Giraffe Applique
Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Less than 1 gram of each M and C Hook 4ply/fine crochet cotton and size 2.25mm/B1 crochet needle or 3ply/superfine crochet cotton and size 2.00mm /size 4 steel hook
Finished Size:
Using 4 ply/ Fingering cotton and Hook size B1 the Giraffe should be approx 11 cm / 4 inches high (including legs)
Pattern Stitches
You will need to know the following stitches- see directions at end. Slst = slip stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet Copyright 2011 Sue Bowers aka NanaSue's Crafts personal use only unless permission is obtained first tr = treble dtr = double treble 2sc tog= 2 single crochet together 2dc tog= 2 double crochet together 3ch p = 3 chain picot 4ch p = 4 chain picot M= Main Color C= Contrast FL = Front Loop Only BL =Back Loop Only
Pattern Notes
When working row that uses 2 colors, carry unused color across row, working over color not in use or carry the unused colors along the wrong side of the work. Be sure to carry it along loosely enough so that thework doesnot pucker:
When ready to change to a different color, pull up the first loop for a single crochet in the old color, then, pull the new color through the last two loops to complete that single crochet. Continue in the new color, following the pattern. Change colors in this manner, whenever indicated onthe pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS
Using Main Color (M) Foundation:12ch Row 1: 1sc in 2"d ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end,1ch turn Row 2: 1sc in each next 11sc, 1ch turn Row 3: Begin M,1sc in each of first 2sc ,change color (see Pattern Notes) to C,1sc in each of next 2sc ,change color to M,1sc in each of next 3sc ,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M ,1sc in each of next 2sc, 1ch turn Row 4: Begin M, 2sc tog,over first 2 sc,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M,1sc in each of next 3sc,change color to C ,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M, 1sc in each of next 2sc,1ch turn Row 5: Begin M,1sc in each of next 4sc ,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M,(1sc in each of next 2sc,2sc tog over last 2 sc)1ch turn Row 6: Begin M,2tog over first 2 sc,1sc in each of next 1sc,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc ,change color to M ,1sc in each of next 4sc, 1ch turn Copyright 2011 Sue Bowers aka NanaSue's Crafts personal use only unless permission is obtained first Row 7: Begin M,1sc in first sc ,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc ,change color to M ,1sc in each of next 2sc,2sc tog over next 2sc ,1ch turn W8: Begin M,2sc tog over first 2 sc,1sc in next sc,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M ,1sc in next 1sc, 1 ch turn
Neck
Row 9: Begin M,1sc in each of next 4sc, 1ch turn Row 10: repeat row 9 Row 11: Begin M,1sc in next 1sc ,change color to C,1sc in each of next 2sc,change color to M,1sc in next 1sc , 1ch turn Row 12: Repeat row 11 Row 13: Repeat Row 9 Row 14: Using M, 2sc tog over next 2sc,1sc in next 2sc, 1ch turn Row 15: Begin M, 1sc in next 1sc,change color to C,1 sc in next 2sc,1ch turn Row 16: Begin C, 1sc in next 2sc,change color to M,1sc in next 1sc,1ch turn continue in M only Row 17: 1sc in each of next 3sc, 1ch turn Row 18: 1sc in next 3sc, 6ch turn Head Row 19: 1sc in 2"d ch from hook,continue across as follows, 1sc in next ch,1hdc in next 2ch , 1dc in next ch,1dc in next sc,1tr on next sc,5ch,slst in 3rd,4th and 5th ch from hook,1dc in next sc,4ch, slst in 4" chain from hook. DO NOT TURN. Slst down body to base ch. \*\*\*\* Legs Back Leg 1: 11ch, slst in 3rd from hook, slst in next 7 ch,miss next ch,slst in next 2 base ch, Back Leg 2: 11ch, slst in 3rd from hook, slst in next 8 ch,slst in next 5 base ch Front Leg 1: Repeat as per Back Leg 2,slst in next 2ch Front Leg 2: Repeat as per Back Leg 2,slst in last 1ch Slst up to neck. Fasten off. Tail 5ch, make3 loops round finger, work 1sc around loops, Fasten off. Sew Tail to body, embroider eye and block legs. An alternative to crocheting legs if applique is to be attached to garment is to Fasten offat \*\*\*\* and using chain st embroider legs and tail on garment. Copyright 2011 Sue Bowers aka NanaSue's Crafts personal use only unless permission is obtained first
DIRECTIONSFORSTITCHES
slst - slip stitch
Insert the hook from the front, under the two top threads of the stitch next to the hook, yarn over and draw it through the stitch AND the loop on the hook in one movement.
Sc - Single crochet
insert the hook into next stitch,yarn over hook,draw it through the chain, there are now two loops on the hook. Yarn over hook draw through the two loops, one loop will remain on the hook. One single crochet (sc) now completed.
Hdc - Half double crochet
Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch,yarn over, and draw loop through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook, yarn over , and draw it through all three loops, one loop will remain on the hook. One half double crochet (1hdc) completed
Dc - Double Crochet
Yarn over hook, insert hook in to next stitch, yarn over,and draw loop through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook, yarn over , and draw it through two loops, two loop will remain on the hook, yarn over hook . Draw through remain 2 loops,one loop left on hook. One double crochet (1dc) completed . twice, then insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through stit Copyright 2011 Sue Bowers aka NanaSue's Crafts personal use only unless permission is obtained first - four loops on the hook. Yarn over hook and draw through two loops, (there are now three loops remaining on the hook), yarn over hook and draw through two loops, yarn over hook and draw through the last two loops on the hook. This completes one treble crochet.
2sc tog
Insert hook into next stitch ,yarn over hook, draw through stitch,2 loops on hook, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over hook,draw through stitch (3 loops on hook) yarn over draw through all loops.
2dc tog
Yarn over hook, insert hook in to next stitch, yarn over,and draw loop through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook, yarn over , and draw it through two loops.(2 loops remaining) Yarn over hook, insert hook in to next stitch, yarn over,and draw loop through stitch, yarn over , and draw it through two loops,yarn over draw through all loops. Chain 3 ,slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook. 1Picot made.
4ch p
Chain 3 ,slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook. 1 Picot made. This pattern is for personal use only. Please DO NoT sell or distribute this pattern or the appliques without my consent. The appliques can be sold if attached to an item you have made. The appliqués are available for purchase at http://www.nanasue.etsy.com/
