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Crochet Dumbo The Elephant

Leyla
Leyla
May 03, 2025 08:19 PM
Crochet Dumbo The Elephant

Crocheting Dumbo the Elephant is an absolute delight! With soft yarn and a bit of creativity, you can bring this beloved Disney character to life in the cutest way. The large ears, adorable trunk, and sweet demeanor of Dumbo make him a perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift for a friend, crafting Dumbo will surely bring a smile to your face throughout the entire process. So grab your crochet hooks and let's get started on this magical creation!


Skill Level

This project is for adventurous beginners.

Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn approximately 80 yards

Crochet hook Size D (3mm)

Safety eyes

Fiber Fill

Yarn needle

Abbreviation Used

R- round

mr- magic ring

sc- single crochet

inc- increase

dec- decrease

ch- chain

sts- stitches

Reminders

I used joining rounds for this pattern

Always count stitches of every round Secure ends by sewing

Elephant’s sitting height: 6 inches

Pattern Directions

Start

R1: mr, make 6sc inside the ring

R2: inc×6 (12sc)

R3: (inc, 1sc)×6 (18sc)

R4: (inc, 2sc)×6 (24sc)

R5: (inc, 3sc)×6 (30sc)

R6-R8: 30sc

R9: (inc, 4sc)×6 (36sc)

R10: (inc, 5sc)×6 (42sc)

R11: 16sc, ch10, skip 10sts, 16sc (42sc)

R12-R14: 42sc

R15: (5sc, dec)×6 (36sc)

R16: (4sc, dec)×6 (30sc)

R17: (3sc, dec)×6 (24sc)

R18: (2sc, dec)×6 (18sc)

● Do not cut yarn

Start crocheting the trunk, then attach the eyes and stuff the head

● Stuff the trunk slightly

The Trunk

R1: make 20sc

R2: 18sc, dec (19sc)

R3: 17sc, dec (18sc)

R4: 16sc, dec (17sc)

R5: 15sc, dec (16sc)

R6: 14sc, dec (15sc)

R7: 13sc, dec (14sc)

R8: 12sc, dec (13sc)

R9: 11sc, dec (12sc)

R10: 10sc, dec (11sc)

R11: 9sc, dec(10sc)

R12: 8sc, dec (9sc)

R13: 7sc, dec (8sc)

R14: 6sc, dec (7sc)

R15: 5sc, dec (6sc)

Continue the Body

R19: 18sc

R20: (inc, 2sc)×6 (24sc)

R21: (inc, 3sc)×6 (30sc)

R22: (inc, 4sc)×6 (36sc)

R23: (inc, 5sc)×6 (42sc)

R24-R27: 42sc

R28: (5sc, dec)×6 (36sc)

R29: (4sc, dec)×6 (30sc)

R30: (3sc, dec)×6 (24sc)

R31: (2sc, dec)×6 (18sc)

R32: (1sc, dec)×6 (12sc)

R33: dec×6 (6sc)

● Stuff

● sew to close

Front Feet x2

R1: mr, make 6sc inside the ring

R2: inc×6 (12sc) R3-R9: 12sc

● secure end

Back Feet x2

R1: mr, make 6sc inside the ring

R2: inc×6 (12sc)

R3-R11: 12sc

● secure end

Ears (Grey Part) x2

R1: mr, make 8sc inside the ring

R2: inc×8 (16sc)

R3: (inc, 1sc)×8 (24sc)

R4: (inc, 2sc)×8 (32sc)

R5: (inc, 3sc)×8 (40sc)

R6: (inc, 4sc)×8 (48sc)

R7: (inc, 5sc)×8 (56sc)

R8: (inc, 6sc)×8 (64sc)

R9: (inc, 7sc)×8 (72sc)

● secure ends

Ears (Pink Part) x2

R1: mr, make 8sc inside the ring

R2: inc×8 (16sc)

R3: (inc, 1sc)×8 (24sc)

R4: (inc, 2sc)×8 (32sc)

R5: (inc, 3sc)×8 (40sc)

R6: (inc, 4sc)×8 (48sc)

R7: (inc, 5sc)×8 (56sc)

● secure ends

Attach the pink part of the ears to the grey part

● Fold and sew a little part of ear’s side then sew to attach to the head

● stuff the feet slightly, then sew to attach to the body

● Then sew the eyebrows

The Collar

R1: chain 25, starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1sc in each stitches, change color

R2: ch1, skip 1 stitch, the make [(3sc), skip 1 stitch, 1sc]×6, change color

R3: ch1, 2sc [(2sc, ch2, 2sc), 3sc]×5 (2sc, ch2, 2sc), 2sc

● secure ends

● sew to wear to the elephant

And you’re done!


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