Giraffe - Shelf Sitter - Crochet Pattern

GIRAFFE

Easy and fast to crochet, and a real eye-catcher on every shelf. The perfect present, birthday gift or just for fun. :)
The Giraffes are part of my Shelf Sitters Collection. The Shelf Sitters never stay in one place for long here though. My kids are just too fascinated by them and love to play with them. :)
With this pattern you can crochet several Giraffes. Depending on where you position the head on the body, and how long you make the neck, a new Giraffe comes to life.

Note:
My patterns have two parts.

• You're a pro? Great, then the first part of my pattern is most likely all you need. You'll find pure crochet instructions there with a few pictures on the side. Have a quick look on page 2 to check which pages to print (the box in the upper left corner).
• You're a beginner? Then additionally to the pure crochet instructions you'll find lots of step-by-step instructions for the different steps in the second part of this pattern. Everything is explained in detail with lots of pictures and in understandable words.

SIZE

• The size depends on your gauge, chosen type of yarn and crochet hook size.
• I'm using Puppets Lyric yarn (8/8, DK/Light-Worsted) from Coats and a 3 mm hook.
• With that I get the following size/s:
  11.5 to 13.5 cm

SKILL LEVEL

• [x] easy
• [ ] intermediate
• [ ] difficult

FILE TYPE & CONTENT

• PDF file
• contains lots of reference pictures and step-by-step-instructions (photo tutorial)

NEEDED MATERIALS

• yarn (weight doesn't matter, as long as you use the same weight throughout the whole project)
• crochet hook (one or two sizes smaller than recommended for your chosen type of yarn)
• stitch marker (use a paper clip or piece of scrap-yarn)
• stuffing
• stuffing tool (possibly)
• scissors
• colored pins
• tapestry needle/s

USED TECHNIQUES

• [x] magic ring
• [x] chain
• [x] single crochet
• [ ] half double crochet
• [x] double crochet
• [x] slip stitch
• [x] increase and (invisible) decrease
• [x] crocheting in front loops (instructions included)
• [x] crocheting in back loops (instructions included)
• [x] crocheting back and forth in rows
• [x] crocheting in continuous rounds (rounds are not joined)
• [x] surface crocheting (instructions included)
• [x] changing yarn-color (instructions included)
• [x] basic sewing (sewing on body-parts, closing openings etc)
• [x] basic embroidery (i.e. eyes, mouth etc)

COPYRIGHT

• ✿ The pattern is mine.
  Do not (re)sell this pattern, including translations to other languages and modifications; do not redistribute, including publishing on the internet.
• ✿ The finished figure/item is yours. :)
  Feel free to sell the finished products, handmade by yourself (no mass production). I'd love it if you would refer to my pattern/shop when doing so.
• Thank you! :)