My son is incredibly tall for his age - he is my little giraffe baby. I wanted to make a toque (otherwise known as a beanie with earflaps) for him. I had a hard time finding a pattern that actually fitted him, so I made my own. There are a variety of cute hats out there for toddlers - this one has two giraffe horns, two ears, two big googly eyes and a mane and giraffe markings on the back.

This pattern can be made in any colour you want, but to be realistic I have chosen beige and brown. It makes a great gift and it is so quick to crochet up that I finished it in a day. The secret? A big hook! Enjoy.

Finished Size

Directions are given for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 3-5 years.

Materials

Main Colour (MC) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply in desired colour - suggested colour Beige
Contrast Colour (CC) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply in desired colour - suggested colour Chocolate Brown
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply in desired colour - suggested colour Cream or other colour suitable for white of eye.
5.0mm crochet hook (9 / I)
yarn needle

Gauge

1 hdc = 7.5 mm

Abbreviations

Note U.S.A. Abbreviations for stitches used

ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
hdc2tog - half double crochet two stitches together - half double crochet decrease
dc - double crochet
tr - triple crochet
st - stitch