Awesome The Baby Elephant

"Awesome the baby elephant may be small, but he is big on cuteness! This easy crochet amigurumi pattern is perfect for first time softie makers. With it’s small size and simple construction, you can make an army of awesome baby elephants in no time! Why Awesome? When we first signed up as designers for the Softie CAL, there was a spot to say what design we would be making. I hadn’t decided yet, so I just wrote in “something awesome.” "

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 sc x 14 rows = 4 inches. Use pattern as gauge swatch – Rounds 1 – 4 should measure 2.25 inches in diameter. Exact gauge is not critical.

Finished Size7 inches tall not counting trunk and ears.

Materials List

• Red Heart With Love worsted weight, acrylic yarn. 75 yds #140 Pewter (grey)
• Size H/ 5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge.
• Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Filling
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker or scrap of yarn to use as running stitch marker.
• Small amount of black crochet thread or embroidery floss