When you finish this crochet project, Geraldine the giraffe (inspired by the TV show “64 Zoo Lane”) will be about 9” tall, 3.5” wide, and 5” long.

This crochet pattern may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Experienced

Required Skills:

• Changing yarn colors

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocheting in front loops and back loops

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Double Crochet

• Embroidering

• Half Double crochet

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together to form the doll

• Single crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size G/7 or 4.25mm Crochet Hook

• Size E/5 or 3.50mm Crochet Hook (for eyes, ears, horns, tail, and spots)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Very Fine Black Yarn for eyes, eyelashes, nose, and mouth

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver Solids—1 skein for each color)
o Bright Yellow for head, neck, body, legs, ears, horns, and tail
o Blue for legs and spots
o Turqua for legs and spots
o White for eyes

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message through Ravelry. I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can. :)