Elephant Blanket
Pattern Number
LW5583
LW5583
Designed By
Amanda Saladin
Amanda Saladin
Project Type
Throw / Afghan
Throw / Afghan
Craft
Crochet
Crochet
Skill Level
Easy
Easy
pattern details
Here’s a blanket that doubles as a huggable pillow! Elephant’s head and tail are added to the edges so that they are visible after you roll it up. Button and loop closures keep it securely rolled.

Two - 13/16" (30mm) buttons, small amount of polyester fiberfill for stuffing

- RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Light: 3 balls 3410 Dolphin, A, 1 ball each 3724 Pinkie B and 3012 Ink C Note: Only small quantities of B and C are needed for this project.
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 3.75 mm [US F-5] and 6.5 mm [US K-10½]
- Yarn needle
- Removable stitch marker
Two - 13/16" (30mm) buttons, small amount of polyester fiberfill for stuffing
gauge
Gauge/Tension: | 18 sts= 5” (12.5 cm); 13 rows = 5” (12.5 cm) in pattern with size K hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles/hook to obtain the gauge given. |
Step 1.
Choose your size
Blanket measures approximately 24" (61 cm) x 35" (89 cm).