For the last two years near Halloween, some expat parent friends of mine have had a big get-together where everyone dresses up their children in costume, takes pictures, and generally has a good time.
Last year we couldn’t make it for multiple reasons, but as TheFry is 2 this year, I thought it would be fun to go. He’s much more social (and active) now than he was a year ago (he couldn’t walk back then, either). The get-together was at Children’s Grand Park in Seoul. The park is huge, and admission is free. There is also a small zoo in the park, and it also has free admission. There are some other parts of the park – such as an amusement park with rides – that cost money, but the scope and amount of activities for a 2-year-old to do in the main part of the park is still amazing considering the (non) cost.
Anyhow, this year I planned way in advance of the party, and decided that I would crochet a costume for TheFry. I chose this pattern for a crocheted giraffe costume off of Etsy.
I then proceeded to visit Dongdaemun Shopping Town stall A36 – one of my favorites – to purchase the yarn for the project. However, as the yarn I chose was fairly thin, I had to modify the pattern quite a bit. I ended up scrapping the idea for the hat, because I thought it might be too warm (I was wrong, but whatever), and instead went with a version of this cap which I made for TheFry last winter (I honestly can’t find where I got this pattern, or I’d link it here).
It took about two months to make, considering I really only worked on it every other week or so. I was wise to start so early, because I still found myself at a coffee shop on October 30 for several hours making spots and sewing them on (and enjoying a pretty good Roti Bun and quiet time, too).
Anyhoo, this is how it turned out:
I’m too busy staring at the TV to care, Mom!
Side View
Rear View
Close-up of tail
Isn’t that just the cutest little giraffe booty you’ve ever seen? ^_^
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