Nigel Elephant and Lil Frank by Red Hen Designs

Nigel Elephant and Lil Frank

Knitting
June 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
400 - 500 yards (366 - 457 m)
English
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This delightful dressed elephant is approx. 18 inches high and is suitable for intermediate knitters. He is worked flat and seamed

Also FREE BONUS pattern of a Nigel’s little friend, Lil Frank - great for using up that extra yarn!

Designed by Raewyn Parker, RED HEN DESIGNS
www.redhendesigns.co.nz

MATERIALS
2 x 50g ball mid grey – head, ears, arms, legs, tail
2 X 50g ball variegated – body, hoodie
50g ball green – socks, body
50g ball dark grey – shorts, boots
Small amount white for tusks
2 small buttons for eyes
Button and dome for hoodie
Good quality stuffing

Materials in cover photo
4 Seasons Pure Wool, 8Ply, 100% wool Col 73, approx 80m 50g ball, mid grey x 2
4 Seasons Pure Wool, 8Ply, 100% wool Col 72, approx 80m 50g ball, charcoal
WYS Bo Peep, 8Ply, wool/nylon, Col 835, approx 112m 50g ball, green variegated x 2
WYS Bo Peep, 8Ply, wool/nylon, approx 112m 50g ball, green
Woolly Rainbow DK, 8 Ply, 100% wool, Shade 619, 50g ball, 100m approx, small amount for tusks

Alternative information on yarns, types and amounts, and tension and gauges, is provided on the next page.

EQUIPMENT
Knitting needles – 3mm, 4mm (UK No. 11, 8)
Crochet hook – 4mm (optional – for crochet bows)
Tapestry needle
General equipment – scissors, row counter, pins