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YarnArt Jeans - yellow
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Product Description
This pattern is available in: English (US crochet terms)
SKILL LEVEL: EASY Photo Frame GIRAFFE – size 23 cm (9 in), if using sport weight yarn (Sport (12 wpi), 2 : Fine).
Material: • yarn (yellow, brown) • hook 2.0 or 2.5 mm • soft stuffing • photo 10х15 cm • cardboard (2 details) • scissors • needle for sewing
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: 1. This pattern is for personal use only. 2. It is prohibited to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including translations into foreign languages. 3. It is allowed to: publish photos of the finished items; sell the finished items indicating the pattern’s author: Tatiana Kucherovskaya “TANATIcrochet”
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Crochet Pattern of Photo Frame GIRAFFE
What is Being Made
This is a crochet pattern for a decorative photo frame featuring a giraffe design, created by designer Tatiana Kucherovska. The finished frame measures 23 cm (9 inches) and is designed to display a standard 10 x 15 cm photograph. This intermediate-level project combines crochet work with cardboard backing to create a functional yet decorative home accent piece.
Techniques Used
The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The design is worked in continuous rounds, meaning you work in a spiral without joining or turning between rounds unless specifically instructed. This method creates a seamless appearance and maintains consistent tension throughout the piece. The pattern incorporates stitch markers to help track the beginning of each round, which is essential when working in continuous rounds. The frame construction combines crocheted elements with cardboard reinforcement and soft stuffing to add dimension and structure to the finished piece.
Stitches Used
This pattern utilizes core crochet stitches appropriate for intermediate skill levels:
- Single crochet (sc) – the foundation stitch used throughout the pattern for creating tight, dense fabric
- Double crochet (dc) – employed for areas requiring taller stitches and varied texture
- Chain stitch (ch) – used for creating foundation chains and decorative elements
- Slip stitch (sl st) – utilized for joining rounds when instructed
- Single crochet 3 together (sc3tog) – a decrease technique for shaping the giraffe design
- Increase (inc) – used to expand stitches where needed for proper shaping
- Decrease (dec) – employed to reduce stitch count and create contoured sections
Materials and Tools
The pattern is designed for sport weight yarn (also known as Fine weight, 12 wpi), which creates a delicate, refined finished product. The recommended yarn is Yarn Art Jeans
Essential tools and materials include a 2.0 or 2.5 mm crochet hook appropriate for sport weight yarn, two pieces of cardboard for structural support, soft stuffing to add dimension and body to the crocheted elements, scissors for yarn finishing, a sewing needle for attaching components, and a photograph measuring 10 x 15 cm to display in the finished frame. The pattern notes that yarn selection is flexible, allowing crafters to choose alternative yarns based on personal preference and desired color schemes.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Tatiana Kucherovska |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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