I found a picture similar on the internet...couldn't find a pattern..so I made up my own!

Supplies needed:
Less than a skein for main color if doing a solid color elephant
Buttons for eyes (or safety eyes)
Stuffing-fiberfill
Darning needle
F hook

Terms used:
Ch=chain
Sc= single crochet
BLO=back loops only
Sc-dec=single crochet decrease over 2 stitches

Elephant is worked in a continuous spiral.  Use a stitch marker to mark each round end.

If you are going to change colors for each round, I would suggest you join each round end with a slip stitch, and ch 1 to begin next round changing color as you go


With F hook, and main color:
Starting at trunk and working towards rump of elephant

Ch 2
1)  6 sc in 2nd ch from hook  (6 sc)
2)   2 sc in each ch around  (12 Sc)
3)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc)  repeat around  (18 sc)
4)  In BLO: sc in each sc around
Working in both loops now:
5)  (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (15 sc)
6)  sc in each sc around
7)  (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around  (12 sc)
8-16)  sc in each sc around
If you desire a longer trunk, add on extra rounds here, otherwise, continue on
17)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around  (15 sc)
18-19)  sc in each sc around
20)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (18 sc)
21)  sc in each sc around
22)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (21 sc)
23)  sc in each sc around
Trunk made, now onto the head
24)  2 sc in each sc around  (42 sc)
25-33)  sc in each sc around
34)  (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (35 sc)
35)  (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around  (28 sc)
36)  (sc-dec, sc in next  2 sc) repeat around (21 sc)
37) sc in each sc around
Head made, now onto body
38)  (2 sc, sc I next 2 sc)  repeat around  (28 sc)
39)  (2 sc, sc I next 3 sc)  repeat around  (35 sc)
Stuff head and insert safety eyes if using them.
40)  (2 sc, sc I next 4 sc)  repeat around  (42 sc)
41)  (2 sc, sc I next 5 sc)  repeat around  (49 sc)
42)  (2 sc, sc I next 6 sc)  repeat around  (56 sc)
43-53)  sc in each sc around
54)  (sc-dec, sc in next 6 sc) repeat around  (49 sc)
55)  (sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around  (42 sc)
56)  (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (35 sc)
57)  (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around  (28 sc)
58)  (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around  (21 sc)
Starting stuffing body now, continue to stuff as you finish the rump
59)  (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around  (14 sc)
60)  sc-dec around  (7 sc)
FO and weave in end.

Ears  (make 2)

Ch 3
1)  sc in 2nd ch from hook and in last ch from hook.  Ch1, turn
2)  sc across, ch 1 turn
Next step, you will be working along side and bottom of square just made
3)  Sc on side of sc just made, (figure 1 pic)  3 sc in next stitch side (the beginning ch) (figure 2 pic)  , 3 sc in next stitch, (this is the first ch made in your beginning chain 3), sc in side of next stitch. (this is the first sc you made on row 2)  Ch I, turn.  (figure 3 pic)
See pics for help!

You have now crocheted around the sides and bottom of row 3.
You are now going to be working only on the sides and bottom of row 3.
4)  sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc (corner of ear being made), sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc I next sc, (2nd corner of ear made), sc in last 2 sc.  Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
5)  sc in first 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in last 3 sc.  Ch 1, turn,  (16 sc)  Your ear should look like the next picture

You will repeat this pattern increasing as you go for 7 more rows.
6)   sc in 4 sc, 3 sc , then sc in  6 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 4 sc.  Ch1, turn (20 sc)
7)   sc in 5 sc, 3 sc , then sc in  8 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 5 sc.  Ch1, turn (24 sc)
8)   sc in 6 sc, 3 sc , then sc in 10 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 6 sc. Ch1, turn (28 sc)
9)   sc in 7 sc, 3 sc , then sc in 12 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 7 sc. Ch1, turn (32 sc)
10) sc in 8 sc, 3 sc , then sc in 14 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 8 sc. Ch1, turn (36 sc)
11) sc in 9 sc, 3 sc , then sc in 16 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 9 sc.Ch1, turn (40 sc)\
12) sc in 10 sc, 3 sc  then sc in 18 sc, 3 sc, then sc in 10 sc. Ch1, turn (44 sc)
FO leaving long tail for sewing

Weave in all ends EXCEPT for the long tail you left.

Take darning needle and thread on tail.  You are going to weave the yarn through the bottom of the ear, and pull it in some.  You can pull it tight, or have larger ears.  I would recommend pulling it in, then holding it up to the elephant head to see how it looks.   Run the yarn through a few stitches to secure.  Use tail to sew to head of elephant.

Feet/legs  (make 4)

Ch 2
1)  6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2)  2 sc in each sc around
3)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around  (18 sc)
4)  In BLO, sc in each sc around
5)  (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (15 sc)
6-7)  sc in each sc around.
FO leaving longer  tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew to underside of elephant

Tail  (make 1)

Ch 7,
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each of the next 3 ch’s, sc in last 2 ch’s from hook.
FO

Sew to rump of tail.

Take 2 or 3 strands of scrap yarn and tie onto end of tail.

Snip ends of scrap yarn.

Elephant done!
email me with any questions at kristieskids@hotmail.com



I work this owl in one continuous spiral.  Use a stitch market to mark each round end.

Terms used:
sc=single crochet
hdc= half double crochet
dc=double crochet
trc=triple crochet
sc-dec= single crochet decrease done over 2 stitches
slp st= slip stitch
FO= finish off, fasten off

Eye Patch (make 2)

With white, ch 2
1)     6 sc in 2nd ch from hook  (6 sc)
2)  2 sc in each sc around  (12 sc)
 3)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
FO

Owl
Starting at bottom of owl and working your way up,
Ch 2
1)  6 sc in 2nd ch from hook  (6 sc)
2)  2 sc in each sc around  (12 sc)
3)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc)
6)  (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
(7-13)  sc in each sc around
14)  (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around  (30 sc)
15)  sc in each sc around
16)  (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24sc)
17)  sc in each sc around
Forming the ears,
18)   (hdc in first sc, dc in next, trc in each of next 2 sc, dc in next, hdc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc) repeat this sequence once more
FO
If using safety eyes, or embroidering eyeballs in, sew eye patches on now and insert safety eyes, or embroider eyes now.

I place eye patches starting at row 15 and working down.

Your 2 trc’s will form the sides of the owl, so find your center and place patches accordingly.

Stuff owl and pinch top together lining up the 2 trc at each end.  You now sew the 2 trc’s together, then the 2 dc, 2 hdc, onto the sc.  You are sewing the front and back together to form little ears in each corner.

Beak

With orange
Ch 2
1)6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2-3)  sc in each stitch around
FO leaving longer tail for sewing
Sew beak right under eyes

Wing  (make 2)
With owl color, ch 5
1)  2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch from hook.  Working on underside of ch, sc in next 2 chs, (these will be in the bottom of the previous 2 sc’s you made) sc in last ch (this is the first ch you 2 sc’d in)
You will now have what looks like an oval made up of 10 scs

2)  2 sc in each of the next 2 sc’s, sc in each of the next scs,  2 sc in next sc (this is the bottom tip of your wing)  sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc  You should now have 14 sc.

3)  2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc (again, this is the bottom wing tip)  Sc in next 4  sc, 2 sc in last sc. Slp stch to next sc  (20 sc)

FO leaving long tail for sewing.

Sew each wing to the side of your owl, you are done!

This pattern has not been tested.  I wrote it up quickly.  Please notify me of any mistakes so I can fix them.  Thanks!!

Sorry I have been so long in posting!
I am trying to get back into the swing of things.
I have been working a lot...and not crocheting nearly as much as I'd like!

I thought I would share a few new things I have been working on in my spare time.

I found a picture of an owl similar to the green one on the end.  However, not being able to find a pattern, I came up with my own.
I have made a least a hundred of these little guys.  They have been many many gifts to family and friends. 
I also had many go with a nurse to Mexico for operation smile! 
i have expanded my colors of the owls since this pic was taken to include grey...and brown.  I will post a pic when I get more made up!

My other FAVORITE new project......

again, I found one similar to the multicolored elephant online... again...no pattern.  I made the striped one first, and my obsession for elephants exploded from there.  I have made easily 50+ elephants.    (more photos to come)
These 2 do not have the safety eyes, however, That is what I use 99% of the time so they are baby safe.
I love the fact that I crochet the trunk, head, and body all as one piece.  There are only 8 pieces to these little guys.
I can make the trunk longer also, so its more of a handle for little kids.
Everyone who has received one of these, absolutely loved it.  They are easy to fall in love with!

Thought I would share a few of the things I have made in the past few months

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Supplies needed:
F hook
Tapestry needle
small amounts of baby yarn
Ribbon bow (optional)
stitch marker

Terms used:
sc = single crochet
sc inc = single crochet increase
sc dec = single crochet decrease
FO =finish off/fasten off
ch = chain



The hat is worked in a spiral. Do not join round ends.

Hat
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (36 sc)
6-18) sc in each sc around.
FO and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4-5) sc in each sc around
6) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
FO leaving long ends for sewing.

Pin ears to hat in desired place.
Use tail to sew ears onto hat.
Sew a ribbon bow onto one ear (optional)
Roll bottom edge of hat up.
You are done!

I have been meaning to update for a few weeks now!!  I am crazy busy with work.  So sorry!

The party went fantastic! 

Happy Birthday to my oldest and youngest girls!!!

I hid her spare key in her piece of cake....

She couldn't figure out what was going on... apparently, her friend figured it out

Her reaction when she figured out what it was.....

I threw her her set of keys with the key fob.....
Immediately, Becca and her friends ran outside to see which car it was.  After hitting the alarm button...she quickly found her car...

I hired a woman who does spray on tattoos to come out and tattoo the kids for a few hours.... It was DEFINITELY a hit!!

I am not sure all the parents were pleased with their kids returning home with tattoos.....:)