Elephant Blanket and Pillow Knitting Pattern: Nursery Throw Cushion (Digital Download)

Bring cute, whimsical elephants to life with this cosy nursery knitting set using my knitting patterns for the Elephant Blanket and Cushion.

Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt baby shower gift or decorating a nursery, this matching elephant blanket and cushion set adds warmth, texture, and handmade charm to any room. Snuggle up on the sofa with your little one under a soft, lightweight throw covered in sweet little elephants with cheerful, multi-coloured ears.

WHAT MAKES THIS PATTERN SPECIAL
🐘 Seamless Finishing: The blanket features a built-in moss stitch border knitted as you go to keep the edges perfectly flat and curl-free.
🐘 Simple & Fun Colorwork: Easy stocking stitch combined with a clear, color-coded intarsia chart makes stitching these playful elephants a joy.
🐘 Practical Cushion Design: The matching pillow is knitted seamlessly in one piece with a button closure at the back for easy washing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
🐘 Blanket: 82 cm wide x 90 cm long (32 in wide x 36 in long)
🐘 Pillow: 50 cm wide x 30 cm tall (20 in wide x 12 in tall)

MATERIALS & TOOLS
🐘 Yarn: Worsted / Aran / 10-ply yarn (Sample uses Stylecraft Life Aran)

– Blanket: 4 balls Cream (Shade 2305), 1 ball Grey (Shade 2419), 1 ball Rose (Shade 2301), 1 ball Denim (Shade 2322)

– Pillow: 2 balls Cream (Shade 2305) + leftover Grey, Rose, and Denim yarn from the blanket

🐘 Needles: 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8) circular needle, 100 cm long (worked flat back and forth)

🐘 Tension: 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch

Note: Pattern language is written in English. A direct link to the recommended yarn supplier is included inside the download.

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