Enid the Elephant by Cara Engwerda

Enid the Elephant

Crochet
March 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
8cm tall
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Enid is the final free design as part of the #babyanimalCAL held during August 2021 on my Instagram page (instagram.com/carascreationsaus).

A cute, seated elephant complete with tusks, toes and a sleepy smile. Enid the Elephant is a great companion, perfect for small cuddles!

Difficulty: Intermediate, US terminology

You will need:

  • 2.5mm hook/C-2 (US)
  • 4ply yarn/fingering > less than 50g yarn in each colour: MINT, WHITE and PINK
  • A pair of 8mm safety eyes
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Polyester toy stuffing
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Notes:

  • Amigurumi is usually stitched in the round and a yarn with no stretch is best, I prefer cotton or cotton blend.
  • When changing colour, yarn over the new colour and pull through on the stitch prior.
  • For this pattern, the following yarns were used: o MINT = Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in col. 25 o PINK = Hobbii Cotton Kings 8/4 in col. 19 o WHITE = Hobbii Cotton Kings 8/4 in col. 01
  • Generally, the hook you use for amigurumi will be a smaller than for other crochet as you want the stitches tight.
  • Your tension, the yarn thickness and hook size used will affect the size of the finished item. My Enid the Elephant is approximately 8cm tall (3¼ inches).
  • I have used safety eyes for this pattern but you may choose to embroider. Please ensure that there are no loose fittings.