How to Crochet an Adorable Elephant

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!

Materials Needed

Yarn: Simply Soft White
Hook: Size G
Final Measurements: 3 1/2″ tall, 7″ long, 2″ wide

Instructions

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: *sc2tog* 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.