Ellie The Enchanting Elephant
Ellie The Enchanting Elephant is a delightful pattern that brings joy and whimsy to the world of amigurumi. With her big, floppy ears and long trunk, Ellie is sure to capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. The detailed instructions make it easy for knitters of all skill levels to create their very own Ellie, whether they are beginners or seasoned pros. The design is not only charming but also customizable, allowing crafters to add their personal touch through different colors and embellishments.
Knitting instructions:
You will need:
Yarn (100% acrylic, 150 m/50 g) - 30 g of beige, 20 g of pink, 20 g of white colors.
Needles size 2, crochet hook size 2.5.
Beads, synthetic filler.
Stockinette stitch: Knit rows - knit stitches, purl rows - purl stitches.
Garter stitch: Knit and purl rows - purl stitches.
Head: Cast on 14 stitches on the needles. 1st row knit 1 edge stitch, 3 knit stitches, 6 stitches according to the pattern, 3 knit stitches, 1 edge stitch. Then knit straight, in the 18th and 24th rows, add 1 stitch at the beginning and end of the row. Then, starting from rows 30 to 40, in each knit row, add 1 stitch at the edges and 1 stitch on both sides of the "cable" (= 4 stitches in each knit row).
Continue to knit 10 rows straight, then in every 2nd row decrease evenly by 6 stitches. When there are 10 stitches left on the needles, bind off the stitches. Sew the seam, stuff the part with synthetic filler, sew on the bead eyes.
Back Legs: Cast on 20 stitches on the needles and knit in stockinette stitch for 28 rows. Knit a second part the same way, join them together and knit all 40 stitches for 28 rows straight. Bind off the stitches, sew the seams, stuff the part with synthetic filler.
Front Legs: Cast on 20 stitches on the needles and knit as follows: 1 edge stitch, 6 knit stitches, 6 stitches according to the pattern, 6 knit stitches, 1 edge stitch for 20 rows. Bind off the stitches, sew the seam, stuff the part with synthetic filler.
Ears: Knit 1 part with beige yarn, 1 part with pink yarn (for one ear). Cast on 5 stitches on the needles and knit in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 stitch at the beginning of each row until there are 20 stitches. Then knit 6 rows straight. Next, decrease at the beginning and end of each knit row: 1 stitch twice, 2 stitches twice. Bind off the remaining stitches. Knit 2 parts, sew them together. Knit the second ear the same way.
Skirt: With white yarn, cast on 40 stitches, knit in garter stitch, evenly increasing in every second row by 6 stitches for 12 rows. Edge the skirt with 6 chain stitches, single crochet. Knit a small strip - bow.
Assembly: Sew all the parts together. Sew on the eyes.
