Amigurumi Giraffe Soft Toy

Amigurumi Giraffe Soft Toy — Handmade Crochet Toy for Babies and Kids

This little giraffe has been crocheted by hand, stitch by stitch, by an artisan who takes real pride in their work. You can tell when you hold it. The proportions are right, the face has character, and it has that slight weight that only comes from something that was actually made rather than manufactured. Kids pick up on that. So do parents.

At $29 it is one of the most affordable pieces in the collection, but the quality sits well above the price. A lot of people buy it as a newborn gift or a small birthday add-on. A fair few adults keep it for themselves.

What it actually is

A handmade crochet giraffe, soft and well stuffed, with a long neck and a face that has real personality to it. The yarn is gentle enough for newborns. The stitching is tight and secure. The facial details are embroidered rather than printed, so they hold up well after washing. It is not a toy that falls apart after a few weeks.

Made by skilled artisans through a fair trade arrangement. Every piece sold supports their income directly.

Good for

Newborn gifts, baby showers, first birthdays, a desk toy for someone who works too hard, a kind thought sent in a parcel. It travels well because it is light and soft. It photographs well because handmade things always do.

Washing

Hand wash in cool water with a small amount of gentle soap. Squeeze out the water without wringing. Leave flat to air dry away from direct sun.

A note on the giraffe specifically

Giraffes come up more than you would expect. Parents say they are easier to explain to a two year old than a generic bear. Kids seem to like the long neck. There is something about the proportions of a crochet giraffe that works better in yarn than it does in plastic or plush. This one is a good example of why.