BODY (make 1 piece)

In ORANGE cast on 20sts

Inc1 in every st = 40sts
Beg with P & ss 15 rows
K8, k2tog, skpo, k16, k2tog, skpo, k8
= 36sts
Beg with P & ss 3 rows
K7, k2tog, skpo, k14, k2tog, skpo, k7
= 32sts
Beg with P & ss 3 rows
K6, k2tog, skpo, k12, k2tog, skpo, k6
= 28sts
Beg with P & ss 3 rows
Begin decreasing for neck;
K3, (k2tog) x 2, (skpo) x 2, k6, (skpo) x 2
(k2tog) x 2, k3 = 20sts
Beg with P & ss 25 rows ending on a P
row
Angle neck edge as follows;
K10 & turn, work on these sts only
P2tog, p8 = 9sts
K 7, k2tog = 8sts
P2tog, p6 = 7sts
K 5, k2tog = 6sts
P2tog, p4 = 5sts
K 3, k2tog = 4sts
P2tog, p2 = 3sts
cast off.
Rejoin yarn to remaining stitches
K10 & turn, work on these sts only
P8, p2tog = 9sts
k2tog, k7 = 8sts
P6, p2tog, = 7sts
k2tog, k5 = 6sts
P4, p2tog = 5sts

JAFFA
k2tog, k3 = 4sts
P2, p2tog = 3sts
cast off.

LEGS (make 2 the same)

by Debi Birkin K2tog = knit 2 stitches together in a
Begin in BROWN for hoof &
cast on 9sts
knitwise direction
P 1 row
inc1 = increase by working twice into the
Inc1 in every st. = 18sts
MATERIALS same st. first in the back then in the front
P 1 row
50g Patons fairytale DK orange m1 = make an extra stitch by picking up
K 3 rows
25g DK cream the horizontal strand of yarn lying
Beg with P & ss. 7 rows
15g DK brown between the stitch you have just knitted
Break off brown join in ORANGE
25g Dk tweed and the next st on the left hand needle
Beg with K & ss. 30 rows
Pair of 3mm needles placing it on the lefthand needle and knit
Cast off.
toy stuffing into the back of it.
Matching sewing thread Loop1=
ARMS (make 2 the same)
A tapestry needle &
Begin in ORANGE for arm top
dark brown embroidery floss or HOW TO MAKE A LOOP;
Cast on 8sts
yarn for facial features K1 but do not slip the stitch off of the
Beg with K & ss. 2 rows
needle, bring your yarn forward between
K1, m1, k6, m1, k1 =10st
SIZE your needles, wrap yarn around your
P 1 row
height approximately (14”) 36cm thumb, take yarn back between needles
K1, m1, k8, m1, k1 =12st
again and knit 1 again into the same
P 1 row
Special Abbreviations stitch, now slip the stitch off of your
Inc1, k10, inc1 = 14sts
needle, remove your thumb from the loop
st nd Beg with P & ss. 21 rows
B&T tightly = means break off yarn and pass the 1 stitch over the 2 stitch
Break off orange join in BROWN
leaving a long end, thread on tapestry you have just made.
Beg with K & ss. 6 rows
needle and pass through stitches left on At the end of the row give each loop a tug
K3 rows
your needle gather them up tightly and tie to tighten it.
P 1 row
off. NOTE;If you haven't knitted loops before
(k2tog) to end = 7sts
skpo = Slip a st. onto your needle without its a good idea to practice making loops
P 1 row
knitting it, then k1 st, then pass the with some spare yarn before starting this
B& T tightly.
slipped stitch over the one you have just project, the first time may seem difficult
knitted so that you have decreased one but very soon they will become easy and
stitch. quick to make.
HEAD (make one piece)
In ORANGE
Starting at the back of head.
Working in SS (stocking stitch).
Cast on 8sts.
P1 row
K1,(m1,k1) to end =15sts
P1 row
K1,(m1,k1) to end =29sts
Ss. 3 rows
(k2,m1) x4, k13,(m1,k2) x4
=37sts
Beg with P & ss. 15 rows
K1, (k1, k2tog) x5, k5, (k2tog, k1)
x5, k1 = 27sts
P 1 row
K2, (k1, k2tog) x3, k5, (k2tog, k1)
x3, k2 = 21sts
P 1 row
Break off orange join in CREAM.
K3 (m1, k3) x6 = 27sts
Beg with P & ss. 9 rows
K1, (k2tog) x 13 = 14sts
P 1 row
Cast off.
EARS (make 2 the same)
In ORANGE cast on 18sts
Beg with K & ss 2 rows
K4, skpo, k6, k2tog, k4 = 16sts
P 1 row
K2tog, k2, skpo, k4, k2tog, k2, skpo,
=12sts
P 1 row
K2tog, k1, skpo, k2, k2tog, k1, skpo,
= 8sts
P 1 row
(K2tog, skpo) x 2 = 4sts
P 1 row & B&T tightly.
ANTLERS (make 2 the same)
In ORANGE cast on 6sts
Beg with K & ss 10 rows
Break off orange join in BROWN
K1, (m1, k1) to end = 11sts
P 1 row
K1, (k2tog) x 5 = 6sts
B&T tightly.
MANE (make 1 piece)
In CREAM cast on 40sts
P 1 row
Loop1 in every st.
K1 row
Loop1 in every st.
Cast off
TAIL (make 1)
In ORANGE cast on 6sts
Beg with K & ss. 24 rows
Break off orange join in BROWN
K1 (m1, k1) to end = 11sts
P 1 row
K1 (k2tog) x 5 = 6sts
P 1 row
B&T tightly.
SCARF (make 1 piece)
In TWEED cast on 8sts
Knit every row until scarf measures
approx 18” (46cms) cast off
MAKE UP GIRAFFE
I recommend you use matching sewing
thread and mattress stitch.
Body; Sew from top of neck down to the This pattern has been downloaded from
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Head; fold head in half, start at the nose permission.
cast off edge and sew seams together to BUT
the point where you cast on at the back off I don't mind if you sell your finished toys
the head, sew the cream muzzle edge flat
across, stuff firmly and gather up your All patterns and photographs © 2009
cast on edge at back of head and tie off Debi Birkin
tight. Squidge it with your fingers to make
the muzzle shaped
Sew head to body angled downwards.
Ears;fold ear in half, close seam middle
back, fold in half and sew to head.
Antlers; close seam middle back and sew
to head.
Eyes & nose; with the brown embroidery
floss or yarn, oversew a few stitches for
each eye , give him 2 nostrils and split
stitch line for mouth
Legs; fold leg in half, sew closed the
seams at the back, leave top open, stuff
and sew in the round to body.
Arms; sew from the hoof up arm to the
widest point, add stuffing to arm, leave top
of arm open and sew to body in the round.
Diamond pattern; This is worked after
you have stuffed the giraffe, BEFORE
adding the mane.
Use CREAM & a tapestry needle to work
small chain stitches, if you are not
confident to space out your diamonds MORE OF MY UNIQUE EMAIL
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top, always bury your yarn ends inside the
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between the ears and sew down either
side to cover the back body seam.
Tail; close seam middle back and sew to
his bottom.