Along with teddy bears blue and pink crochet elephants occupy a leading position in the ratings of beloved children’s toys. Use this free crochet elephant pattern to create a sweet toy for your baby!
To crochet this little elephant you need:
- Semi-cotton yarn in fuchsia and light pink colors (160 m / 50 g)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- 8 mm safety eyes or beads
- Black embroidery floss for lashes
- Green satin ribbon
- Two yellow beads
Skill level: easy
The size of crochet elephant amigurumi is approximately 10 cm (3.9″).
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Pink Elephant Amigurumi
Free crochet pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches in a round/row
Crochet in continuous rounds, using a stitch marker at the beginning of each round. Use invisible decrease technique >> https://amigurumi.today/basic-crochet-stitches-tutorial/
Head and trunk:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: sc in all 6 st [6]
Rnd 3: sc in next 3 st, sl st in next 3 st [6]
Rnd 4: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 5-6: sc in all 9 st [9]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 8-9: sc in next 2 st, sl st in next 6 st, sc in next 4 st [12]
Rnd 10: sc in next 4 st, sl st in next 4 st, sc in next 4 st [12]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 12: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Stuff the trunk with fiberfill.
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 19-22: sc in all 48 st [48]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 16 and Rnd 17 at the distance of 10 stitches in between the eyes.
Rnd 23-26: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 27: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 28: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 29: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 30: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 31: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff the head with fiberfill.
Rnd 32: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 33: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off leaving a small tail. Weave in the yarn tail in front loops of the rest 6 stitches, then pull to close the hole. Hide the end.
Body:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 4 times [40]
Rnd 8-12: sc in all 40 st [40]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 4 times [36]
Rnd 14: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 10 st, dec) repeat 3 times [33]
Rnd 16: sc in all 33 st [33]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 9 st, dec) repeat 3 times [30]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff with fiberfill.
Arms (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 6-7: sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 9: sc in all 8 st [8]
Stuff only the half of the arm. Flatten the edges and crochet 4 sc through both layers, closing the hole. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 7: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 9: sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 2 times [8]
Stuff only the half of the leg. Flatten the edges and crochet 4 sc through both layers, closing the hole. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5-7: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 3 times [21]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 3 times [18]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Flower (make 2):
Crochet with light pink yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Rnd 2: {sl st, 3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, sl st} – all in the same stitch. Now you have one petal. Crochet 4 more petals in the next 4 stitches.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. Sew the head to the body at the level of Rnds 17-24 of the head.
2. Sew the legs at the sides of the body at Rnds 6-8.
3. Sew on the arms at the level of Rnds 14-16 of the body.
4. Sew on the ears between Rnd 23 and Rnd 26 of the head.
5. Decorate the flowers with green satin ribbon and beads. Sew on the flowers near the ears.
6. Embroider lashes.
Your little amigurumi elephant is done! Share the pictures of your lovely toy made with the help of this Pink Elephant Crochet Pattern in our FB group >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/amigurumidollscrochet
is there a typo? It Says in put the eyes in Round 11 and 12 but Round 11 is near the trunk… Do you mean round 21?
Hello is there an typo? It says put the eyes around round 11 and 12 but isnt it to near? This is the round for the trunk? Do you mean 21 22? Or did is misunderstood?
Hi Angelika 🙂 Thanks for your message. Please insert safety eyes between Rnd 16 and Rnd 17.
Ako sa hačkuje sklzovy steh – sl st ?
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Is there any way I could get the old pattern back ??
I love the pattern I put added a mouth and tongue which is red.looks so good -would love to send you the pictures of my elephant
These little animals are sooooo addictive!! Thank you for giving access to the pattern!!
I’ve been saving the link to make this elephant but it’s changed it didn’t look like that before .. what happened ? And where can I find the old pattern ??
That old pattern was updated 🙂
It says suitable hook. What size of hook would be good for the small elephant?
2-2.5 mm hook
I love the little elephant. I made them up into a mobile. Thank you for the pattern.
What size hook did you use, just wondering.
2-2.5 mm hook
When I did this pattern , the elephant was a bigger size than the picture
If you use thicker yarn, your toy is bigger as well 🙂
would love the make this but i can’t find where it says how much cotton/wool to use.
I made one using the pattern you gave and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for posting! This’ll be great for my second cousin who’s just turned 3!
Thank you, Kelsee! 💕🌹
Are there any written directions for the flower, or do you have to just go by the picture?
I have tried it and it was lovely. Many thanks
Hi, I am following along with the pattern. But I am not in love with my trunk. Do you have tips to keep it bent?
This depends on your yarn choice. If you want bendable trunk, you can insert some wire in it.
I use pipe cleaners!
Bring matching thread in through underside and hide thread knot. Push thread back and forth inside trunk between places to create curves …. pull tightly to create curves. I made a top outward curve and a lower curve like in the picture. All from the inside with thread pulled tightly. Tie knots on underside and push under crochet to hide. Same way you make eye indentations for faces.
Hi are there any step by step instructions for the flower? I’m having difficulty working it out from the diagram. Many thanks. Karen
Hi!
I’m making this for my wee cousin but would love to add more elephants to my shop. Do you allow selling of elephants made with this pattern? Thanks.
Yes, but no more than 50 items per month 🙂
Awesome, thanks!
Don’t think I’d even manage making that many at once 😀
Hi Milena: I want to make this for my granddaughters 3rd birthday at the beginning of May. Do you have instructions to make this larger? She loves elephants. My daughter let her see the picture and now I have to make it for her because she is dead set on her having her elephant which is your picture. Thank you so much for your help.
Linda
Hi Linda, you can use thicker yarn and bigger hook to make the toy larger 🙂
Hi Sara, I´m trying to do the patter but I´m not understanding the 1st round of ear. Can you explain better please? Or, is it possible start with a magic ring?
Thank you.
Hi Milena 🙂 Please have a look at these instructions https://amigurumi.today/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screenshot_21.png
Wat een schattig olifantje, ik heb gelijk het patroontje opgeslagen.
Hartelijk dank daar voor, met vriendelijk groet E.J.M. van Oijen de Bruin.
FREE yet it asksto pay$
Hi Lyn 🙂 You can view the patterns for free on our website and mobile app. PDF version itself is not free. Because it takes a lot of time to prepare the patterns. So, in spite of this fact all people who can’t pay for PDF patterns can view them on the website and make wonderful toys. We don’t hide the instructions. Hope for your understanding 🙂
I think it is so sweet of you to offer these free patterns. All are beautiful thank you!
Hey there trying to make the pink elephant and can not figure out the first round for the ears. 7 ch, 1 sc in second stitch from hook, 4 sc in next st, 4 sc in last stitch… are we supposed to skip the middle stitches? Thanks!
Hi Sara, there was a typo-mistake in the pattern. I updated it, please have a look.
Thank you!!!
What size hook do you use? I don’t see it listed.
2.0 mm crochet hook
U have mickey mouse?
Plz send the step by step
Hartelijk bedankt erg leuk
Esperando respuesta. Gracias de antemano.
Me encanta el patrón del elefante. Intentaré hacerlo,
aunque en las explicaciones de la patas, no entiendo como se hace eso que pone en la parte trasera rulos y bucles. Si me lo pueden aclarar , quedaría muy agradecida
Hi Isabel, please see the video how to crochet in back loops only https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phf7Nj0_LJg
Beautiful work love it!
Está hermoso el elefante. Gracias por publicar el patrón.