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Name: Raf the Giraffe Softie Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-182
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Raf the Giraffe Softie Knitting Pattern

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 17 customer ratings

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Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 30 March 2017
Pattern Number: KBP-182

This long-necked friend is big on charm! Knit your own Raf the Giraffe soft toy, a fun and rewarding project for animal lovers.

Raf the Giraffe is a knitting pattern with yellow and brown spots and long neck and cute features. The pattern is easy to read and simple to make with double knitting yarn. It is available to download or have in a Leaflet posted to you. He has lots of 5 star ratings so come and see for yourself

Main Colours Required : 100g Yellow, 25g Brown, 25g Cream. Oddment of black for eyes.

Extras Required : Toy stuffing

Completed Dimensions : Approx. 50cm tall overall, or approx. 40cm tall when sitting.

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	UK English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Animals New Baby
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Brown Yellow

17 reviews for Raf the Giraffe Softie Knitting Pattern

Wendy

Rated 5 out of 5

I knitted this for a penpal,whose friend had a baby due in April,it was a joy to knit,and my penpal is absolutely delighted with it

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Shirley Chapman

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant gorgeous giraffe, easy to follow pattern , as always just perfect

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Rosie

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to follow pattern and I am delighted with the end result

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Very easy pattern to follow. With brilliant end result. Love it.

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Julie

Rated 5 out of 5

Granddaughter loves this any easy to make great

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Nana Les

Rated 5 out of 5

Who doesn't love a giraffe. Have the other pattern but like this one better. Keep up the good work.

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Amanda Wykez

Rated 5 out of 5

Have made 2 of the giraffe for my 2 granddaughters they both are really impressed with the height. Nice pattern to follow .looks nice when knitted

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Sharon Bowers

Rated 5 out of 5

A big make but the pattern is easy to follow. As with every KBP I have knitted I was really pleased with my end result. I will be making a second Ra...More
A big make but the pattern is easy to follow. As with every KBP I have knitted I was really pleased with my end result. I will be making a second Raf Giraffe.

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Leslie Segir

Rated 5 out of 5

I haven't made him yet, but I've looked over the instructions, and this pattern, like all the others I've made from KBP, looks easy to follow. I am ex...More
I haven't made him yet, but I've looked over the instructions, and this pattern, like all the others I've made from KBP, looks easy to follow. I am excited to make him.

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Tracey

Rated 5 out of 5

have not made yet but looking forward to this esp as if as easy as others

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't made this yet, but hope to get to it soon.

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Viv Clark

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern to make an adorable Giraffe.

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Jacqui

Rated 5 out of 5

Just finished making him. ive given him a nose. He has pride of place with big cat and Oscar octopus. They are brilliant. Easy to follow, and my...More
Just finished making him. ive given him a nose. He has pride of place with big cat and Oscar octopus. They are brilliant. Easy to follow, and my little dog knows that she mustn't touch them.

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Sue

Rated 5 out of 5

Yet another great pattern to add to my growing collection, easy to follow instructions. Keep them coming.

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Sue

Rated 5 out of 5

Yet another great pattern to add to my growing collection, easy to follow instructions, Keep them coming.

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Shirley

Rated 5 out of 5

Very easy to follow excellent intructions

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Diane Talbot-Sykes

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous pattern - easy to follow and very accurate. Downloaded immediately

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