The pattern is knitted flat and sewn up at the end. No circular knitting is required.

Finished size: Giraffe, 7in (18cm), Hippo, 5.25in (13cm), Orangutan 4.75in (12cm)
Yarn
DK (8-ply) weight yarn
• A 32g Grey
• B 20g Yellow
• C 10g Dark brown
• D 15g Orange
• E 10g Yellow Green
• F 10g Soft Yellow
• G 10g Aqua Blue

About the yarn
DK,100% Acrylic, 100g per 280m

Tension
24 sts x 30 rows for 10cm square (not essential)

Additional materials
• Two pairs of 6mm and a pair of 5mm mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes
• Toy stuffing
• Cotton thread
• 3 pairs of 1cm buttons
• Thread to sew buttons

Tools
• 3.5mm knitting needles
• A chenille needle
• A stitch holder
• All-purpose sewing needle
• Scissors

Practical tip
• Leave long ends for the parts that require assembly.
• Sew the seam with RS facing, using mattress stitch.
• If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach them before stuffing the head.
• Make French knots with black yarn if you do not wish to use beads or safety eyes.

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