Materials:
Yarn of choice (I used DK)
Dpn needles and crochet hook to match (I used 2.25mm needles and 2.5mm hook). The hook is necessary to crochet the ears.
Note:
Kfbf - knit into front of next st, then knit into back of the st, then into front again. Makes 3 sts from 1
Make bobble (leg) - Kfbf, turn work, purl 3 sts, turn work, knit 3 sts, turn work, purl 3 sts, turn work, k3tog
Directions:
Body (knitted) –
CO 2 sts and work 6 rows of i-cord.
Spit the sts onto 2 dpns.
1. Kfb around (4)
Split sts onto 3 dpns.
2. [K1, kfb] around (6)
Reposition sts so there are 2 sts on each dpn.
3-4. K around (6)
5. Kfb around (12)
6. K around (12)
7. [K1, kfb] around (18)
8-10. K around (18)
11. K11, make bobble (leg), k3, make bobble (leg), k2 (18)
12-14. K around (18)
15. Repeat round 11
16-17. K around (18)
18. K2tog around (9)
Cut yarn and draw through all 9 sts. Pull tight and weave in ends.
Ears (crocheted). Make 2 -
Magic ring, ch 1.
1. 5dc in ring (5)
2. [Inc, dc] x2, inc (8)
FO and sew to body. Weave in ends.
(Note: if you can’t crochet, knit 2 semi-circles. If you do this I’d be grateful to update this post with the patterns you used for your elephant’s ears!)
Ears (knitted) Make 2 -
These ears were designed by DeColuvj, thank you!
And these ears were designed by Mackenzie King, thanks so much!
Ears (knitted) Make 2 -
These ears were designed by DeColuvj, thank you!
"Worked in stockinette stitch.
Co 8 (with norwegian cast on)
Work 2 rows.
Work 1 row, decreasing stitch count to 5. (I knitted, *k2tog* 3x, and knitted)
Work 1 row.
K5tog, ch 1. Break thread, leave tail to sew on.
Knit the other ear left-handed.
Use the tail from casting on to weave down one side and give the ear a slightly pinched look. Attach to body with tails.
These ears are squarer and smaller than the ears used here, but they're still pretty cute."
Co 8 (with norwegian cast on)
Work 2 rows.
Work 1 row, decreasing stitch count to 5. (I knitted, *k2tog* 3x, and knitted)
Work 1 row.
K5tog, ch 1. Break thread, leave tail to sew on.
Knit the other ear left-handed.
Use the tail from casting on to weave down one side and give the ear a slightly pinched look. Attach to body with tails.
These ears are squarer and smaller than the ears used here, but they're still pretty cute."
And these ears were designed by Mackenzie King, thanks so much!
"The ear pattern that I created is as follows:
Worked in stockinette stitch.
CO 2 sts on DPNS
kfb around(4 sts.)
kfb around(8 sts.)
k around
BO, and sew the point onto the elephant's body."
Worked in stockinette stitch.
CO 2 sts on DPNS
kfb around(4 sts.)
kfb around(8 sts.)
k around
BO, and sew the point onto the elephant's body."
You are free to sell any elephants you make and you can link to this pattern on your blog or website, but please don’t sell this pattern or claim it as your own, link it to my blog instead. Thank you.
Worked in stockinette stitch.
ReplyDeleteco 8 (with norwegian cast on)
wk 2 rows.
wk 1 row, decreasing stitch count to 5. (I knitted, *k2tog* 3x, and knitted)
wk 1 row.
k5tog, ch 1. Break thread, leave tail to sew on.
Knit the other ear left-handed.
Use the tail from casting on to weave down one side and give the ear a slightly pinched look. Attach to body with tails.
These ears are squarer and smaller than the ears used here, but they're still pretty cute.
Thank you so much for sharing! I'll upload it to the pattern, thanks again :)
DeleteThe ear pattern that I created is as follows:
ReplyDeleteWorked in stockinette stitch.
CO 2 sts on DPNS
kfb around(4 sts.)
kfb around(8 sts.)
k around
BO, and sew the point onto the elephant's body.
Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. It is adorable, and I love it!
Thanks so much, I'll upload your ears onto my pattern :) And you're very welcome :)
DeleteVery cute! How do you get the trunk to bend up? did you insert a wire?
ReplyDeleteThank you! And because it's so tightly knitted, it's stiff enough to hold itself up when you bend it:)
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