{"product_id":"crochet-may-the-elephant-pattern-1","title":"Crochet May the Elephant Pattern","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet May the Elephant Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay has the kind of floppy ears and long trunk that beg to be picked up the second she's finished, a big soft armful built for snuggling, not just sitting on a shelf. Make one and you will understand why nobody in the house wants to put her down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/may-the-elephant-3-lifestyle_69347fb6-42e1-435c-a636-8168559392a1.png?v=1785831109\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"367\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten pattern, delivered as a PDF download in English (US crochet terms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear round-by-round instructions with reference photos throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for facial sculpting, clean puff stitches, and eye placement, including linked video tutorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-sew construction, with body parts crocheted directly onto the head and body as you go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean, modern finish that reads boutique, not homemade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper bulky (6) yarn, about 110 yds in a main color and 20 yds in a contrast color for the inner ears, feet, nails, and tail tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsted (4) yarn in black and white for eye shaping and embroidery (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7mm hook for the head, 8mm hook for the body, legs, arms, ears, and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14mm safety eyes (optional), plus polyfil, a darning needle, scissors, and stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches used: single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), front and back loop only (flo, blo), puff stitch (ps), invisible color change (cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will want to be comfortable crocheting body parts directly into a piece and shaping a face, and once you are, the linked videos make every trickier step easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Crocheters Will Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-sew construction means less finishing work and a sturdier finished toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnuggler design with a stuffed head and soft, unstuffed body makes this an instant lovey, not just a shelf sitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuff stitch nails on the feet and hands add a sweet, realistic detail without extra pattern pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinked video tutorials walk you through the trickiest steps, from clean puff stitches to shaping the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes at about 12 inches, a real statement piece that still feels huggable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed eye and face shaping guidance gives every elephant real, expressive personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to dress up with a bandana or headband for even more character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate amigurumi makers, baby gift-givers, market sellers, and anyone who wants a snuggly nursery friend without picking up a needle to sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne elephant, endlessly soft, a lovey someone will actually reach for. Grab your hooks, pick your favorite super bulky yarn, and start bringing May to life today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crochet Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43457695121456,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/may-the-elephant-1-hero_4143703a-deee-477b-b70b-913e1ff79de3.png?v=1785831103","url":"https:\/\/www.crochetlibrary.shop\/products\/crochet-may-the-elephant-pattern-1","provider":"Crochet Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}