Make a cute little elephant, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, made with soft, squishy yarn. This special elephant isn't just any toy - it has a colorful flower crocheted right onto its head, adding a touch of beauty and whimsy.
Crochet Amigurumi Elephant
This crochet amigurumi elephant brings a smile to everyone's face, making it a perfect, heartwarming gift or a charming friend for your shelf. Its adorable flower hat, a mixture of bright colors, makes it stand out and spreads joy and cheer wherever it goes.
Materials
Yarn:
- Gray for the body, head, and trunk
- Black and white for embroidery
Crochet hook:
- Size appropriate for the yarn you choose
Stuffing:
- Fiberfill or other stuffing material
Needle and thread:
- For attaching the trunk, ears, tail, and flower
Scissors:
- For cutting the yarn and stuffing
Optional:
- Daisy flower yarn in desired color (for the flower on top of the head)
Body
Round 1
- Start: With gray yarn, chain 2.
- Instructions: Skip the first chain and work your first round in the second chain from your hook. Work 7 single crochets in the same chain. Pull on the yarn to eliminate any gaps.
- Note: Begin working in a spiral.
Round 2
- Work a single crochet in the first stitch.
- Work 2 single crochets in the same stitch (increase).
- Repeat increases 6 more times in this round.
- Stitch Count: 16
For Round 3
- Work a single crochet in the first stitch.
- Alternate one single crochet and one increase around the round.
- Stitch Count: 24
Round 4
- Single crochet in the back loop of each stitch around.
- Stitch Count: 24
Rounds 5-8
- Repeat Round 5: Work a single crochet in every stitch around.
- Stitch Count: 24 each round.
Round 9
- Single crochet in the first stitch.
- Work a decrease, then repeat around.
- Stitch Count: 16
Rounds 10-14
- Single crochet around each round.
- Stitch Count: 16
Round 15
- 2 single crochets in the first stitch.
- Work a decrease, then repeat around.
- Stitch Count: 12
Round 16
- Single crochet around.
- Stitch Count: 12
For Round 17
- Attach legs during this round as described above.
- Stitch Count: 30
Rounds 18-21
- Follow the increase pattern as described until Round 21.
- Final Stitch Count: 36
Round 22
- Attach arms and legs as described.
- Stitch Count: 18
For Round 23 (Body Closing Round)
- Decrease around and fill with fiberfill.
- Final Stitch Count: 9
Head
Rounds 1-4
- Follow the described pattern starting with 9 increases.
- Gradually increase the stitch count to 36 by Round 4.
Rounds 5-7
- Single crochet around each round.
- Stitch Count: 36
Round 8 (Final Round)
- Complete the final stitches and fasten off as described.
Trunk
Rounds 1-4
- Similar to the head, start with increases and progress to a stitch count of 36 by Round 4.
Rounds 5-7
- Single crochet around.
- Stitch Count: 36
Round 8 (Final Round)
- Finalize as in head round 8.
Assembly
Components to Attach
- Trunk: Attach the trunk to the face between the eyes.
- Daisy Flower: Create and attach the daisy flower at the top of the head.
- Ears and Tail: Sew to the sides and bottom of the body respectively.
- Eyes and Mouth: Embroider with black and white yarn.
This structured format makes it easier to follow and refer back to specific parts of the pattern as needed.
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