Crochet Handmade Elephant

Crochet handmade elephants are not only adorable but also a fantastic way to add a touch of creativity and warmth to your space. These charming little creatures bring a sense of joy and nostalgia with their unique handmade look. Whether you are gifting one to a friend or keeping it for yourself, they make for a delightful addition to any room. The intricate details and craftsmanship that go into creating each one truly showcase the skill and love that goes into handmade items. So, why not bring a piece of handcrafted cuteness into your life with a crochet handmade elephant? It's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it.

For your Handmade Crochet Elephant you will need:

• 4mm crochet hook
• DK yarn in Grey (main body colour) approx. 50g
  • Grey 1099 Stylecraft Special DK
• DK yarn in Pink (or whichever contrasting colour you like) approx. 25g
  • Candyfloss 1130 Stylecraft Special DK
• DK yarn in White & Black (for eye details, small amount of each)
  • White 1001 Stylecraft Special DK
  • Black 1002 Stylecraft Special DK
• Soft toy filling
• Darning needle to sew it all together
• Ribbon (for the bow, if using)

Stitches / Abbreviations: (US Crochet Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• SC – Single Crochet
• INC – Increase
• DEC – Decrease
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• SS – Slip Stitch
• St/Sts – Stitch / Stitches

Head – Grey (Main Body Colour)

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6sc into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc, inc x 6 (18sts)
• 2sc, inc x 6 (24sts)
• 3sc, inc x 6 (30sts)
• 4sc, inc x 6 (36sts)
• 5sc, inc x 6 (42sts)
• 6sc, inc x 6 (48sts)
• 7sc, inc x 6 (54sts) (stop inc)
• 54sc x 9 rows
• 7sc, dec x 6 (48sts) (start dec)
• 6sc, dec x 6 (42sts)
• 5sc, dec x 6 (36sts)
• 4sc, dec x 6 (30sts)
• 3sc, dec x 6 (24sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing to body) and stuff with soft toy filling

Body – Grey, Main Body Colour

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6sc into MR (6sts) – do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc, inc x 6 (18sts)
• 2sc, inc x 6 (24sts)
• 3sc, inc x 6 (30sts)
• 4sc, inc x 6 (36sts)
• 5sc, inc x 6 (42sts)
• 6sc, inc x 6 (48sts)
• 7sc, inc x 6 (54sts) (stop inc)
• 54sc x 5 rows
• 7sc, dec x 6 (48sts)
• 48sc x 5 rows
• 6sc, dec x 6 (42sts)
• 42sc x 5 rows
• 5sc, dec x 6 (36sts)
• 36sc x 2 rows
• 4sc, dec x 6 (30sts)
• 30sc x 2 rows
• 3sc, dec x 6 (24sts)
• 24sc x 3 rows
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing to head)
• Stuff with soft toy filling and sew to head

Trunk – Grey, Main Body Colour

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6SC into MR (6sts) do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc in each st BLO (12sts)
• 1sc in each st x 5 rows (12sts)
• 6ss, 6sc x 3 rows (12sts)
• 1sc in each st x 5 rows (12sts)
• 2sc, inc x 4 (16sts)
• 3sc, inc x 4 (20sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together) and stuff the trunk lightly with soft toy filling then sew to the head)

Inner Ears x 2 – Contrasting Colour

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6sc into MR (6sts) do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc, inc x 6 (18sts)
• 2sc, inc x 6 (24sts)
• 3sc, inc x 6 (30sts)
• 4sc, inc x 6 (36sts)
• 5sc, inc x 6 (42sts)
• 6sc, inc x 6 (48sts)
• 7sc, inc x 6 (54sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a piece of yarn for sewing)

Outer Ears x 2 – Main Body Colour

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6sc into MR (6sts) do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc, inc x 6 (18sts)
• 2sc, inc x 6 (24sts)
• 3sc, inc x 6 (30sts)
• 4sc, inc x 6 (36sts)
• 5sc, inc x 6 (42sts)
• 6sc, inc x 6 (48sts)
• 7sc, inc x 6 (54sts)
• Attach contrasting colour ear piece (wrong sides facing together)
• 1sc in each stitch, through both outer and inner ear pieces (60sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a piece of yarn for sewing) – Sew each ear to side of elephants head

Legs x 4 – Contrasting colour

• Make a magic ring (MR), 6sc into MR (6sts) do not join to first stitch, carry on working in the round
• Inc in each st x 6 (12sts)
• 1sc, inc x 6 (18sts)
• 2sc, inc x 6 (24sts)
• 3sc, inc x 6 (30sts)
• 30sc in BLO (30sts)
• 30sc x 2 rows
• Change colour to main body colour
• 3sc, dec x 6 (24sts)
• 1sc in each st x 24sts for 6 rows
• Dec 1, 1sc in each st (23sts)
• Continue decreasing 1 stitch in each row until you have 18sts
• 1sc in each st (18sts)
• SS, Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together) and stuff each leg lightly with soft toy filling then sew to the body) and sew to sides of elephants body

Tail – Main Body Colour

• Ch 6, SC into 2nd CH from hook and SC into each st to end, CH1, turn
• 1sc in each st to end, CH1 – repeat for 5 rows
• Fold tail in half & SS x 5sts (joining both pieces together)
• Fasten off (leave long threads for sewing onto body)
• Change colour to contrasting colour and SS to end of tail (opposite end to threads)
• *Ch 10, SS back into starting SS, then SS into next stitch* repeat *-* 5 times
• Fasten off (leaving a long piece of yarn for sewing together) and sew to elephants body

Make sure you are happy that all pieces are securely attached and sew eyes in white & black yarn onto the elephant’s face.

Add ribbon to neck if required.