Elephant

The elephant is one of the easier animals to knit because there are no color changes in the body and legs. The trunk isn’t similar to any other animal’s nose, but it uses normal stockinette and increase stitches. With no markings on the body, it’s a great animal to make if you want to try making clothes and shoes, too. It’s one of my favorites.

You need to have…

Yarn in desired color(s) and weight (~6oz/100g for sport weight; ~24oz/700g for worsted)

Contrast yarn for eyes and nostrils

Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used

Stuffing

Crochet hook for crochet chain loop stitches

Tapestry needle

You need to know (or learn)…

Stockinette stitch

Increase and decrease stitches

Mattress stitch for sewing seams

Crochet chain loop stitch