Ginger on air ballon knitting pattern baby shower soft toys giraffe animals

This is Ginger the giraffe on the air balloon flying in the middle of the clouds, knitted flat with straight Knitting needles, easy to follow pattern, with row by row written instructions and photo-tutorial.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Knit Stitches: garter stitch, cast on, cast off/bind off, stocking st.(stockinette), decrease (2 stitches together), increase (knit front back stitch)

Size Information

Air balloon with basket: approx. 12.20 inches (31 cm.) Giraffe: approx. 5.5 inches (14cm.) Clouds: approx. 3.14 inches (8 cm.) width, 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) height

Materials List

Materials:
For the balloon:
-approx. 20 grams for each color: dark blue, milk white, light blue, pale brown (beige) yarn DK /8 ply
For the basket:
-approx. 20 grams of light brown yarn DK /8 ply
For the giraffe:
-approx. 20 grams yellow yarn DK /8 ply
-approx. 10 grams brown yarn DK /8 ply
-approx. 5 grams white yarn DK /8 ply for the muzzle
-black embroidery thread for eyes (or 2 beads 5mm.)
For the clouds:
-approx. 30 grams white yarn DK /8 ply
Then:
-soft polyester filling for toys or cushions
-Single point knitting needles 3.5 mm. (UK 10/ US 4)
-Tapestry needle