Elephant Deramores Studio DK in Deramores - Downloadable PDF

Elephant Deramores Studio DK Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern by Amanda Berry from Deramores features an adorable knitted elephant toy standing 17cm tall, complete with a matching cardigan jacket. The finished elephant is a stuffed toy designed for intermediate knitters, making it an engaging project that combines basic toy construction with garment-making techniques. The pattern includes both the elephant body and coordinating cardigan, allowing crafters to create a charming dressed toy.

Techniques Used

Knitting in the round: The elephant body is constructed using circular knitting techniques on double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless construction of the three-dimensional toy form. This method is efficient for creating tubular shapes and requires minimal seaming.

Knitting flat: The cardigan jacket is worked flat using traditional back-and-forth knitting on straight needles, creating separate pieces that are later assembled.

I-cord technique: The elephant's tail is created using the i-cord method on two double-pointed needles, producing a neat, cord-like appendage.

Seaming and assembly: A darning or tapestry needle is used to sew the knitted pieces together, combining the various components into the finished toy and garment.

Button attachment: The pattern incorporates button embellishment, with domed black buttons for eyes and yellow buttons for the cardigan closure.

Stitches Used

Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric. The tension is measured in stockinette stitch at approximately 22 stitches by 28 rows per 10cm square on 3.5mm needles.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Deramores Studio DK weight yarn in two colors—1 x 100g Mist (Yarn A) and 1 x 100g Vanilla (Yarn B)
• Needles: A set of 3.5mm double-pointed needles with a minimum length of 10cm for knitting the elephant in the round (alternatively, a circular needle can be used for the magic loop method); a pair of 3.5mm straight needles with a minimum length of 20cm for knitting the cardigan flat
• Notions: 50g of toy stuffing for filling the elephant, a stitch marker for tracking rounds, a darning or tapestry needle for seaming, two 9mm domed black buttons for eyes, and three 8mm diameter two-hole yellow buttons for the cardigan jacket

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle toy construction and garment assembly. The combination of circular knitting, flat knitting, and finishing techniques provides a well-rounded intermediate project.

Important Safety Note

The finished toy is not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts, including the button eyes and embellishments.