Crocheting yourself an adorable elephant is not only a fun and creative project but also a heartwarming way to add a touch of whimsy to your décor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. With the right yarn, a crochet hook, and a bit of patience, you can bring this charming creature to life stitch by stitch. Imagine the joy and satisfaction of completing each cute little detail, from its trunk to its floppy ears. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating your cute crochet elephant will surely bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. So grab your supplies, settle in a cozy spot, and let's get crocheting this delightful pachyderm together!
Yarn: Simply Soft White
Hook: size G
Final Measurements: 3 1/2″ tall 7″ long 2″ wide
Trunk, head, and body:
Row 1: 3sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc, sc, 2sc (5 total)
Row 3: sc even
Row 4-6: sc, sc, sl st, sc, sc
Row 7: sc even
Row 8: hdc, sc, sc, sc, hdc
Row 9: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc
Row 10: 2sc, sc, sc, sc, sc (6 total)
Row 11-12: sc even
Row 13: 2sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc (7 total)
Row 14: 2hdc, hdc, hdc, 2sc, 2sc, 2sc, 2hdc (12 total)
Row 15: 2hdc, 2hdc, sc even rest of row (14 total)
Row 16: sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc even rest of row (16 total)
Row 17: *sc, sc, sc, 2sc* repeat around (20 total)
Row 18-19: sc even
Row 20: sc, sc, sc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, sc even rest of row (22 total)
Row 21: sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog,
sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog (18 total)
Row 22: sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc even rest of row (16 total)
Row 23: sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc2tog (15 total)
Row 24: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc (20 total)
Row 25: sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, *sc, sc, 2sc* repeat between *s x4 (24 total)
Row 26: sc in each of the first 11, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, sc (27 total)
Row 27-32: sc even
Row 33: sc even next 15, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc even next 7 (29 total)
Row 34-35: sc even
Row 36: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc even rest of row (30 total)
Row 37-39: sc even
Row 40: *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat between *s around (25 total) Row 50: *sc, sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat around (20 total)
Row 41: *sc, sc, sc2tog* repeat around (15 total)
Stuff trunk carefully just to keep shape
Row 42: *sc, sc2tog* repeat around (10 total)
Row 43: *sc2 tog* repeat around (5 total)
Finish stuffing body firmly while shaping, sew up.
Front Leg:
Row 1: 6sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each (12 total), sl st to round off, reset row marker
Row 3: sc blo, hdc3tog blo, hdc2tog blo, hdc3tog blo, sc blo, sc blo, sc blo (7 total)
Row 4-8: sc even
Row 9: 2sc, sc even rest of row (8 total)
Row 10-12: sc even, sl st
Place a few beans in the foot to help it stand, stuff lightly, pinch the top of the leg closed, and sew it to the body.
Back Leg:
Row 1: 6sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each (12 total), sl st to round off, reset row marker
Row 3: sc blo, hdc3tog blo, hdc2tog blo, hdc3tog blo, sc blo, sc blo, sc blo (7 total)
Row 4-8: sc even
Row 9: sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc (8 total)
Stuff with 2-3 beans in foot if desired for stability
Row 10: sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc (10 total)
Row 11-12: sc even, sl st
Place a few beans in the foot to help it stand, stuff lightly, pinch the top of the leg closed, and sew it to the body.
Ear:
Row 1: In a loop, 4sc, tighten loop, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, ch 1, turn (7 total)
Row 3: sc, hdc, 2dc plus hdc, hdc plus dc, 3dc, 3dc, 2dc (15 total)
Turn and work 3 sc along about half of the flat edge, sl st
Tail:
Join with sl st to bottom, or use end left from body and chain 8, finish and leave a bit of yarn unfurled for the end of the tail.
