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Baby blue elephant

by Val Pierce



Who can resist this cute and cuddly toy with his cheeky smile and endearing eyes? He only takes 200g of the softest Aran yarn and a little bit of time and patience to create. Worked all in moss stitch, you can make him in just a weekend

SIZES
The elephant will stand approx: 27cm (10.5in) in height.

YOU WILL NEED

  • Sirdar Supersoft Toddler Aran 100% Courtelle (236m per 100g)
  • 2 x 100g balls in 844 Pretty Blue
  • Pair of 4.5mm needles
  • Scraps of white and black felt for eyes
  • Embroidery silk in white and black
  • Fiberfill washable safety stuffing
  • Stitch holders
  • Large eyed sewing needle

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
18 sts to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles Tension not critical if a small change in size is acceptable.

TIPS
The elephant is worked entirely in moss stitch unless otherwise stated. This is a pattern created by alternately working one knit stitch and one purl stitch on every row. The purl stitch is worked over the knitted stitch on the subsequent row.

Work a pattern swatch first if you are not familiar with the stitch pattern. Cast on 10 sts.

Row 1: * K1 , p1 , rep from * all across row.
Row 2: *P1, k1, rep from * all across row.
Continue in this way working first and second rows to create the moss stitch.

It's a good idea to mark down the rows as you knit because it's not quite so easy to keep count when working in this type of stitch. His eyes are felt, which are firmly stitched onto the head with embroidery silk, and the facial features are also embroidered, making it a very safe toy for the tiny people in your family!

TRUNK
Work 2 pieces alike. Using 4.5mm needles cast on 7 sts.

Next row: Inc in each of next 2 sts, patt to end.
Next row: Inc in each of next 3 sts patt to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Next row: Inc in first st patt to end.
Next row: Inc in first st patt to end.
Work 2 more rows straight in pattern, break yarn and keep sts on stitch holder. 19 sts

BODY AND HEAD
Work 2 pieces alike.



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