Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a delightful stitching adventure? Today, I’m thrilled to share with you the pattern for creating your very own adorable amigurumi elephant named Ellie! This sweet little pachyderm stands approximately 8 inches tall and is perfect for snuggling, gifting, or adding to your growing collection of handmade treasures. While this pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters, don’t let that intimidate you – with a little patience and love, you’ll have your own charming Ellie ready to bring smiles to everyone she meets!
Materials Needed
- Gray yarn (worsted weight/size 4)
- White yarn (worsted weight/size 4)
- 5.5mm crochet hook
- 12mm safety eyes (2)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- R = Round
- mc = magic circle
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- BLO = back loops only
- sl st = slip stitch
- F.o. = fasten off
Pattern Instructions
Head (Gray Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30)
R6: 4 sc, inc repeat around (36)
R7-R12: sc around (36)
R13: 4 sc, dec repeat around (30)
R14: 3 sc, dec repeat around (24)
R15: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18)
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.
R16: sc, dec repeat around (12)
R17: dec around (6)
F.o., weave in ends.
Body (Gray Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30)
R6-R14: sc around (30)
R15: 3 sc, dec repeat around (24)
R16: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18)
R17: sc, dec repeat around (12)
Stuff firmly.
R18: dec around (6)
F.o., weave in ends.
Trunk (Gray Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2-R8: sc around (6)
R9: 2 sc, inc repeat around (8)
R10-R12: sc around (8)
Stuff lightly.
F.o., leave long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2) (Gray Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24)
R5-R7: sc around (24)
R8: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18)
F.o., leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 4) (Gray Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: BLO sc around (12)
R4-R8: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly.
F.o., leave long tail for sewing.
Tusks (Make 2) (White Yarn)
R1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R2-R4: sc around (4)
F.o., leave long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Tail (Gray Yarn)
R1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R2-R6: sc around (4)
F.o., leave long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Assembly Instructions
- Attach the head to body: Sew the head securely to the top of the body, making sure it’s centered and well-aligned.
- Add the trunk: Position the trunk on the front of the head, slightly below center between the eyes. Sew securely in place.
- Attach the ears: Sew the ears to either side of the head, positioning them slightly behind the eyes. Curve them naturally for a realistic look.
- Add the tusks: Sew the small white tusks to either side of the trunk base, angling them slightly outward.
- Attach the legs: Sew two legs to the front bottom of the body and two to the back, ensuring Ellie can sit upright steadily.
- Add the tail: Attach the tail to the back center of the body, about halfway down.
- Final touches: Weave in all remaining ends and give your Ellie a gentle shape adjustment.
Congratulations on creating your very own sweet Ellie! This lovable elephant is sure to become a cherished companion, whether she’s sitting on a shelf, joining tea parties, or providing comfort during bedtime stories. The intermediate techniques you’ve practiced while making this pattern – from shaping the distinctive trunk to creating those adorable floppy ears – have helped you grow as a crocheter. I hope this project has brought you as much joy to create as Ellie will bring to everyone who meets her. Don’t forget to share photos of your finished elephant – I’d love to see how your unique Ellie turns out! Happy crocheting, and may your hook continue to create magic, one stitch at a time! 🐘💕
