Description
The snuggle blanket for this Elephant snuggle is a basic granny square. With double crochets. I’ve gotten the basics from Heather on little tin bird.
For instructions I recommend PlanetJune on youtube. Her online tutorials are very easy to learn
Magic ring
Invisible decrease
Changing colors
Ultimate finish
Abbreviations
Rnd = Round
ch = Chain
slst = Slip stitch
sc = Single crochet
dc = Double crochet
dec = Use the invisible decrease, insert your hook into the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over draw through the first two loops, yarn over through the remaining two stitches
inc = 2 sc in next stitch
FLO = Front loops only
BLO = Back loops only
— PATTERN —
This basic granny square is made with clusters of 3 double crochet. The first cluster always starts with a chain 3, and follows up with 2 double crochet (The chain 3 acts as a double crochet).
Between every cluster there is a chain 1, except on the corners, in the corner there are 2 chains.
Continue making rounds with clusters until you reach 12 rounds
Make a last (13th) round with single crochets around the snuggle with 2 inc in the corners.
Finish off and work away the loose ends of the yarns at the back.
Head
Use Phildar coton 3 nr 0008 Mercure
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-14: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 15: [5 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (36)
Rnd 16: [4 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (30)
Rnd 17: [3 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (24)
Rnd 18: [2 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (18)
Stuff the head and continue stuffing until the last round.
Rnd 19: [1 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (12)
Rnd 20: 6 dec (6)
Finish off and leave enough yarn to attach the head to the snuggle.
Trunk
Use Phildar coton 3 nr 0008 Mercure
Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x 5 (10)
Rnd 3-4: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 5-7: 5 hdc, 5 sc (10)
Rnd 8: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 st, 2 hdc, 3 sc (12)
Rnd 9-10: 1 sc, 6 hdc, 5 sc (12)
Rnd 11: 1 sc, 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 st, 2 hdc, 3 sc (14)
Rnd 12: 2 sc, 10 hdc, 2 sc (14)
Rnd 13: 2 sc, 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 st, 3 hdc, 2 sc (18)
Rnd 14: 3 sc, 12 hdc, 3 sc (18)
Finish off, stuff the trunk and attach the trunk to the head.
Ears
Use Phildar coton 3 nr 0008 Mercure
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] x 5 (25) Stop after 25 st. Finish off and attach the ears to the head.
Use the black embroidery yarn to sew the closed eyes.
Arms
Start with Phildar coton 3 nr 0039 faience
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)
Change color to Phildar coton 3 nr 0008 Mercure
Rnd 4: BLO 18 sc (18)
Rnd 5-8: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 9: [4 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (15)
Rnd 10-12: 15 sc (15)
Stuff the arms and continue stuffing until the last round.
Rnd 13: [3 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (12)
Rnd 14-16: 12 sc (12)
Finish off and attach the arms between the head and the snuggle.
If you have finished an elephant snuggle, please post it on my facebook page. I am very curious to see your creations and variations
facebook.com/dendennisamigurumi
Steph –
This is so cute. Love it
Mykhanh –
This is my absolute favorite elephant snuggle pattern! I have made multiple loveys and they always turn out wonderfully! Thank you a million!!!
hayleylouise –
I tried this a few years ago before really understanding what the heck I was doing wiht crochet, just tried it again and it’s beautiful! thank you so much!
Anna Gould –
I love the Elephant Lovey! I am having problems with row 8 of the trunk. Please explain stitch by stitch what to do. Thanks for your help.
Dendennis –
Hi Anna, I am not sure how to explain easier. But I will give it a try:
First you crochet 1 Single Crochet, then crochet 2 Half Double Crochet, crochet in the next two stitches 2 Half Double Crochet (increase with hdc), then again crochet 2 Half Double Crochet, and finish with 3 Single Crochet.
Anna –
Thank you so much! Appreciate your help!
Anna Gould –
I thought I responded last night thanking you for your explanation but I don’t see it. Your explanation really helped me understand this row. For some reason it was confusing but now I understand! Thank you again.
Drina –
This is a beautiful piece but what size hooks are you using for the elephant?
Dendennis –
Thank you! I’ve used hooksize 2.5 mm and for the blanket I’ve used 3 mm
Ashley McKinley –
I want to make this so badly – but I can’t seem to find where you state what size hook you used… can you please share?
Dendennis –
That all depends on the type of yarn you are going to use. Usually for amigurumi and baby toys you can use a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label
Gail –
I cant figure out what yarn to use Is it bulky? Or regular baby yarn?
Dendennis –
I used cotton yarn. The brand is Phildar Coton 3, and I’ve used hook size 2.5 mm for the head and 3 mm for the blanket.
Rhonda –
So cute. What size hooks do you use.
Dendennis –
Hi there, I’ve used hooksize 3.mm for the blanket and 2,5 for it’s head. But it all depends on the type of yarn you are going to use.
laurie –
Good Afternoon! I’m almost finished with my 1st Elephant Snuggle. What a Great pattern! I’ve only been crocheting a couple years and it’s VERY easy to follow!
Can you provide a little instruction on attaching the head & arms to the blanket?
Thanks so much!
Dendennis –
Hi Laurie, I hope you figured it out, after our mail contact?
Diane –
How much yarn does this pattern take?
Dendennis –
Ooh that’s a good question. It has been several years since I crocheted this. I know it’s not much, but I don’t know the exact amount. So sorry
Marisa –
Love this pattern! Very cute 🙂 and informative. Could you let us know where exactly to attach the head and arms to the blanket so it can still fold up nicely like in your pictures? Thanks!
Dendennis –
Hi there! The arms are sewed on the bottom of the head. And then sewed exactly in the middle of the blanket!
Marygrace –
This is so cute can’t wait to start making it. I have one question what is the finished size of the blanket? Thanks in advance
Dendennis –
Oh haha that’s a good question! I don’t have the finished version anymore. But it’s a Granny square so you can crochet it as big as you want. Just add a few rows.