My cousin asked if I could make her a stuffed elephant as a gift for one of her family members. I brainstormed and designed one in our mini size (like our cow here!) and since Christmas was just around the corner I decided to also design an elephant ornament to join the group!
The trunk was the hardest detail to design but as usual, was my favorite detail in the end! Funny how that always works out!
Her pattern is beginner friendly (only the ears are sewn on whoo hoo!) and the body and head are made in one piece.
You can find her free pattern below (and as for the mini size elephant, keep your eye out next month)!
If you're looking for more Christmas inspired patterns check out these favorites -
Nativity Set - Hot Cocoa and Cookies - Mini Gingerbread - Rosie the Reindeer - Fox Ornament
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Materials -
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
HDC – Half double crochet
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
St(s)- Stitch(es)
Rep – Repeat
Ch – Chain
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched.
- You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The body and head will be made as one piece.
- Finished elephant ornament measures approximately 4.5 inches tall.
Trunk –
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 4 SC
Round 2: SC around (4)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (6)
Rounds 4-6: SC around (6)
Round 7: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (8)
Rounds 8-12: SC around (8)
Pinch the trunk flat and SC across the top to close. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuffing is optional (I left my trunk unstuffed.)
Body –
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 6: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 7-9: SC around (36)
Round 10: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Rounds 11-12: SC around (30)
Round 13: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Rounds 14-15: SC around (24)
Round 16: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 17: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
*We will now start the head*
Round 18: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 19: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 20: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 21: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 22-27: SC around (36)
Note: Here is where we will add the facial features before we start closing the head. Insert your safety eyes between rounds 24 and 25, 5 stitches apart.
With black crochet/embroidery thread add eyebrows or eyelashes before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
Next, sew the trunk centered between the eyes.
Optional, create cheeks under each eye.
Round 28: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 29: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head firmly
Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 31: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 32: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew the remaining part closed, weave in your end.
Ears- Make 2
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Rounds 4-6: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Scarf –
With color of choice ch 50, HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Fasten off leaving a short tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 6th round from the top and ending at the 12th round.
- Second, wrap the scarf around the neck twice and sew together in the back. Weave in your ends.
- Next, attach your twine or yarn to the top of your elephant.
- To make the tail cut 3 strands of grey yarn approximately 5 inches long. Using your hook pass all three strands through a stitch between the 7th and 8th round from the bottom (I placed mine on the side so that it would be visible from the front, you could also place at the back of your elephant). You will want your string length to be the same on each side (see first picture below for reference). Create a braid approximately 1 inch long and secure with a knot. Trim to desired length. With your tapestry needle pull through the edge of your tail to create a ‘fuzzy’ edge. Optional: Sew or hot glue tail in place.
Your elephant ornament is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions about this pattern or any of my other patterns, I would be happy to help.
Thank you,
Stephanie
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This post contains affiliate links, please see our disclosure for more information. Thank you so much for supporting Grace & Yarn!
Materials -
- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (65 yards of grey; small amount choice of color for scarf and cheeks)
- Yarn or twine to hang ornament (approx. 6 inches long)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (these are the hooks I use and love!)
- 9mm safety eyes
- Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (bent tips work wonders for amigurumi)
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
HDC – Half double crochet
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
St(s)- Stitch(es)
Rep – Repeat
Ch – Chain
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched.
- You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The body and head will be made as one piece.
- Finished elephant ornament measures approximately 4.5 inches tall.
Trunk –
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 4 SC
Round 2: SC around (4)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (6)
Rounds 4-6: SC around (6)
Round 7: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (8)
Rounds 8-12: SC around (8)
Pinch the trunk flat and SC across the top to close. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuffing is optional (I left my trunk unstuffed.)
Body –
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 6: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 7-9: SC around (36)
Round 10: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Rounds 11-12: SC around (30)
Round 13: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Rounds 14-15: SC around (24)
Round 16: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 17: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
*We will now start the head*
Round 18: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 19: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 20: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 21: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 22-27: SC around (36)
Note: Here is where we will add the facial features before we start closing the head. Insert your safety eyes between rounds 24 and 25, 5 stitches apart.
With black crochet/embroidery thread add eyebrows or eyelashes before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
Next, sew the trunk centered between the eyes.
Optional, create cheeks under each eye.
Round 28: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 29: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head firmly
Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 31: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 32: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew the remaining part closed, weave in your end.
Ears- Make 2
With grey
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Rounds 4-6: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Scarf –
With color of choice ch 50, HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Fasten off leaving a short tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 6th round from the top and ending at the 12th round.
- Second, wrap the scarf around the neck twice and sew together in the back. Weave in your ends.
- Next, attach your twine or yarn to the top of your elephant.
- To make the tail cut 3 strands of grey yarn approximately 5 inches long. Using your hook pass all three strands through a stitch between the 7th and 8th round from the bottom (I placed mine on the side so that it would be visible from the front, you could also place at the back of your elephant). You will want your string length to be the same on each side (see first picture below for reference). Create a braid approximately 1 inch long and secure with a knot. Trim to desired length. With your tapestry needle pull through the edge of your tail to create a ‘fuzzy’ edge. Optional: Sew or hot glue tail in place.
Your elephant ornament is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions about this pattern or any of my other patterns, I would be happy to help.
Thank you,
Stephanie
This is so cute! Love it 😍
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