Dieter the giraffe xxl crochet pattern

Dieter is a 55 cm/ 22 inches tall giraffe, who was my sister's favorite which was more than 30 years ago. It was about time he was re-launched.

He can also be crocheted by a beginner with a little patience, since no difficult techniques are required.

needed knowledge:

ch chain
sc single crochet
st slip stitch
mc magic circle
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tc triple crochet
dec decrease
inc increase
db double
sk skip

needed equipment:
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• hook no 11/ C
• darning needle
• scissors

needed materials:

• 250 g yellow
• 100 g beige
• left overs in rust, dark brown, white, light blue and black
• stuffing

Gauge: 26 stitches 24 rows = 10 10 cm/ 4* 4 inches
I used Schachenmayr Catania.
The crochet giraffe will be about 55 cm/ 22 inches tall.