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African Elephant

I made this for My friend Yvonne's birthday

Created by: Catherine McG

  • Project Details

    About

    I really wanted to make another elephant so decided to do one for my pals birthday (it's not until November but thought I'd be organised). I don't know why but it was definitely harder to put together this time than it was the first. Hopefully she'll like it.

    Pattern

    Loxodonta & Elephanas African Elephants

    This pattern can be found here:
    www.lovecrafts.com

    Craft

    Crochet

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jul 25, 2021 Finished on: Aug 22, 2021

  • Comments

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    20 Comments

    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      So beautiful, I love these lovely colourful elephants, they look amazing, must take ages to make and they are fabulous gifts to give for friends and family. Your crocheting is beautiful. Was just looking at some of your other projects, you have some really pretty things. 💕
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    • Donna S

      These elephants are lovely. I really like the button on the tail. You have so many beautiful crochet toys on your profile !
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        Thank you Donna that's really nice of you to say, it's lovely when other people like the things I've made. 😊 I see you do all types of crafts, they're really good.
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    • Sarah T

      Lovely Catherine sure your friend will love it. Felt much the same about joining my second one but that may have been as I did it correctly the second time and did the joins inside instead of out! I did make up the pieces for a third in similar colours to yours but a combination of the pain of joining and a lockdown lack of stuffing have left the pieces in a bag somewhere to get get completed sometime whenever!
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        Thanks Sarah, I still like the way your first one is joined. It's because I saw yours that I made one - I loved it so much. 💕
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Of course your friend will love her Catherine she is perfect, I love the colours you have used.Isnt it funny when you make something the second time and you think it will be so easy and it ends up being harder. It will be so worth it though when you see her face.😊💕
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        Thanks Michelle, I wish her birthday was closer because I want to give it to her now. It's difficult not to show her pictures of it.😬.. I don't know what's been wrong with my notifications on here but I've not had any come through for days then they all appeared tonight. Sorry to everyone for late thank you's 😊
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        @Catherine McG: Same here with notifications Catherine, nothing moved for 2 days on the homepage as well.😟
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        @Liz M: God forbid this site ever folded, I'd be devastated 😢
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Catherine McG: I am the same when I make something for a friend it is always nerve wrecking as you hope they like it and just want to see what they think. Maybe just put the wee elephant away out of sight until it is time to give it to her.lol.😊I had the same problem the other night everytime I went on nothing was working, then we had the computer guy out and he did something wrong so I just left everything for a couple of days.😊💓
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    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      Oh this is a fantastic elephant, Catherine! I love the design and you've made it beautifully 😍. Your friend will be thrilled 💕
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        Aww thanks Sue, I'm really happy with it now it's finished.😊
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    • Christine R

      • Preston

      I really love these Catherine they are so colourful and make great elephants
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    • Liz M

      • Edinburgh

      Fabulous elephant Catherine, your friend will love her.
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    • Dianne S

      • Glasgow

      What beautiful elephants Catherine! Looks like a lot of work but worth the effort, your pal will definitely love it!
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      • Catherine McG

        • Aberdeen, Scotland

        Thanks Dianne, making the flowers is quick and easy but putting it together melts your brain 😊
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      Fantastic Elephant, I am sure your friend will love him
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