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Amigurumi Elephant
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice
Pattern Number: 70582AD
Image of Amigurumi Elephant
One of our menagerie of amigurumi animals, this little elephant is sure to be a favorite.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
4 in. (10 cm) tall
PUBLISHED IN:  knit.1


CORRECTIONS: None

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•  860-105 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Silver Blue 1 ball $3.99  
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 1 $2.45  
Lion Brand Stitch Markers 1 $2.49  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
 
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Vanna's Choice

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Linen White Pink Silver Blue Dusty Colonial Blue Navy Beige
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Dusty Purple Purple Black Mustard Pea Green Dusty Green Olive Mountain Print
Woods Print Purple Print Autumn Print Charcoal Print

Amigurumi Elephant
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice

GAUGE:

EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Elephant is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BODY
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Stuff piece.

Shape Trunk
Rnd 21:
*Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.
Rnds 23-41: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off. Stuff trunk lightly. Fold open end of trunk up and sew in place.

LEGS (make 4)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

EARS (make 2)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Tail

Join yarn with sl st at back of Elephant, and ch 5. Work 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fold Ears in half to make a half circle, lightly stuff and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Ears to Head. Weave in ends.


 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)  


  Learn to Crochet Instructions:  http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.


*Vanna's Choice® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic


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Amigurumi Elephant Reviewed by sara holiday on 2008-04-09 ****
This little guy was quite cute. I had a request for a purple elephant, so I made it purple. My problem was the trunk- I didnt shape it right and was running late for the birthday party (always last minute!!)- so I stitched it up to the top of the trunk so that the elephant looked like he was spraying his trunk (?). It worked. I wished i had more time to work with it- and wish I had taken a picture! The birthday girl (she's 5) loved it and thats what matters!!

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