Paisley Giraffe Pattern

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PAISLEY THE GIRAFFE
Written and designed by:
Copyright Holly's Hobbies 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Yarn:
All yarn is worsted weight (4). I use Comfy Worsted Yarn from KnitPicks (Pima Cotton) but any acrylic worsted
yarn will work.
-Yellow: 275yards (2.5 skeins of Dandelion yellow, Comfy Worsted Yarn from Knit Picks),
-Brown: Less than 100yards (1 skein of Hazelnut Comfy Worsted)
-White, Blue and Black: Less than 15yards each
Hooks: 4.25mm & 3.75mm
Sewing needle
Polyester stuffing
Scissors
Gauge: Not necessary
ABBREVIATIONS & TECHNIQUES:
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ch - chain
sc2tog – single crochet two together/invisible decrease
ss – slip stitch
Rnd – round
st - stitch(es)
BLO – Back loop
Weave mane/tail hairs – Using the “Latch Wig” method: To hook hair into the head, insert the
hook into a gap between the head stitches and catch the middle of a hair strand. Then, with the
loop of the hair strand on the hook, draw both ends of the strand through the loop.

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Head/Neck/Body:
Using 4.25mm hook
Working with yellow yarn in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd st from hook (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (1sc, 2sc in next st) x6 (18)
Rnd 8-14: sc in each st around (42)
Rnd 15: (5sc, 2sc in next st)x2, 4sc, 2sc in next st, 8sc, 2sc in next st, 4sc, (2sc in next st, 5sc)x2
(48)
Rnd 16: (6sc, 2sc in next st)x2, 5sc, 2sc in next st, 8sc, 2sc in next st, 5sc, (2sc in next st, 6sc)x2 (54)
Rnd 20: (6sc, sc2tog)x2, 5sc, sc2tog, 8sc, sc2tog, 5sc, (sc2tog, 6sc)x2 (48)
Rnd 21: (5sc, sc2tog)x2, 4sc, sc2tog, 8sc, sc2tog, 4sc, (sc2tog, 5sc)x2 (42)
Rnd 22: sc in each st around (42)
Rnd 23: (5sc, sc2tog) x6 (36)
Rnd 24: (4sc, sc2tog) x6 (30)
Rnd 25: (3sc, sc2tog) x6 (24)
Rnd 26: (2sc, sc2tog) x6 (18)
*Begin filling head with stuffing at this point, firmly packing stuffing along neck for support

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Rnd 50: 18sc, 2sc in next st, 8sc, 2sc in next st, 8sc, 2sc in next st, 11sc (51)
Rnd 52: 18sc, 2sc in next st, 9sc, 2sc in next st, 9sc, 2sc in next st, 12sc (54)
Rnd 62: (7sc, sc2tog) x6 (48)
Rnd 63: (6sc, sc2tog) x6 (42)
Rnd 64: (5sc, sc2tog) x6 (36)
Rnd 65: (4sc, sc2tog) x6 (30)
Rnd 66: (3sc, sc2tog) x6 (24)
Rnd 67: (2sc, sc2tog) x6 (18)
Rnd 68: (1sc, sc2tog) x6 (12)
Rnd 69: sc2tog x6, ss to tie off
Snout:
Using 4.25mm hook
*Note: Make sure to crochet and attach the nostrils prior to sewing the snout to the face for a
more seamless look
Rnd 1: Ch6, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 4sc across, 3sc in last ch, turn, 3sc across, 2sc in last st (12)
Rnd 2: (2sc in 1st st),3sc, (2sc in next st)x3, 3sc, (2sc in next st)x2 (18)
Rnd 3: (1sc, 2sc in next st),3sc, (1sc, 2sc in next st)x3, 3sc, (1sc, 2sc in next st)x2 (24)
Rnd 6: 8sc, sc2tog, 9sc, sc2tog, 3sc (22) ss and tie off leaving a 6inch tail for sewing
Nostrils
Using 3.75mm hook (Make 2)
Ch5, ss in 2nd ch from hook, (2sc in next st)x2, ss and tie off leaving a 2inch tail for sewing
Lip:
Using 4.25mm hook
Ch7, ss in 2nd ch from hook, 2sc in next st, 2hdc, 2sc in next st, ss and tie off leaving a 3inch tail for
sewing
Ears:
Using 4.25mm hook
Working with yellow in continuous rounds (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

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Rnd 10: (7sc, sc2tog) x2 (16)
Rnd 11: (6sc, sc2tog) x2 (14)
Rnd 12: (5sc, sc2tog) x2 (12)
Rnd 13: (4sc, sc2tog) x2 (10)
Rnd 14: sc in each st around, ss to tie off leaving a 3inch tail for sewing
Antennae:
Using 4.25mm hook
Starting with brown yarn working in continuous rounds (Make 2)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around, switching to yellow on last st (10)
Rnd 4: (3sc, sc2tog) x2 (8)
Rnd 5: (2sc, sc2tog) x2 (6)
Rnd 6-7: sc in each st around (6), ss and tie off leaving a 2-3 inch tail for sewing
Eyes:
*Using 3.75mm for all parts of the eye and eyelid
*Assemble and sew base, iris and pupil before attaching white base to head. Sew eyelids on once eye
has been sewn to head (Make 2 of each part)
White base:
Working with white yarn in continuous rounds
Rnd 3: (1sc, 2sc in next st) x6 (18) ss and tie off leaving a 3inch tail for sewing
Iris:
Working with blue yarn (or iris colour of choosing) in continuous rounds
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12) ss and tie off leaving a 2inch tail for sewing
Pupil:
Working with black yarn
Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, ss and tie off leaving a 2inch tail for sewing

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Eyelids:
Working with yellow yarn in rows
Ch8, ss in 2nd ch from hook, continuing across, 1sc, 3hdc, 1sc, 1ss, tie off leaving a 2inch tail for
sewing
Legs/Arms:
Using 4.25mm hook
Working with yellow yarn in continuous rounds (Make 4)
Rnd 1: Ch2, 6sc in each st around (6)
Rnd 16-17: sc in each st around (22), ss and tie off leaving a 3-4 inch tail for sewing hoof on
Hooves:
Using a 4.25mm hook
Working with black yarn in continuous rounds (Make 4)
Rnd 5: Working in THIRD loop, sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 6: Working in BOTH loops again, sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 7: (10sc, sc2tog)x2 (22)
Rnd 8: (9sc, sc2tog)x2 (20)
Rnd 9: (8sc, sc2tog)x2 (18)
Rnd 10: sc in each st around (18) ss and tie off
*To attach hooves to legs: Stuff leg leaving 1/2 inch space at bottom. Stuff hoof and squeeze up inside the
bottom opening of leg so that the top round of the hoof is overlapped by the bottom round of the leg. Using
the tail of yellow yarn from the leg, sew hoof into place along the bottom round of the leg.

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Spots:
Using 3.75mm hook
Working with brown yarn
Spot 1 (make 6)
Ch7, 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 2hdc, 2sc, 2sc in last st, turn and continuing on other side, ss, 2sc,
2hdc, ss in last st to tie off and leave a 2-3inch tail for sewing.
Spot 2 (make 8)
Ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2hdc, 1sc, ss in same st to tie off and leave a 2inch tail for sewing
Spot 3 (make 6)
Ch6, 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 2hdc, 1sc, 2sc in last st, turn and continuing on other side, 1ss, 1sc,
2hdc, ss and tie off leaving a 2-3 inch tail for sewing.
Tail:
Using 3.75 hook
Rnd 1: Ch2, 6sc in 2nd st from hook (6)
Rnd 11: (2sc, sc2tog) x2 (6), ss and tie off
For tail hair:

Cut 8 x 2.5inch strands of brown yarn, weave into stitches around the bottom edge of tail (some
stitches will be doubled up with strands for a “fuller” look) See Figure 1.6 on Pg 9
For mane along back of neck:

Cut 75-80 x 2.5inch strands of brown yarn. Starting in between the two antennas, weave in strands
3sc wide, down the back of head and neck.

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SEWING AND ASSEMBLY:
Snout/Nostrils:
Position nostrils vertically at either end of snout between Rnd 2 and 3
before stuffing and attaching snout to head. Place top of snout parallel
to Rnd 17 in the middle of the front of face. Lightly stuff and secure into
place with pins before sewing around for correct placement. Position lip
in a “U” shape just below snout.
Eyes:
Sew Pupil and Iris onto white base before sewing onto head. Place the bottom of the eye against
the top edge of snout less than an inch apart. After eyes have been sewn on, sew on eyelids along
the top ridge of eyes and line/embroider a line of brown yarn along the edge of eyelid for
definition. Use excess brown yarn from lining to sew eyebrows 1/2 inch above eyelid 4-5 sc's long.
Ears and Antennae:

Pinch base of ears (Rnd 13 & 14) and sew into place on either side of head
between Rnd 7 and 9 of head. Secure and sew each antenna approximately
0.5 inch from ears, bringing tails of yarn from ears and antenna up to top
of head and trim to length of mane. This will serve as the beginning of
your mane.
Legs:
Secure “arms” approximately 8sc apart on Rnd 42. Secure and attach
remaining two legs on base of giraffe on either side of Round 62.

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Tail:
Secure and attach tail in the middle of the back along the base at Rnd 61.
Spots:
Spots can be sewn on randomly across back and neck.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have now completed Paisley the Giraffe! I would love to see pictures of your final project, so
please feel free to share any on Holly's Hobbies Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/hollyshobbiesptbo . Please note that this pattern is to be used for personal use
only and not for resale or to post online for free. When posting your final project online, please
post a link to the original pattern on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies
If you have any questions or concerns with this or any other Holly's Hobbies pattern, please do not
hesitate to contact me at:
Email: hollyshobbiescrafts@gmail.com
Website: www.hollyshobbiescrafts.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hollyshobbiesptbo
Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies

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PAISLEY THE GIRAFFE

Written and designed by:

Copyright Holly's Hobbies 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies

ABBREVIATIONS & TECHNIQUES:

Copyright Holly's Hobbies 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies

Copyright Holly's Hobbies 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hollys-hobbies

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Rnd 4: (3sc, 2sc in next st) x2 (10)

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For tail hair:

For mane along back of neck:

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SEWING AND ASSEMBLY:

Ears and Antennae:

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