To crochet you need:

• plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Yarnart Dolce or analogues (100% polyester, 100g/120 mt or 3,53 oz/131 yrds): 1 or 2 colors;
• 4 mm hook / US size G
• yarn needle;
• elastic band – approximately 15”
• thread and needle for sewing elastic.

Abbreviations (US terminology used)
сh – сhain
slst – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dec – single crochet decrease (crochet 2 sc together or do an invisible decrease)
inc - single crochet increase (do 2 sc in next st)
inchdc - half double crochet increase (do 2 hdc in next st)
BLO – back loops only