They may be the largest mammals to roam the earth, but our Ella and Eric elephants will be quick and easy to knit. These gorgeous knitted toys make gifts that will be treasured for years to come…

The floppy ears, the cute trunk and a softly padded body make these elephants a perfect first toy for a baby. And younger kids will love them too with their delightful outfits. Ella wears a pretty ruffled tutu, and Eric a rather stylish striped tanktop.

A few simple embroidery stitches add extra detail to the dress, and give the tanktop the look of fairisle without any tricky knitting. For durability, the elephants and their outfits are knitted in hardwearing and washable Rowan Cotton Glace, because we know how mucky toy elephants can get!