Crocheting an amigurumi elephant can be a fun and rewarding project. Here's a basic pattern to help you get started:Materials you'll need:
- Worsted weight yarn in the desired colors (gray for the elephant and any other colors for embellishments)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes or embroidery thread for eyes (optional)
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
- Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Sc, inc repeat around. (18 stitches)
- Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc repeat around. (24 stitches) 5-8. Sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
- Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec repeat around. (18 stitches)
- Sc, dec repeat around. (12 stitches)
- Dec around. (6 stitches)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
- Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Sc, inc repeat around. (18 stitches) 4-8. Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
- Sc, dec repeat around. (12 stitches) 10-14. Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Decrease around. (6 stitches)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
- Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches) 3-4. Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Sc, dec repeat around. (8 stitches)
- Sc in each stitch around. (8 stitches)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the head and body together, leaving an opening at the bottom for stuffing.
- Attach the ears to the sides of the head.
- Stuff the head and body firmly with fiberfill.
- Sew the opening of the body closed.
- Embroider or attach safety eyes to the head, or you can use embroidery thread to stitch the eyes.
- Embellish your elephant by adding a small crocheted bow, flower, or any other decorations you desire.