The Giraffe Afghan, Pillow and Toy pattern uses basic crochet stitches, putting it at an easy crochet level rating. Even someone at a beginning crochet level can tackle these adorable designs with success. A pastel, neutral color palette makes this trio of crochet items unisex for a boy or a girl. Change up the colors to jewel tones, or a combination of pinks and purples, to make the this adorable set gender specific. The 15-inch-tall giraffe toy fits securely in the grass loops on the pillow to keep the items together for play time and storage. This crochet ensemble grows with your baby and will give many years of enjoyment by making a fun play mat and toys through the toddler years.Original Design by: Marie Murray and Rosemarie Fagan

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Afghan: 36″ wide x 45″ long; Pillow: 20″ wide x 12″ tall; Toy: About 15″ tall.
For this pattern, you will need:

Materials: Yarn Needle; Worsted Weight Yarn;
Afghan: Blue (B): 20 oz, 1100 yd (560 g, 990 m); Green (G): 6 oz, 330 yd (168 g, 297 m);
Brown (Br): 1 oz, 55 yd (28 g, 50 m); Tan (T): 1 oz, 55 yd (28 g, 50 m); White (W): 1 oz, 55 yd (28 g, 50 m); Eyelash Yarn, Green: 20 yd; Small amount Black (Bl), additional shades of Brown and Green;
Pillow: Blue (B): 6 oz, 330 yd (168 g, 297 m); Green (G): 2 oz, 110 yd (56 g, 99 m);
Eyelash Yarn, Green: 20 yd; Small amount White (W), Brown (Br); Fiberfill;
Toy: Tan (T): 4 oz, 220 yd (112 g, 198 m); Small amount additional shades of Brown; Fiberfill.

Crochet Hook: Size G-6 (4.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.