Step 5

Sew up opening in body to bring legs together and to prevent them from bowing out.

Step 6

To shape head, tie a ribbon loosely around neck. Do not tie tightly as head will wobble.

ELEPHANT

Fig. 1 · Fig. 2 · Fig. 3 · Fig. 4

FORELEGS: Measure and cut forelegs from second sock so that body stands level—about 5″. Turn inside out, seam along one side and across foot. Turn right side out, insert stiff ovals in feet, stuff and stitch to body (Figure 1).

MOUTH: Cut off complete heel. Stuff lightly and sew to head. Stitch across center to shape mouth (Figure 2).