Crochet applique

E is for Elephant

Materials:

- Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Dusty Blue. And a small piece of black for the eye. The tutorial below is done with Vanna's Choice in pink because pink elephants are cute too!

- Size G Crochet Hook (the bigger the hook the bigger the appliqué and vice versa)

- Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
French Knot Tutorial
Sl St = Slip Stitch

SC =  Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

Elephant Applique Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 Hdc in each stitch around, join ch 1 (16 Hdc)
Round 3: 2 Hdc in first, HDC in next, repeat around, join chain 1
Round 4: SC in next 2, SC + HDC + DC in next, DC in next, ch 2 and join with slip stitch to next, slip stitch in next 2, chain 2, DC in next 2, chain 2 and slip stitch in next (you have now made the feet), SC in next 2, slip stitch in next, chain 9, SC down chain, DC in same stitch as where your chain started (you have now made the trunk), DC in next 3, HDC in next, SC in remaining stitches to finish out the round...before joining, chain 3, slip stitch down chain, join to last stitch (you have now made the tail). Fasten off leaving long tail.

Elephant Ear:
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 9 DC in ring, chain 2 and join to ring. pull tight. Do not join round (you want to leave it somewhat of a half circle). Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto body.

Make a French Knot for the eye.

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