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Today Iโm 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 youโll find the full step-by-step instructions to crochet this cute amigurumi elephant.
Finished size: ~22โ24 cm
Skill level: Beginner / Easy
Work in continuous rounds (do not join)
MATERIALS
- Yarn: DK / Light worsted (2โ3)
- Main color (grey)
- Optional: pink (ears)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 8โ10 mm
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- MR โ magic ring
- sc โ single crochet
- inc โ increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec โ decrease (invisible preferred)
- sl st โ slip stitch
- ch โ 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)
R6โ10: sc around (30)
๐ Insert safety eyes between R7โ8, about 6 stitches apart
R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R13: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
๐ Stuff head firmly
R14: inc x12 (24)
R15: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R16โ23: sc around (30)
๐ 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)
R3โ10: 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.
๐ Optional: sew a small pink circle inside for contrast.
ARMS (make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3โ8: 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)
R4โ7: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
Flatten and sc across to close. Leave tail.
TAIL
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2โ6: 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.๐จ Finished Cute Amigurumi Elephant โ Color Variations
