Roo by VknitB

Roo

by VknitB
Knitting
June 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
164 - 219 yards (150 - 200 m)
One size (27 cm/ 10.63’’ (without the ossicones)
English
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Note to Customers:
Please be aware that all of my patterns use the KLL (knit left loop) or KRL (knit right loop) increase methods.
These are nearly invisible increases that help maintain a super clean look of the fabric.

This is a knitting pattern for a stuffed giraffe toy called Roo. The toy is knitted on 2 needles and then sewn.

MATERIALS: Green DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
Yellow DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
Clay DK yarn approximately: 15 - 20 g
Gray DK yarn approximately: 10 - 15 g
White DK yarn approximately: 10 g
Handful brown DK yarn for the hooves
String black yarn for embroidery

KNITTING GAUGE:
24 sts and 28 rows to 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch (knit row on right side, purl row on wrong side) and 2.5 mm needles.
Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tight enough to make sure the stuffing would not show through the stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 27 cm/ 10.63’’ (without the ossicones)
The size will vary based on yarn type, needle size and your personal tension.

NEEDLES:
2.5 mm needles

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
2 x 10 mm safety eyes
Scissors
Removable sts markers
Brown and pink colored pencils (optional)

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES TO KNOW:
Long tail cast on method
Knits Stitch Purl stitch
Cast off
Basic embroidery
Mattress stitch

Difficulty level: advanced

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or request.

Happy knitting!