Crochet Baby Giraffe Doll
Isn't the crochet baby giraffe doll just the cutest thing ever? It's the perfect addition to any nursery or a sweet gift for a little one. The intricate details and soft yarn make it not only adorable but also super cuddly. Imagine the joy on a child's face when they see this whimsical giraffe waiting to be their newest playmate. Handcrafted with love, this crochet baby giraffe doll is sure to bring a smile to anyone who lays eyes on it. Get ready to fall in love with this charming creation!
In the sitting position finished Doll Measures about 12" tall.
This is an easy pattern with basic crochet stitches.Hook used in Pattern:
D 3.25mm
Yarns used in Pattern:
Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow
Red Heart Super Saver in Warm Brown
Red Heart Super Saver in Pale Yellow
Other Materials used in Pattern:
Poly Fiber Fill
Stitch Marker
2 12mm Safety Eyes
2 Sm Cut-out Pieces of Brown Felt for Nostrils
1 Sheet of Orange Felt for Spots
Black Embroidery Floss
Sewing Needle & Thread
Tapestry Needle to FO
Pink Powder Blush & Q-Tip for Cheeks
Hot Glue
Abbreviations used in Pattern:
Note: Not all abbreviations you see here have been used in this pattern.
Wk-work
Ch-chain
Sc-single crochet
St-stitch
Sk-skip
Sts-stitches
Dec-decrease
FLO-front loops only
BLO-back loops only
Hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
slst-slip stitch
FO-fasten off
Wk-work
Ch-chain
Sc-single crochet
St-stitch
Sk-skip
Sts-stitches
Dec-decrease
FLO-front loops only
BLO-back loops only
Hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
slst-slip stitch
FO-fasten off
To make the Head/Neck/Body: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 36sts
Rows 8-11. repeat row 7
Row 12. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 13. 1sc in 4, 2sc in 6sts, 1sc in 16sts, 2sc in 6sts, 1sc in 10sts-54sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 54sts
Rows 15-20. repeat row 14
Row 21. 1sc in 7, dec1sc around-48sts.
Row 22. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 23. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 24. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 25. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 26. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Put eyes in the 13th row from the top of the head down about 7sts a part.
Row 27. 1sc in 18sts
Rows 28-42. repeat row 27
Row 43. 1sc, (working in the BLO 2sc in 6sts), 1sc in 11sts-24sts.
Row 44. 1sc in 24sts
Row 45. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 46. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 47. 1sc in 21sts, (working in the FLO 1sc in 14sts), 1sc in the last st-36sts.
Row 48. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 49. 1sc in 42sts
Rows 50-60. repeat row 49
Row 61. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 62. 1sc in 48sts.
Rows 63-65. repeat row 62
Row 66. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 67. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 68. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 69. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
To make the head stay in the up position make a neck piece, by wrapping a long strand of yarn around poly fiber fill like in the photo below. Then place it up inside the head, neck and part of the body. Then continue on to row 70 and finish stuffing the rest of the body.
Row 70. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 71. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 72. dec1sc until closed and FO.
To make the Ears: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in each st-10sts.
Row 4. repeat row 3
Row 5. randomly increase sts to 12
Row 6. increase sts to 14
Row 7. increase sts to 15
Row 8. increase sts to 16
Row 9. increase sts to 18
Rows 10-11. 1sc in 18sts
Row 12. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 13. dec1sc until closed and FO.
With a Q-Tip add some pink blush to the insides of each ear, sew each ear to the sides of the head.
To make the Horns: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Rows 3-4. 1sc in 12sts around.
Row 5. dec1sc until you have 6sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 6sts around.
Row 7. increase sts to 8
Row 8. 1sc in 8sts and FO.
Cut 2 pieces of warm brown yarn and tie one piece around the ball part of the horn, sew each horn onto the top of the head.
To make the Muzzle: with Pale Yellow & D Hook
Ch6
Row 1. 1sc in 4, 3sc in the last st, (now working on the other side of ch) 1sc in 3, 2sc in the last st, place st marker in the last st.
Row 2. 3sc, 1sc in 4, 3sc, 1sc in 5, 3sc in the last st.
Row 3. 1sc in 8, 3sc, 1sc in 8, 3sc in the last st.
Row 4. 1sc in 9, 3sc in 2sts, 1sc in 9, 3sc in 2sts-30sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 30sts
Rows 6-7. repeat row 5 and FO.
Sew the top of the muzzle slightly under the eyes, then stuff lightly, then sew the rest of the muzzle to the head.
To make the Front Legs: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in the FLO in 24sts.
Rows 6-7. 1sc in 24sts around.
Change to Bright Yellow
Row 8. 1sc in the FLO in 24sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 24sts around.
Row 10. 1sci n 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 11. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Stuff foot & leg as you go
Row 12. 1sc in 12sts around.
Row 13. randomly dec1sc until you have 8sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 8sts around.
Rows 15-19. repeat row 14
Row 20. 1sc in 7, 2sc in the last st-9sts.
Row 21. increase sts to 10
Row 22. increase sts to 11
Row 23. increase sts to 12
Row 24. 1sc in 6, 2hdc in 4, 1sc in 2sts-16sts.
Row 25. 1sc in 16sts around.
Row 26. 1sc in 6, dec1sc 4x, 1sci n 2sts.
Row 27. 1sc in 12sts around.
Rows 28-35. repeat row 27 and FO.
Sew opened leg to the front of the body.
To make the Back Legs: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
To make the Back Legs: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Repeat rows 1-29 of the front legs, then continue onto row 30 below.
Row 30. 1sc, 2sc in the next st around-18sts.
Row 30. 1sc, 2sc in the next st around-18sts.
Row 31.1sc in 18sts around.
Rows 32-33. repeat row 31
Row 34. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Stuff
Row 35. dec1sc until closed and FO.
Sew the back legs on so the giraffe sits up.
To make the Tail: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 1sc in 5sts around.
Row 2. 1sc in 5sts around.
Repeat until tail is about 6" in length and FO. With Light Pale Yarn make the end of the tail: by cutting 14 strands of yarn about 5 to 6" long, tie them up in the center and tie that piece to the bright yellow tail. Sew the tail to the back side of the giraffe.
Finish the giraffe by gluing the nostrils onto the front of the muzzle. Make a smile and eyebrows with the black embroidery floss. Cut-out orange dots in different sizes and glue about the face and body randomly. With a Q-tip and pink powder blush make cheeks on each end of the smile.
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