This pattern includes instructions for knitting a deceptively simple bear knit flat or in the round. Also included in the pattern is an advanced version, knit in the round and incorporating short rows.

I had to make these after seeing the movie “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.” Valentina (played by the stunningly beautiful Lily Cole) wears these loose fingerless mittens throughout the movie and I loved them - like a cross between a oversized sweater sleeve and a fingerless mitten.

There is a typo in the version of the pattern published in the Stitch n Bitch calendar (January 11, 2008)

Use Muench Yarns Touch Me, Plymouth Alpaca Boucle, or any yarn you’d like to create this adorable cuddly toy! This pattern gives you an elephant that measures 7-8” high. Knit at a smaller gauge for a pocket-sized elephant, or choose a super bulky yarn for a big one!

The money raised from the sale of this pattern goes to benefit dear friends of my family who lost their three year old son to brain cancer in December, 2006. When the medical and funeral bills have been paid, the money will go to the charity of their choice.

Pattern description:

From the Curly Purly Soaker pattern notes:

You can knit this scarf at any gauge. I recommend using