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(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
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Amigurumi Elephant
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.
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.
Detachable
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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.
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Amigurumi Elephant Reviewed by Heather Buckholtz on 2010-01-24
Super cute when completed and very quick. This elephant was smaller than I expected, but that only makes it cuter.
TRUNK- Be warned, the trunk will make your hands cramp, working with such a small space. As another reviewer said, you will need to do some creative needle stitching with his trunk to shape it, and be very careful not to overstuff it.
LEGS- Some said their elephant would not stand up, but mine does just fine. Part of that being I did not sew the legs shut before sewing them onto the body. So rather than having a straight line of leg to sew, I followed the circumfrence of the leg around, stitching it to the body as I went. I also made sure to SUPER STUFF his little feet. ^_^
Another side note on attatching the ears- Bobby pins work great to hold them in place while sewing, so they don't slide around and get sewn on incorrectly.
Not an amigurumi for a first timer, but definitely worth making for those with experience!!
