🐘 Big Ears, Big Charm: Adorable Elephant Crochet Patterns to Try
Elephants are known for their gentle hearts, strong bonds, and unmistakable charm — and in the world of crochet, they’re just as lovable! Whether you’re creating a sweet baby gift, decorating a nursery, or stitching up your own safari collection, elephant crochet patterns are always a favorite.
From floppy-eared plushies to tiny pocket pachyderms, there’s an elephant pattern for every crafter and every occasion.
🧶 Why Crochet an Elephant?
Elephants are more than just cute — they symbolize wisdom, memory, and family. That makes them a thoughtful choice for:
Baby showers & new baby gifts
Nursery décor
Birthday presents for little animal lovers
Elephant lovers and wildlife supporters
Plus, they’re the perfect canvas for experimenting with soft yarns, pastel palettes, and adorable accessories.
🧵 Yarn & Color Ideas
Use soft cotton or plush yarns for baby-friendly textures
Try classic gray, or go colorful with pinks, blues, or rainbow pastels
Variegated yarn makes fun ears and blankets!
Whether you’re new to amigurumi or a seasoned pro, there’s a pattern for every skill level — complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful photos.
🌿 Stitch Up Something Special
Crocheting an elephant is more than just making a toy — it’s about creating a keepsake full of warmth and love. Whether it’s for a baby’s first friend, a heartfelt handmade gift, or just for fun, elephant patterns are a big win.
Have you crocheted an elephant before? Share your favorite pattern or show off your herd on social media with #ElephantCrochetLove!
Elzo the crochet elephant is such a cute little guy. With his striped swim shorts, he is ready to cool off from a hot summer’s day.
If you’re looking for an easy crochet elephant pattern, you will love this guy! The legs and body of this crochet elephant are crocheted in one piece. And even better? You can crochet the arms, tusks, and trunk into your elephant too, so that you just have to sew on the tail and ears! While this elephant is not a no sew amigurumi pattern, it certainly isn’t very sewing intensive!
One of my favorite things about this amigurumi elephant pattern are the ears. Oh those ears! They’re big and floppy and so cute!
The elephant is in the house, but you can go wild with these elephant crochet patterns. This book is the essential pattern collection for any elephant lover with 14 quick and easy patterns to make for yourself or gifts for birthday, Christmas, housewarming, or Mother’s Day.
If you’re looking for the perfect handmade gift for a baby shower, look no further than this adorable Elephant Lovey crochet pattern! Combining the softness of a lovey blanket with the charm of an elephant plush, this project is sure to become a treasured keepsake.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is beginner-friendly and works up quickly with basic stitches and simple shaping.
The head is crocheted in the round using single crochet stitches. The ears, trunk, and eyes are worked separately and sewn on.
The blanket portion is crocheted in a square using the corner-to-corner method. Instructions are given in chart format and also line-by-line directions. Choose soft yarn for maximum snuggle!
Pretty in Pink Elephant Lovey
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
10 oz. gray
5 oz. pink
2 yards white
1 yard black
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfil
Gauge: 4 squares = 2.5”
Finished blanket measures 24” x 24”
Directions:
HEAD:
Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 9-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 18: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Stuff head with Fiberfil.
Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 22: Sc in each st.
Rnd 23: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 24: Sc in each st. Complete stuffing.
Rnd 25: *Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Thread this length through needle and pull through outer loop of remaining 6 sts. Pull tight to close.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st,* repeat 3 times (12 hdc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts,* repeat 3 times (16 hdc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts,* repeat 3 times (20 hdc). (For bull elephant, work additional 2 rows with 4 inc evenly spaced across row.)
Sl st in base of 1st st of Row 3 to tuck top of ear down.
Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew 1 ear to each side of head with tops of ears at Rnd 9 of head. Leave the bottom half of the ear dangling.
TRUNK:
Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout trunk.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 4-10: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 11: 2 sc in each st (24 sc). Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew trunk to front of head at Rnds 11-17.
EYES:
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off black.
Rnd 2: With white yarn, 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white leaving length for sewing. Sew eyes to face at Rnds 7-10.
RUFFLE:
Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 20. Join with sl st. Work 3 dc in each ch. (60 dc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Work 3 dc in each st (180 dc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew ruffle to bottom of head.
LEGS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Dec 4 times, sc in next 10 sts (14 sc).
Rnds 5-16: Sc in each st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.
With pink yarn, embroider 4 toes at decs in Rnd 3. Stuff legs leaving last ½” empty. Lay legs flat and sew to bottom of head approximately 1” apart.
C2C BLANKET CHART:
C2C BLANKET DIRECTIONS:
Row 1: With pink yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th, 5th, and 6th chs from hook. This makes your first C2C square.
Row 2: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row. Working in the same manner for each inc row will create a new square in each row.
Row 3: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. *Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row, * repeat once.
Row 4: Ch 5, turn, dc in 3rd, 4th, and 5th chs, join with sl st in top of previous square. *Ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of previous row, * repeat twice.
Working in the same manner of increases through Row 40:
Row 5: 5 pink squares
Row 6: 6 pink squares
Row 7: 7 pink squares
Row 8: 8 pink squares
Row 9: 4 pink, 1 gray, 4 pink squares (9 sq)
Row 10: 4 pink, 2 gray, 4 pink squares (10 sq)
Row 11: 4 pink, 3 gray, 4 pink squares (11 sq)
Row 12: 4 pink, 4 gray, 4 pink squares (12 sq)
Row 13: 4 pink, 5 gray, 4 pink squares (13 sq)
Row 14: 4 pink, 6 gray, 4 pink squares (14 sq)
Row 15: 4 pink, 7 gray, 4 pink squares (15 sq)
Row 16: 4 pink, 8 gray, 4 pink squares (16 sq)
Row 17: 4 pink, 9 gray, 4 pink squares (17 sq)
Row 18: 4 pink, 10 gray, 4 pink squares (18 sq)
Row 19: 4 pink, 11 gray, 4 pink squares (19 sq)
Row 20: 4 pink, 12 gray, 4 pink squares (20 sq)
Row 21: 4 pink, 13 gray, 4 pink squares (21 sq)
Row 22: 4 pink, 14 gray, 4 pink squares (22 sq)
Row 23: 4 pink, 15 gray, 4 pink squares (23 sq)
Row 24: 4 pink, 16 gray, 4 pink squares (24 sq)
Row 25: 4 pink, 17 gray, 4 pink squares (25 sq)
Row 26: 4 pink, 18 gray, 4 pink squares (26 sq)
Row 27: 4 pink, 19 gray, 4 pink squares (27 sq)
Row 28: 4 pink, 20 gray, 4 pink squares (28 sq)
Row 29: 4 pink, 21 gray, 4 pink squares (29 sq)
Row 30: 4 pink, 22 gray, 4 pink squares (30 sq)
Row 31: 4 pink, 23 gray, 4 pink squares (31 sq)
Row 32: 4 pink, 24 gray, 4 pink squares (32 sq)
Row 33: 4 pink, 25 gray, 4 pink squares (334 sq)
Row 34: 4 pink, 26 gray, 4 pink squares (34 sq)
Row 35: 4 pink, 27 gray, 4 pink squares (35 sq)
Row 36: 4 pink, 28 gray, 4 pink squares (36 sq)
Row 37: 4 pink, 29 gray, 4 pink squares (37 sq)
Row 38: 4 pink, 30 gray, 4 pink squares (38 sq)
Row 39: 4 pink, 31 gray, 4 pink squares (39 sq)
Row 40: 4 pink, 32 gray, 4 pink squares (40 sq)
DECREASE ROWS:
Turn, sl st across last square made, sl st into next square, ch 2, work 3 dc in ch space of that square. This will decrease 1 square each row.
Row 41: 4 pink, 31 gray, 4 pink squares (39 sq)
Row 42: 4 pink, 30 gray, 4 pink squares (38 sq)
Row 43: 4 pink, 29 gray, 4 pink squares (37 sq)
Row 44: 4 pink, 28 gray, 4 pink squares (36 sq)
Row 45: 4 pink, 27 gray, 4 pink squares (35 sq)
Row 46: 4 pink, 26 gray, 4 pink squares (34 sq)
Row 47: 4 pink, 25 gray, 4 pink squares (33 sq)
Row 48: 4 pink, 24 gray, 4 pink squares (32 sq)
Row 49: 4 pink, 23 gray, 4 pink squares (31 sq)
Row 50: 4 pink, 22 gray, 4 pink squares (30 sq)
Row 51: 4 pink, 21 gray, 4 pink squares (29 sq)
Row 52: 4 pink, 20 gray, 4 pink squares (28 sq)
Row 53: 4 pink, 19 gray, 4 pink squares (27 sq)
Row 54: 4 pink, 18 gray, 4 pink squares (26 sq)
Row 55: 4 pink, 17 gray, 4 pink squares (25 sq)
Row 56: 4 pink, 16 gray, 4 pink squares (24 sq)
Row 57: 4 pink, 15 gray, 4 pink squares (23 sq)
Row 58: 4 pink, 14 gray, 4 pink squares (22 sq)
Row 59: 4 pink, 13 gray, 4 pink squares (21 sq)
Row 60: 4 pink, 12 gray, 4 pink squares (20 sq)
Row 61: 4 pink, 11 gray, 4 pink squares (19 sq)
Row 62: 4 pink, 10 gray, 4 pink squares (18 sq)
Row 63: 4 pink, 9 gray, 4 pink squares (17 sq)
Row 64: 4 pink, 8 gray, 4 pink squares (16 sq)
Row 65: 4 pink, 7 gray, 4 pink squares (15 sq)
Row 66: 4 pink, 6 gray, 4 pink squares (14 sq)
Row 67: 4 pink, 5 gray, 4 pink squares (13 sq)
Row 68: 4 pink, 4 gray, 4 pink squares (12 sq)
Row 69: 4 pink, 3 gray, 4 pink squares (11 sq)
Row 70: 4 pink, 2 gray, 4 pink squares (10 sq)
Row 71: 4 pink, 1 gray, 4 pink squares (9 sq)
Row 72: 8 pink
Row 73: 7 pink
Row 74: 6 pink
Row 75: 5 pink
Row 76: 4 pink
Row 77: 3 pink
Row 78: 2 pink
Row 79: 1 pink
Fasten off pink and weave in all ends.
Mark center of blanket and sew elephant head to the center. Be sure all parts are firmly sewn to make it baby safe.
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Remember when Mom (or Grandma) taught you to make your first shawl? You were so proud of that accomplishment, every woman and girl in the family received a shawl that Christmas! Using that same pattern, I worked up some easy Triangle Bandanas using cotton worsted yarn and a size G hook. It’s a quick and easy pattern and only takes about 85 yards of yarn (I used I Love This Cotton). Make a few different colors to wear with your summer outfits. Bandana measures approximately 14″ wide and can be adjusted to any size you need.
Materials:
85 yards cotton worsted yarn
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Directions:
Row 1: Ch 4, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), turn, 2 dc in first st, ch 1, in ch-2 sp work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in last st of row.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first st, ch 1, *work 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,* repeat until you reach ch-2 space. Work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp. Ch 1, repeat * to * until the last ch-1 sp, then ch 1, 3 dc in last dc of row.
Rows 4-14: Repeat Row 3 until you get to desired width. At Row 14, bandana measures approximately 15″ wide by 8.5″ deep. Adjust the number of rows for a smaller bandana for a child or a larger one to cover thick hair.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn to work across long edge. Work 2 sc across the edge of each row end. Lay flat and adjust number of sts if necessary. When you get to the end of the row, ch 50 (approximately 10″) for the tie. Fasten off, tighten last ch, and tie a knot close to the last ch. On the opposite side, attach yarn and repeat for the second tie.
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Elzo the crochet elephant is such a cute little guy. With his striped swim shorts, he is ready to cool off from a hot summer’s day.
