This pattern can be found for free online at https://jessieathome.com/amir-the-elephant/

Amir the Elephant is part of the 2019 CAL Central Softie CAL. He’s somewhere between a softie and a pillow. Amir loves hugs and cuddles. He’s super soft and sports a beautiful blanket designed and made by my daughter, Vada. Vada also came up with the idea to make an elephant for the Softie CAL. Amir would make a great gift! I have included details on making the blanket with a Cricut, along with how to make a fabric inner lining if you are concerned about stuffing poking through.

Amir was named after an awesome technician who was in my house when I was trying to figure out this pattern. I would crochet a while, hold it up and say “That doesn’t look right!” Amir would pause from his work, look at it, give me a suggestion, and then keep going. Eventually my crochet looked like an elephant, thanks to the extra eyes I had that day!

Size:
19″ x 15″

Yarn:
Red Heart Sweet Home, 100% Polyester, Super Bulky (size 6), (300 g / 193 yds)
Steel 0411: Color A (300 g / 193 yds)
Berry Bliss 9579: Color B (35 g / 25 yds)

Hook: Laurel Hill Used
US-K/10.5, 6.5 mm

Gauge:
8 sts x 8 rows = 4” 10 cm in single crochet

Other supplies:
yarn needle
PolyFil stuffing
2 removable stitch markers

For Blanket and Eyes:
various colors of felt, one 5×12″ piece and multiple scraps
various colors of embroidery floss
embroidery needle
fabric glue

For Optional Lining:
1/2 yd of lining fabric
thread to match lining fabric
sewing needle

Stitches and Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two together
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)