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Etsy Feature – Tearoom Girl Elephant Knit Pattern

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Introducing the Ela Elephant pattern, available for instant download upon purchase. This pattern offers two knitting methods to suit your preference.

For the traditional approach, the body of the elephant is worked “back and forth” on two single-pointed knitting needles, creating a lovely texture. The pieces are then seamed together for a polished finish. If you prefer a seamless design, the dress is worked “top down” and “back and forth” without the need for sewing.

The finished Ela Elephant stands at approximately 29cm/11.4″ in height, making her a charming addition to any shelf or mini stool. Her poseable nature allows for easy positioning and display.

To create the body, Worsted/Aran/10 ply weight yarn is recommended, while the dress is best crafted with 4ply/Fingering weight yarn. Basic knitting stitches are used throughout the pattern, making it suitable for knitters of all skill levels.

One unique feature of Ela is her effortless eye design. No need to knit or embroider the eyes separately; the pattern provides a clever method to incorporate them seamlessly.

Additionally, the dress is removable, allowing for versatility in styling and play. The pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions on assembling Ela, accompanied by helpful in-progress photographs. You’ll also find a comprehensive list of materials needed and useful tips and links for knitting techniques and supplies.

Get nostalgic and bring back memories of beloved characters like Nellie the Elephant with this delightful knitting project. So grab your knitting needles and embark on a journey to create your very own Ela Elephant. Once completed, she’ll be ready to charm and captivate with her adorable presence.

Elephant Height: approx 29cm/11.4″
Ela is designed to sit and be posed easily eg. on a shelf or mini stool.

You can purchase this pattern here via Etsy. 

 

 

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  1. “Nellie the Elephant” is a children’s song written in 1956 by Ralph Butler and Peter Hart about a fictional anthropomorphic elephant of that name.[

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All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

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This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]