Info :

Sc in next stitch, count it as the end of the round from now on. Switch to white yarn.

Rounds 10-11 :

sc in each st (7)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off. Finish stuffing the tail.

— Mane & Tail Finishing :

Mane :

Cut pieces of yarn about 2.5 times longer than the desired mane length. Insert hook under a stitch, fold a piece of yarn in half, draw up a loop through the center, then pull both yarn tails through the loop and draw tight. Attach the mane about three stitches wide along the top of the head following the stripes, going straight around the head and about eight rows down the back.

Tail Fringe :

Attach longer yarn pieces to the tip of the tail using the same fringe technique. Trim to desired length.

— Face Details :

Eye Shaping :

Insert needle from the bottom of the head between rounds 16 and 18, bring up right next to the eye. Go halfway around the eye, insert needle next to the eye and bring to the bottom. Gently tug yarn tails to pull the eye in slightly, then knot. Repeat for the other eye.

Nostrils :

Embroider the nostrils with a few stitches over round 5 using white cotton embroidery floss. Leave about 7–8 stitches between the two nostrils.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the head just behind round 19, leaving 11–12 stitches between them. Flatten and sew in a V-shape, folding each ear in half at the center.
  • Attach the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 9 and 10 using doll joints or buttons and thread, with the stem of the joint facing straight toward the body.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 28 and 29 using doll joints or buttons and thread.
  • Sew the head to the body, positioning it so the front edge of the body opening sits just behind round 14 of the head. Add a little extra stuffing before fully closing the seam.
  • Flatten the tail slightly and place it over round 9 of the body. Sew securely in place using whip stitch or mattress stitch.
  • Attach the mane along the top of the head following the stripe lines, making it roughly three stitches wide and extending about eight rows down the back.
  • Embroider the nostrils with white embroidery floss over round 5 of the head, spacing them 7–8 stitches apart.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use a stitch marker to track your round count, especially during frequent color changes between black and white yarn
  • 💡When changing yarn colors, tie the new yarn to the old one and push the knot close to the fabric to keep changes clean and invisible
  • 💡Stuff each body part as you go — adding fiberfill gradually every few rounds gives a much better shape than stuffing all at once at the end
  • 💡Install the safety eyes before finishing the decreasing rounds on the head — once the opening is too small, you will not be able to fit them through
  • 💡If using plastic doll joints, make sure the disk stem faces straight toward the body before closing the limb opening — direction matters for natural posing
  • 💡Pin the ears in place before sewing and step back to check symmetry — even a stitch or two off can make the finished zebra look uneven

Xander the Zebra was a pure joy to design — a project where every single stripe feels like a little reward, and the finished result is this irresistibly chubby, wild-at-heart little creature you just want to squeeze. From the bold two-color body to the tufted yarn mane and those expressive safety eyes, every detail of Xander has been crafted to feel as special as the hands that make him. Whether you're creating him as a heartfelt gift, a keepsake for a little one, or simply a beautiful addition to your handmade collection, Xander is one of those projects you'll be proud to show off for years to come. 🦓🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

What yarn weight is recommended for this pattern?

The pattern was designed using a DK weight alpaca and wool blend (Lana Gatto 'Super Alpaca', 115m per 50g). You will need approximately 60g of white and 50g of black yarn. You can substitute with any DK weight yarn, but keep in mind that the finished size may vary slightly.

What size crochet hook should I use?

The pattern recommends a 2.50mm to 3.00mm hook (US size C/2 to D/3). Using the smaller end of this range will give you a tighter, firmer fabric which is ideal for amigurumi so the stuffing doesn't show through.

Can I use buttons instead of plastic doll joints for the limbs?

Yes! The pattern offers both options. If using buttons and thread, make sure you use a very strong thread such as cotton embroidery floss, doubled nylon sewing thread, or fishing line. The joints will be under a lot of tension from handling so durability matters.

How do I keep my stripes aligned correctly during color changes?

The pattern instructs you to sc one extra stitch at certain points to reset where the round ends — this is intentional to keep the stripes looking clean and aligned. Follow these instructions carefully and use a stitch marker every time the end of round shifts.

Is this pattern safe for babies and young children?

The safety eyes and plastic doll joints are not recommended for children under 3 years old as they could become a choking hazard. For a baby-safe version, embroider the eyes using embroidery floss and sew the limbs directly to the body instead of using jointed hardware.

How big will Xander be when finished?

When crocheted with DK weight yarn and a 2.50mm hook, Xander measures approximately 32cm (about 12.5 inches) tall including his ears. Using a larger hook or heavier yarn will result in a bigger finished size.