Small Animal Collection: Elephant by Jen Hayes

Small Animal Collection: Elephant

Crochet
July 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
US
English
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Materials:
Size E/3.5mm hook (or preferred hook size)
Stitch Marker(s)
Scissors
Stuffing
Tapestry needle
Pins
Safety eyes (optional-9mm, or size of choice)
Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
Pet Slicker Brush (optional, for combing the tail if desired)
Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium, Size 4) in the brand and colors of your choice. I used approximately 2.15 oz of the main color and just a small bit for the other accent pieces.
In this pattern I used:
For the Purple Elephant: Caron One Pound in Lilac (Main Color), White, Black (Eyes)
For the Grey Elephant: Caron One Pound in Soft Grey Mix (Main Color), White, and Black (Eyes)
For the Bow: Caron One Pound in Soft Pink

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
blo - back loop only
bo -bobble (described below under special stitches)
ch - Chain
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet
i-cord - described under the tail section
MC - Main Color
Rnd(s) - Round(s)
Rows - Rows
sc - Single crochet
sc2tog - Single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
sl st - Slip stitch
st(s) - Stitch(s)
 - Work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
magic circle/adjustable ring