Doll Patterns
Doll Patterns
Legend: Standard US abbreviations
FO: Fasten Off (I do a slip stitch to reduce bulk and then cut)
SC: Single Crochet
SS: Slip Stitch
MR: Magic Ring
CH: Chain
BLO: Back Loops Only
FLO: Front Loops Only
dec: decrease; 2 Single Crochets together
inc: increase; 2 Single Crochets in one stitch
[ ]: repeat everything in the brackets for the round
Materials:
4 ply medium worsted weight yarn. Two tones. Of your choosing. I went with a golden yellow
for the body and brown for accents
Safety eyes (910 mm.) You can also use black yarn or buttons. Your giraffe, your choice.
3.5 mm Hook or E hook (gauge is not important)
fibre fill for stuffing
Body:
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
[3 SC, inc] (30)
[4 SC, inc] (36)
[5 SC, inc] (42)
[6 SC, inc] (48)
[7 SC, inc] (54)
SC around 7 times (54)
[7 SC, dec] (48)
[6 SC, dec] (42)
SC around 2 times (42)
[5 SC, dec] (36)
SC around once (36)
[4 SC, dec] (30)
[3 SC, dec] (24)
SC around 11 times (24)
FO
Head:
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
[3 SC, inc] (30)
[4 SC, inc] (36)
[5 SC, inc] (42)
SC around 8 times (42)
[5 SC, dec] (36)
[4 SC, dec] (30)
[3 SC, dec] (24)
FOleave a long tail sewing
Snout:
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
SC around 4 times (24)
FOleave a long tail sewing
Ears: x2
**make four circles; 2 in each colour
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
FOleave a long tail for sewing
**sewing the two colours together with a whip stitch around the edges and pinch at the ends
to sew to the side of the head.
Horns: x2
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
SC around 3 times (6)
FO leave a tail for sewing
Legs: x2 (backlegs)
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
BLO SC around once (24)
SC around in both loops (24)
**change colour**
SC around 7 times (24)
FOleave a long tail for sewing
Arms: x2
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
[SC, inc] (18)
[2 SC, inc] (24)
SC around 2 times (24)
**change colour**
[2 SC, dec] (18)
SC around once (18)
[4 SC, dec] (15)
SC around 5 times (15)
[3 SC, dec] (12)
SC around once (12)
FO leave a tail for sewing.
** pinch the arm flat and sew along the seams before sewing to the body.
Spots: make as many spots as you desire.
*CH 2 or MR which ever you prefer
6 SC in the ring
Inc in every SC (12)
FO leave a long tail for sewing
Tail:
CH 21
1. SC in 2nd ch from hook and all the way to the end for 20 SC. Ch1 turn
2. SC in FLO across. (20SC) CH1 and turn
3. Folding your work in half lengthwise, SC in the FLO and the other side of the beginning
chain to close the edges. You can also Fasten off after Row 2 and whip stitch the edges
together.
Leave tail to sew to giraffe’s rump.
For Assembly, please use the side by sides for reference.
As this is a free pattern, please do not sell the pattern or modify and claim as
your own. It's a be cool kind of thing. If you make said giraffe, please give me
due props and link back to this page.