Create your very own cute and cuddly toy elephant with this step-by-step knitting pattern. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a delightful handmade treasure.
22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Approximately 6 inches tall
Using gray yarn, cast on 40 stitches.
Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.
Switch to pink yarn and knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Repeat the last 2 rows 5 more times.
Switch back to gray yarn and knit 1 row.
Work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
Next row: K2, k2tog, knit until last 4 stitches, k2tog, k2 (38 stitches).
Work 5 rows in stockinette stitch.
Next row: K2, k2tog, knit until last 4 stitches, k2tog, k2 (36 stitches).
Work 3 rows in stockinette stitch.
Next row: K2, k2tog, knit until last 4 stitches, k2tog, k2 (34 stitches).
Next row: Purl all stitches.
Next row: Knit all stitches.
Repeat the last 2 rows 5 more times.
Stuff the body of the elephant.
Close the bottom of the elephant by sewing it shut.
Embroider eyes and a mouth using black yarn.
Your adorable toy elephant is now ready to be snuggled!