Crocheting: Giraffe Jubilee for Little Boys

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Giraffe Jubilee for Little Boys Pattern

Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Infant/Baby, Boys

Item:

Pants

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

crochet in the round
front-post and back-post crochet
basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc)

Pattern Description:

OK, let's start with some basic math:

Babies are cute.
Giraffes are cute.
Babies + giraffes = ridiculously cute

And the problem? There aren't nearly enough cute little outfits for baby boys in the world today. Enter the Giraffe Jubilee for little boys. This pattern includes a giraffe hat, shorts, and oversized sandals for the baby boy in your life (or, soon to be in your life :D).

Sizes are approximate but are written for a newborn (small), up to 6 months (medium), or for about 12 months (large).

Please enjoy!

Love it but looking for something a littly more girly? Look here for the Giraffe Jubilee for little girls:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/Clothing/Giraffe-Jubilee-for-Little-Girls/20394

Gauge:

15 sts = 4inches and 11 rows = 4 inches

Stitch: hdc around

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Small (Newborn)
Medium (up to 6 months)
Large (6 months to about 12 months)

Materials:

Size H (5.00mm) hook
Worsted weight yellow yarn (250 yds for small, 325 yds for medium, 400 yds for large)
Worsted weight ecru or brown yarn (20 yds for all sizes)
Optional: About 18 in of 1/4 or 1/2 in elastic

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry Needle