This had to have been the easiest, quickest, and most satisfying thing I’ve knit in a long time. The first two aspects are pretty self explanatory: Ysolda Teague created a wonderful pattern that’s simple to execute and small enough to make in a day, seriously. But what made this such a gratifying project was that it wasn’t made for me.
Lately, I’ve been a little consumed with selfish knitting. Ok, ok, a lot consumed. But this was different; I had someone special in mind. While making things for yourself can be immensely satisfying, there really is something in making a gift for someone other than yourself. Granted, I haven’t met her yet, but I’m hoping that when she enters this world, she will feel all the love around her.
Oh and Mom, I just want to clarify that it isn’t my baby. You can sleep safe now.
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Pattern Details
Pattern: Elijah by Ysolda Teague Yarn: KnitPicks, Swish DK in Marble Heather, some stash yarn (have no clue…) for the heart. Needles: US 3 [3.25mm], Circular Modifications: None, besides doing duplicate stitching for the bum heart. Notes: The pattern calls for DPN’s but I think it’s completely doable with circulars. Recommend to a Friend: Yes, yes, yes! Knit one for you, or share the love and knit it for someone special.
Booty love!!! Love it!
So very very cute.
awww sooo cute!
Love it!!! Love the heart addition!
But where’s the robot?
Ohhhh this is so cute! And the heart is just hilarious! Love it!
the heart is the best part. I feel inspired to get one for my ass just like it…
Love the elephant and his heart!
Wow, thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments! I’m mostly excited that both mommy and daddy to be love their gift. I can’t wait to see what it looks like covered in drool…
Heidi: K2P2 is attending other serious matters: untangling yarn…. Can’t ever take your eyes off of the stuff or it gets into trouble…
Cute!
I’ve always loved this pattern (regardless of the fact that elephants are my fave) and this is an adorable rendition. I love that little heart on the bum, it’s so cute! Also, I’d have to clarify for my mom that it wasn’t my baby too if she heard (or read) me talking about one haha
Elephants are the mom’s absolute favorite, so I knew she would appreciate this gift.
Ya, after I wrote that whole post and read through it, I though, wow…it sounds like I’m going to have a baby. Maybe I should clarify, haha.
Very cute! I love the heart ;). I’ll love the baby from you and Somayeh no matter what or when. That’s how the world turns and life goes. Also that’s what grandparents are for. Love Mom.
For next elephant make it so that his face looks up and his trunk be up as blowing a horn and a heart on his ear. What do you think?
Thanks Mom! I think next time I’ll add a pipe cleaner to the inside of the trunk so that it can be bent up or down. That would make it pretty fun to play with.
umm your elephant = to die for! Everyone is going to be wanting your signature knit gift– and the heart is indeed the most perfect touch!
Your note to your mom cracked me up! So something I would need to do myself! :-)
LOVE your elephant. It is adorable, but the heart is just the sweetest touch! I love it!
Haha, it sounded a lot like I was announcing that I was pregnant. I can only imagine what kind of response I would have gotten if I didn’t clarify….
Thanks for the comment! I really love the addition of the heart as well. I think it adds a personal touch :)