Listen, I had fully intended to do a proper review of this kit and then completely lacked the discipline. I was too excited to get making – and I made the giraffe in just one day, over about seven hours.

I definitely lost count of things repeatedly and had to fudge the numbers a bit… but I enjoyed the experience of just going hell for leather on a project.

The amount of yarn was very generous, so I have some to add to stash. The idea of buying a kit was not to do that… but I can’t begrudge it, the end result is too cute.

She is a little wonky. Her ossibules (not horns, and that’s one of my favourite word facts) are coming and going, and one arm is reaching forward more than the other. For a hug, of course. She curves to one side. But I think she’s charming, kind of like a kid’s drawing, no?

The pattern picture shows the arms pointing down, but I like them better this way. Also there is a tiny tail!

She was made as a baby gift – I’m not sure when she’ll be delivered (someone will be handing it over for me) but I hope she is good company for that wee pal.

At time of writing, these Wild Bunch crochet kits from Hello Crafts are on sale at £4 each. I have to say that I got more than £4 worth of enjoyment out of making this one.