use your

yarn kit

PLUS stuffing, spare

black yarn

SIZE Elephant:

6.5cm height x 25cm square

S K I L L L E V E L

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Perfect beginnersâ

Elephant Comforter

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Christine Harvey’s project makes for a special heirloom gift

Crochet

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When a loved one is expecting a new arrival, it’s only natural to

want to create something special. The gifts that newborn babies

receive are always treasured, and often passed on through the

generations. With their kind eyes and oversized ears, elephants are

endearing creatures and the perfect animal to feature on this adorable comforter. Best of all, the vivid colours in your Glacier yarn kit are just as suitable for a

baby girl or boy!

“When making the blanket, make sure you only leave short yarn ends so there’s no risk of

running out of yarn”Christine Harvey, Designer

elephant comfortertrunk and head Using 3.5mm hook and Crisp Lilac make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring, join with a sl st to first st. Six sts Change to Frosty SilverRnd 1: 1ch, working in back loops only 1dc in each st to end, join with a sl st to first stRnd 2 and every even-numbered rnd: 1dc in each st to endRnd 3: 2dc in next st, 1dc in each st to end. Seven stsRnd 5: rep Row 3. Eight stsRnd 7: (2dc in next

make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring, join with a sl st to first st. Six sts Rnd 1: (1ch [counts as 1dc], 1dc) in next st, 2dc in each st to end, join with a sl st to first st. 12 stsChange to Frosty SilverRnd 2: 1ch, working in back loops only 1dc in each st to end, join with a sl st to first stRnd 3: 1dc in each st to endRnd 4: (dc2tog, 2dc) to end. Nine stsRnds 5-6: rep Rnd 3 twiceRnd 7: (dc2tog, 1dc) to end. Six stsRnd 8: rep Rnd 3 Fasten off, leaving a long tail

earMake twoUsing 3.5mm hook and Crisp Lilac make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring, turn. Six stsRow 1: (1ch, [counts as 1dc], 1dc) in next st, 2dc in each of next five sts, turn. 12 stsRow 2: (1ch, [counts as 1dc], 1dc) in next st, 1dc, (2dc in next st, 1dc) to end, turn. 18 stsChange to Frosty SilverRnd 3: (1ch [counts as 1dc], 1dc) in first corner sp, 1dc in next five row ends, 2dc in next corner sp, 16dc, join with a sl st to first st. 24 stsFasten off, leaving a long tail

blanketUsing 3.5mm hook and Fresh Teal make 6ch, join with a sl st to form a ringNote: fasten off after every rnd and join new colour to any 2ch corner spRnd 1: 2ch (counts as 1tr), 2tr into ring, 2ch, (3tr into ring, 2ch) three times, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 12 stsChange to Brisk Blue Rnd 2: (2ch [counts as 1tr], 2tr) in next 2ch sp, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in each of next three 2ch sp, 3tr in next 2ch sp, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 24 sts

Change to Cosy Red Rnd 3: (2ch [counts as 1tr], 2tr) in next 2ch sp, (3tr in sp between next two 3tr cl, [3tr, 2ch, 3tr] in next 2ch sp) three times, 3tr in sp between next two 3tr cl, 3tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 36 stsWork in foll one-row stripe sequence: Winter White, Fresh Teal, Brisk Blue, Cosy Red, Crisp Lilac, Fresh Teal, Brisk Blue, Cosy Red, Winter White Rnds 4-12: (2ch [counts as 1tr], 2tr) in next 2ch sp, (3tr

in each sp between 3tr cl to next 2ch sp, [3tr, 2ch, 3tr] in next 2ch sp) three times, 3tr in each sp between 3tr cl to next 2ch sp, 3tr in next 2ch sp, 2ch, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 144 sts Fasten off

to make up Sew in ends. Sew back of Head closed. Sew an Ear to either side of Head. Embroider eyes using spare black yarn. Sew Arms to underside of Head next to Ears. Using Fresh Teal sew elephant to centre of Blanket

Great AdviceINTO THE BACK LOOP

Working a double crochet (dc) into the back loop means you

should only put the hook through the back loop (the one furthest

away), rather than through both loops that form the top of the previous double crochet stitch

st, 1dc) to end. 12 stsRnd 9: rep Rnd 7. 18 stsRnd 11: (2dc in next st, 2dc) to end. 24 stsRnd 13: (2dc in next st, 3dc) to end. 30 stsRnds 14-16: 1dc in each st to endRnd 17: (dc2tog, 3dc) to end. 24 stsRnd 18: (dc2tog, 2dc) to end. 18 stsStuff head and trunk firmlyRnd 19: (dc2tog, 1dc) to end. 12 stsRnd 20: (dc2tog) to end. Six stsFasten off, leaving a long tail

armMake twoUsing 3.5mm hook and Crisp Lilac