Matilda Elephant by Red Hen Designs

Matilda Elephant

Knitting
June 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
400 - 500 yards (366 - 457 m)
English
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This delightful dressed elephant is approx. 18 inches high and is suitable for intermediate knitters. She is worked flat and seamed

Designed by Raewyn Parker, RED HEN DESIGNS
www.redhendesigns.co.nz

MATERIALS
50g ball mid grey – head, ears, arms, legs, tail
50g ball variegated – body, skirt
50g ball green – shoes, skirt trim
50g ball cream – socks, hoodie
2 small buttons for eyes
Button for hoodie
Good quality stuffing
Elastic for fitting bloomers – 1/2yd (0.5m) narrow or shirring elastic

Materials in cover photo
4 Seasons Pure Wool, 8Ply, 100% wool Col 73, approx 80m 50g ball, mid grey
Windsor, Countrywide Yarns, 8 Ply, 100% wool, Shade 22, approx 100m, 50g ball, cream
WYS Bo Peep, 8Ply, wool/nylon, Col 835, approx 112m 50g ball, green variegated
WYS Bo Peep, 8Ply, wool/nylon, approx 112m 50g ball, green

EQUIPMENT
Knitting needles – 3mm, 4mm (UK No. 11, 8)
Crochet hook – 4mm (optional – for crochet bows)
Tapestry needle
General equipment – scissors, row counter, pins