In the heart of a bustling city, where the streets hummed with the rhythm of life, there lived an elephant named Miles. But Miles wasn’t your ordinary elephant; he was a jazzy elephant. With his sleek, silver trumpet in his trunk and a smooth fedora perched on his head, he was the coolest cat — or, rather, the coolest elephant — in town.
Every evening, as the sun dipped below the skyline, Miles would wander down to the local jazz club, The Trumpeting Tusk, where musicians from all over gathered to play. The air was thick with melodies, harmonies, and the gentle sway of jazz, but whenever Miles showed up, the music took on a whole new vibe.
Miles had an ear for the blues, the swing, and everything in between. His trunk moved effortlessly over his trumpet’s keys, sending out notes that made people feel things they couldn’t quite describe. His music wasn’t just sound; it was emotion. With each note, he told stories of joy, heartbreak, adventure, and mystery. The crowd would lean in closer, mesmerized by the soul Miles poured into every performance.
But Miles had a secret. Despite his outward charm and rhythm, he wasn’t always this confident. When he was younger, Miles felt different from the other elephants in the herd. While they stomped through the jungle, shaking the ground with their powerful steps, Miles was more interested in the sounds of the world around him — the birds singing, the wind rustling through the leaves, and the distant beats of city life. He found an old trumpet one day, left behind by travelers, and from that moment on, he knew his path was in music.
However, it wasn’t easy. The other elephants didn’t understand why Miles spent so much time practicing instead of foraging or playing. “You can’t eat music,” they’d say with a laugh. But Miles didn’t let it stop him. He kept practicing, his heart filled with the desire to bring his unique sound to life.
And one day, the opportunity came. A group of jazz musicians visiting from the city heard him playing his trumpet near a watering hole. They were captivated by the depth and rhythm of his music. They invited him to join them back in the city, where he could share his gift with the world.
Now, years later, Miles had become a legend in the city’s music scene. People from all over came to hear the jazzy elephant who could turn any moment into a soulful symphony. His friends, both old and new, admired his resilience, and Miles, ever humble, always reminded them: “It’s not about being the loudest. It’s about playing with heart.”
And so, as the stars twinkled over the city and the night carried on, Miles continued to play, his trumpet echoing through the streets. His music was a reminder that no matter where you come from or what others think, as long as you follow your heart, you’ll find your rhythm.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
15 oz. baby blue
11 oz. gray
7.5 oz. pale yellow
1 oz. black
½ oz. blue denim
¼ oz. pink
¼ oz. charcoal
5 yards white
1.5 oz. Kelly Green
Crochet hook size J (6.00 mm U.S.)
Yarn needle
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 50″ x 37″
Gauge: 5 blocks = 4”
Directions:
Rows 1-48 are increase rows.
Row 1: With color baby blue, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of the next 2 ch (1 block made).
Row 2: Ch 6, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of the next 2 ch, sl st in first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp of first block (2 blocks). Continue to increase in same manner through Row 48, following chart for color changes.
Row 3: 3 baby blue blocks
Row 4: 4 baby blue blocks
Row 5: 5 baby blue blocks
Row 6: 6 baby blue blocks
Row 7: 7 baby blue blocks
Row 8: 8 baby blue blocks
Row 9: 9 baby blue blocks
Row 10: 10 baby blue blocks
Row 11: 11 baby blue blocks (11 blocks)
Row 12: 12 baby blue blocks (12 blocks)
Row 13: 5 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (13 blocks)
Row 14: 3 baby blue, 7 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (14 blocks)
Row 15: 4 baby blue, 8 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (15 blocks)
Row 16: 3 baby blue, 9 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (16 blocks)
Row 17: 4 baby blue, 10 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks (17 blocks)
Row 18: 3 baby blue, 11 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (18 blocks)
Row 19: 4 baby blue, 11 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (19 blocks)
Row 20: 4 baby blue, 12 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (20 blocks)
Row 21: 4 baby blue, 13 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (21 blocks)
Row 22: 5 baby blue, 13 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (22 blocks)
Row 23: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 gray, 6 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (23 blocks)
Row 24: 5 baby blue, 6 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (24 blocks)
Row 25: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 4 gray, 5 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (25 blocks)
Row 26: 6 baby blue, 5 yellow, 5 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (26 blocks)
Row 27: 4 baby blue, 6 yellow, 6 gray, 6 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (27 blocks)
Row 28: 7 baby blue, 5 yellow, 6 gray, 6 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks (28 blocks)
Row 29: 5 baby blue, 6 yellow, 6 gray, 5 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (29 blocks)
Row 30: 8 baby blue, 4 yellow, 7 gray, 6 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (30 blocks)
Row 31: 5 baby blue, 7 yellow, 6 gray, 4 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (31 blocks)
Row 32: 9 baby blue, 4 yellow, 6 gray, 8 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (32 blocks)
Row 33: 5 baby blue, 8 yellow, 7 gray, 3 yellow, 10 baby blue blocks (33 blocks)
Row 34: 11 baby blue, 2 yellow, 7 gray, 9 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks (34 blocks)
Row 35: 5 baby blue, 10 yellow, 7 gray, 1 yellow, 1 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (35 blocks)
Row 36: 11 baby blue, 10 gray, 9 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (36 blocks)
Row 37: 6 baby blue, 10 yellow, 10 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (37 blocks)
Row 38: 11 baby blue, 10 gray, 11 yellow, 6 baby blue blocks (38 blocks)
Row 39: 6 baby blue, 11 yellow, 11 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (39 blocks)
Row 40: 11 baby blue, 12 gray, 10 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (40 blocks)
Row 41: 7 baby blue, 10 yellow, 13 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (41 blocks)
Row 42: 12 baby blue, 13 gray, 10 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks (42 blocks)
Row 43: 8 baby blue, 9 yellow, 14 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (43 blocks)
Row 44: 12 baby blue, 15 gray, 9 yellow, 8 baby blue blocks (44 blocks)
Row 45: 8 baby blue, 10 yellow, 14 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (45 blocks)
Row 46: 7 baby blue, 3 gray, 3 baby blue, 17 gray, 7 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (46 blocks)
Row 47: 9 baby blue, 7 yellow, 18 gray, 2 baby blue, 4 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (47 blocks)
Row 48: 7 baby blue, 5 gray, 2 baby blue, 18 gray, 7 yellow, 9 baby blue blocks (48 blocks)
Rows 49-64 will decrease on right side of blanket and increase on left side of blanket to maintain 48 blocks for each row. To decrease on right side, ch 1, turn, sl st in 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp of last block.
Row 49: 9 baby blue, 6 yellow, 18 gray, 2 baby blue, 6 gray, 7 baby blue blocks
Row 50: 7 baby blue, 7 gray, 1 baby blue, 19 gray, 6 yellow, 8 baby blue blocks
Row 51: 7 baby blue, 6 yellow, 28 gray, 7 baby blue blocks
Row 52: 7 baby blue, 29 gray, 5 yellow, 7 baby blue blocks
Row 53: 6 baby blue, 5 yellow, 29 gray, 8 baby blue blocks
Row 54: 8 baby blue, 30 gray, 5 yellow, 5 baby blue blocks
Row 55: 5 baby blue, 5 yellow, 5 gray, 1 yellow, 24 gray, 8 baby blue blocks
Row 56: 9 baby blue, 23 gray, 2 yellow, 5 gray, 5 yellow, 4 baby blue blocks
Row 57: 4 baby blue, 5 yellow, 4 gray, 3 yellow, 23 gray, 9 baby blue blocks
Row 58: 10 baby blue, 21 gray, 5 yellow, 4 gray, 5 yellow, 3 baby blue blocks
Row 59: 3 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 20 gray, 11 baby blue blocks
Row 60: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 16 gray, 1 baby blue, 5 yellow, 3 gray, 6 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks
Row 61: 2 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 gray, 5 yellow, 2 baby blue, 15 gray, 1 denim, 15 baby blue blocks
Row 62: 15 baby blue, 1 denim, 15 gray, 3 baby blue, 12 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks
Row 63: 1 baby blue, 12 yellow, 4 baby blue, 1 gray, 1 baby blue, 12 gray, 2 denim, 15 baby blue blocks
Row 64: 16 baby blue, 1 denim, 7 gray, 2 pink, 3 gray, 7 baby blue, 11 yellow, 1 baby blue blocks
The remainder of the afghan (Rows 65-111) is worked with decrease on both sides until only one block remains.
Row 65: 1 baby blue, 10 yellow, 8 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 pink, 7 gray, 2 denim, 15 baby blue blocks (47 blocks)
Row 66: 15 baby blue, 1 denim, 8 gray, 1 pink, 3 gray, 8 baby blue, 8 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks (46 blocks)
Row 67: 1 baby blue, 8 yellow, 9 baby blue, 11 gray, 2 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (45 blocks)
Row 68: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 12 gray, 9 baby blue, 6 yellow, 2 baby blue blocks (44 blocks)
Row 69: 2 baby blue, 3 yellow, 12 baby blue, 10 gray, 2 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (43 blocks)
Row 70: 14 baby blue, 2 denim, 9 gray, 17 baby blue blocks (42 blocks)
Row 71: 16 baby blue, 10 gray, 1 denim, 14 baby blue blocks (41 blocks)
Row 72: 14 baby blue, 1 denim, 9 gray, 16 baby blue blocks (40 blocks)
Row 73: 16 baby blue, 9 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (39 blocks)
Row 74: 13 baby blue, 10 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (38 blocks)
Row 75: 15 baby blue, 9 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (37 blocks)
Row 76: 12 baby blue, 9 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (36 blocks)
Row 77: 15 baby blue, 3 gray, 1 baby blue, 4 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (35 blocks)
Row 78: 11 baby blue, 4 gray, 1 baby blue, 4 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (34 blocks)
Row 79: 14 baby blue, 4 gray, 2 baby blue, 2 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (33 blocks)
Row 80: 15 baby blue, 4 gray, 13 baby blue blocks (32 blocks)
Row 81: 12 baby blue, 4 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (31 blocks)
Row 82: 16 baby blue, 2 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (30 blocks)
Row 83: 11 baby blue, 3 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (29 blocks)
Row 84: 15 baby blue, 2 gray, 11 baby blue blocks (28 blocks)
Row 85: 10 baby blue, 2 gray, 15 baby blue blocks (27 blocks)
Row 86: 14 baby blue, 5 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (26 blocks)
Row 87: 6 baby blue, 5 gray, 14 baby blue blocks (25 blocks)
Row 88: 13 baby blue, 5 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (24 blocks)
Row 89: 5 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 12 baby blue blocks (23 blocks)
Row 90: 11 baby blue, 2 gray, 3 charcoal, 1 gray, 5 baby blue blocks (22 blocks)
Row 91: 5 baby blue, 1 gray, 3 charcoal, 2 gray, 10 baby blue blocks (21 blocks)
Row 92: 9 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 5 baby blue blocks (20 blocks)
Row 93: 5 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 2 gray, 8 baby blue blocks (19 blocks)
Row 94: 7 baby blue, 2 gray, 2 charcoal, 1 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (18 blocks)
Row 95: 6 baby blue, 4 gray, 7 baby blue blocks (17 blocks)
Row 96: 6 baby blue, 4 gray, 6 baby blue blocks (16 blocks)
Row 97: 15 baby blue blocks (15 blocks)
Row 98: 14 baby blue blocks (14 blocks)
Row 99: 13 baby blue blocks (13 blocks)
Row 100: 12 baby blue blocks (12 blocks)
Row 101: 11 baby blue blocks (11 blocks)
Row 102: 10 baby blue blocks (10 blocks)
Row 103: 9 baby blue blocks (9 blocks)
Row 104: 8 baby blue blocks (8 blocks)
Row 105: 7 baby blue blocks (7 blocks)
Row 106: 6 baby blue blocks (6 blocks)
Row 107: 5 baby blue blocks (5 blocks)
Row 108: 4 baby blue blocks (4 blocks)
Row 109: 3 baby blue blocks (3 blocks)
Row 110: 2 baby blue blocks
Row 111: 1 baby blue block
COLOR CHART
EYES (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts (14 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving 12” length for sewing.
Pupil: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Fasten off leaving 6” length and sew to bottom center of eye.
Sew eyes to face at position marked on chart.
Make 5 quarter notes in black yarn and sew above elephant’s head.
Rnd 1: With black, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts (14 sc). Join with sl st. Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch ch from hook and next 9 ch. Sl st in next st of Rnd 2. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew notes above the elephant’s head.
Use black thread to embroider details following the chart.
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