Crochet Tutorial: Giraffe Garden Chef in Vegetable Apron with Glasses and Garden Fresh Tote – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful giraffe garden chef features a softly shaped cream-and-brown head, pink muzzle, oversized round glasses, yellow bow, white double-breasted chef coat, vegetable-decorated garden apron, long legs, and tomato shoes. The complete display also includes a removable chef hat, striped “Garden Fresh” tote, produce basket, miniature whisk, and flower-covered garden fence.

 

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Finished Size and Construction

Using the recommended yarn and hook, the finished giraffe measures approximately 17 to 18 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the tips of the ossicones. The head measures approximately 6 inches wide, while the dressed torso measures approximately 5 inches across.

• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate.
• Construction: Most amigurumi pieces are worked in continuous spiral rounds.
• Gauge: 7 single crochet stitches and 7 rounds measure approximately 2 inches.
• Tension: Crochet firmly enough that stuffing cannot be seen between stitches.
• Recommended hook: 2.75 mm for the doll and 2.25 mm for small appliques.

Materials

• DK or light worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn.
• Approximately 170 yards of warm cream for the giraffe, muzzle, legs, shoes, tote, and basket.
• Approximately 120 yards of white for the chef coat and chef hat.
• Approximately 100 yards of oatmeal beige for the apron and neck.
• Approximately 45 yards of medium brown for hands, spots, glasses, tote stripes, and fence.
• Small amounts of pink, red, orange, purple, yellow, green, dark green, gray, and black.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, straight pins, scissors, and row counter.
• Eight small brown buttons measuring approximately 7 to 8 mm, or crocheted button circles.
• Approximately 18 inches of 1-inch-wide yellow organza ribbon.
• Optional flexible craft wire for the glasses and whisk.
• Plastic canvas scraps for the tote base and standing garden fence.

US Crochet Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring.
• ch: Chain.
• sl st: Slip stitch.
• sc: Single crochet.
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• inc: Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
• dec: Invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches.
• BLO: Back loop only.
• FLO: Front loop only.
• FO: Fasten off.

Important Pattern Notes

Work in continuous spiral rounds unless a section specifically instructs you to join or turn. Place a marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff the head, body, hands, shoes, and legs gradually rather than waiting until the final round.

All stitch counts appear at the end of each round or row. Invisible decreases are recommended because they produce the smooth, compact surface visible on the finished giraffe.

Giraffe Head

Use warm cream yarn and the 2.75 mm hook. The head is intentionally large and gently rounded, with additional straight rounds through the center to create the tall giraffe face shown in the image.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Round 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Round 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Round 11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. (66)
12. Round 12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. (72)
13. Rounds 13–24: Sc in every stitch around. (72)
14. Round 25: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. (66)
15. Round 26: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. (60)
16. Round 27: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. (54)
17. Round 28: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. (48)
18. Round 29: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. (42)
19. Round 30: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)

Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 18 and 19. Position them 15 stitches apart, measured from the center of one post to the center of the other. The muzzle will overlap the lower edges of the eyes slightly.

1. Round 31: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
2. Round 32: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)

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Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and upper forehead. Keep the bottom opening circular so it will sit evenly over the narrow neck. FO, leaving a 20-inch tail for assembly.

Wide Giraffe Muzzle

Use warm cream yarn. The muzzle is worked as a flat oval, lightly stuffed, and attached across the lower half of the face.

1. Round 1: Ch 15. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 13 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, continue along the opposite side with 12 sc, then inc in the final ch. (30)
2. Round 2: Inc, 12 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 12 sc, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. (36)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 12 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 12 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (42)
4. Rounds 4–5: Sc in every stitch around. (42)

FO with a long tail. Pin the muzzle horizontally over Head Rounds 19–27. The upper muzzle edge should sit immediately below the eyes. Add a thin layer of stuffing before completing the seam.

Pink Muzzle Stripe

Thread pink yarn through a yarn needle. Embroider two parallel horizontal lines across the lower third of the muzzle, using one stitch around each crochet post. Keep the lines approximately one stitch apart and stop two stitches before each side edge.

Nostrils and Smile

• Embroider two small brown oval nostrils between Muzzle Rounds 2 and 3.
• Place the nostrils approximately 10 stitches apart.
• Use pink yarn to embroider a shallow smile centered beneath the muzzle.
• Make each side of the smile approximately 5 stitches long.

Eyes, Eyelids, and Eyebrows

Use warm cream yarn for the raised eyelids. Ch 9, then work 8 sl st back along the chain. FO. Make two. Curve one piece above each safety eye and sew only the chain ends in place.

With medium brown yarn, embroider one gently curved eyebrow above each eyelid. Each eyebrow should span approximately 7 stitches. Angle the outer ends slightly upward to create the friendly expression shown in the photograph.

Outer Ears

Make two with warm cream yarn.

1. Round 1: Ch 9. Beginning in the second ch, sc in the next 7 ch, work 3 sc in the final ch, sc in the next 6 ch along the opposite side, then inc in the final ch. (18)
2. Round 2: Inc, 6 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 6 sc, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. (24)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 6 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 6 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (30)
4. Round 4: Sc in every stitch around. (30)

FO with a sewing tail. Do not stuff. Flatten each ear and lightly pinch the narrow base before sewing.

Pink Inner Ears

Make two with dusty pink yarn.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Beginning in the second ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in the final ch, 4 sc along the opposite side, inc in the final ch. (14)
2. Round 2: Inc, 4 sc, inc in the next 3 stitches, 4 sc, inc in the final 2 stitches. (20)
3. Round 3: Sc in every stitch around. (20)

FO and sew one inner ear to the center of each outer ear. Leave a one-round cream border visible around the pink section.

Ossicones

Make two. Begin with medium brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in every stitch. (12)
3. Rounds 3–5: Sc around. (12)
4. Round 6: Change to warm cream and sc around. (12)
5. Rounds 7–11: Sc around. (12)

Stuff the brown tips firmly and the cream stems lightly. FO with a long tail. Each completed ossicone should measure approximately 2 inches long.

Giraffe Spots

Make a selection of small, medium, and large spots with medium brown yarn. Flatten each circle before sewing.

Small Spot

• Work 6 sc in an MR.
• Join with a sl st and FO. (6)
• Make six small spots.

Medium Spot

• Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
• Round 2: Inc in every stitch. (12)
• Join and FO.
• Make five medium spots.

Large Oval Spot

• Ch 5.
• Beginning in the second ch, 3 sc, 3 sc in the final ch, 2 sc along the opposite side, inc in the last ch. (10)
• Join and FO.
• Make three large spots.

Sew the spots irregularly across the forehead, crown, and upper sides of the head. Keep the center of the face mostly clear. Place one large oval spot between the ossicones and two medium spots above the right eyebrow.

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Yellow Bow

Cut an 18-inch length of yellow organza ribbon. Form two loops approximately 3 inches wide and tie a centered bow. Trim each tail to approximately 3 inches and seal the cut edges carefully with fabric sealant.

Sew the knot beside the giraffe’s left ossicone. Allow one loop to rest partly against the ossicone and one ribbon tail to fall toward the left ear.

Neck

Use oatmeal beige yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4–13: Sc around. (18)
5. Round 14: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
6. Rounds 15–16: Sc around. (24)

Stuff very firmly so the neck can support the oversized head. FO with a long tail.

Body

Use warm cream yarn. The body will be covered by the coat and apron, but a complete stuffed base provides the correct proportions and stability.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Rounds 8–18: Sc around. (42)
9. Round 19: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. (36)
10. Rounds 20–22: Sc around. (36)
11. Round 23: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. (30)
12. Rounds 24–27: Sc around. (30)
13. Round 28: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. (24)

Stuff firmly, keeping the upper torso narrower than the hips. FO with a 20-inch sewing tail.

Arms and Brown Hands

Make two. Begin with medium brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Rounds 4–6: Sc around. (18)
5. Round 7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)
6. Round 8: Change to warm cream and sc around. (12)
7. Rounds 9–24: Sc around. (12)

Stuff the hand firmly. Stuff the arm only two-thirds of the way so it can bend naturally. Flatten the opening and crochet through both layers with 6 sc. FO with a long tail.

Legs and Integrated Shoes

Make two. Begin at the front of each shoe with warm cream yarn.

1. Round 1: Ch 8. Beginning in the second ch, sc in the next 6 ch, 3 sc in the final ch, 5 sc along the opposite side, then inc in the final ch. (16)
2. Round 2: Inc, 5 sc, inc in the next 3 stitches, 5 sc, inc in the final 2 stitches. (22)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 5 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 5 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. (28)
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (28)
5. Rounds 5–7: Sc around. (28)
6. Round 8: 8 sc, dec 6 times, 8 sc. (22)
7. Round 9: 7 sc, dec 3 times, 9 sc. (19)
8. Round 10: 7 sc, dec once, 10 sc. (18)

Insert a plastic canvas sole cut slightly smaller than the shoe base. Stuff the toe and heel firmly before continuing the leg.

1. Round 11: BLO sc around. (18)
2. Rounds 12–31: Sc around. (18)
3. Round 32: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (12)

Stuff the entire leg firmly. Flatten the upper opening and work 6 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Tomato Shoe Appliques

Make two tomato circles with red yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in every stitch. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)

Join and FO. For each green calyx, work 5 sc in an MR. Repeat ch 3 and sl st in the second and third ch five times, placing one leaf chain after each sc. Tighten the ring and sew the calyx over the tomato’s upper edge.

Sew one tomato to the outer front of each shoe, centered between Shoe Rounds 5 and 8. Add a short curved red embroidery line inside each tomato to suggest the rounded surface.

White Double-Breasted Chef Coat

The chef coat is worked flat from the lower edge upward and wraps around the torso with an open front. Use white yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

1. Foundation: Ch 49.
2. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (48)
3. Rows 2–8: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (48)
4. Row 9: Sc 10, ch 8, skip 8 stitches, sc 12, ch 8, skip 8 stitches, sc 10. Ch 1 and turn. (48 positions)
5. Rows 10–18: Sc in every sc and every ch across. Ch 1 and turn. (48)
6. Row 19: Sc across. Do not ch 1. (48)

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FO. Wrap the coat around the body with the opening centered at the front. The lower edge should sit approximately one round above the widest part of the hips. Sew the back and shoulder areas lightly to the body while leaving the front edges free.

Chef Coat Sleeves

Join white yarn around one armhole after the arm has been positioned through the opening.

1. Round 1: Work 16 sc evenly around the armhole. Join with a sl st. (16)
2. Rounds 2–10: Ch 1, sc around, and join. (16)
3. Round 11: Repeat 2 sc, dec four times. (12)
4. Rounds 12–13: Sc around. (12)

FO. Repeat for the second sleeve. The sleeves should end immediately above the brown hands.

Pointed Chef Collar

Make two collar pieces with white yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 8. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (7)
2. Row 2: Dec, 3 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. (5)
3. Row 3: Dec, 1 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. (3)
4. Row 4: Work one 3-sc decrease. (1)

FO. Sew the wide edge of each collar piece to the upper front of the coat. Angle the pointed ends downward toward the center of the chest.

Coat Front Bands

• Join white yarn to one front edge.
• Work 18 sc evenly from the lower edge to the neckline.
• FO and repeat along the second front edge.
• Overlap the right front edge over the left edge by approximately 1 inch.

Double-Breasted Buttons

Sew four pairs of small brown buttons to the coat. Place the first pair approximately 1 inch below the collar. Space the remaining pairs approximately 1 inch apart vertically. Keep approximately 1 inch between the two button columns.

For crocheted buttons, work 6 sc in an MR, join with a sl st, close the ring tightly, and FO. Make eight.

Vegetable Garden Apron

Use oatmeal beige yarn. The apron has a narrow fitted waistband and a gently flared skirt that covers the lower torso.

1. Row 1: Ch 47. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (46)
2. Row 2: Repeat 4 sc, inc nine times, then sc in the final stitch. Ch 1 and turn. (55)
3. Row 3: Repeat 10 sc, inc five times. Ch 1 and turn. (60)
4. Rows 4–18: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (60)
5. Row 19: Sc across. Do not turn. (60)

Work one row of reverse single crochet across the lower edge for a defined border. FO. Wrap the apron around the lower body with the opening at the back and sew the short back edges together.

Apron Waistband and Ties

Ch 81 with oatmeal beige yarn. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. Work one more row of 80 sc. FO.

Center the waistband over the top edge of the apron and sew 46 center stitches to the apron. Leave approximately 17 stitches free at each end for the back ties. Tie the ends into a small bow behind the giraffe.

Apron Vegetable Appliques

Arrange the vegetables along the lower half of the apron. Leave approximately one stitch between neighboring appliques. Secure every applique around its outer edge, then add embroidered stems and leaves.

Large Red Tomato

• With red, work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
• Inc around. (12)
• Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
• Join and FO.
• Add a five-point green calyx using the same method as the shoe tomatoes.

Small Red Radishes

Make two. With red yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. Inc around to 12 stitches. Work one round of 12 sc, then repeat 1 sc, dec around to 8 stitches. Flatten and FO.

For each radish top, join green at the upper edge. Repeat ch 5, sl st in the next 4 ch, and sl st into the radish three times to form three narrow leaves.

Orange Carrots

Make three.

1. Row 1: With orange, ch 7. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (6)
2. Row 2: Dec, 2 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. (4)
3. Row 3: Dec twice. Ch 1 and turn. (2)
4. Row 4: Dec. (1)

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FO. Attach green yarn to the wide carrot top. Make three leaves by repeating ch 5, sl st in the next 4 ch, and sl st into the carrot.

White Onion

• With white, work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
• Inc around. (12)
• Sc around. (12)
• Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (8)
• Flatten and FO.
• Add two green chain-7 stems.

Purple Beet

• With purple, work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
• Inc around. (12)
• Sc around. (12)
• Repeat 1 sc, dec around. (8)
• Flatten and FO.
• Add three dark green chain-6 leaves.

Small Broccoli

With dark green yarn, work 6 sc in an MR. In each stitch, work one 3-hdc bobble followed by a sl st. Close the ring. With medium green yarn, ch 6 and work 5 sc back along the chain for the stem.

Apron Arrangement

1. Place the large tomato approximately 5 stitches from the left edge.
2. Place the two small radishes beside the tomato.
3. Position one carrot near the center-left.
4. Place the white onion at the center.
5. Position the purple beet to the right of the onion.
6. Add the broccoli and two remaining carrots across the right side.
7. Embroider extra green stems between the vegetables to fill open spaces.

Oversized Round Glasses

Use medium brown yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. For firm, perfectly round glasses, crochet around flexible craft wire or two plastic rings measuring approximately 2.5 inches across.

Lens Frames

Make two. Ch 38 and join to the first chain with a sl st, taking care not to twist. Sl st in every chain around. Join and FO, leaving a 10-inch tail.

Shape each chain into an even circle. Place the frames over the eyes so the muzzle crosses the lower portion of each ring.

Bridge

Ch 9 with brown yarn. Beginning in the second ch, work 8 sl st. FO. Sew one end to the inner edge of each lens frame. The bridge should rest over the upper center of the muzzle.

Temple Arms

Make two. Ch 23, then sl st in the second ch and each remaining ch. FO. Attach one end to the outer side of each lens frame and curve the free end toward the back of the head.

Sew the glasses discreetly at the bridge, outer corners, and temple ends. Keep the frames centered and level.

Removable White Chef Hat

Puffed Crown

Use white yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. (42)
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. (48)
9. Round 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. (54)
10. Round 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. (60)
11. Rounds 11–15: Sc around. (60)
12. Round 16: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. (54)
13. Round 17: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. (48)

FO. Do not stuff. Use white yarn to make three loose vertical shaping stitches from the center top to the lower edge. Tighten each stitch slightly to create the three soft crown sections visible in the image.

Hat Band

1. Round 1: Ch 49 and join with a sl st. (48)
2. Rounds 2–7: Ch 1, sc around, and join. (48)

FO. Sew the final crown round evenly to the first round of the band. The finished hat should sit upright when placed on the table and may also be positioned loosely over the giraffe’s head after removing the bow.

Striped Garden Fresh Tote

Front and Back Panels

Make two panels. Begin with cream yarn.

1. Foundation: Ch 31.
2. Rows 1–4: Sc across 30 stitches. Ch 1 and turn.
3. Rows 5–6: Change to medium brown and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
4. Rows 7–10: Change to cream and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
5. Rows 11–12: Change to brown and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
6. Rows 13–16: Change to cream and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
7. Rows 17–18: Change to brown and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
8. Rows 19–24: Change to cream and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
9. Rows 25–26: Change to brown and sc across. Ch 1 and turn.
10. Rows 27–30: Change to cream and sc across. (30)

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FO. Block both panels to matching rectangles.

Tote Gusset

With cream yarn, ch 8. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. Continue working 7 sc for 70 rows. Alternate two brown rows after every eight cream rows to coordinate with the panels.

FO. Sew the gusset around one side edge, the bottom, and the opposite side edge of the front panel. Sew the back panel to the free gusset edge.

Tote Handles

Make two with cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 46. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (45)
2. Row 2: Sc across. (45)

FO. Attach each handle end approximately 6 stitches from the nearest side seam. Sew through several rows so the handles remain upright.

Garden Fresh Label

Use cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 18. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (17)
2. Rows 2–10: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (17)

FO. With brown yarn, embroider “Garden” across the upper half and “Fresh” across the lower half. Use one backstitch per crochet stitch for compact lettering.

Sew the label to the lower right area of the front panel. Place the label at a slight angle to reproduce the handmade garden-market appearance.

Miniature Produce Basket

Use cream yarn for the basket base.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc around. (12)
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. (24)
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7. Round 7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. Rounds 8–12: Sc around. (36)
9. Round 13: Change to brown and sc around. (36)
10. Round 14: Sc around. (36)

Join and FO. Cut a round plastic canvas insert to fit the base if additional stability is needed.

Small Basket Vegetables

• Carrot: With orange, work 6 sc in an MR. Work three rounds of 6 sc, then dec around to 3. Add three green chain-4 leaves.
• Tomato: With red, work 6 sc in an MR, inc to 12, sc one round, then dec to 6. Stuff lightly and close.
• Yellow squash: Repeat the tomato instructions with yellow yarn and shape it into an oval.
• Radish: Repeat the tomato instructions with white yarn, then add a red lower half using embroidery.
• Leafy greens: Ch 7 with dark green. Work sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc along the chain. Make four leaves.

Arrange the vegetables inside the basket and sew their lower halves to the basket base. Keep the upper portions visible above the brown rim.

Miniature Whisk

With gray yarn, ch 15. Beginning in the second ch, sl st back along the chain. Make four matching lengths.

Place the four lengths together. Wrap gray yarn tightly around one end for approximately 1 inch to form the handle. Spread the opposite ends into four loops and secure them with several stitches.

For a firmer display whisk, insert thin flexible craft wire through each chain before shaping. Do not use exposed wire when the finished set is intended for a young child.

Garden Fence with Daisies

Fence Pickets

Make seven with medium brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 7. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (6)
2. Rows 2–15: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (6)
3. Row 16: Dec, 2 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. (4)
4. Row 17: Dec twice. Ch 1 and turn. (2)
5. Row 18: Dec. (1)

FO. Insert a matching plastic canvas shape behind each picket if the fence must stand independently.

Horizontal Fence Rails

Make two. Ch 61. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. Work one more row of 60 sc. FO.

Lay the seven pickets side by side with approximately one stitch of space between them. Sew one rail across the lower third and the second rail across the upper third.

Fence Daisies

Make five. With yellow yarn, work 5 sc in an MR. Change to white. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 4, 2 dc in the second ch from the hook, hdc in the next ch, sc in the final ch, and sl st back into the same center stitch.

Repeat the petal sequence in all five center stitches. FO and sew the daisies irregularly along the two fence rails.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the neck to the body opening, keeping it centered and vertical.
2. Sew the head to the neck with the muzzle facing directly forward.
3. Position the ears between Head Rounds 10 and 14, approximately 18 stitches apart. Angle each ear upward by about 15 degrees.
4. Attach the ossicones between Head Rounds 3 and 7, leaving approximately 8 stitches between their inner edges.
5. Sew the arms to the upper body, approximately 3 rounds below the neck. Angle them downward so the hands rest near the apron waistband.
6. Sew the legs beneath the body with approximately 4 stitches between them. Keep the shoe toes facing forward.
7. Dress the body in the chef coat and apron before permanently securing the arms close to the torso.
8. Attach the bow, glasses, spots, tomatoes, vegetables, buttons, and remaining embroidered details.
9. Place the tote handle over the giraffe’s right forearm and position the left hand near the opposite handle.

Check the head from the front, sides, and back before tightening the final neck stitches. Add a small amount of extra stuffing through the neck seam if the head tilts.

Care Notes

• Keep the giraffe away from direct sunlight to reduce fading.
• Do not machine dry the doll or accessories.
• Remove the tote, chef hat, basket, whisk, and fence before cleaning.
• Check sewn buttons and safety eyes regularly when the item is handled frequently.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both glasses rings are level and centered around the eyes.
• The muzzle is evenly stuffed and the pink stripes are straight.
• The ears and ossicones are symmetrical from the front.
• All eight chef-coat buttons are evenly spaced.
• The apron vegetables are firmly attached around their entire edges.
• The legs are equal in length and both shoes sit flat.
• The tote label is secure and the handles support the bag.
• Every yarn tail has been woven into the nearest stuffed piece.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, remove loose dust with a clean, soft brush. Spot clean small marks with cool water and a drop of mild, color-safe soap. Press the damp area gently with a clean cloth rather than rubbing the crochet stitches.

For deeper cleaning, place the doll in cool water and gently squeeze the soapy water through the fabric. Do not twist or wring. Rinse until the water runs clear, then press the doll between folded towels to remove excess moisture.

Reshape the head, muzzle, shoes, coat collar, apron, and accessories while damp. Allow every piece to air dry completely on a flat, ventilated surface. Store the finished display in a dry container with acid-free tissue paper supporting the glasses, ears, bow, and chef hat.