Adorable Crochet Elephant Patterns
For Your Amigurumi Collection
Make a cute crochet elephant with one of these adorable patterns. This roundup post features 17 free elephant crochet patterns plus 3 of my favourite paid patterns.
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17 Free Amigurumi Elephant TOY Patterns

George the Elephant Free Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
The cutest baby elephant complete with a belly button! The completed elephant has dimensions of approximately 7″ x 5″ (18 cm x 13 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4).
NOTIONS: fiberfill, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, 9 mm safety eyes.

Gustav the Balancing Elephant from Amour Fou
The finished crochet elephant measures approximately 4 ½” (12 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: safety eyes, polyfill, yarn needle, scissors.

Elzo the Crochet Elephant – Free Pattern from Chai Coffee Crochet
When completed in the recommended yarn and corresponding crochet hook, this little crochet elephant stands approximately 8 ” (20 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: less than 3 ½ oz (100 g) of #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyfill stuffing, stitch markers, 10 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, and black embroidery thread for eyebrows.

Cuddle Me Elephant – Crochet Pattern from Amigurumi Today
This is a beautiful crochet softie pattern to make for your little ones. The finished elephant amigurumi will be approximately 6.3″ (16 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton/cotton acrylic yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and sewing needle.

Crochet Elephant from All About Ami
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, tapestry needle, 9 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, white felt for the tusks and fabric for lining the ears.

Crochet Elephant from Halime Özel
This stuffed elephant crochet pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. The finished elephant toy measures 12½” tall (32 cm). The elephant pictured above uses two different yarns – a super bulky velvet yarn for the body and a #3 weight cotton blend for the arms, legs, and ears. The elephant has a little, closeable pocket in his back, adding an extra play element to this toy.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Softfun from Scheepjes and #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Baby Snuggle from Hobbii.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 16 mm safety eyes, fiberfill toy stuffing, stitch markers, scissors, and an embroidery needle.

Oscar the Elephant Crochet Pattern from Astrid Things
This free amigurumi elephant pattern includes instructions for the cute circus ball.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Stone Washed from Scheepjes. You’ll need two 50 g balls in Grey and smaller amounts in Red and Yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 11 mm safety eyes, scissors, stuffing material, a yarn needle, and stitch markers (optional).

Elton the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern from Stuffed Hearts
This free elephant crochet pattern measures about 11″ (28 cm) tall when completed in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Light Grey and Light Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, 14 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a tapestry needle, scissors, and black yarn or embroidery thread for the eyebrows.

Balthazar the Sailor Elephant Amigurumi Pattern from Octopus Crochet
This amazing crochet stuffed elephant pattern is free! Balthazar is suited to crocheters with intermediate skill levels and is 7″ (18 cm) tall finished.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in Grey, Red, White, and Navy Blue.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, a stitch marker, 8 mm safety eyes, pins with ball heads, and black embroidery thread for the eyebrows.

Crochet Elephant Amigurumi Pattern from Craft Passion
Elwis & Elyra are free baby elephant patterns from Craft Passion. Elwis features cute little tusk and wears a striped nappy and Elyra has a frilly dress. They are about 12″ (30.5 cm) tall when standing, the perfect size for huggable softie toys.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm dome-button eyes, small buttons for the diaper, a stitch marker, tapestry needle, fabric marker, scissors, and pins.
Drew the Elephant from Odinka Wisanindhi
Drew the Elephant is a free, three-part YouTube tutorial. Follow along with the videos to learn how to make this cute crochet elephant. Instructions are included for all pattern elements, including the striped top.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, pins, a tapestry needle, and glue.

Elliot the Elephant from Hobbii
This free crochet elephant pattern designed by Trine Moeller can be downloaded from the Hobbii website. The finished soft toy measures approximately 7.2″ (18 cm) tall. His rosy cheeks are made using regular makeup.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two skeins of grey yarn and one skein of pink yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, scissors, pins, embroidery/yarn needle, and black embroidery thread for eyebrows.
Tiny Crochet Elephant Patterns – Free

Crochet Mini Elephant from Scandistyle Dolls
This mini crochet elephant pattern, measuring 3″ (8 cm tall), is available free from @scandistyle_dolls (link below).
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Brilliant from Vita.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5-1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 3 mm safety eyes, a sewing needle, scissors, and fiberfill stuffing.

Gaja the Royal Elephant from Asmi Handmade
Inspired by Indian elephants dressed up for festivals, this free crochet pattern is available on the Asmi Handmade website.
YARN REQUIRED: approximately 1 oz (25 g)/55 yards (50 m) of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4).
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing, sewing pins with large heads, and a small amount of black thread for the eyes ( or you could use safety eyes).

Mini Noso Elephant from Supergurumi
This free crochet elephant pattern is one of a series of Noso (no-sew) patterns from Supergurumi, crocheted all in one piece. The finished toy has a height of 2″ (5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill, scissors, tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.

Amigurumi Crochet Elephant from Supergurumi
Another adorable tiny crochet elephant pattern from Supergurumi. The sitting height of the finished toy is approximately 2″ (5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill, scissors, tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.

Amigurumi Elephant Pattern from Paint It Colorful
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight acrylic yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fibre fill stuffing, 8 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle.
Crochet Elephant Patterns – Paid

Crochet Elephant with Jumpsuit from Medvedik Toys Design
Cuteness overload! It’s the overalls that do it for me. This adorable crochet elephant is a paid pattern, including 30 photos and 12 pages of detailed instructions. The finished elephant is 8½” (22 cm) tall.

Small Elephant Pattern from Bril Crochet
This small amigurumi elephant is a paid pattern available in four languages – English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The crocheted elephant is approximately 2¾” (7 cm) tall. The pattern includes comprehensive instructions, photos, and video tutorials (the videos are in English only).

Crochet Elephant Pattern from Gatofioatelie
This crochet girl elephant is a paid pattern. The finished elephant toy measures 7¾” (20 cm) tall. There are lots of five-star reviews on the pattern declaring it’s easy to follow and turns out well.
You can find many more fantastic free amigurumi patterns in this big Crochet Toys & Amigurumi Patterns collection.
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