Step right up to the crochet circus and create your very own adorable Circus Elephant with our free amigurumi pattern! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this tutorial will guide you through crafting a delightful circus-themed elephant plushie. Join the crochet fun under the big top and bring this charming elephant to life!
Explore our Circus Elephant Amigurumi Free Pattern – a perfect crochet project for circus enthusiasts! Follow our step-by-step instructions to craft your own lovable circus elephant. Start crocheting today and let the circus magic unfold!
Note: Gustav measures 12 cm approximately. Of course should you use a different yarn calling, measures will vary.
Materials
– 3.00 mm crochet hook
– 100 % cotton yarn for a 3.00 mm hook
– Tapestry needle
– A pair of safety eyes
– Polyfiber fill
Colors
– One color for the body of your elephant
– A bit of white for the tusks
– A main color and a contrasting one for the hat and the ball.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain stitch
slst = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
increase = 2 sc in one same st
decrease = 1 sc joining 2 stitches
PATTERN
Trunk
(Using the color of the body…)
1. Start with a magic ring of 6 sc
2. to 4. Crochet 6 sc
5. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (12)
6. to 8. Crochet 12 sc
9. Crochet 6 increases and then 6 sc (18)
10. to 12. Crochet 18 sc
13. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
14. Crochet 24 sc
15. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)
16. Crochet 30 sc
17. Crochet *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
18. Crochet 36 sc
Close and break the yarn
Legs
(Make 3, using the color of the body…)
1. Start with a magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (18)
4. Only through back loops, crochet 18 sc
5. to 7. Crochet 18 sc
Close and break the yarn
Now crochet a fourth leg (steps 1 to 7) but this time DO NOT BREAK THE YARN!!!!!!!
8. Join the leg you’ve just crocheted with one (2nd leg) of the three legs you did before, with a sc. Now crochet 14 sc along the second leg and then join the third one. Crochet 14 sc along the third leg and join the fourth one with a sc. Crochet 14 sc along the fourth leg and join the first one. Crochet 14 sc along the first leg. (In total you’ll have 56 sc)
STOP! Cut the yarn but do not close. We will take over from here soon. Now we’ll work around the gap in the middle of the 4 legs.
1. We have 4 stitches on each leg. Join the yarn in one of them (preferably in one of the ends) and crochet 4 sc on that leg (these are the 4 stitches left of the 18 sts of each leg). Go to the next leg and crochet 4 sc on that one. Repeat with the 2 more legs left. Total: 16 sc.
2. Crochet another round of 16 sc
3. Crochet 8 decreases (8)
4. Crochet 4 decreases (4)
Break the yarn and close.
Now we will continue with the body where we left before. Join the gray yarn again…
9. Crochet *2 sc in the next st, 13 sc*, repeat * (60)
10. Crochet *9 sc, 2 sc in the next s*, repeat * (66)
11. to 13. Crochet 66 sc
14. Crochet *9 sc, one decrease,* repeat * (60)
15. to 19. Crochet 60 sc
20. Make sure to be in the middle of two front legs. If you are not there, crochet the necessary sc to reach that point. Place a stitch marker. This will be the beginning of the following rounds. Crochet 24 sc, then take the trunk and crochet together 12 stitches of the trunk with 12 stitches of the body with sc (12). Then crochet 24 sc in the remaining part of the body, till you reach the stitch marker.
21. Crochet 24 sc, then 24 sc on the trunk (these are the stitches you left untouched before) and then go one with 24 sc (72)
22. Crochet *10 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (66)
23. a 24. Crochet 66 sc
25. Crochet *9 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (60)
26. Crochet 60 sc
27. Crochet *8 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (54)
28. Crochet 54 sc
29. Crochet *7 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (48)
30. Crochet *6sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (42)
{Place safety eyes and stuff firmly…}
31. Crochet *5 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (36)
32. Crochet *4 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (30)
33. Crochet *3 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (24)
34. Crochet *2 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (18)
{Stuff a bit more…}
35. Crochet *1 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (12)
36. Crochet 6 decreases
Close and break the yarn. Weave in ends.
Ears
(Make 2, using the color of the body…)
1. Chain 2. In the 2nd chain from hook, crochet 4 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
2. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (8). Ch 1 and turn.
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (12). Ch 1 and turn.
4. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (16). Ch 1 and turn.
5. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (20). Ch 1 and turn.
6. Crochet *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24). Ch 1 and turn.
7. Crochet 24 slst
Close and break the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to body.
Tusks
(Make 2, using white…)
1. Start with a magic ring of 5 sc
2. to 3. Crochet 5 sc
Close and break the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to body.
Tail
(Using the color of the body…)
1. Leaving a long tail, chain 9
2. In the second chain from hook, crochet 4 sc
3. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (8)
4. Crochet 8 sc
5. Crochet 4 decreases (4)
Close and break the yarn. Weave in ends. We will sew it to the body using the long tail we left at the beginning…
Cone-cap
(You can use two different colours or just one…)
1. Start with a magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 6 sc
3. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (12)
4. to 5. Crochet 12 sc
6. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (18)
7. to 8. Crochet 18 sc
9. If you’ll want to make a white edge to the cap, now it’s the time to do the color change. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
10. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)
Close and break the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew to body.
Make a pompom and tie it to the tip…
Ball
(Use two colours and make two rounds with each one…)
1. Start with a magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (18)
4. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
5. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)
6. Crochet *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
7. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (42)
8. to 16. Crochet 42 sc
17. Crochet *5 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (36)
18. Crochet *4 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (30)
19. Crochet *3 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (24)
20. Crochet *2 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (18)
{Stuff firmly…}
21. Crochet *1 sc, 1 decrease*, repeat * (12)
22. Crochet 6 decreases (6)
Close and break the yarn. Weave in ends.
Assembly
– Stuff the cap and sew it to Gustav’s head, a bit to the side…
– Sew the ears
– Sew the tusks
– Sew tail to body
