Soft plush yarn, gentle curves, and adorable oversized ears — this little elephant amigurumi instantly captures hearts at first glance.
Designed with smooth shaping and a cozy character style, this elephant amigurumi crochet pattern walks you through every step, from the legs and body to the trunk, ears, and final details. The construction is beginner-friendly yet satisfying, making it a relaxing project for plush amigurumi lovers.
Perfect for handmade gifts, nursery decor, or adding a sweet animal friend to your amigurumi collection, this elephant works up beautifully with soft yarn and offers plenty of room for creative color choices.
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ABBREVIATIONS
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- (…) × n – repeat n times
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
MATERIALS
- Plush yarn (main color – green)
- Additional yarn for details
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
Ears (2 pieces)
1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7: 6 sc (6)
Work next rows in turning rows:
8–9: 6 sc (2 rows)
10: Fold in half, crochet 3 sc (3)
11: Crochet around the edge of the ear with crab stitch using the accent color.
Arms (2 pieces)
Start with accent color
1: 8 sc in MR (8)
2: 8 inc (16)
3: 16 sc in back loop only (16)
4: 16 sl st (16)
Change yarn to main color.
5: 16 sc (16)
6: (6 sc, dec) × 2 (14)
7–8: 14 sc (2 rows)
9: (5 sc, dec) × 2 (12)
10–11: 12 sc (2 rows)
12: (4 sc, dec) × 2 (10)
13: 10 sc (10)
14: (3 sc, dec) × 2 (8)
15: 8 sc (8)
16: Fold in half, crochet 4 sc (4)
👉 Stuff the lower part of the arm as you crochet.
Legs (2 pieces)
Start with accent color
1: 8 sc in MR (8)
2: 8 inc (16)
3: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
4: 24 sc in back loop only (24)
5: (sc, dec) × 8 (16)
6: 16 sl st (16)
Change to main color.
7–10: 16 sc (4 rows)
👉 Cut yarn on the first leg.
👉 On the second leg, keep yarn for joining the body.
Stuff with fiberfill.
Body
Continue crocheting from the second leg.
1: Ch 2 (2)
Join the first leg:
2: 16 sc on leg, 2 sc in ch-2,
16 sc on second leg, 2 sc in ch-2 (36)
3: 13 sc, (sc, inc) × 3, 17 sc (39)
4: 13 sc, (2 sc, inc) × 3, 17 sc (42)
5–10: 42 sc (6 rows)
11: 15 sc, (2 sc, dec) × 3, 15 sc (39)
12: 15 sc, (sc, dec) × 3, 15 sc (36)
13: 36 sc (36)
14: (4 sc, dec) × 3 (30)
15: 30 sc (30)
16: (3 sc, dec) × 3 (24)
👉 In the next round, arms are crocheted in.
If the marker shifts from the center of the back, adjust with slip stitches.
17: 4 sc, 4 sc with arm, 8 sc,
4 sc with arm, 4 sc (24)
18: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
👉 Stuff the body.
👉 Leave yarn for crocheting the head.
Head
1: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
2: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
3: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
👉 In the next round, make an opening for the trunk:
4: 16 sc, skip 4 sc, ch 10, 16 sc (42)
5–10: 42 sc (6 rows)
👉 In the next round, crochet in the ears.
If needed, adjust marker position.
11: 9 sc, 3 sc with ear, 18 sc,
3 sc with ear, 9 sc (42)
12: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
13: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
14: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
15: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
16: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
17: 6 dec (6)
👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, spacing 10 stitches apart.
👉 Stuff as you crochet.
👉 Close the opening.
Trunk
Crochet the trunk from the opening left in the head.
1: 18 sc (18)
2: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
3: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)
4: 9 sc (9)
5: 7 sc, dec (8)
6: 8 sc (8)
7: 6 sc, dec (7)
8: 7 sc (7)
9: 5 sc, dec (6)
10: 6 sc (6)
👉 Stuff the trunk.
You may crochet the trunk before finishing the head — it makes stuffing easier.
Create facial shaping around the eyes.
Embroider eyes and eyebrows with black yarn.
Tail
Crochet a chain of 6 double chains.
Attach the tail in round 4 of the body, centered on the back.
Hide all yarn ends.
🎉 Congratulations — your little elephant is finished! 🐘✨