![]() The first "Round" is worked as a Row, but don't turn at the end - just start Round 2 in the of of the first stitch made in Round 1. This main piece is worked in a spiral - do not join with a slip stitch, but use a stitch marker to mark the first st of each round to keep your place. The front half is made in one piece except for the ears and legs - those are sewn on as shown or as desired. Break yarn leaving long tail for sewing on.ĮLEPHANT FRONT HALF HEAD AND BODY INSTRUCTIONS: Row 6 - 11: Repeat Rows 4 - 5 until thre are 12 sts total. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2 sc in last st turn. Row 4: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, sc in remaining sts turn. Row 3: Ch 2, sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st turn. Row 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, sc in the last st turn. Row 1: Ch 3, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the last 2 ch turn. Make 2 - these will be sewn on after Round 28 of the Front Half Instructions. Part B (Will face inward against the books): Note that the BLO row has created a "crease" or bend that pushes the last few rows forward - this forward flap is where the feet will be attached, while the body will be attached to the upright, larger portion before Row 37. ![]() Row 37: Ch 1, sc across in BLO ( back loop only tutorial here) turn. Row 1: Ch 20, skip the ch closest to hook, sc in next 19 ch turn. Part A (Will face out and have elephant parts attached): Make 2 of each part, do not sew together until elephant parts are attached You may need to adjust these to fit your own bookends. Slip the covers over your bookends and enjoy!.Insert a pipe cleaner up the trunk if you want to make it pose-able.Single crochet or whip stitch each Cover Part A to a Cover Part B, leaving the bottom open so that it can slip over the metal bookends.Lightly stuff the bodies, and sew them to the larger upright portion of each Cover Part A.Lightly stuff the legs, and sew them to the smaller bottom "flap" of each Cover Part A, so that the body opening is facing the taller upright part of the Cover Part A.Make the Elephant Tail and Legs, and sew them to the back end.Make the Elephant Front Legs, and sew them to the body.Make the Elephant Front Half - attach the ears and stuff with fiber fill when noted.Make the Elephant Ears (make 2) and set aside.Make the Cover pieces - the black pieces that will act as the actual bookend covers, and that will hold up the elephant pieces.Please refer to the photos for placement - or go your own way! I've included an assembly overview up front so you an get an overall idea of how the bookends come together.ĪSSEMBLY OVERVIEW: (Instructions for each piece is below) Note: This pattern is made in several parts that are then sewn together. Stitch Markers ( Clover Locking Stitch Markers used).Tapestry or Yarn Needle ( Susan Bates Finishing Needles used).2 colors Red Heart Super Saver (Aran /10 ply 364 yards (333 meters) 198 grams (6.98 ounces)).But it's all single crochet, and I have full confidence you can pull it off. And you can pose your elephant however you like! It's all in the assembly - and a pipe cleaner up the trunk! I can't wait to see how you all make this pattern your own!Īdd this pattern to your Raverly Queue or Favorites If yours are a different size, you'll need to adjust the Covers portion of the pattern to fit. The set I purchased was well under $10, and were simply labeled "9 inch metal bookends." I've linked to a pair on Amazon below! Bookend cozies? They slip over the plain metal bookends you can buy in any office supply store or discount retailer. To be more specific, these would be considered bookend covers. and it's a free crochet pattern!ĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I've got Blue Elephants on Crochet! Elephant Bookends that is. And though we didn't quite get the "Pink Elephants on Parade" sequence, that didn't stop us from singing along! Well, instead of Pink Elephants on Parade. Growing up, one of my little brothers was obsessed with a VHS copy of the Disney movie Dumbo.
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