Giraffe
Create your own woolly pal with this adorable Giraffe pattern!
Techniques required: short rows, colourwork, loop stitch.
Sample shown in Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight, in shades 28 (Gold, Colour 2) and 122 (Reddish Brown, Colour 1).
Sample shown on a 18 “ / 45.75 cm circumference tea pot.
One size as written:
Height: 8.5 “ / 21.5 cm
Length: 8 “ / 20 cm
Materials
208 yds / 189 m fingering weight yarn.
Colour 1: 83 yds / 75 m
Colour 2: 125 yds / 114 m
2.00 mm / US 0 DPNs, or circular needles suitable for magic loop
Stitch markers (2)
Tapestry needle
Toy stuffing
Embroidery thread or yarn
4mm Beads (2) (Black or preferred eye colour), sewing needle and thread (optional)
Gauge
8 stitches and 11 rows = 1 “ / 2.5 cm; 32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 “ / 10 cm; Stocking stitch in the round