Crochet and Sewing Pattern. Mary the Elephant. LittleOwlsHut. Materials and tools. About this pattern

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1 LittleOwlsHut Crochet and Sewing Pattern By Galina Astashova Skill level: Experienced Mary the Elephant About this pattern The toy is crocheted in continuous spirals without joining the rounds. You will need a stitch marker to keep track of where the beginning of each round starts. Move the marker up to the first stitch of the next round after finishing the previous one. If you don't have a stitch marker you can always use a scrap of contrasting yarn instead. You can see it in my photos. I use USA terminology for my pattern (don t worry if you use UK terms, all the differences are explained in the pattern). Finished size Approx. 40 cm (15.7 inches) tall using the materials stated in the pattern. Happy crocheting! Materials and tools ü Yarn: - main color yarn I used slightly less than 100 g of Andre Classic by Alpina (60% acrylic, 35% rayon, and 5% spandex, 530m/100g). - brown color yarn for the shoes - I used small amount of Jeans by YarnArt (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160m/50g). - beige fluffy yarn for the fringe I used Swan s down by Nazar (100% polyamide, 100g/170m). Tip: You can buy this yarn here Tip: See GAUGE SECTION to check if you have chosen the correct yarn. I recommend that you use stretchy chenille type of yarn rather than smooth yarn. My yarn stretches a lot when stuffing. So if you use another type of yarn with the same gauge test, your toy might end up much smaller than the size stated in the pattern. ü Matching steel crochet hooks. I used 1.25 mm for the main yarn and 1.5 mm for the shoes. ü Single core copper PVC electrical wire 3 mm in diameter for the neck I used approximately 40 cm (15.8 inches).

2 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 ü Any stuffing. ü Sewing thread of matching colors for sewing small pieces. ü Sewing needle and tapestry needle for needle sculpting. ü Fabric tape cm wide to work up the wire (the one you use to cover wounds). ü Wooden stick for stuffing hard-to-get places. Tip: If you don t have special sticks for stuffing, it is very convenient to stuff hard-to-get-to places using wooden sticks, toothpicks (if opening is very small), or brushes of different thickness with wooden handles. ü Two glass or plastic ready-made eyes I used 15 mm in diameter. ü Any material for tinting. ü Four plastic joints I used 2 cm (0.8 inches) in diameter (you can use cotter pin joints, nut-andbolt joints or thread joints instead). Also safety eyes can be used instead of plastic joints. ü Two buttons for the shoes (I used 1 cm (0.4 inches) in diameter). ü Decorative button or any other decoration for the dress. ü Big button to make the flower for the hair I used 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter). TO MAKE CLOTHING: ü A piece of cotton polka-dot fabric I used 30 cm x 50 cm (11.8 inches x 19.7 inches). ü A piece of soft netting I used 200 cm x 4 cm (78.7 inches x 1.6 inches). ü A piece of white knit fabric for the pants I used 20 cm x 50 cm (7.9 inches x 19.7 inches). ü Knitted lace I used approximately 100 cm (39.4 inches). ü White bias tape or ribbon I used approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches). ü White velvet ribbon for the belt I used approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) you can use bias tape instead. ü Elastic lace for the legs of the pants I used approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches). ü Round elastic for the headband I used approximately 50 cm (19.7 inches). ü Velcro tape I used a piece 15 cm x 1 cm (5.9 inches x 0.39 inches). ü Elastic for the waistband of the pants. 2

3 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Tip (make it right) If there are no special notes, the toy is crocheted under both parts of the loop. In some rows, there are special notes: into the front loop only or into the back loop only. In that case, you need to follow these instructions. Tip (make it right) When making toys the right side looks like this: And the backside looks like this: Abbreviations CROCHET ch = chain st = stitch sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet inc = increasing (2 sc in 1 st) double inc = 3 sc in one st dec = decreasing (2 sc together) double dec = sc3tog = single crochet 3 together dc = double crochet Rnd = round TIP (yarn) If you use different yarn, the toy will be bigger or smaller and you will need more or less yarn and wire than stated in the pattern (i.e. thicker yarn will produce a larger toy and you may require more yarn). If there is a record in the brackets in the pattern, multiplied by some number, for example (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3, it means you need to repeat this action 3 times, that is 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc. Tip (gauge) When making toys, you should use a much smaller hook than recommended for the yarn you choose. Make sure you crochet tight enough; otherwise, the stuffing will show through the holes. USA/UK terminology comparison chart. Abbreviations USA Abbreviations UK ch - chain ch - chain sc - single crochet dc - double crochet hdc - half double crochet htr - half treble dc - double crochet tr - treble tr - treble (triple crochet) dtr - double treble dtr - double treble tr tr - triple treble sl st - slip stitch sl - slip stitch Other differences in crochet terminology used: Terminology USA Terminology UK fasten off cast off skip miss gauge tension yarn over (yo) yarn over hook (yoh) 3 Skill levels Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping. Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multicolor techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing.

4 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 GAUGE (VERY IMPORTANT) Crochet three swatches using your yarns and matching crochet hooks first to make sure that you have chosen the right yarn (use smaller hook than suggested on the yarn label) to make the toy 40 cm (15.7 inches) tall. Crochet tightly. Instructions for all swatches: Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12 Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24 Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36 Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42 Compare your swatches. They should be as in the picture. the pattern. I recommend that you use chenille type of yarn rather than smooth yarn. TIP (extra markers) You can use extra markers for center front and back of the piece to make sure shaping and body parts are correctly aligned and you have not gone off course. The picture below shows dark round marker and white extra marker to mark the center of the body. #1 yarn for the shoes #2 yarn for the hair #3 main yarn If not, take bigger or smaller hooks than you used before (depending on the result) and work other swatches. If it does not help choose different yarn and make other swatches. NEED HELP WINTH THE PATTERN? You are welcome to ask questions in our Ravelry group where this pattern was tested. Ladies who made this toy would be happy to help. Tip (shift stitches) If you crochet with the gauge mentioned in the GAUGE section, you don t have to make any other additional shift stitches than mentioned in 4

5 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Note: All parts of the toy are crocheted using main color yarn and matching crochet hook. Trunk (make 1) Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring Rnd 2. 6 inc = 12 Rnds sc in each st around = 12 Rnd 8. 2 sc, 1 double inc, 5 sc, 1 double inc, 3 sc = 16 Rnd 9. 1 sc in each st around = 16 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 7 sc, 1 double inc, 4 sc = 20 Rnd sc in each st around = 20 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 9 sc, 1 double inc, 5 sc = 24 Rnd sc in each st around = 24 Mark 13 th st and 28 th st. Press tip of trunk up inside the end of the trunk to form a small cup shape. Secure with a small stitch or two if you feel it is necessary. Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 11 sc, 1 double inc, 6 sc = 28 Rnd sc in each st around = 28 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 13 sc, 1 double inc, 7 sc = 32 Rnd sc in each st around = 32 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 15 sc, 1 double inc, 8 sc = 36 Rnd sc in each st around = 36 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 17 sc, 1 double inc, 9 sc = 40 Rnd sc in each st around = 40 Rnd sc End with a sl st leaving the remaining unworked. Fasten off. Legs Please note that the legs are made differently in Rnd 44. Scheme 1 5 Rnd 1. Ch 7

6 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Work from 3 rd st from the hook (the 1 st st is not counted in the stitch count see scheme 1) Rnd 2. (4 sc, 1 double inc) x 2 = 14 Rnd 3. (4 sc, 3 inc) x 2 = 20 Rnd 4. 4 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 5 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 3 = 26 Rnd 5. 5 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 1 sc = 32 Rnd 6. 5 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 1 sc = 40 Rnd 7. 5 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 7 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 2 sc = 48 Rnds sc in each st around = 48 The decreases of the next Rnd shape the top of the foot. Rnd sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 1 dec = 44 Rnd sc, (1 dec, 2 sc) x 3, 1 dec = 40 Rnd sc, 5 dec = 35 Rnd 17. (1 dec, 3 sc) x 7 = 28 Rnd dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, (3 sc, 1 dec) x 2, 4 sc, (1 dec, 1 sc) x 2 = 22 Rnd sc, 3 dec = 19 Rnd dec, 15 sc = 17 Rnd sc in each st around = 17 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 18 Rnd 23. (1 inc, 8 sc) x 2 = 20 The increases of the next three rounds should sit at the center front and center back of the leg. Rnd sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 22 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 10 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 24 Stuff the foot slightly. Rnd sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 26 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 22 sc = 27 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 29 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 23 sc = 30 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 31 Rnd sc in each st around = 31 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 32 Rnd sc in each st around = 32 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 33 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 34 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 35 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 36 Rnd sc, 4 dec, 13 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 33 Rnds sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc = 33 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 inc, 10 sc = 33 Ensure that the opening created in the next Rnd is at the exact center of the inner part of the thigh. Rnd 44 for the right leg: 5 sc, 1 dec, 15 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 1 sc = 33 You have created an opening to insert the joint. Rnd 44 for the left leg: 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 8 sc, 1 inc, 10 sc = 33 You have created an opening to insert the joint. Make sure you work 2 sc over ch-2 space in the next round. The remaining rounds are the same for both legs. Rnd sc, 1 dec, 26 sc = 32 Rnd sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) x 3, 1 sc = 28 Rnd 47. (2 sc, 1 dec) x 7 = 21 Rnd sc in each st around = 21 Stuff the leg but not too firmly. Insert a plastic joint into the opening. 6

7 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Rnd 49. (1 sc, 1 dec) x 7 = 14 Rnd sc in each st around = 14 Rnd dec = 7 Adjust stuffing if needed. Rnd dec, 1 sc = 4 Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Close the remaining opening using front loops of the. Hide ends. 7 Arms Please note that the arms are made differently in Rnd 49. Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring Rnd 2. 6 inc = 12 Rnd 3. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 Rnd 4. (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24 Rnd 5. 6 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 26 Rnd 6. 1 sc in each st around = 26 Rnd 7. 7 sc, 1 dec, 11 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc = 24 Rnd 8. 1 sc in each st around = 24 Rnd 9. 7 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc = 22 Rnd sc in each st around = 22 Rnd sc, 5 sc in one st (for the thumb), 9 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc = 25 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 2 sc = 24 Rnd sc in each st around = 24 Rnd sc, 3 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc = 20 Rnd 15. (7 sc, 1 double dec) x 2 = 16 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 7 sc = 15 Rnds sc in each st around = 15 Rnd inc, 14 sc = 16 Rnd sc in each st around = 16 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 14 sc = 17 Rnd sc in each st around = 17

8 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 14 sc = 18 Rnd sc in each st around = 18 The increases should sit to the sides of the hand: Rnd sc, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 20 Rnd sc in each st around = 20 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 22 Rnd sc in each st around = 22 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 10 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 24 Rnd sc in each st around = 24 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 26 Rnds sc in each st around = 26 Rnd sc, sc4tog (to shape the elbow), 10 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc = 25 Rnd sc, sc4tog, 9 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc = 24 Stuff the lower half of the arm. Rnds sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc = 24 Ensure that the opening created in the next Rnd is at the exact center of the inner part of the arm. Rnd 49 for the right arm. 4 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 5 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc = 24 You have created an opening to insert the joint. Rnd 49 for the left arm. 4 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 3 sc = 24 You have created an opening to insert the joint. The remaining rounds are the same for both arms. Make sure you work 2 sc over ch-2 space in the next round. Rnds sc in each st around = 24 Rnd 53. (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 18 Stuff the arm. Insert the joint into the opening. Rnd sc in each st around = 18 Rnd 55. (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 12 Rnd sc in each st around = 12 Stuff the upper part of the arm. Rnd dec = 6 Fasten off. Close the remaining opening using front loops of the. Hide ends. 8

9 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Body Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring Rnd 2. 6 inc = 12 Rnd 3. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 Rnd 4. (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24 Rnd 5. (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 Rnd 6. (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36 Rnd 7. (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42 Rnd 8. (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 48 Rnd 9. (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 54 Rnd 10. (8 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 60 Rnd 11. (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 66 Rnd 12. (10 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 72 Ensure that the openings created in the next rnd are placed symmetrically on the sides of the body. You will use them to attach the legs. Rnd sc, ch 2, skip 2, 40 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 11 sc, 1 inc = 73 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 2 sc along the chain, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 10 sc, (1 inc, 4 sc) x 3, 2 sc along the chain, 13 sc = 80 The marker travels up the left side of the belly Rnd sc, 1 inc = 81 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc, (5 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 12 sc, (1 inc, 5 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 20 sc = 88 Rnds sc in each st around = 88 Rnd sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) x 3, 1 dec, 8 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) x 3, 1 dec, 15 sc = 80 Decreases of the next rnds shape the bottom. Rnd sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 1 dec, 6 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 1 dec, 15 sc = 72 Rnd sc in each st around = 72 Rnd sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) x 5, 1 dec, 15 sc = 66 Rnd sc in each st around = 66 Rnd sc, 1 dec = 65 Decreases of the next rnds shape the belly. Rnd 35. (5 sc, 1 dec) x 2, 51 sc = 63 Attach the legs to the body by securing the joint from the inside of the body. 9

10 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Rnd sc in each st around = 36 Rnd 59. (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 30 Rnd sc in each st around = 30 Attach the arms to the body by securing the joint from the inside of the body. Rnd 61. (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 24 Crochet the neck. Rnds sc in each st around = 24 Rnd sc, 1 dec = 62 Rnd 37. (4 sc, 1 dec) x 2, 50 sc = 60 Rnd sc in each st around = 60 Rnd dec, (3 sc, 1 dec) x 2, 48 sc = 57 Rnd sc in each st around = 57 Rnd dec, (2 sc, 1 dec) x 2, 47 sc = 54 Start stuffing the bottom part of the body after Rnd 45. Rnds sc in each st around = 54 Ensure that the openings created in the next rnd are placed symmetrically on the sides of the body. You will use them to attach the arms. Rnd sc, ch 2, skip 2, 25 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 7 sc = 54 Rnd sc in each st around = 54 Rnd 53. (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 48 Rnd sc in each st around = 48 Rnd 55. (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 42 Rnd sc in each st around = 42 Rnd 57. (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 36 Stuff the upper part of the body. Continue working the head. Rnd 67. (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 Rnd sc, 1 inc, (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 2 sc = 36 Rnd 69. (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42 Rnd sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 3 sc = 48 Rnd 71. (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 54 Rnd sc, 1 inc, (8 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 4 sc = 60 Rnd 73. (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 66 Rnd sc,1 inc, (10 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 5 sc = 72 Rnd 75. (11 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 78 Rnd sc, 1 inc, (12 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 6 sc = 84 Rnd sc in each st around = 84 Rnd 78. (13 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 90 Rnd sc in each st around = 90 Rnd sc, 1 inc, (14 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 7 sc = 96 Rnds sc in each st around = 96 10

11 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Join the trunk. Ensure it is joined at the exact center front of the head. Rnd sc, join the trunk to the head with their right sides facing each other. Work 16 sc starting from the marked 28 th st of the trunk hooking through the of the trunk and the head (insert the hook from the inside of the trunk), 60 sc = 96 Do not remove the trunk markers. Rnd sc, 1 sc into the previously worked st of the head, 1 sc into the marked st of the trunk, continue working along the trunk: 24 sc, 1 sc into the marked st, 1 sc into the closest previously worked st of the head, 60 sc along the head = 108 Rnds sc in each st around = 108 Rnd sc, 2 dec, 50 sc, 2 dec, 45 sc = 104 Mark the decreases they should be made on both sides of the head and they mark the place for sewing the ears. Rnd sc, 2 dec, 48 sc, 2 dec, 44 sc = 100 Rnd sc, 1 double dec, 48 sc, 1 double dec, 43 sc = 96 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 46 sc, 1 dec, 43 sc = 94 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 43 sc, 1 dec, 43 sc = 92 Rnd sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 20 sc, ch 2, skip 2, 9 sc, 1 dec, 41 sc = 90 Rnd sc in each st around = 90 You have created openings for the eyes. Rnd 97. (7 sc, 1 dec) x 10 = 80 Rnd sc in each st around = 80 Rnd sc, 1 dec, (6 sc, 1 dec) x 9, 3 sc = 70 Rnd sc in each st around = 70 Prepare the wire frame. I used a piece of wire 27 cm/10.6 inches long. Make two big loops on both ends of the wire and secure them with fabric tape. Make a tunnel through the stuffing using a thick knitting needle or a wooden skewer. Insert the wire frame. Stuff the neck and the bottom of the head. Ensure that the neck is quite firm and supports the head well. If it doesn t, insert one more piece of wire or make the loops bigger. 11

12 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Rnds sc in each st around = 70 Rnd 107. (5 sc, 1 dec) x 10 = 60 Rnd sc in each st around = 60 Rnd 109. (8 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 54 Rnd 110. (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 48 Rnd 111. (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 42 Rnd 112. (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 36 Rnd 113. (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 30 Insert the eyes into the eye openings and secure. Stuff the head and the trunk, making sure the trunk is stuffed very softly, and the tip of the trunk remains unstuffed.. Rnd 114. (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 24 Rnd 115. (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 18 Rnd 116. (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 = 12 Rnd dec = 6 Fasten off. Close the remaining opening using front loops of the. Hide ends. 12

13 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern The outer corner of the right eye the bottom of the trunk. Pull up the thread. Needle sculpt the face Thread your needle with strong thread. Needle sculpt as follows using pictures as guidance: 1. The bottom of the trunk the outer corner of the left eye. 4. The bottom of the trunk the inner corner of the left eye. 2. The outer corner of the left eye the outer corner of the right eye. 5. The inner corner of the left eye the bottom of the trunk. 13

14 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Secure yarn at the outer corner of the left eye (see picture). 6. The bottom of the trunk the inner corner of the right eye. Work 7 sc directly onto the head going up around the eye. Turn. Do not ch 1 and work 7 sc starting from 2 nd st from the hook (working the last st into the st of the head in the corner of the eye). Turn. Work 6 sc along the eyelid. End with a sc into the st that you worked the last st of the first row in. Fasten off and hide end inside the piece. 7. The inner corner of the right eye the bottom of the trunk. Pull up the thread. Secure the yarn. Cut off. Upper eyelid Make the second eyelid the same way but start at the inner corner of the right eye. If you find easier to crochet the eyelids as separate pieces, feel free to do it and then sew them above the eye. 14

15 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Ears You may want to leave a long tail before you start to stitch the hole closed and attach to the head when finished. Left ear Rnd 1. Ch 20 and join with a sl st to form a circle. Rnd 2. 1 sc in each st around = 20 Rnd 3. 5 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc, 1 double inc, 4 sc = 23 Double increases shape the top part of the ear. Rnd 4. 5 sc, 1 inc, 11 sc, 1 double inc, 5 sc = 26 Rnd 5. 5 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc, 1 double inc, 6 sc = 29 Rnd 6. 6 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc, 1 double inc, 7 sc = 32 Rnd 7. 6 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc, 1 double inc, 8 sc = 35 Rnd 8. 6 sc, 1 inc, 17 sc, 1 double inc, 10 sc = 38 Rnd 9. 7 sc, 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 double inc, 11 sc = 41 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 20 sc, 1 double inc, 12 sc = 44 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 21 sc, 1 double inc, 14 sc = 47 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 double inc, 15 sc = 50 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 24 sc, 1 double inc, 16 sc = 53 Rnd sc in each st around = 53 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc = 55 Rnd 16. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 27, 1 sc = 82 Rnd sc in each st around = 82 Rnd sc Fasten off. Do not remove the marker. Right ear Rnd 1. Ch 20 and join with a sl st to form a circle. Rnd 2. 1 sc in each st around = 20 Rnd 3. 4 sc, 1 double inc, 9 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 23 Rnd 4. 5 sc, 1 double inc, 11 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 26 Rnd 5. 6 sc, 1 double inc, 13 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc = 29 Rnd 6. 7 sc, 1 double inc, 14 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc = 32 Rnd 7. 8 sc, 1 double inc, 16 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc = 35 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 17 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc = 38 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 18 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc = 41 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 20 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc = 44 15

16 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 21 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc = 47 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 50 Rnd sc, 1 double inc, 24 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc = 53 Rnd sc in each st around = 53 Rnd sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 33 sc = 55 Rnd 16. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 27, 1 sc = 82 Rnd sc Leave the remaining unworked. Fasten off. Do not remove the marker. Steam block the ears. Sew the first round of the ears. Make the folds: 1. Fold the ear towards Rnd 1 for approximately 12 rounds. Secure with a couple of or a sewing pin. 3. Secure the fold with a few. The marker travels along the back of the ear which is not folded. 2. Fold the edge of the ear towards the previous fold for approximately 5 rounds. 16

17 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Pin the ears with their pointed parts up. The bottom parts of the ears should align with the markers placed in Rnd 90. Sew the ear to the head for approximately twelve rounds (the area of sewing is marked with an oval in the picture). Secure the lobe of the ear. Finish the face 17

18 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Thread your needle with brown sewing thread and embroider horizontal lines on the trunk. I left 3 rounds between the lines. Embroider the elbows and knees (the way you like). Tint the upper eyelid, lines on the trunk, elbows, knees and mouth fold. Rnd 1. Ch 5 and join with a sl st to form a circle. Rnd 2. 6 sc over the chain Rnd 3. 6 inc = 12 Rnd 4. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 18 Rnd 5. (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 24 Rnd 6. (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 30 Rnd 7. (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 36 Rnd 8. (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 = 42 Rnd 9. 6 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, ch 10, 9 sc back along the chain starting from 2 nd st from the hook, 2 sc, ch 8, 7 sc back along the chain starting from 2 nd st from the hook; 2 sc, ch 6, 5 sc back along the chain starting from 2 nd st from the hook; 1 sc, 1 inc, (6 sc, 1 inc) x 4 = 93 Rnd sc Leave the remaining unworked. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing (if you yarn allows it). Brush up and sew it onto the head. Hair with yarn for hair and matching crochet hook 18

19 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Clothes You can find patterns for the clothes in Appendix section (seam allowances are included). They are for the toy 40 cm (15.7 inches) tall. If your Elephant is shorter or taller, you may need to reduce or enlarge the pattern to fit your toy s measurements. Try on all the pieces as you go. All seams are cm - it depends on your skills and the fabric you choose - the smaller the seam the better. Dress Cut out the following pieces out of polka-dot cotton fabric: - front 1 pc - back 2 pcs - sleeve 2 pcs Also you will need: - a piece of netting fabric (I used 200 cm x 4 cm (78.7 inches x 1.6 inches) - two pieces of polka-dot cotton fabric for the skirt of the dress I used 10 cm x 30 cm / 3.9 inches x 11.8 inches each - white bias tape I used 40 cm / 15.7 inches - velvet ribbon I used 30 cm / 11.8 inches - knitted lace I used 100 cm / 39.4 inches Making up Sew the short edges of both pieces for the skirt together forming a circle of fabric. Finish raw edge of the bottom. Cut open a back seam for the skirt at the center of one of the rectangles. This seam will be at the back of the dress, the other two seams are at the sides of the dress. Sew the netting fabric to the bottom edge of the skirt making folds. Do not finish the netting fabric, it does not fray. Iron the right side of the dress. Sew the knitted lace to the hem of the skirt. Apply it to the right side of the fabric, making 19

20 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 sure it doesn't cover the netting along the bottom edge. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams. Finish raw edges. Sew, finish and iron the shoulder seams. Machine stitch along the upper edge of the skirt. Gather to fit the bottom edge of the bodice of the dress. Machine stitch along the sleeve cap and gather it to make folds. Sew the skirt to the top part of the dress. Finish raw edges. Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Finish raw edges of the sleeve caps. Sew bias tape along the neck and the bottom edge of the sleeves. Sew the velvet ribbon around the waist. 20

21 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Pants Cut out two pieces for the pants out of knit fabric. You will also need elastic lace and white elastic. Machine stitch the pants using zigzag stitch. Sew the front and the back seams. Finish the back raw edges of the dress. Hem the edges with a narrow hem, then sew Velcro tape all along the back. Sew a nice button onto the belt. Put the dress onto the Elephant. Sew elastic lace onto the bottom edges of the leg openings (from the right side of the piece). Stretch the elastic out as you go to gather the piece. Sew the crotch seam. 21

22 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Head band Fold the upper edge of the pants over to the wrong side and sew. This forms the casing for elastic. Insert elastic. Cover a big button with your main fabric (polkadot cotton fabric in my case). Gather the remaining piece of the netting fabric to form a circle. You will also need the remaining piece of the lace and round elastic. Making up Netting fabric is the 1 st layer. Gather the lace the same way you did for the netting fabric and sew it over the netting fabric. Secure the button at the center. Measure a piece of round elastic to fit the head circumference. Sew it at the back of the flower. Put the head band onto the toy s head. Put the pants onto the toy. 22

23 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Shoes with yarn for the shoes and matching crochet hook Rnd 1. Ch 7 Work from 3 rd st from the hook (the 1 st st is not counted in the stitch count see scheme 1) Rnd 2. (4 sc, 1 double inc) x 2 = 14 Rnd 3. (4 sc, 3 inc) x 2 = 20 Rnd 4. 4 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 5 sc, (1 inc, 1 sc) x 3 = 26 Rnd 5. 5 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 2, 1 inc, 1 sc = 32 Rnd 6. 5 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 6 sc, (1 inc, 2 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 1 sc = 40 Rnd 7. 5 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 3, 1 inc, 7 sc, (1 inc, 3 sc) x 3, 1 inc, leave the remaining 2 unworked = 48 Rnd 8. into the back loops only 1 sc in each st around working the last stitch into both loops of the stitch = 48 Rnds sc in each st around = 48 The back of the shoe Work in rows. Rows 1-3. Ch 1, turn and work 15 sc Try the shoe onto the foot. The shoe should be deep enough to fit the foot. Try the shoe strap created in the next round as you go to check if the length given below is enough. Row 4 for the right shoe Ch 1, 5 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, ch 15 for the shoe strap, turn and work 10 sc back along the chain starting from 6 th st from the hook End with a sl st and fasten off. This forms a button loop. Row 4 for the left shoe Ch 15 for the shoe strap, turn and work 10 sc back along the chain starting from 6 th st from the hook; 5 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc Fasten off. 23

24 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 The front part of the shoe It is worked the same way for both shoes. Work in rows (turn your work after each row). Row 1. Count 4 to the left of the marker and attach your yarn. Ch 1 and work 25 sc. Row 2. Ch 1, 25 sc Row 3. Ch 1, 10 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc = 23 Row 4. 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec = 19 Row 5. Ch 4, (skip 2, 1 tr) x 3, (skip 1, 1 tr) x 2, (skip 2, 1 tr) x 2, ch 2, 1 sl st into the 3 rd ch of the Ch 4 worked at the beginning of the row. Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends. Your Mary the Elephant is ready! Sew the button. Put the shoes onto the toy. 24

25 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Appendix (adjust pattern according to the size of your toy) 25

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27 LittleOwlsHut Crochet pattern 2017 Contacts: I d love to see the results of your hard work! Please share photos of your finished creation directly on our Facebook page, add project to the pattern on Ravelry and Craftsy, me, and/or find me on other sites. Just search LittleOwlsHut. Tell me about your crocheting adventures, I would love to hear it. Find me on: Facebook Ravelry Pattern shop Ravelry Group Instagram Download the free QR-code APP for your iphone/smart-phone and scan this code to take you straight to our website. Copyright notes: 2017 LittleOwlsHut. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale, provided you comply with the following: The items must be 100% handmade by you - the purchaser of the pattern (no production-line allowed). Every person who uses my patterns to make items for sale must have their own copy of the pattern. Any items for sale must state in the item description that they are based on LittleOwlsHut pattern, include the name of the designer and also include a link to my website () Any items you sell based on my patterns must feature only your own photographs of the item you have made to sell. You do not have permission to use my photographs to help sell your work. Text and images Copyright 2017 by LittleOwlsHut, all rights reserved. No pattern may be reproduced or distributed mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. I work very hard to design and write these patterns. Thank you so much for your understanding, and happy crocheting! Warning: Because your finished project may have small parts, please be extremely cautious if you decide to give it to a child. Also, if you decide to sell your finished project, remember to include warning for people purchasing it. 27