On the needles - WIP ... now completed Elmer for Christmas

sneak peek

This was a post I was going to do a couple of weeks ago as a work in progress, but I never got around to finishing the post, so now it is a completed project. I'm having to be careful about posting this and the picture as it is a gift for Imogen. It's not really a Christmas present so I may give it to her the week before the holidays.

The bag of wool for the project

So what is it then? Well, in this house there is a lot of affection for a colourfup elephant named Elmer, and many months ago I had the idea to try and make one. I have seen fabric ones in shops and even the fabric to buy ... but oh no that was too easy, I wanted a challenge. So I decided I would knit one. I found a pattern for an elephant in a book of knitted toys but didn't like the tail so I just adapted the pattern, so it's a bit of my own style.

I am so pleased with how it has turned out. I used some grey felt for his feet and he stands up perfectly. I had a lot of fun making this, even if it was a little frustrating working with up to 6 colours at once. I can't wait to see Imogens face when she sees him, she's always so happy to get something that Mommy has made for her which is really heart warming.

Elmer standing

So what do you think? Would love to hear your thoughts.