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Giraffe rattle
Using Sunshine, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1 Purl.
Next row Inc in every st. 8 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row Inc in every st. 16 sts
Work 3 rows st-st.
Next row (K1, inc in next st) to end.
24 sts. Work 5 rows st-st.
Next row (K4, k2tog) to end. 20 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K 3 , k2tog) to end. 16 sts
Next row Purl.
Change to Spice and st-st 2 rows.
Change to Sunshine.
Next row (K2, k2tog) to end. 12 sts
Next row Purl.
Change to Spice and work 2 rows st-st.
Cont stripe pattern without shaping until
4 Spice stripes have been worked.
Cont in Sunshine only and st-st 2 rows.
Next row Inc in every st. 24 sts
Next (and every alt) row Purl.
Next row (K 3 , inc in next st) to end.
3 0 sts
Next row (K4, inc in next st) to end. 3 6 sts
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ncourage baby's hand-
eye coordination and
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giraffe! This two-tone toy uses
simple stripes and a touch of
Swiss-darning to add pattern
ERHKMZIEGLEVQMRKƤRMWLNext row (K5, inc in next st) to end. 42 sts
Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows.
Next row (K5, k2tog) to end. 3 6 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K4, k2tog) to end. 3 0 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K 3 , k2tog) to end. 24 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2, k2tog) to end. 18 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2tog) to end. 9 sts
Cut yarn and thread through.
Using lengths of Spice, Swiss-darn
random splotches at top of rattle to
make the giraffe pattern. With RS tog,
sew seams to 6cm (2¼in) from top
(taking care to match stripes). Secure
tail ends. Turn RS out and stuff to top of
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way around rattle to keep it central. Pull
up yarn tightly at top of head then sew
seam, leaving a 2cm (¾in) gap.Muzzle
Using Citron, cast on 28 sts and st-stVS[W
Row 1 (K2, k2tog) to end. 21 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K1, k2tog) to end. 14 sts
Next row Purl.
Next row (K2tog) to end. 7 sts
Cut yarn and thread through.
Pull up sts tightly and secure. Sew
seam to edge. Pin to front of face, with
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above striped handle. Sew in place.
Make eyes by casting on 3 sts using
Black, sl1, k2tog, psso. Cut yarn and
thread through. Position eyes above
muzzle, leaving 3 sts between them.
Sew ends through to gap at back of
head and knot together. Pull a strand
from a length of Black yarn and use
to work 2 small nostrils and a curved
smile. Trim strands of Black at back of
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and sew gap.Inner ear (make 2)
Using Citron, cast on 4 sts and st-st
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Next row K2tog to end. 2 sts
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Cut yarn and pull through.Outer ear (make 2)
Using Sunshine, cast on 6sts and st-st
6 rows.
Next row K2tog to end. 3 sts
Next row P 3 tog.
Cut yarn and pull through. Place RS
tog with bases of each part touching.
Sew seam around sides of ear. Turn
RS out at base, giving tip of ear a little
tug outwards to shape. Fold base in
half then sew across seam. Sew ears
to either side of head.Horns (make 2)
Using Sunshine, cast on 6 sts and st-st
4 rows. Change to Spice.
Next row Knit.
Next row P2tog to end. 3 sts
Next row K 3 tog.
Cut yarn and pull through.
With RS facing, roll horn up tightly.
Sew seam from tip to base. Sew horns
to top of head, 1cm (½in) apart. Ensure
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the handle for extra
entertainment!