Sleepy Elephant Softie by Beatrice Alexander-Howden

Sleepy Elephant Softie

Knitting
March 2024
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Bulky
+ Fingering
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
142 - 164 yards (130 - 150 m)
One size
English
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This cute little elephant will become a favourite companion.

Knitted in the round with short rows on the trunk. Individual parts are then sewed together.

You will need 3.75mm (US 5) double-pointed needles (or appropriate needles to meet the gauge) Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 10cm

This little toy requires 1 X 50g Drops Melody in colour 09 Light Sea Green (chunky) and 1x 50g Drops Flora in colour 04 Medium Grey (4ply) - both yarns are held together.
You will also need wool stuffing and embroidery thread to sew on a face.
Skills used: knitting in the round, short-rows, grafting, sewing

Total size of elephant is approximately 24-26cm from head to toe.