This crochet elephant lovey pattern is a nice security blanket gift for babies. This lovey is easy to make and is the perfect companion for the little ones in your life.

My instructions are organized and are very clear to understand. There are also high quality photos to help you along. Pattern includes links to video tutorials.

The instructions are available in English.

Difficulty: Intermediate

For this pattern you need to have basic crochet and amigurumi skills and to know how to read crochet patterns.
You need to know the following crochet terms:

• Mr – magic ring (UK=magic ring). mr, sc n = magic ring – crochet n single crochet stitches into the adjustable loop.
• Cs = chain stitch (UK=chain)
• sl st = slip stitch (UK=slip stitch)
• sc = single crochet stitch (UK=double crochet)
• inc = increase in single crochet (UK=increase in double crochet)
• dec = decrease in single crochet (UK=decrease in double crochet)
• hdc = half double crochet stitch (UK= half treble crochet stitch)
• dc = double crochet stitch
• (sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times

Size: About 9.85 inches (25cm) height. The blanket is approx 30cm x 30cm (11.81 x 11.81 inches), with cotton yarn and 4mm crochet hook.
You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.

• 1.75 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces; 4 mm crochet hook for the blanket;
• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans;
• One pair of 8 mm safety eyes.
• Scissors; Stitch marker /scrap piece of yarn
• Soft stuffing
• Yarn needle