Side View:
Worsted Weight yarn
Size G hook
(These are very forgiving...use whatever yarn/hook combo you want to
get the density you wish!)
Ch 4 sl st to form ring
R1: Ch3, Dc 15 into center hole, sl stitch to top of ch3 (16Dc)
R2: Ch2, Dc in same stitch, 2 Treble in next 2st, 2Dc in next stitch.
slip stitch down side of ear and in next next 4 sts. Chain 3 and Dc
in same stitch, 2Treble in next 2 sts, 2Dc in next stitch. Slip stich on
back of elephant to the center hole.
TRUNK OPTIONS
Chain 10. Cut yarn and weave in end for a soft, floppy trunk. Pull trunk
through center hole to the front.
For firmer Trunk- Chain 11. sc in 2nd stitch from the hook and each
stitch down. (10sc) Cut, weave in yarn end and pull through front.
For curly Trunk- Chain 11. sc in 2nd stitch from hook, *ch1, sc in
next stitch* Repeat till you have sc in each chain stitch. Cut, weave
in end, and pull through center hole.
FINISHING:
Sew button eyes or hot glue google eyes. Hot glue a magnet to the back or use as an applique.
Have fun and take care! Love, Ang
what adorable little guys! thanks for sharing this sweet pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteMy first attempt didn't look like your image. Going to try again. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this. Using as an applique. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this lovely tutorial..i will keep this in my to do list!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing the best elephant applique I have found!! I love it!
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