Delightful Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Pattern That Brings Joy

Go wild with the Free crochet Amigurumi Elephant Pattern for playful, handmade plush that brings fun, charm, and a sprinkle of whimsy to any space.

Magical Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Pattern That Adds Fun to Decor

This tiny handmade elephant is irresistibly cute, with soft curves, floppy ears, and a sweet little trunk that gives it a charming, friendly look. It makes a perfect decoration for nurseries, bedrooms, or craft corners, and can also serve as a thoughtful, personalized gift for friends and family. Lightweight and cuddly, it’s a joy to hold, display, or even use as a keychain or bag charm.

Beyond its cuteness, this project has several benefits. It promotes relaxation, focus, and mindfulness, offering a calming break from screens and daily stress. It also improves hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, which are useful in many creative activities. This amigurumi elephant combines creativity with practicality, producing a beautiful, durable, and personalized item that brings joy, makes a lovely gift, and enhances your crochet skills at the same time.

Crochet Amigurumi Elephant

Perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your home, this pattern offers endless opportunities for customization with different yarn colors. Crafting this elephant will bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to anyone who loves handmade creations.

Hands (Make 2)

• Round 1: Create a magic ring with 8 single crochets (SC).
• Round 2: Increase in each stitch.
• Round 3: 1 SC in each stitch in the back loop only.
• Rounds 4-5: 1 SC in each stitch (2 rounds).
• Round 6: 6 SC, then decrease (dec).
• Rounds 7-9: 1 SC in each stitch (3 rounds).
• Round 10: 5 SC, then decrease.
• Rounds 11-13: 1 SC in each stitch (3 rounds).
• Round 14: 4 SC, then decrease.
• Rounds 15-16: 1 SC in each stitch (2 rounds).

Ears (Make 2)

• Round 1: Create a magic ring with 8 SC.
• Round 2: Increase in each stitch.
• Round 3: 1 SC, then increase in the next stitch.
• Round 4: 1 SC in each stitch in the back loop.
• Round 5: 3 SC, then increase.
• Finish with a slip stitch.

Legs (Make 2)

• Round 1: Create a magic ring with 7 SC.
• Round 2: Increase in each stitch.
• Round 3: 1 SC, then increase in the next stitch.
• Round 4: 1 SC in each stitch in the back loop.
• Rounds 5-10: 1 SC in each stitch (6 rounds).
• Stuff with fiber.
• Round 10: 6 SC, then decrease.
• Rounds 11-12: 1 SC in each stitch (2 rounds).
• Round 13: 5 SC, then decrease.
• Rounds 14-15: 1 SC in each stitch (2 rounds).
• Round 16: 4 SC, then decrease.
• Round 17: 1 SC in each stitch (1 round).
• Round 18: 3 SC, then decrease.
• Stuff with poly fiber.

Body (Starting from the legs)

• Round 1: 6 SC more on the right leg, join the left leg and 21 SC on it, then 21 SC on the right leg.
• Round 2: Increase, 18 SC, 4 increases, 18 SC, then increase.
• Rounds 3-5: 1 SC in each stitch (3 rounds).
• Rounds 6-9: 1 SC in each stitch in the back loop only (4 rounds).
• Stuff the legs with fiber.
• Attach pink yarn in the front of round 6.
• Attach blue yarn in the front loop of round 8 and do 2 double crochets (DC) in each stitch.

Head

• Round 1: 1 SC, then increase, repeating this pattern 12 times.
• Round 2: 2 SC, then increase, repeating this pattern 12 times.
• Round 3: 7 SC, then increase, repeating this pattern 6 times.
• Round 4: 4 SC, increase, then repeat the pattern of 8 SC and an increase 5 times, followed by 4 SC.