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Today I’m sharing a Cute Amigurumi Elephant Free Crochet Pattern for amigurumi and crochet lovers.
This free crochet pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for creating a clean, professional-looking finished toy.

If you enjoy crocheting cute amigurumi animals, simple crochet toy patterns, and market-friendly amigurumi designs, this adorable elephant is a wonderful project to add to your collection.

Below you’ll find the full step-by-step instructions to crochet this cute amigurumi elephant.

Finished size: ~22–24 cm
Skill level: Beginner / Easy
Work in continuous rounds (do not join)

MATERIALS

  • Yarn: DK / Light worsted (2–3)
    • Main color (grey)
    • Optional: pink (ears)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
  • Safety eyes: 8–10 mm
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

  • MR – magic ring
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • dec – decrease (invisible preferred)
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • ch – chain

HEAD + BODY (one piece)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–10: sc around (30)

👉 Insert safety eyes between R7–8, about 6 stitches apart

R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R13: (sc, dec) x6 (12)

👉 Stuff head firmly

R14: inc x12 (24)
R15: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R16–23: sc around (30)

👉 Stuff body gradually

R24: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R25: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R26: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R27: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off, close hole.

TRUNK

Attach yarn to front center of head.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–10: sc around (9)

Lightly stuff only the base.
Fasten off, shape trunk slightly downward.

EARS (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)

Flatten slightly.
Fasten off, leave long tail.

👉 Optional: sew a small pink circle inside for contrast.

ARMS (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–8: sc around (9)

Lightly stuff.
Flatten and sc across to close. Leave tail.

LEGS (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)

Stuff firmly.
Flatten and sc across to close. Leave tail.

TAIL

R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2–6: sc around (5)

Fasten off. Optional small yarn tuft at tip.

ASSEMBLY

  • Sew legs to bottom of body (flat balance)
  • Sew arms just below head
  • Attach ears on sides of head (slightly forward)
  • Attach tail at back
  • Embroider small mouth under trunk if desired

You may sell finished items made from this pattern.
Pattern itself may not be copied or resold.

🎨 Finished Cute Amigurumi Elephant – Color Variations