Emily and Edward Knit Elephants by Nancy Anderson

Emily and Edward Knit Elephants

Knitting
August 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
230 - 250 yards (210 - 229 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available for free.

Emily and Edward are best friends and love traveling together. They’re always on the lookout for new and exiting things to try.

Take a break from your usual projects and bring life to Emily and Edward, the cutest knit amigurumi figures yet! Each wheel of Red Heart Amigurumi yarn gives you all the colors to complete this adorable duo. Measuring only 4” tall while seated, let these sweet playthings hang around in your office, or add them to the kids’ collection in the playroom.

What you will need:
RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9745 Elephant
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.25 mm US 1 double pointed needles (set of 5).
Stitch markers, stitch holders, stuffing, two 6mm safety eyes, yarn needle, sewing needle and white sewing thread for sewing hat to head.
Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing, chenille stem for trunk armature.

GAUGE: 28 sts = about 4” 10 cm; 40 rounds = about 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch worked in rounds (knit every round). EXACT GAUGE IS NOT CRITICAL TO THIS PROJECT. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.