Copyright and Attribution
Welcome to the enchanting world of crochet, where creativity and craftsmanship come together to create delightful amigurumi. Today, we are thrilled to present the Elephant Crochet Pattern, designed by the talented artisan Andreia Miano. This pattern is a charming addition to any crochet collection and includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through each step. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this Elephant Crochet Pattern is sure to inspire and delight. Let’s embark on this creative journey and bring your giraffe to life!
Tofe Elephant Amigurumi
Craftswoman: Andreia Miano
Materials:
- Amigurumi yarn – Colors: Almond, Egg Yolk, Tobacco, Gray
- Safety eyes – 7mm
- Crochet hook – 3mm
- Sewing needle
- Stuffing
Head
Start with Almond yarn
1st rnd: 7 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 7 inc. = 14 sc
3rd rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 21 sc
4th rnd: 2 sc, 1 dec. = 28 sc
5th and 6th rnd: 28 sc
7th rnd: 4 sc, (1 dec., 4 sc) 4x = 24 sc
8th rnd: 24 sc
Switch to Egg Yolk yarn
9th rnd: 24 sc
10th rnd: 8 sc, 6 inc., 8 sc = 30 sc
11th rnd: 30 sc
12th rnd: 9 sc, (1 inc., 1 sc) 6x, 9 sc = 36 sc
13th rnd: 36 sc
Place safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 10 stitches apart.
14th rnd: 1 inc., 5 sc = 42 sc
15th to 18th rnd: 42 sc
19th rnd: 5 sc, 1 dec. = 36 sc
20th rnd: 36 sc
21st rnd: 4 sc, 1 dec. = 30 sc
22nd rnd: 30 sc
23rd rnd: 3 sc, 1 dec. = 24 sc
Add stuffing.
25th rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 12 sc
26th rnd: 6 dec. = 6 sc
Finish with a false magic ring.
Body
With Egg Yolk yarn
1st rnd: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 6 inc. = 12 sc
3rd rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 18 sc
4th rnd: 2 sc, 1 inc. = 24 sc
5th rnd: 3 sc, 1 inc. = 30 sc
6th rnd: 4 sc, 1 inc. = 36 sc
7th rnd: 5 sc, 1 inc. = 42 sc
8th to 12th rnd: 42 sc
13th rnd: 5 sc, 1 dec. = 36 sc
14th rnd: 36 sc
15th rnd: 4 sc, 1 dec. = 30 sc
16th rnd: 30 sc
17th rnd: 3 sc, 1 dec. = 24 sc
18th rnd: 24 sc
19th rnd: 2 sc, 1 dec. = 22 sc
20th rnd: 22 sc
21st rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 16 sc
22nd rnd: 16 sc
23rd rnd: 1 dec. = 16 sc
24th to 29th rnd: 16 sc
Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
Trunk
With Almond yarn
1st rnd: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 6 inc. = 12 sc
3rd rnd: 12 sc
4th rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 8 sc
5th rnd: 2 sc, 1 dec. = 6 sc
Switch to Egg Yolk yarn
6th to 9th rnd: 6 sc
Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
Arm (2x)
Start with Almond yarn
1st rnd: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 6 inc. = 12 sc
3rd rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 18 sc
4th rnd: 18 sc working in back loops only.
Switch to Tobacco yarn
5th rnd: 18 sc
6th rnd: 18 sc
7th rnd: 7 sc, 1 dec. = 16 sc
8th rnd: 16 sc
9th rnd: 6 sc, 1 dec. = 14 sc
10th rnd: 14 sc
11th rnd: 5 sc, 1 dec. = 12 sc
12th rnd: 12 sc
Add stuffing.
13th rnd: 4 sc, 1 dec. = 10 sc
14th to 20th rnd: 10 sc
Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
With Almond yarn, make some stitches from the center of the start of the arm to the first color change to form the finger division.
Ear (2x)
With Egg Yolk yarn
1st rnd: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 6 sc
3rd rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 9 sc
4th rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 12 sc
5th rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 18 sc
6th to 9th rnd: 18 sc
10th rnd: 6 dec. = 12 sc
Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
Leg (2x)
Start with Almond yarn
1st rnd: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2nd rnd: 6 inc. = 12 sc
3rd rnd: 1 sc, 1 inc. = 18 sc
4th rnd: 5 sc, 1 inc. = 21 sc
5th rnd: 21 sc
6th rnd: 21 sc working in back loops only.
Switch to Tobacco yarn
7th rnd: 21 sc
Switch to Egg Yolk yarn
8th rnd: 21 sc
9th rnd: 21 sc
10th rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 18 sc
11th rnd: 18 sc
12th rnd: 5 sc, 1 dec. = 16 sc
13th rnd: 16 sc
14th rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 14 sc
15th rnd: 14 sc
16th rnd: 1 sc, 1 dec. = 12 sc
17th to 19th rnd: 12 sc
Add stuffing halfway.
Cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.
With Almond yarn, make some stitches from the center of the start of the leg to the first color change to form the toe division.
Tail
With Gray yarn
- Make 15 ch and work sc starting from the second ch.
- With Tobacco yarn, cut about 10 cm and tie at the end of the tail.
Assembly
- Head and Body: Position the head on the body and sew.
- Arms: Position the arms between rounds 7 and 8 below the neck seam and sew.
- Legs: Position the legs between rounds 5 and 6 of the body and sew.
- Trunk: Position the trunk at the front of the head and sew.
- Ears: Position the ears between rounds 16 and 17 with 10 stitches apart and sew.
- Tail: Attach the tail to the back of the body.
- Eye Details: Make two lines near the eyes, one below and another on the side of the eye with Almond yarn.
- Mouth: Embroider the mouth with Tobacco yarn below the nostrils between rounds 5 and 6 and make a side smile.
- Hair: With Tobacco yarn, cut several pieces about 8 cm long and attach to the elephant’s head to form the hair.
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