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Looking for a charming crochet project with irresistible results? This Elephant Amigurumi delightful elephant amigurumi pattern creates a huggable plush toy that stands approximately 13 cm tall. With its sweet expression, distinctive ears, and detailed features, this elephant combines classic amigurumi techniques with special details that make it truly special. Perfect for gifting to a loved one or adding to your own handcrafted collection, this elephant pattern is accessible to intermediate crocheters while producing professional-looking results that will delight crafters and recipients alike.
Essential Materials for Your Amigurumi Elephant
Before beginning your elephant project, gather these supplies:
- Thin velour yarn (50g/300m) in your chosen colors
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Craft glue (optional, for securing eyes)
- Fiberfill stuffing
Understanding Elephant Amigurumi Terminology
This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations:
- MR = amigurumi magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (2 single crochets worked together)
- tr = triple crochet/treble crochet
- st = stitch
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- FLO = front loops only
- BLO = back loops only
Detailed Amigurumi Elephant Crochet Pattern
Elephant Amigurumi Elephant AmigurumiHead
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 2, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 5: Single crochet 3, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [30 stitches]
Round 6: Single crochet 4, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [36 stitches] Round 7: Single crochet 5, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [42 stitches] Round 8: Single crochet 6, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [48 stitches] Rounds 9-16: Work 48 single crochets for eight complete rounds [48 stitches per round]
Round 17: Work 16 single crochets, increase 1, work 3 single crochets, chain 8 (skip 8 stitches of the previous round), work 3 single crochets, increase 1, work 16 single crochets [50 stitches] Round 18: Work 15 single crochets, increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1, work 3 single crochets, work 8 single crochets along the chain, work 3 single crochets, increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1, work 15 single crochets [54 stitches] Round 19: Work 54 single crochets [54 stitches] Round 20: Single crochet 7, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [48 stitches]
Elephant Amigurumi Body Base (Attach to Head)
Attach yarn as shown in photo references: Round 1: Work 4 single crochets, work 1 single crochet in side stitch, work 8 single crochets, work 1 single crochet in side stitch, work 4 single crochets [18 stitches] Round 2: Work 16 single crochets, decrease 1 [17 stitches] Round 3: Work 15 single crochets, decrease 1 [16 stitches] Round 4: Work 14 single crochets, decrease 1 [15 stitches] Round 5: Work 13 single crochets, decrease 1 [14 stitches] Round 6: Work 12 single crochets, decrease 1 [13 stitches]
Round 7: Work 11 single crochets, decrease 1 [12 stitches] Round 8: Work 10 single crochets, decrease 1 [11 stitches] Round 9: Work 9 single crochets, decrease 1 [10 stitches] Round 10: Work 8 single crochets, decrease 1 [9 stitches] Round 11: Work 7 single crochets, decrease 1 [8 stitches] Rounds 12-13: Work 8 single crochets for two complete rounds [8 stitches per round]
Close the opening by pulling the yarn through, then weave in the end. Lightly stuff the body base before closing.
Elephant Amigurumi Continuing the Head
Round 21: Single crochet 6, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [42 stitches] Round 22: Single crochet 5, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [36 stitches] Round 23: Single crochet 4, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Round 24: Single crochet 3, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 25: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches]
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff the elephant’s head firmly.
Elephant Amigurumi Elephant AmigurumiCreating Eye Indentations
Make eye indentations between rounds 16-17 of the head:
- Insert needle under the body and bring it out between rounds 16-17 where the first eye should be
- Return the needle under the body, pull yarn to create indentation, and secure
- Repeat for the second eye
- Use the same yarn to sew the body base to the head with a few stitches
Attach, glue, or sew safety eyes. Embroider white highlights in the eyes and add black eyebrows.
Elephant Amigurumi Ears (Make 4 Parts – 2 Per Ear)
Inner Pink Part (Make 2)
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 2, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 5: Single crochet 3, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Round 6: Single crochet 4, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [36 stitches]
Finish with a slip stitch, cut yarn, and weave in the end.
Elephant Amigurumi Outer Gray Part (Make 2)
Follow rounds 1-6 as for the pink part, but do not cut the yarn after round 6.
Joining Ear Parts
Place the pink and gray parts together with wrong sides facing inward. Join both parts by working single crochets around the edge: Round 7: Single crochet 5, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [42 stitches]
After joining, fold each ear in half and join the folded edges with 4-5 single crochets. Cut yarn and fasten off. Sew the ears to the head between rounds 16-21.
Elephant Amigurumi Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Rounds 4-5: Work 18 single crochets for two complete rounds [18 stitches per round]
Round 6: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 4 times, then work 2 single crochets [14 stitches] Rounds 7-17: Work 14 single crochets for eleven complete rounds [14 stitches per round]
Lightly stuff each arm, then fold in half and join the edges with 6 single crochets. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Rounds 4-8: Work 18 single crochets for five complete rounds [18 stitches per round]
Round 9: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 4 times, then work 2 single crochets [14 stitches] Round 10: Work 14 single crochets [14 stitches]
Lightly stuff each leg, then fold in half and join the edges with 6 single crochets. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Main Body
Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 2, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 5: Single crochet 3, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Round 6: Single crochet 4, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [36 stitches]
Round 7: Single crochet 5, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [42 stitches] Round 8: Chain 10 for the tail, then starting from the second chain from the hook, work 8 single crochets, slip stitch to join to the body. Continue around the body with 6 single crochets, increase 1, 6 single crochets, increase 1. For the legs: work 6 single crochets across the body and first leg (connecting both), increase 1, work 6 single crochets across the body and second leg, increase 1, work 6 single crochets, increase 1, work 6 single crochets, increase 1 [48 stitches total] Rounds 9-12: Work 48 single crochets for four complete rounds [48 stitches per round] Round 13: Single crochet 6, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [42 stitches] Rounds 14-15: Work 42 single crochets for two complete rounds [42 stitches per round]
Round 16: Single crochet 5, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [36 stitches] Round 17: Work 36 single crochets [36 stitches] Round 18: Single crochet 4, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Rounds 19-20: Work 30 single crochets for two complete rounds [30 stitches per round] Round 21: Single crochet 3, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 22: Work 24 single crochets [24 stitches]
Round 23: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Rounds 24-26: Work 18 single crochets for three complete rounds [18 stitches per round]
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing the head to the body. Sew the arms to the body between rounds 16-21. Attach the head to the body.
Assembling Your Amigurumi Elephant
Once all the pieces are complete, follow these assembly steps:
- Attach the body base to the head
- Sew the ears to the head between rounds 16-21
- Attach the arms to the main body between rounds 16-21
- Sew the head to the main body
- Verify that all parts are firmly stuffed and securely attached
Why Create an Amigurumi Elephant?
Elephants are beloved for their gentle nature, intelligence, and distinctive appearance. This amigurumi elephant pattern captures their charm while translating it into a huggable plush toy with personality. The detailed ears, expressive face, and carefully shaped trunk create a character that appeals to children and adults alike. The soft velour yarn gives the finished product a plush texture that’s perfect for cuddling, making it an ideal gift for loved ones or a charming addition to your own handmade collection.
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Conclusion: The Joy of Creating Your Amigurumi Elephant
Completing this amigurumi elephant brings together multiple crochet techniques that showcase your skills while creating something truly special. From the carefully shaped head with its distinctive trunk to the detailed ears and expressive face, each element contributes to a character full of personality and charm. The pattern provides clear instructions that make it accessible to intermediate crocheters, while the finished product has a professional appearance that belies its homemade origins.
This elephant design includes thoughtful details that elevate it beyond a simple stuffed animal. The two-colored ears with their concave shape add dimension and realism, while the positioning of the eyes and embroidered details give the elephant an endearing expression. The body construction, with its separate sections for stability, ensures that your finished plush will stand properly and maintain its shape over time.
The pattern offers numerous opportunities for personalization. While traditionally elephants are gray, you might experiment with different colors for a more whimsical approach. Adding decorative elements like a small blanket on the elephant’s back, a tiny hat, or embroidered patterns can further customize your creation. You could even create a family of elephants in different sizes by adjusting the hook size and yarn weight.
As a handmade gift, this amigurumi elephant makes a thoughtful present for animal lovers, baby showers, or anyone who appreciates the time and care that goes into handcrafted items. Its huggable size creates a perfect toy for children, while the adorable appearance makes it equally suitable as a decorative piece or collectible for adults.
As you complete your amigurumi elephant, take pride in the skills you’ve developed and the unique creation you’ve brought to life. Each stitch represents your creativity and dedication, resulting in a charming elephant with personality and warmth that mass-produced toys simply cannot match.
Happy crocheting, and may your elephant bring joy to you or whoever receives this delightful handmade creation!
