For Effey I used Stylecraft DK: cream, jaffa, aspen and yellow. I used a size 3mm hook.
I made her with her trunk curled upwards as I think they look nicer like that. She is for my youngest daughter's birthday in May.
For Jeff the Giraffe, again another Heidi Bears pattern, I used Stylecraft DK: cream, turquoise, shrimp and spring green. I used a size 2.5 hook. I really enjoyed making Jeff as it was a little more than just making the motifs and assembling. You had the ears, horns and mane to do. I think he looked rather handsome! He was made for my eldest daughter's birthday in May (also). She will be 19 - never too old for a soft toy. Here are a selection of photos of Jeff:
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| Ellie and Jeff |
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| Ellie and Jeff |
Hi Karen, Just found your blog. Enjoyed seeing your Creations. My Grandson would Love your Crocheted Black and White Cat. Did you go by a pattern? Really Cute! I am now a follower of yours. If you ever get the chance stop by my blog sometime. Happy Day to you. :0)
ReplyDeleteHi. For the basic pattern I followed the one I posted on the Minstrel blog. The cat was all black so I had to follow a photo for where I had to add white. I'm so glad you like it. I will pop over over to your blog and have a look. Thank you for leaving me a message. :-)
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