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Crochet Geoffrey the Giraffe

Crochet Geoffrey the Giraffe is a delightful project that brings so much joy to both the creator and the recipient of this adorable handmade toy. With a rainbow of yarn colors to choose from, you can bring this lovable giraffe to life with your own hands and a bit of creativity. From his long neck to his cute little tail, every stitch you crochet adds personality and charm to this endearing stuffed animal. Whether you're making it as a gift for a child or simply enjoying the therapeutic process of crafting, creating Geoffrey the Giraffe is a heartwarming experience that is sure to bring a smile to your face each time you see him sitting proudly on a shelf or in the arms of a happy recipient.

Materials-

  • Worsted weight yarn
    • Yellow, brown and cream
  • Hook size 3.5mm (E)
  • 14mm Safety Eyes or an alternative form of eyes
  • Stitch Marker
  • PolyFill
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Pins

US Terminology
Abbreviations-

  • Rd(s) – Round(s)
  • MR – Magic Ring
  • Sc – Single Crochet
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)
  • Inc – Increase
  • Dec – Invisible Decrease
    • In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over and pull through twice.
  • FO – Fasten Off
  • FLO – Front Loop Only

Notes-

  • Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook
  • This will be crocheted in the round.
  • If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
  • Stuff as you go.

Arms (make 2)-

Brown-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-6: sc around (18) (3 rounds)
Rd 7: sc, dec (12)
Rd 8: sc 2, dec (9)
Change to Yellow
Rds 9-16: sc around (9) (8 rounds) Stuff hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 17: fold in half and sc through both sides 4 times.
FO with short tail.

Ears (make 2)-

Yellow-

Rd 1: sc 5 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (5)
Rd 3: inc (10)
Rd 4: sc around (10)
Rd 5: sc, inc (15)
Rds 6-9: sc around (15) (4 rounds)
Rd 10: sc, dec (10)
Rd 11: fold in half and fold in half again. Sc through all 4 folded pieces 3 times.
FO with a short tail. Don’t stuff.

Body-

Yellow-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 6: sc 4, inc (36)
Rds 7-11: sc around (36) (5 rounds)
Rd 12: sc 4, dec (30)
Rd 13: sc around (30)
Rd 14: sc 3, dec (24)
Rd 15: sc around (24)
Rd 16: sc, dec. This is where you will add the 1st arm. Insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body, by doing a (sc 2, dec, sc), sc, dec, sc 2, dec (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body, by doing a ( sc 2, dec, sc), sc, dec, sc (as you continue to crochet weave in ends) (18)
Rd 17: sc around (18)
Rd 18: sc, dec (12)
Rd 19: sc around (12)

Head-

Rd 20: sc, inc (18)
Rd 21: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 22: sc 3, inc (30)
Rd 23: sc 4, inc (36)
Rds 24-30: sc around (36) (7 rounds)
Rd 31: sc 4, dec (30) Insert the eyes between rds 29 and 30, 8 sts apart.
Rd 32 sc 3, dec (24)
Rd 33: sc, dec, sc 2, dec. This is where you will add the 1st ear. Insert your hook through the 1st st of the ear and body by doing a (2 sc, dec) x2, sc (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd ear. Insert your hook through the 1st st of the ear and body by doing a (sc, dec, sc) (as you continue to crochet, weave in your ends) (18)
Rd 34: sc, dec (12)
Rd 35: dec (6)
FO and sew in ends

Nose-

Cream-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rds 4-7: sc around (18) (4 rounds)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the top between rds 27 and 28 and the bottom between rds 22 and 23. Stuff loosely while sewing.

Horns (make 2)-

Brown-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rds 3-4: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
Rd 5: dec (6) Stuff loosely
Change to yellow
Rds 6-8: sc around (6) (3 rounds)
FO, leaving tail for sewing. Attach between the ears.

Legs (make 2)-

Brown-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: (sc 3, inc) x4, sc 2 (22)
Rds 5-8: sc around (22) (4 rounds)
Rd 9: (sc 3, dec) x4, sc 2 (18)
Rd 10: sc, dec (12)
Change to yellow
Rds 11-19: sc around (12) (9 rounds). Stuff the foot well and the leg loosely.
Rd 20: fold in half and sc through both sides 6 times
FO, leaving an end for sewing. Attach by lining the legs up and start in the middle hole at the bottom, going out on either side of the body.

Tail-

Yellow-

Attach yarn to the middle of the back between rds 7 and 8, ch 5, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc 3 to the end of the ch and sl st to the body.
FO and sew in ends.
Brown
Use 5, 4-inch strands and attach like a tassel to the tip of the tail. Trim as desired.

Big Spots (make 2 or as many as desired)-

Brown-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing and attach as desired. I put 1 on the front and the back.

Small Spots (make 4 or as many as desired)-

Brown-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
FO, leaving a tail for sewing and attach as desired. I put 3 on the front and 1 on the back.

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