Crochet Elephant Applique

Crochet Elephant Appliques are absolutely adorable and perfect for adding a whimsical touch to any project! These charming little creations can be easily attached to clothing, blankets, bags, or even used as decorations. With their cute and playful design, they are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you are a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just starting out, creating your own crochet elephant applique can be a fun and satisfying project. The possibilities are endless when it comes to colors and sizes, allowing you to personalize your applique to suit your style. So grab your yarn and hook, and let your creativity run wild with these delightful crochet elephant appliques!

I used a 4mm/G hook and Red heart Super Saver in grey and pink. Goggly eyes, and some glue. the head and ears of the elephant are crocheted in spiral without joining the rounds. The size of the applique is about 7 inch wide and 5 inch in length with the trunk. You can use a smaller crochet hook if you want a smaller applique.

Abbreviations:
rnd = round
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
st = stitch

Head:
with grey yarn, make a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in center of the ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)

Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Trunk:
With grey yarn, 20 in ch (leave a long tail at beginning for sewing)
Rnd 1: 5 hdc, 2 hdc in same st, 5 hdc, 2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc, 5 dc (24)

Fasten off, weave in loose end and sew to the head at center.

Ears (Make 2):
With pink yarn, 10 in ch
Rnd 1: 8 sc, 3 in last st, turn and continue on the other side, 7 sc, 2 in last st (20)
Rnd 2: [3 sc, inc] 5 times (25)
Rnd 3: [4 sc, inc] 5 times (30)
Change yarn to grey, sl st to first st
Rnd 4: ch1, sc in same st and in each st around (30)
Fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing. Weave in the thread to the side of the ear to use for sewing. Sew the head and ears together using only front loops of each part (about 7 stitches will be enough). Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Glue the goggly eyes, your elephant applique is done.