Crochet Elephant Amigurumi Pattern For Little Princess

Turn yarn into smiles with this adorable crochet elephant amigurumi! Featuring fluffy legs, floppy ears & a dainty trunk, it's a perfect gift or decor!

Crochet Elephant Amigurumi

Meet your adorable, pocket-sized crochet elephant, ready to trunk its way into your heart!" This Crochet Elephant Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for anyone looking to craft a charming, handmade gift. Featuring a cute design with fluffy legs, floppy ears, and a dainty trunk, this pattern brings plush yarn to life in shapes that are easy to create. With the addition of a daisy flower and tiny details like nails and security eyes, the finished elephant becomes both playful and decorative. Whether for a child's toy or charming home decor, this friendly little amigurumi adds joy wherever it goes!

Why Love This Pattern?

Here’s why you’ll love this crochet elephant pattern:

No Sewing for the Body
The pattern eliminates the need for sewing the body, making assembly quicker and less cumbersome—perfect for beginners or those who prefer minimal stitching.
Minimal Sewing for Features
Only minimal sewing is required for facial features, such as the trunk and ears, simplifying the process without compromising on the adorable details.
Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions
The video provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, making the process of crocheting this elephant enjoyable and stress-free.
Plush and Adorable Design
Made with plush yarn, this elephant turns out irresistibly soft and cuddly, making it an ideal gift for kids or a delightful piece of decor.
Efficient Construction
The integration of features like legs and arms directly into the body saves time and ensures a seamless appearance.

How To Crochet Shy Elephant

Materials Needed:

Plush yarn (Gray, White, Black).
Yarn color of your choice for the flower petals and center.
14 mm safety eyes.
5.5 mm crochet hook.
Stitch markers.
Darning needle.
Scissors.
Fiberfill (stuffing).

Abbreviations:

ch = Chain.
sc = Single Crochet.
inc = Increase (2 sc in the same stitch).
dec = Decrease (combine 2 sc stitches into one).
sl st = Slip Stitch.
st = Stitch.

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Legs (Make 4):

Start: Gray yarn.
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 8 sc into the 2nd ch from hook (Alternative: Use a magic ring).
- Pull the starting loop to close the gap.
Round 2: 8 inc (2 sc in each st) → 16 sts.
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc → 24 sts.
Round 4: Work only in back loops: 24 sc → no increases, stitch count stays 24 sts.
Rounds 5-8: Work 4 rounds of normal 24 sc.
Round 9: 1 sc, 1 dec → 16 sts.
Rounds 10-14: 16 sc per round (5 rounds of single crochet).
Round 15: 2 sc, 1 dec → 12 sts.
Round 16: Work 12 sc.
Round 17: 1 sc, 1 dec → 8 sts.
- Stuff with fiberfill as you go.
Close the leg:
- Flatten the top of the leg.
- Match front and back stitches, and crochet across the top to seal (4 sc across).
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.

2. Ears (Make 2):

Start: Gray yarn.
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 8 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
- Pull the starting loop to close the gap.
Round 2: 8 inc → 16 sts.
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc → 24 sts.
Round 4: 3 sc, 1 inc → 30 sts.
Round 5: 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc → 36 sts.
Flatten the ear by folding it slightly, making one-third overlap. Leave a long tail for sewing later.

3. Body:

Start: Gray yarn.
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 6 inc → 12 sts.
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 inc → 18 sts.
Round 4: Single crochet, inc, single crochet → 24 sts.
Round 5: 3 sc, 1 inc → 30 sts.
Attach first leg as you crochet on Round 6:
- Work 6 sc on the body.
- Attach 4 leg sts, crocheting through leg and body together.
- Continue 11 sc on body.
- Attach second leg, crocheting through leg and body together for 4 sts.
- Work last 5 sc → 30 sts total.
Round 7: 4 sc, 1 inc → 36 sts.
Rounds 8-10: Work 3 rounds of normal 36 sc.
Round 11: 4 sc, 1 dec → 30 sts.
Round 12: 30 sc → no decreases.
Round 13: 3 sc, 1 dec → 24 sts.
Round 14: 2 sc, 1 dec → 18 sts.
Attach arms as you crochet:

Work 4 sc on body.
Attach 4 arm sts, crocheting through arm and body together.
Work 5 sc.
Attach second arm, crocheting through arm and body together for 4 sts.
Work last sc → 18 sts total.

Round 15: Work 9 dec (entire round) to close → 9 sts. Stuff the body as you go.

4. Head:

Start: Gray yarn.
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 6 inc → 12 sts.
Round 3: 2 sc, 1 inc → 18 sts.
Round 4: 3 sc, 1 inc → 24 sts.
Round 5: 4 sc, 1 inc → 30 sts.
Round 6: 5 sc, 1 inc → 36 sts.
Rounds 7-12: Work 6 rounds of 36 sc.
Round 13: 4 sc, 1 dec → 30 sts.
Round 14: 3 sc, 1 dec → 24 sts.
Round 15: 2 sc, 1 dec → 18 sts.
Add safety eyes:
- Position eyes 7 sts apart and 2 rounds below where you have finished.
Round 16: 1 sc, 1 dec → 12 sts.
- Stuff the head fully at this point.
Round 17: Work 6 dec to close the gap → 6 sts. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

5. Trunk:

Start: Gray yarn.
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
Rounds 2-11: Work 10 rounds of 6 sc.
Round 12: 1 sc, 1 inc → 9 sts.
Rounds 13-15: Work 3 rounds of 9 sc.
Close the trunk:
- Flatten the top of the trunk and crochet across the top to seal.
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

6. Flower:

Center:
- Slip knot, ch 2.
- Work 8 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
- Sl st to close and fasten off.
Petals:
- Attach petal-color yarn to any st of the center.
- Ch 3, work 3 loops from the same st, pull through, ch 3, sl st back to the same st → repeat for each petal (7 or 8 petals in total).

7. Assembly:

Attach Trunk: Sew trunk one round below the center of the safety eyes.
Attach Ears: Sew ears to the head, slightly above and behind the eyes.
Attach Flower: Sew flower to one side of the head.
Add Toenails: Use white yarn to create small decorative stitches (4) on the outer side of each foot.
Add Tail: Attach a chain stitched tail and add feathery strands at the end using white yarn.