Pompom Pygmy Elephant

Meet Pompom: a charming little creation standing at just 3 and a half inches (9 cm) high, perfectly sized to fit snugly in the palm of your hand!

This delightful knitting pattern for Pompom is written in a clear and easy-to-follow format, complete with numerous high-quality photographs to guide you at every step of the process. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a confident beginner, this pattern is designed to make your crafting experience enjoyable and rewarding.

Materials Needed
To bring Pompom to life, gather your materials! You will need DK/8 ply/11 wpi yarn in the following colors. Feel free to explore your creativity and make Pompom in any colors you desire:
- Light grey: Less than 25g
- Lilac or pink: Less than 20g
- A tiny scrap of black for the mouth
- A pair of straight 3mm knitting needles (used throughout the pattern)
- A pair of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) - optional, for creating the tail as an i-cord
- A pair of 12mm black plastic safety eyes (optional for added charm)
- A scrap of white felt for details
- Clear multi-purpose glue
- Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations Used
Before you dive into the pattern, please ensure you familiarize yourself with these knitting abbreviations:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- k2tog/p2tog = knit or purl the next two stitches together (this decreases your stitch count by one)
- Ss = Stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl the next)
- Gs = Garter stitch (knit every row)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- inc1 = Increase by knitting into the same stitch to add an additional stitch

With Pompom, not only will you create an adorable stuffed animal, but you’ll also enhance your knitting skills in the process. Whether you choose to use the suggested colors or come up with your unique palette, Pompom is sure to be a lovable companion. Get ready to enjoy a relaxing knitting experience and create a cherished handmade toy that’s perfect for gifting or keeping as a cozy, cuddly friend!