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Giraffe Melvin Free Pattern


 

Materials and Yarn:

  • Crochet pattern «Giraffe Melvin»
  • Hook Nº 2 (B - 2.00 mm)
  • Filler
  • Scissors
  • Long needle for tightening
  • Needle for sewing details
  • Strong thread for tightening
  • Safety eyes size 10 mm
  • Plastic for insoles
  • Wire (1.5 mm) and electrical tape (optional)
  • 5 buttons with a diameter of 1 cm
  • Alize Cotton Gold 02 - mustard (1 pc.)
  • Alize Cotton Gold 55 - white (0.5 pcs.)
  • Alize Cotton Gold 17 - Jade (0.5 pcs.)
  • YarnArt Jeans 03 - milky (0.5 pcs.)
  • YarnArt Jeans 70 - brown (0.5 pcs.)
  • Alize Cotton Gold 56 - red (0.5 pcs.)
  • Alize Cotton Gold 37 - orange (0.5 pcs.)

Abbreviations:

  • MR - magic ring
  • SC - single crochet
  • INC - increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • DEC - decrease (crochet 2 sc together)
  • SL ST - slip stitch
  • CH - chain
  • DC - double crochet
  • HDC - half double crochet
  • (.) - number in brackets indicates the total number of stitches or rounds
  • (.)*N - repeat the combination in brackets N times
  • BLO - crochet through back loops only
  • FLO - crochet through front loops only
  • BOBBLE ST - 4 dctog
  • LS - loop stitch

Head:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4 rnd: (2 sc; inc) *6 (24)
  5. 5 rnd: (3 sc; inc) *6 (30)
  6. 6 rnd: (4 sc; inc) *6 (36)
  7. 7 rnd: (5 sc; inc) *6 (42)
  8. 8 rnd: (6 sc; inc) *6 (48)
  9. 9 rnd: (7 sc; inc) *6 (54)
  10. 10 rnd: (8 sc; inc) *6 (60)
  11. 11-20 rnd (10 rounds): 60 sc
  12. 21 rnd: 12 sc; 6 inc; 24 sc; 6 inc; 12 sc (72)
  13. 22 rnd: 12 sc; (1 sc; inc) *6; 24 sc; (inc; 1 sc) *6; 12 sc (84)
  14. 23-24 rnd (2 rounds): 84 sc
  15. Insert the eyes on the secure mount between the 20th and 21th rounds.
  16. Change to milk color.
  17. 25-26 rnd (2 rounds): 84 sc
  18. 27 rnd: (12 sc; dec) *6 (78)
  19. 28 rnd: (11 sc; dec) *6 (72)
  20. 29 rnd: (10 sc; dec) *6 (66)
  21. 30 rnd: (9 sc; dec) *6 (60)
  22. 31 rnd: (8 sc; dec) *6 (54)
  23. 32 rnd: (7 sc; dec) *6 (48)
  24. 33 rnd: (6 sc; dec) *6 (42)
  25. 34 rnd: (5 sc; dec) *6 (36)
  26. 35 rnd: (4 sc; dec) *6 (30)
  27. 36 rnd: (3 sc; dec) *6 (24)
  28. 37 rnd: (2 sc; dec) *6 (18)
  29. 38 rnd: (1 sc; dec) *6 (12)
  30. 39 rnd: 6 dec

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Pull the opening closed. Weave.

Hoys:

Start to crochet in brown color. Stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4-6 rnd (3 rounds): 18 sc
  5. 7 rnd: (1 sc; dec) *6 (12)
  6. 8 rnd: (2 sc; dec) *3 (9)
  7. Change to mustard color.
  8. 9-13 rnd (5 rounds): 9 sc
  9. 14 rnd: (2 sc; inc) *3 (12)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Ears:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Do not stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4-5 rnd (2 rounds): 18 sc
  5. 6 rnd: (4 sc; dec) *3 (15)
  6. 7-8 rnd (2 rounds): 15 sc
  7. 9 rnd: (3 sc; dec) *3 (12)
  8. 10 rnd: 12 sc
  9. Hold the piece in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides.

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Bang:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Crochet rotary rows, alternating sc and ls.

  1. Make chain 6 ch, crochet from the second loop from the hook:
  2. 1 rnd: 5 ls; ch; turn
  3. 2 rnd: dec; 1 sc; dec; ch; turn
  4. 3 rnd: 3 ls; ch; turn
  5. 4 rnd: dec (3 sc together); ch; turn
  6. 5 rnd: 1 ls

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Spots:

Start crochet in brown color.

Small (7 pcs.):

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR, sl st
  2. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Big (5 pcs.):

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12), sl st
  3. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Head Assembly:

  1. We make eye tightening as shown in the video.
  2. Embroider the whites of the eyes with white yarn.
  3. Embroider nostrils with brown yarn in the 25th rounds.
  4. Embroider eyebrows with brown yarn from 14 to 16 rows.
  5. Sew ears between 14 and 15 rows.
  6. Sew horns from 13 to 14 rows.
  7. Embroider the mouth with brown yarn.
  8. Sew on spots. For the large spot, sew on the left side of the neck between rows 8 and 9.

Body:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4 rnd: (2 sc; inc) *6 (24)
  5. 5 rnd: (3 sc; inc) *6 (30)
  6. 6 rnd: (4 sc; inc) *6 (36)
  7. 7 rnd: (5 sc; inc) *6 (42)
  8. 8 rnd: (6 sc; inc) *6 (48)
  9. 9 rnd: (7 sc; inc) *6 (54)
  10. 10 rnd: (8 sc; inc) *6 (60)
  11. 11-14 rnd (4 rounds): 60 sc
  12. 15 rnd: (8 sc; dec) *6 (54)
  13. 16 rnd: (7 sc; dec) *6 (48)
  14. 17 rnd: (6 sc; dec) *6 (42)
  15. 18 rnd: (5 sc; dec) *6 (36)
  16. 19 rnd: (4 sc; dec) *6 (30)
  17. 20 rnd: (3 sc; dec) *6 (24)
  18. 21 rnd: (2 sc; dec) *6 (18)
  19. 22 rnd: (1 sc; dec) *6 (12)
  20. 23 rnd: 6 dec

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Pull the opening closed. Weave.

Feet:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4 rnd: (2 sc; inc) *6 (24)
  5. 5-6 rnd (2 rounds): 24 sc
  6. 7 rnd: (3 sc; dec) *6 (18)
  7. 8 rnd: (2 sc; dec) *6 (12)
  8. 9 rnd: (1 sc; dec) *6 (6)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Tail:

Start to crochet in mustard color. Stuff as you go.

  1. 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
  2. 2 rnd: 6 inc (12)
  3. 3 rnd: (1 sc; inc) *6 (18)
  4. 4 rnd: (2 sc; inc) *6 (24)
  5. 5-8 rnd (4 rounds): 24 sc
  6. 9 rnd: (3 sc; dec) *6 (18)
  7. 10 rnd: (2 sc; dec) *6 (12)
  8. 11 rnd: (1 sc; dec) *6 (6)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Leave a long end of thread for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the feet to the body.
  2. Sew the tail to the body.

Finishing Touches:

Make sure everything is securely attached, and your Giraffe Melvin is ready to be loved!

Final Assembly:

  1. Attach the head to the body by sewing it securely, ensuring it sits well.
  2. Position the arms and sew them to the body at the desired location.
  3. Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body, ensuring they are even for stability.
  4. Attach the tail to the back of the body, sewing it in securely.

Decorative Details:

  1. Using the strong thread, sew the buttons onto the feet to add charm.
  2. Embroider any additional features or patterns you wish on the body or legs.
  3. Add more spots or other embellishments to personalize Giraffe Melvin.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry. Avoid machine washing to preserve the shape and details of your Giraffe Melvin.

Congratulations!

You have completed your Giraffe Melvin! Enjoy your adorable creation, and don't forget to share your finished project with fellow crochet enthusiasts!

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