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Dreamy Elephant Knitting Pattern

Name: Dreamy Elephant Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-539
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Published on 03 May 2024
Pattern Number KBP-539

You will be knitting from Tusk ’til Dawn with this lovely sleepy elephant knitting pattern.

Elephant Knitting Instructions

Materials Needed – Double Knitting. 25g pink, 50g grey. Length of dark grey for the eyes.

Completed Dimensions – Approx. 28cm from nose to bottom of feet.

A knitted sleepy elephant is a soft toy made from double knitting yarn, designed to look like an elephant that appears to be sleeping. It’s special because it combines the charm of a stuffed animal with the homemade touch of knitting. This makes it unique and often more cherished than a store-bought toy.

Elephants are often seen as symbols of wisdom and loyalty, qualities that are cherished in stories and cultures around the world. By knitting an elephant, you’re creating a symbol of these enduring traits.

People love knitted sleepy elephants because they’re cute and comforting. The soft texture and adorable design make them perfect as cuddly companions or as decorative items in a room. They are often given as gifts to show care and thoughtfulness.

You might want to knit an elephant for several reasons. It can be a relaxing hobby, a way to personalize a gift for someone special, or even a creative outlet that results in a lovely, tangible object. Knitting allows you to create something from scratch, adding personal touches that make the finished elephant uniquely yours.

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Dolls Teddy Bears
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Grey Pink

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Pattern Instructions and Help

What About Knitting Needles?

We use either 3mm(UK 11, US 3) needles with Double Knitting yarn.If you use chunky / bulky then 4.5mm single pointed knitting needles(UK 7, US 7) are what we use.

Is That Right? It Seems Too Small

If you look at a ball band or have knitted garments before, you will know the recommended size is for larger needles.We do this so when you knit the pieces the knitting stays dense and the toy stuffing doesn't show through.

How Do I Attach a Head to a Knitted Toy ?

The article gives help to avoid wobbly knitted heads and makes them secure for children to use.

How Do I Get Perfect Toy Eyes?

Here is a guide to guide to sewing eyes securely to your finished toy

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Do I Need To Go And Buy More Yarn?

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We tend to use acrylic yarn for our toys as the thickness is consistent and colours are vibrant.

We only use 2 thicknesses of yarn for all patterns. Either Double Knitting (Light Worsted, 8ply, No.3, Approx 300m/100g) or Chunky (Bulky, 16ply, No.5, Approx 150m/100g) See the listing to see which one we used.

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