Crochet pattern Threading Toy Giraffe

Description

CROCHET PATTERN Giraffe Threading Toy (PDF), NOT the finished toy.

Languages: English (US terminology), Russian.

Materials and tools for crocheting:

• 4-ply sport weight semi-cotton or cotton yarn**
  • 1 3/8oz (40g) of mustard
  • 1/8oz (5g) of brown
  • ½–1oz (15–30g) each of light blue, orange, light yellow, light beige

I used: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton + 45% Acrylic), 174 yards (160m), 1.76 Oz (50 g), mustard #84, brown #40, light blue #75, orange #23, light yellow #88, light beige #05

**Yarn estimates are based on the yarn under technique. If you crochet with the yarn over (YO) method, expect to use 1.5x more yarn.

• • US size B/1 (2mm) crochet hook
  • Stitch markers
  • Polyester stuffing
  • Tweezers or wooden stick
  • Blunt-ended yarn needle 
  • Black thread 
  • Thin sewing needle
  • Optional: ball rattle inserts can be inserted into body

Pattern details:
PDF file of 11 pages with detailed instructions, over 39 photos, and 2 short supporting videos. ⠀

Basic crochet skills required: magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, decrease, back loop only crochet.

Gallery of finished toys: by the tag on Instagram #giraffe_zenknit