Crochet Elephant Amigurumi

Crochet very soft and cute elephant amigurumi.

This is not my pattern. Written pattern found here: http://haakinformatie.nl/patroon/haakpatroon-olifantje/

I used: 100% cotton yarn (called "apple", pink color), which is totally safe for children; 4 mm crochet hook; Safety eyes (but you can embroider eyes instead); Stuffing

Elephant is crocheted in two parts and than sewn together. Skill level: experienced beginner.

Chain 15

Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 13 stitches (15)

Row 2: chain 1, turn, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in last sc (16)

Row 3: chain 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 15 (17)

Row 4: chain 1, turn, sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in last sc (18)

Row 5: chain 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 17 (19)

Row 6: chain 1, turn, sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in last sc (20)

Row 7- 10: chain 1, turn, sc in 16 sc

Row 11: chain 1, turn, sc in next 16, chain 5

Row 12: turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 3 chain, sc in next 16

Row 13-16: chain 1, turn, sc in next 20

Row 17-18: chain 1, turn, sc in next 14

Row 19: chain 1, turn, sc in next 14, chain 7

Row 20: turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 5 chain, sc in next 12 sc, dec

Row 21: chain 1, turn, dec, sc in next 17

Row 22: chain 1, turn, sc in next 16, dec

Fasten off

Make 2nd piece exactly the same way, leave long tail for sewing

Ears (make two)

1 chain 2, 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook

2. chain 1, turn, 2 sc in next 3 sc (6)

3. chain 1, turn, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) X 3 times (9)

4. chain 1, turn, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) X 3 times (12)

5. chain 1, turn, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) X 3 times (15)

Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.

Weave in ends

Sew ears, attach eyes or embroider them later, sew parts together, stuff elephant with stuffing.

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