Realistic Elephant Crochet Pattern – Original Design

This free amigurumi crochet elephant pattern is designed for crocheters who love realistic animal figures and detailed construction.

Designed for experienced crocheters who enjoy structural amigurumi with natural proportions and minimal sewing.

This elephant is worked in multiple anatomical parts and assembled for strength and realism.
The shaping focuses on weight distribution, curved surfaces, and natural posture.

FINISHED SIZE

Approx. 28–32 cm long (depending on yarn and hook size)

MATERIALS

Yarn: Worsted / DK weight
- Main color (brown or grey)
- Contrast (ivory or beige for tusks)
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Optional: thin craft wire (trunk & tail)
Safety eyes: 8–10 mm (or embroidered)

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
BLO – back loop only
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch

PARTS OVERVIEW

Head with integrated trunk
Body (worked separately)
Front legs (2)
Back legs (2)
Ears (2, anatomical)
Tail
Tusks (2)

🐘 HEAD & TRUNK (Worked as one piece)

Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6–9: sc around (30)

Begin Trunk Extension

Rnd 10: sc 12, skip next 6 sts, sc 12 (24)
(remaining stitches form the trunk base)

Continue working only on trunk stitches:

Rnd 11–22: sc around (12)
Insert wire if using. Lightly stuff.

Rnd 23: (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Rnd 24–26: sc around (10)
Fasten off trunk only.

Return to head stitches.

Head Shaping

Rejoin yarn at skipped stitches.

Rnd 27: sc around full head opening (30)
Rnd 28: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert eyes between Rnds 26–27, spacing 8–9 sts.

Rnd 29: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.

Rnd 30: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 31: dec x6 (6)
Close.

🐘 BODY

Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7–16: sc around (36)

Belly & Back Curve

Rnd 17: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rnd 18–24: sc around (42)

Narrow Toward Rear

Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly.

Fasten off, leave opening for tail.

🐘 LEGS (Make 4)

Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: BLO sc around (24)

Foot Detail

Rnd 6: (3 sc, popcorn stitch) x4, sc 8
Rnd 7–18: sc around (24)
Lightly stuff, flatten top.

Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.

🐘 EARS (Make 2 – Original Construction)

Inner Support (Oval Base)

Rnd 1: ch 5, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2, inc (10)
Rnd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x8 (24)
Rnd 4: sc around (24)

Fasten off.

Outer Flap (Worked in rows)

Attach yarn to side edge.

Row 1–4: sc across, turn
Row 5: dec, sc to last 2, dec
Row 6: sc across
Row 7: dec, sc to last 3, dec
Row 8–10: sc across
Row 11: dec at start only
Row 12–14: sc across

Fasten off.

🐘 TAIL

Rnd 1: MR 5
Rnd 2–10: sc around (5)
Insert wire if desired.
Fasten off.

🐘 TUSKS (Make 2)

Rnd 1: MR 4
Rnd 2: inc x4 (8)
Rnd 3–6: sc around (8)
Lightly stuff, shape gently.
Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

Sew head to body, angled slightly downward.
Attach legs under body for stable stance.
Insert tail at rear opening.
Sew ears to sides of head; stitch only the support base.
Attach tusks to trunk sides.
Adjust posture, steam lightly if needed.

DESIGN STATEMENT

This pattern is an original design inspired by elephant anatomy.
All construction methods, shaping logic, and stitch sequences are independently developed.

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