Crochet Elephant Toy Ornament
Crochet elephant toy ornaments are just the cutest addition to any festive decor! These adorable handmade creations bring a touch of charm and whimsy to your holiday season. They make perfect gifts for both children and adults who appreciate thoughtful, unique presents. With their intricate details and lovely craftsmanship, crochet elephant toy ornaments are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Whether suspended on a tree or used as a lovely decorative accent, these whimsical elephants add a touch of handmade charm to your home during the most wonderful time of the year.
Materials:
- Hook Size: 3.50 mm
- Worsted weight yarn in whatever color you want your elephant to be!
Legs (make 4)
Stuff as you go
R1: SC 6 in MR [6]
R2: INC x 6 [12]
R3: SC around in BLO [12]
R4-5: SC around [12]
R6: (SC 4, DEC) Rpt [10]
R7: (SC 3, DEC) Rpt [8]m
R8: SC around [8]
R9: (SC 2, DEC) Rpt [6]
SLP to close, leave long tails for attaching the legs and braiding the elephant’s tail (see further instructions)
Body and Head
Stuff as you go
R1: SC 6 in MR [6]
R2: INC x 6 [12]
R3: (SC, INC) x 6 [18]
R4: (SC x 2, INC) x 6 [24]
R5-11: SC around [24]
R12: DEC x 4, 5 SC, INC x 6, 3 SC, DEC [25]
R13: DEC x 3, SC x 5, (INC, SC) x 5, SC x 4 [28]
R14: INC x 3, SC around [30]
R15:SC x 10, (SC, DEC) x 5, SC x 6 [25]
R16: SC x 2, (SC x 2, DEC) x 5, SC x 3[20]
R17: SC around [20]
R18: (SC, DEC) x 6, DEC [13]
If desired, insert 8 mm safety eyes now in between rows 16 and 17, appx 6 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.
R19: DEC, SC, DEC x 5 [7]
R20-26: SC around [7]
R27: In BLO SC, DEC x 3
Cut yarn with long tail and pull through. Thread yarn back through the middle of the end of the trunk, and attach to the middle of the forehead, around row 16.
Ears (make 2)
R1: 4 SC in MR, CH 1 and Turn [4]
R2: INC x 4, CH 1 and turn [8]
R3: (SC, INC) x 4, CH 1 and turn [12]
R4: (SC x 2, INC) x 4, CH 1 and turn [16]
R5: SC around, slp to FO leaving long tail to attach to head [16]
Note- when sewing ears to head fold slightly so the ears curve more.
Attach legs and ears, and embroider eyes.If you want to use it for an ornament, chain 30 and attach on back just below the head.
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