Geoff Da Giraffe
Copyright 2011 by Helen Fey Make and sell as many you would like locally, but not the internet. It would be nice if you gave me credit. Do not copy, sell, or translate and sell the pattern at all. Model worked in worsted weight yarn with an F hook. Gauge is not important. It was stuffed with dense polyfil so it would stand well.
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This pattern assumes you have some experience in crochet and can do invisible decreases, and know how to change colors correctly. If you don't know how to do these things, there are many tutorials and videos out there where you can learn. They will not be repeated here. Pieces are worked in the round unless indicated. Use of a marker to mark beginning of row is recommended when crocheting the body. Color A is a contrast color, Color B is the main body color. \* \* = repeat sequence BLO = Back Loop Only Sc = single crochet FO = fasten off Ch = chain Slst = slip stitch Inc = increase, put 2 stitches in one Dec = decrease, make one stitch from two. Use invisible decrease if you can. YO = yarn over (x sc) = number of stitches in row LEGS Make 4 Chain 2. With Color A R1- 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc) R2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) R3- In BLO, sc even around. (12 sc) R4- \* Dec, sc, sc \* around (9 sc) Change to color B on last stitch. R5-15: Sc even around. FO (9 x 11 = 99 sc total) Stuff legs FIRMLY. HEAD Chain 2. With Color A R1- 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook (6 sc) R2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) R3-\* Inc, sc \* around. (18 sc) R4-5: Sc even around. (18 x 2 = 36 sc total) Change color to color B on last stitch. R6- \* Dec, 7 sc \* around. (16 sc) R7- Sc even around. (16 sc) R8- \* Dec, 6 sc \* around. (14 sc) R9-10: Sc even around. (14 x 2 = 28) If using safety eyes, they will be placed between rows 9 and 10 later. R11- \* Dec, 5 sc \* around. (12 sc) R12- Sc even around. (12 sc) Place safety eyes now and stuff head. R13- Ears are done this row. \* Chain 4, sc in 2nd chain from hook and next 2 chains.\* Sc ir next 7 sc. Repeat from \* to \* once. Sc in last 5 sc. Ears made! (12 sc) R14- \* Sc, sc, dec \* around. (9 sc) FO. Set aside. BELLY R1- 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next chain, 3 sc in last ch. Working on back side of chain, sc in next ch, sc in first ch. (8 sc) R2- Continuing to work in the round, inc, inc, sc, inc in next 3 sc, sc, inc. (14 sc) R3- Inc, sc, Inc, 4 sc, inc, sc, inc, 4 sc. (18 sc) Now we will attach the legs to the belly. R4- \*Place a leg next to the belly. Poke your hook from the inside of the leg to the outside of the leg, and through the next sc on the belly. Pull up a loop and then finish your sc, by YO and pulling through both loops. Repeat this for the next 2 sc on the leg. Pick up the next leg and repeat this process (you should only be using 3 sc on each leg). Sc in the next 3 sc on the belly alone. \* Pick up the next leg, and repeat from \* to \*. FO. (18 sc) BODY with color B R5- Pick up belly, leg construction. Attach on with a sc between two of the legs. Sc on the free 6 sc on the first leg. Sc on the 3 sc on the belly. Sc on the free 6 sc on the next leg. Sc between the two legs. Sc on the 6 free sc on the next leg. Sc on the 3 sc on the belly. Sc or the 6 free sc on the last leg. (32 sc) R6-8: Place and move marker on first stitch is recommended. Sc even around. (32 x 3 = 96sC) R9- Sc, Tail is made next. Chain 8. Slst in 2nd chain from hook and in next 6 chains. Tail done. Sc in next 2 sc, 2 dec, sc in next 20 sc, 2 dec, sc. (28 sc) R10- 2 Sc, 3 dec, 14 sc, 3 dec. (22 sc) R11- 2 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, 2 dec. (17 sc) R12- 9 sc, dec, 6 sc. (16 sc) Stuff body firmly now including the tops of legs. R13- 3 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc, 2 dec. (12 sc) You don't need to use the marker for the next rows. R14-24: Sc even. (12 x 11 = 132 sc) Stuff neck firmly as you go. R25- \* 2 sc, dec \* around. (9 sc) Final stuff. Make sure you are at the side of the neck when finished. If you need to add a few sc to get there, do so. (I added 2 sc) Fold neck flat, fold the head flat too and place together. Going through all 4 layers of head and neck, attach head to neck with 4 sc. FO.
HORNS
With color A. Slip stitch to 2nd sc on top of head. \* Chain 4. 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Slip stitch in next 2 chains. Slip stitch into next sc. \* Repeat from \* to \* for second horn. FO. EMBELLISHMENTS You can add spots and a mane if you'd like.
Geoff 2 Side View View from the top!!
