Crochet Mr. Elephant

Leyla

2024-08-16 10:23:20

Crocheting Mr. Elephant can be such a delightful and heartwarming project! The soft yarn gradually taking shape into a cute little elephant brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. From the big floppy ears to the little trunk, each stitch crafted with care adds personality and charm to this lovable creation.

As you work on this project, envisioning Mr. Elephant coming to life with each loop and knot can't help but put a smile on your face. So gather your favorite yarn colors, your trusty crochet hook, and get ready to create a huggable friend that will surely brighten up anyone's day!

Size: Approximately 7” tall without hat; 8" tall with hat

Materials:

-5.5mm hook

-#4 worsted weight yarn in Gray, White and Yellow; a very tiny amount of Red to embroider mouth

-Stitch marker

-2 eyes

-Polyfil

-Tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

St: stitch(es)

SC: single crochet

SC2TOG: single crochet 2 stitches together to create a decrease)

MR: magic ring

FO: fasten off

Rep: repeat

Directions:

The pattern is worked from the top of the head down. This pattern is worked in the round so you will need to use a stitch marker (I typically use a bobby pin) to keep track of the first and last stitch of each round. Move stitch marker up with the first stitch of each new round.

1. With Gray, 6 SC into MR. Pull to tighten to form ring. (6)

2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)

3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)

4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (24)

5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st. Rep around. (30)

6. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 4 st. Rep around. (36)

7-11. 1 SC in each st around. (36)

12. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 4 st. Rep around. (30)

13. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st. Rep around. (24)

14. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (18)

15. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (12)

16. 1 SC in each st around. (12)

***Stuff head with polyfil.***

17. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)

18. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (24)

19. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 10 st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next 12 st. (26)

20. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 12 st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next 12 st. (28)

21-26. 1 SC in each st around. (28)

27. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Rep around until you have 2 st left. SC2tog. (18)

28. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. (12)

***Stuff body with polyfil.***

29. SC2tog. Rep 5 more times. Leave a long enough tail to weave in and out of this round to close up bottom. (6)

Tusk:

1. Ch14. SC in 2nd ch from hook. SC in the next 8 ch. 2 SC in each of the last 4 ch. FO. Leave a tail for attaching. (See pics for help with placement)

Ears (make 2):

1. With White yarn, 6 SC into MR. Pull to tighten but do NOT join. Ch1 and turn. (6)

2. 2 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (12)

3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep across. Ch1 and turn. (18)

4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep across. FO and weave ends. (24)

5. Join Gray yarn. Ch1. 1 SC in each st across. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.

(See my pics for help with placement) (24)

Legs/Arms (make 4):

1. With White yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)

2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends. (9)

3. Join Gray yarn in first st. 1 SC in each st around. (9)

4. 1 SC in each st around. (9)

5. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and FO. Stuff with polyfil. Leave a tail for attaching. (See pics for help with placement) (9)

Eyes:

I used black eyes and attached at Round 9. If this was going to be for a baby or small child, I would have simply crocheted or embroidered the eyes.

Mouth:

With Red yarn, embroider mouth.

Pompom Tail:

1. With Gray and White yarn held together, wrap 12-15 times around 3 fingers. Tie in double know in center. Trim and fluff. Attach to back side of body.

Hat (optional):

1. With Yellow yarn, 6 SC into MR. (6)

2. 2 SC in each st around. (12)

3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. (18)

4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (24)

5. In BLO, 1 SC in each st around. (24)

6. In both loops, 1 SC in each st around. (24)

7-9. Rep #6. (24)

10. In FLO, 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. (32)

11. In both loops, 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st. Rep around. FO. Leave a long enough tail to attach hat to the head. (40)

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2024-08-16 10:23:20

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