Olga Elephant

Pattern for crocheting Olga Elephant by Hardicraft. Olga will be 15 cm tall and is crocheted with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

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Grey cotton yarn: 50 Gram(s)
Pink cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
White cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
Stuffing material: 50 Gram(s)
Safety eyes 6 mm: 2 Piece(s)

1. Head

Start at the front with the trunk.

Ch 2 with grey or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 12 sc, but crochet only in the back loops.

4. 12 sc

5. 2 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 3 x (sc 2 st together), 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc (= 12 sc)

6. 12 sc

7. 2 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 3 x (sc 2 st together), 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc (= 12 sc)

8. 12 sc

9. 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 6 sc (= 15 sc)

10. 15 sc

11. 2 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 1 sc, 3 x (sc 2 st together) (= 15 sc)

12. 15 sc

13. 2 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 4 sc (= 18 sc)

14 and 15. 18 sc

16. 5 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 4 sc (= 21 sc)

17. 21 sc

18. 5 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc), 4 sc (= 24 sc)

19. 24 sc

20. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

21. 30 sc

22. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

23. 6 x (2 sc in the next sc), 30 sc (= 42 sc)

24. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc)

25. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc)

26. 54 sc

27. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc)

28. 60 sc

Attach the safety eyes between round 21 and round 22 with a 10 st gap (use the increases from round 23 as a reference to determine the centre front).

29 to 38. 60 sc

39. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc)

40. 54 sc

41. Crochet every 8th and 9th sc together (= 48 sc)

42. 48 sc

43. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc)

44. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 36 sc)

45. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

46. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 24 sc)

Stuff the head.

47. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc)

48. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 12 sc)

49. 6 x (sc 2 st together) (= 6 sc)

Fasten off. Pull the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end.
2. Inside of ears

Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

Fasten off.
3. Outside of ears

Ch 2 with grey or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

Don't fasten off. Place the inside of the ear against this part and crochet the stitches together as follows:

7. 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 3 x (2 dc in the next sc), 1 hdc, 3 sc, 1 hdc, 3 x (2 dc in the next sc), 1 hdc, 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc, 2 sl.

Fasten off.

Crochet another ear and sew them to the sides of the head.
4. Body

Begin at the bottom of the body.

Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc)

8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc)

9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc)

10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc)

11 to 15. 60 sc

16. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc)

17 and 18. 54 sc

19. Crochet every 8th and 9th sc together (= 48 sc)

20 and 21. 48 sc

22. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc)

23 and 24. 42 sc

25. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 36 sc)

26 and 27. 36 sc

28. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

29 and 30. 30 sc

31. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 24 sc)

32 and 33. 24 sc

Finish with a sl in the 1st sc and fasten off.

Stuff the body.

Sew the head onto the body.
5. Hind Legs

Begin at the bottom of the leg.

Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

Continue with grey.

5. Crochet only in the back loops: 7 sc, *1 popcorn-stitch of 4 dc (crochet 4 dc in one sc, but do not complete the stitches. Omit the last pull through. You now have 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops at once), 2 sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 8 sc (= 24 sc)

6 to 15. 24 sc

16. Crochet every 7th and 8th sc together (= 21 sc)

17 to 25. 21 sc

26. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 18 sc)

Stuff the leg. Leave the top part unstuffed.

27. Fold the work in half and crochet the st together with 8 sc.

Fasten off.

Crochet another hind leg and sew the hind legs to the bottom of the body.
6. Front Legs

Begin at the bottom of the leg.

Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

Continue with grey.

4. Crochet only in the back loop (of st): 4 sc, *1 popcorn-stitch of 4 dc (crochet 4 dc in one sc, but do not complete the stitches. Omit the last yarn over. You now have 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops at once), 2 sc, repeat from * 2 more times, 5 sc (= 18 sc)

5 to 16. 18 sc

17. Crochet every 5th and 6th sc together (= 15 sc)

18 to 25. 15 sc

26. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 12 sc)

Stuff the leg.

Leave the top part unstuffed.

27. 1 sc, fold the crochet work in half and crochet the stitches together with 5 sc.

Fasten off.

Crochet another front leg and sew the front legs to the side of the body, just below the head.
7. Dress

The first part of the dress is crocheted in back-and-forth rows.

Start at the top of the dress.

The total stitch count listed after the rows excludes the chains.

Ch 31 with white.

1. 30 sc

2. Ch 2, turn work, 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 3 dc (= 42 dc)

3. Ch 1, turn work, 5 sc, ch 2, 11 sc, ch 2, 10 sc, ch 2, 11 sc, ch 2, 5 sc (= 42 sc)

4. Ch 2, turn work, 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 10 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 5 dc (= 58 dc)

5. Ch 1, turn work, 7 sc, ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2, 14 sc, ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2, 7 sc (= 58 sc)

6. Ch 2, turn work, 7 dc, ch 10, skip (ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2), 1 dc in the 16th sc, 13 dc, ch 10, skip (ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2), 1 dc in the 16th sc, 6 dc (= 28 dc)

Fold your work in half and continue in rounds. Start at the 1st dc of the previous row.

7. 7 sc, 10 sc in the ch, 14 sc, 10 sc in the ch, 7 sc (= 48 sc)

8. Ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the 2nd sc, repeat from the beginning to the end of the row.

9. Ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next chain space, 1 dc in the next chain space, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning.

10 and 11. Ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch 2 chain space, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning.

12 and 13. Ch 3, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in the next ch 2 chain space, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning.

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.
8. Finishing the dress

Ch 100 with white. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Thread the chain through the split at the centre back of the dress in a zigzag pattern using a large darning needle.

Put the dress on and tie a bow with the ends of the chain.

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Hardicraft / Olga Elephant Instructions by hardicraft Olga Elephant Pattern for crocheting Olga Elephant by Hardicraft. Olga will be 15 cm tall and is crocheted with a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Product Information Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of Hardicraft. Warning This craft kit is made for adults. If you are going to give the final result to a small child, make sure it is made completely according to the instructions. Make sure all parts are securely attached and that there are no loose threads or stuffing material sticking out. The yarn and haberdashery in this kit are safe to use, but if you have any doubts or questions about the content or the pattern, please contact us. Our email address is: info@hardicraft.com. Method Olga is crocheted in a spiral. Do not finish the round with a sl, but simply continue with sc for the next round. In every unspecified st, crochet 1 sc. Used abbreviations ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet sl = slip stitch dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet st = stitch The pattern is written in US-terms. Tools Materials Grey cotton yarn 50 Gram(s) Pink cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) White cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) Stuffing material 50 Gram(s) Safety eyes 6 mm 2 Piece(s) 1. Head Start at the front with the trunk. Ch 2 with grey or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 12 sc, but crochet only in the back loops. 4. 12 sc 5. 2 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 3 x (sc 2 st together), 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc (= 12 sc) 6. 12 sc 7. 2 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 3 x (sc 2 st together), 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc (= 12 sc) 8. 12 sc 9. 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 6 sc (= 15 sc) 10. 15 sc 11. 2 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc), 1 sc, 3 x (sc 2 st together) (= 15 sc) 12. 15 sc 13. 2 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 4 sc (= 18 sc) 14 and 15. 18 sc 16. 5 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 4 sc (= 21 sc) 17. 21 sc 18. 5 sc, 3 x (2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc), 4 sc (= 24 sc) 19. 24 sc 20. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 21. 30 sc 22. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 23. 6 x (2 sc in the next sc), 30 sc (= 42 sc) 24. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc) 25. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc) 26. 54 sc 27. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc) 28. 60 sc Attach the safety eyes between round 21 and round 22 with a 10 st gap (use the increases from round 23 as a reference to determine the centre front). 29 to 38. 60 sc 39. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc) 40. 54 sc 41. Crochet every 8th and 9th sc together (= 48 sc) 42. 48 sc 43. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc) 44. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 36 sc) 45. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 46. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 24 sc) Stuff the head. 47. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc) 48. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd sc together (= 12 sc) 49. 6 x (sc 2 st together) (= 6 sc) Fasten off. Pull the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Weave in the end. 2. Inside of ears Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) Fasten off. 3. Outside of ears Ch 2 with grey or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) Don't fasten off. Place the inside of the ear against this part and crochet the stitches together as follows: 7. 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 3 x (2 dc in the next sc), 1 hdc, 3 sc, 1 hdc, 3 x (2 dc in the next sc), 1 hdc, 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc, 2 sl. Fasten off. Crochet another ear and sew them to the sides of the head. 4. Body Begin at the bottom of the body. Ch 2 with pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc) 8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc) 9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc) 10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc) 11 to 15. 60 sc 16. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc) 17 and 18. 54 sc 19. Crochet every 8th and 9th sc together (= 48 sc) 20 and 21. 48 sc 22. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc) 23 and 24. 42 sc 25. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 36 sc) 26 and 27. 36 sc 28. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 29 and 30. 30 sc 31. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 24 sc) 32 and 33. 24 sc Finish with a sl in the 1st sc and fasten off. Stuff the body. Sew the head onto the body. 5. Hind Legs Begin at the bottom of the leg. Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) Continue with grey. 5. Crochet only in the back loops: 7 sc, 1 popcorn-stitch of 4 dc (crochet 4 dc in one sc, but do not complete the stitches. Omit the last pull through. You now have 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops at once), 2 sc, repeat from 2 more times, 8 sc (= 24 sc) 6 to 15. 24 sc 16. Crochet every 7th and 8th sc together (= 21 sc) 17 to 25. 21 sc 26. Crochet every 6th and 7th sc together (= 18 sc) Stuff the leg. Leave the top part unstuffed. 27. Fold the work in half and crochet the st together with 8 sc. Fasten off. Crochet another hind leg and sew the hind legs to the bottom of the body. 6. Front Legs Begin at the bottom of the leg. Ch 2 with light pink or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) Continue with grey. 4. Crochet only in the back loop (of st): 4 sc, 1 popcorn-stitch of 4 dc (crochet 4 dc in one sc, but do not complete the stitches. Omit the last yarn over. You now have 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops at once), 2 sc, repeat from 2 more times, 5 sc (= 18 sc) 5 to 16. 18 sc 17. Crochet every 5th and 6th sc together (= 15 sc) 18 to 25. 15 sc 26. Crochet every 4th and 5th sc together (= 12 sc) Stuff the leg. Leave the top part unstuffed. 27. 1 sc, fold the crochet work in half and crochet the stitches together with 5 sc. Fasten off. Crochet another front leg and sew the front legs to the side of the body, just below the head. 7. Dress The first part of the dress is crocheted in back-and-forth rows. Start at the top of the dress. The total stitch count listed after the rows excludes the chains. Ch 31 with white. 1. 30 sc 2. Ch 2, turn work, 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next sc, 3 dc (= 42 dc) 3. Ch 1, turn work, 5 sc, ch 2, 11 sc, ch 2, 10 sc, ch 2, 11 sc, ch 2, 5 sc (= 42 sc) 4. Ch 2, turn work, 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 10 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the chain space, 5 dc (= 58 dc) 5. Ch 1, turn work, 7 sc, ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2, 14 sc, ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2, 7 sc (= 58 sc) 6. Ch 2, turn work, 7 dc, ch 10, skip (ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2), 1 dc in the 16th sc, 13 dc, ch 10, skip (ch 2, 15 sc, ch 2), 1 dc in the 16th sc, 6 dc (= 28 dc) Fold your work in half and continue in rounds. Start at the 1st dc of the previous row. 7. 7 sc, 10 sc in the ch, 14 sc, 10 sc in the ch, 7 sc (= 48 sc) 8. Ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in the 2nd sc, repeat from the beginning to the end of the row. 9. Ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next chain space, 1 dc in the next chain space, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning. 10 and 11. Ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch 2 chain space, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning. 12 and 13. Ch 3, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in the next ch 2 chain space, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from the * 11 more times, end with a sl in the 3rd ch of the beginning. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. 8. Finishing the dress Ch 100 with white. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Thread the chain through the split at the centre back of the dress in a zigzag pattern using a large darning needle. Put the dress on and tie a bow with the ends of the chain. Hardicraft website Terms Privacy

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1. Head

2. Inside of ears

3. Outside of ears

4. Body

5. Hind Legs

6. Front Legs

7. Dress

8. Finishing the dress