The front half is made in one piece except for the ears and legs - those are sewn on as shown or as desired. Break yarn leaving long tail for sewing on.ĮLEPHANT FRONT HALF HEAD AND BODY INSTRUCTIONS: Row 6 - 11: Repeat Rows 4 - 5 until thre are 12 sts total. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2 sc in last st turn. Row 4: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, sc in remaining sts turn. Row 3: Ch 2, sc in the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st turn. Row 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the first st, sc in the last st turn. ![]() Row 1: Ch 3, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the last 2 ch turn. Make 2 - these will be sewn on after Round 28 of the Front Half Instructions. Part B (Will face inward against the books): Note that the BLO row has created a "crease" or bend that pushes the last few rows forward - this forward flap is where the feet will be attached, while the body will be attached to the upright, larger portion before Row 37. Row 37: Ch 1, sc across in BLO ( back loop only tutorial here) turn. Row 1: Ch 20, skip the ch closest to hook, sc in next 19 ch turn. Part A (Will face out and have elephant parts attached): Make 2 of each part, do not sew together until elephant parts are attached You may need to adjust these to fit your own bookends. Slip the covers over your bookends and enjoy!.Insert a pipe cleaner up the trunk if you want to make it pose-able.Single crochet or whip stitch each Cover Part A to a Cover Part B, leaving the bottom open so that it can slip over the metal bookends.Lightly stuff the bodies, and sew them to the larger upright portion of each Cover Part A.Lightly stuff the legs, and sew them to the smaller bottom "flap" of each Cover Part A, so that the body opening is facing the taller upright part of the Cover Part A.Make the Elephant Tail and Legs, and sew them to the back end.Make the Elephant Front Legs, and sew them to the body.Make the Elephant Front Half - attach the ears and stuff with fiber fill when noted.Make the Elephant Ears (make 2) and set aside.Make the Cover pieces - the black pieces that will act as the actual bookend covers, and that will hold up the elephant pieces.Please refer to the photos for placement - or go your own way! I've included an assembly overview up front so you an get an overall idea of how the bookends come together.ĪSSEMBLY OVERVIEW: (Instructions for each piece is below) Note: This pattern is made in several parts that are then sewn together. Stitch Markers ( Clover Locking Stitch Markers used). ![]()
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