Teeny Tiny Baby Elephant
Material:
- any yarn you like (2-3 different colours) - a hook in the right size - a big sewing needle - glue (only if you want to attach a tail) Gaugage: Work tightly, because we don't want any filing to show trough. This is an amigurumi pattern, so do not join rounds. Use a marker to see when the next round starts. Abbreviations: -mr -> magic ring -sc -> single crochet -ch -> chain -inc -> increase -dec -> decrease -st -> stitch -rd -> round -() -> indicates how many stitches the round has -[/] x/ -> repeat what is in the braces as many times as indicated
Pattern:
Body: Rd1: mr with 6 sc (6) Rd2: inc in every st (12) Rd3: [1sc, inc] x6 (18) Rd4: [2sc,inc] x6 (24) Rd5-7: sc in each st (24) Rd8: [2sc, dec] x6 (18) Stuff now (or any time you like). Rd9: [1sc, dec] x6 (12) Rd10: dec (6) Finish off. Ears (make 2): Rd1: mr with 3 sc (3) Rd2: don't crochet in the round, turn around and inc in every st (6) Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing. Trunk: Rd1: ch 4 or 5 (you choose how long you want the trunk to be) Rd2: sc in ever st Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Eyes: I sewed the eyes onto the body by using a darker yarn and the sweing needle. You can add light reflexes to the eyes by simply using white yarn, but you can also use safety eyes or anything you like. I used this method because it is more safe if you give this plushy to children. For the tail i just cut off a small piece of yarn and made a knot in the end and tied it to the back of the body. I also used some glue so the knots won't open. Putting the pieces together: Sew the ears to the top of the body and tie the tail to the back of the body. Sew the eyes on (I placed them under the ears) and sew the trunk inbetween the eyes in the middle of the face. If you want you can add a mouth. Terms of use: You may use my pattern to create presents for your friends and family. You may not copy my pattern, and sell it. You may not claim it as your own. It would be nice if you give credit, and link to my ravelry account (http://www.ravelry.com/people/Melesta) if you put a photo of your finished product it online.
