An Elephant for a new little baby boy - Justin
My grandson Patrick has a new little nephew - namely Justin. Patrick asked if I would knit a hoodie or sweater for Justin and I decided I would add a little elephant toy for him as well. Sweaters are in the works and should be done shortly.The elephant I did after seeing a course to make "Wee Ones" on Craftsy. I bought the program and thoroughly enjoyed working along making this little elephant. You can watch or follow the pattern on your own or both - whatever works for you.
I have done a few of the courses on www.craftsy.com and although it is hand knitting I have learned all kinds of things that I either had forgotten or never knew anything about! Such fun to have a hand knit project on hand when just sitting watching TV or waiting around while hubby has a doctor's appointment...
Here are some photos of this little fellow/gal - you can also make a hippo or a bunny with this same pattern - that's three different heads that fit on the same body - just the tails and heads are different but lots of fun to make and super fast.
Front
Side
Back
Side with eyes!
Ready for his/her new home!
Love it!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he just the cutest! He is knit from top to bottom, stuffing as you go then the legs are added at the end in areas established as you knit the body. No seams at all. The pattern/video was very reasonably priced and if you like making toys this would be a great start. Just go to craftsy.com and look for "Wee Ones" - they are on sale now!
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