Giraffe Toy by Robin Gribbin

Giraffe Toy

Crochet
April 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches
in Half Double Crochet
3.5 mm (E)
3.75 mm (F)
150 - 300 yards (137 - 274 m)
US
English
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EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Beginner - Intermediate Level – this patterns assumes you have the knowledge of all basic crochet stitches, crocheting in the round, and are able to do embroidery.

Materials
Yarn: I LOVE THIS YARN Worsted Weight 4 medium- 7 oz (199 g), 355 yd (325 m) and NEON Color- 5 OZ (142 g), 252 yd (230 m).

Color
o #30 BLACK
o #160 BROWN
o #330 YELLOW
o #952 ORANGE NEON
o #950 PINK NEON

NOTE: This is also a great pattern for using up scraps when small accents are needed.

Hook Sizes: F – SIZE 5 and E - SIZE 4
Embroidery Needle
Gauge: Although a gauge is not really necessary, here is a guideline for this project.
Half Double Crochet, 15 sts and 7 rows = 5” x 3”. Adjust Hook size for gauge.
Poly-fil Ultra Plush Fiber Fill (Walmart). I like this because it’s soft for stuffed toys. You can use the fiber fill of your choice

Stitches:
sl – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – triple crochet
BLO- back loop only
BL- back loop
FLO – front loop only

Both – both loops
sc2tog - sc 2 sts together (this is a decrease stitch)
sk – skip the next stitch
MR- magic ring
sp - space
MC = Main Color
AC = Accent Color

Finished Size: approximately 12” X 8”