Miranda the elephant is big and squishy, perfect
for hugging. Her stranded colourwork motifs add interest to complement her simple shape.

Miranda is knitted from the top of her back to her feet in one piece with ears and tail knitted separately and sewn on.

Size
Total Height: 28 cm (11 inches)
Total Length: 32 cm (12 ½ inches)

Skills
Casting on, knit, purl, increasing, decreasing, working in the round, stranded colourwork, working from a chart, casting off, picking up sts

Gauge
26 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch after washing and blocking

Yarn
Knoll Yarns Coast DK (55% Lambswool 45% Cotton; 117m 128yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Silver Grey 270; 3 x 50g balls
Yarn B: Tweed 034; 1 x 50g ball

Needles and Accessories
Always use needle size needed to get correct gauge.
3mm (2.5 US) Circular needle for Turkish Cast On
3mm (2.5 US) DPNs or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round
3.25mm (3 US) DPNs for working i-cord
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Waste yarn for holding stitches
2 buttons or alternatives for eyes
Toy stuffing