Elephant knitting pattern, knitted doll pattern

Elephant toy knitting pattern allows you to create your own soft friend. This little elephant is very nice and comfortable to hold in the hands. 

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 About the pattern

Elephant in a dress

Knitting method – there are two patterns for the elephant: knitting “in the round” on DPNS and knitting “back and forth” using straight knitting needles

Knitting method for the dress: dress is knitted on the straight knitting needles

2 PDF files with the detailed instructions

Instructions for stuffing and finishing the toy

Skill Level – Intermediate

Skills required: Cast on/Cast off/ Knit/ Purl/ Increase/ Decrease

Finished size – length of the elephant – approx. 20 cm (8”)

Materials

I use two threads (Brand Drops) for knitting the elephant and the clothes at the same time:

– the main thread is alpaca (or alpaca + wool) – 50g/170 m (Sport, 12 wpi)

– an additional thread is mohair and silk (“Drops Kid-Silk”) – 25g/210 m (Lace)

Toy stuffing – washable polyester (approx. 30 g)

Two black round loop backed eyes (diameter is approx. 6 mm)

White embroidery thread for the eyes

Equipment

One pair of 2.75 mm straight knitting needles (UK12/US2)

2.75 mm circular knitting needles for the dress (UK12/US2) – it is more convenient to use it instead of straight knitting needles

2 Double-Pointed Needles (DPNS) 2.75mm (UK12/US2)

Crochet hook 1.6-2.0 mm (UK1/US1) for the buttonholes and crochet the edges of the ears

Plastic-headed pins

A Tapestry needle with a rounded point for sewing up the pieces (length is approx. 5 cm)

A Tapestry needle for attaching the eyes (length is approx. 8-9 cm)

You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions about the pattern.