Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Pattern - Nice Crochet Pattern

Creating a charming amigurumi elephant is an enjoyable project for crocheters of all skill levels. This comprehensive guide will walk you through crafting an adorable elephant that can be attached to a small wagon, creating a delightful pull toy or decorative piece. Standing approximately 20 cm tall, this elephant features contrasting ears and legs, a distinctive trunk, and can be embellished with colorful flower details.

Materials for Your Amigurumi Elephant Project

To create this endearing elephant, you’ll need the following supplies:

Cosy yarn: A soft, high-quality cotton blend (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) that creates beautiful texture and maintains its shape well:
- 150g gray for the elephant’s body and head
- 50g off-white for the ears and legs
- Small amounts of black, blue, and light rose yarn for eyelashes and flower embellishments
Additional supplies:
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Small decorative wagon (purchased separately)
- Safety eyes (12mm)
- Crochet hook (2.5-3.5mm)
- Yarn needle for assembly
- Scissors

The finished elephant will have a gauge of approximately 20 stitches per 10 cm.

Understanding the Pattern Terminology

Before beginning your elephant, familiarize yourself with these essential crochet terms:

Magic ring: A technique for beginning crochet in the round
Chain stitch: The foundation of crochet work
Slip stitch: Used to join rounds or make flat connections
Double crochet: Standard stitch used throughout the pattern (US terminology)
Treble: A taller stitch than double crochet (US terminology)
Back loop: Working through only the back loop of a stitch for texture
Increase: Working two stitches into one stitch to expand your work
Decrease: Working two stitches together to reduce width

Instructions within asterisks (*) should be repeated either for the entire round/row or the number of times indicated. Numbers in parentheses at the end of a line show the total stitch count for that round.

The pattern works in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise specified.

Creating Your Elephant’s Head

The elephant’s distinctive head begins with the trunk and expands to form the face and cranium. Use gray yarn and your chosen hook:

To create the characteristic heart shape at the end of the trunk, use your yarn needle to sew a few stitches at the tip, keeping it flat.

Continue expanding to form the head: Round 19: Work 2 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (24 stitches) Round 20: Work 3 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (30 stitches) Round 21: Work 4 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (36 stitches) Round 22: Work 5 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (42 stitches) Round 23: Work 6 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (48 stitches) Round 24: Work 7 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (54 stitches) Round 25: Work 8 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (60 stitches) Rounds 26-35: Work 60 double crochets around for all 10 rounds (60 stitches)

At this point, place the safety eyes between rounds 25 and 26, with 9 stitches between them.

Begin decreasing to shape the back of the head: Round 36: Work 8 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (54 stitches) Round 37: Work 7 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (48 stitches) Round 38: Work 6 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (42 stitches) Round 39: Work 5 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (36 stitches) Round 40: Work 4 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (30 stitches) Round 41: Work 3 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (24 stitches) Round 42: Work 2 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (18 stitches) Round 43: Work 1 double crochet, then decrease. Repeat around (12 stitches) Round 44: Decrease around until closed (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.

Forming the Elephant’s Body

The body creates a rounded shape that complements the distinctive head. Use gray yarn:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 double crochets into it (6 stitches) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around by working 2 double crochets in each stitch (12 stitches) Round 3: Work 1 double crochet, then increase. Repeat around (18 stitches) Round 4: Work 2 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (24 stitches) Round 5: Work 3 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (30 stitches) Round 6: Work 4 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (36 stitches) Round 7: Work 5 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (42 stitches) Round 8: Work 6 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (48 stitches) Round 9: Work 7 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (54 stitches) Round 10: Work 8 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (60 stitches) Rounds 11-32: Work 60 double crochets around for all 22 rounds (60 stitches)

Begin decreasing to close the body: Round 33: Work 8 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (54 stitches) Round 34: Work 7 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (48 stitches) Round 35: Work 6 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (42 stitches) Round 36: Work 5 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (36 stitches) Round 37: Work 4 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (30 stitches) Round 38: Work 3 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (24 stitches) Round 39: Work 2 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (18 stitches) Round 40: Work 1 double crochet, then decrease. Repeat around (12 stitches) Round 41: Decrease around until closed (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for closing.

Crafting the Legs

Make four identical legs using two colors for contrast. Begin with off-white yarn:

Switch to gray yarn: Rounds 8-15: Work 24 double crochets around for all 8 rounds (24 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.

Creating the Distinctive Ears

The elephant’s large ears incorporate two colors for visual interest. Make two identical ears beginning with off-white yarn:

Switch to gray yarn: Round 10: Work 8 double crochets, then increase. Repeat around (60 stitches) Rounds 11-12: Work 60 double crochets around for both rounds (60 stitches)

Begin decreasing to shape the ear: Round 13: Work 8 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (54 stitches) Round 14: Work 7 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (48 stitches) Round 15: Work 6 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (42 stitches) Round 16: Work 5 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (36 stitches) Round 17: Work 4 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (30 stitches) Round 18: Work 3 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (24 stitches) Round 19: Work 2 double crochets, then decrease. Repeat around (18 stitches) Round 20: Work 1 double crochet, then decrease. Repeat around (12 stitches) Round 21: Decrease around until closed (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the head.

Adding a Simple Tail

Using gray yarn: Chain 11 stitches, turn the work, and work 10 slip stitches back along the chain. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.

Decorative Flowers

Create colorful flowers using light rose and blue yarn:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 5 double crochets into it (5 stitches) Round 2: For each petal: Chain 2, work 2 treble increases in the same stitch, chain 2, slip stitch into the same stitch. Repeat 5 times total to form 5 petals.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to your elephant.

Assembling Your Amigurumi Elephant

Stuff the head and body firmly with polyester fiberfill before closing completely.
Sew the head securely to the body.
Attach the ears to either side of the head.
Position and sew the four legs to the underside of the body.
Attach the tail to the back of the body.
If desired, add flower embellishments to the head or body.
Using black yarn, embroider eyelashes above the safety eyes for a feminine touch.

Creating the Pull Rope

To make a decorative rope for your elephant:

Fold a few meters of yarn in half.
Guide your yarn needle through the first hole of the wagon and pull the loop back through.
Using both strands of yarn held together, chain approximately 120 stitches.
At the end, tie a secure knot and trim excess yarn.

Attaching the Elephant to a Wagon

To create a pull-toy effect:

For each leg, start in the center of the magic ring and chain 15 stitches using two strands of yarn held together.
Pull these chains through the holes in the wagon.
Tie the chains together securely under the wagon.

Styling and Display Options

Your completed amigurumi elephant offers several display possibilities:

As a standalone decorative piece
Attached to a small wagon as a pull toy
Grouped with other amigurumi animals for a nursery display
Given as a thoughtful handmade gift for baby showers or children’s birthdays

Why Choose the Cosy Yarn

The pattern recommends Cosy yarn for good reason. This high-quality cotton blend offers:

Exceptional softness ideal for children’s toys
Special elasticity that helps the elephant maintain its shape
A pleasant texture with subtle fluffiness
Durability for long-lasting play
AZO certification ensuring safety for all users
A natural, vintage-like appearance

Customizing Your Elephant

While the pattern creates a charming gray and white elephant, you can personalize yours by:

Choosing different color combinations
Adding embroidered details like the name of a child
Creating seasonal variations with holiday-themed accessories
Making a family of elephants in different sizes
Adding a decorative blanket or saddle on the elephant’s back

Skill Level and Techniques

This amigurumi elephant is suitable for intermediate crocheters familiar with:

Working in continuous rounds
Creating magic rings
Increasing and decreasing stitches
Working in back loops
Basic assembly techniques
Simple color changes

For beginners, this pattern offers an excellent opportunity to advance your skills while creating a charming finished piece.

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Conclusion

Completing this amigurumi elephant brings the satisfaction of creating a charming character with personality and charm. The combination of the distinctive trunk, contrast-colored ears and feet, and the option to attach it to a wagon results in a unique handcrafted treasure.

Whether made as a gift, a decorative item, or a gentle toy, your crocheted elephant represents creativity and craftsmanship. The skills developed in creating this amigurumi project—from working the detailed trunk to assembling the finished piece—build a foundation for future crochet adventures.

Remember that each handmade item carries the special touch of its creator. Small variations in tension, stuffing, or embellishment give your elephant its own unique character. Enjoy the process of bringing this adorable pachyderm to life through the art of amigurumi crochet!