crafting with grandma - crochet a giraffe

Christmas is getting closer, so if you would like to get a head-start on gifts for some of the sweet people in your life . . . or for a birthday or "just because", I have an adorable pattern for a cute giraffe you can crochet! I found it on Pinterest (of course) and am delighted to share it with you!

If you follow the links, you'll see it is quite a simple pattern and makes a very cute little friend for someone you love! The only thing I'd add, is some "spots" from hearts! You could make your spots all one color, of a rainbow of colors just for more fun! 

You could also use this pattern with an older grandchild and then work together to make a whole herd of giraffes to donate to a homeless shelter, or to give to a missionary or for a special Christmas project they could give to children in a hospital or put in a box for children in another country. 

For whom would you make this little giraffe?