AMIGURUMI ELEPHANT (FREE CROCHET PATTERN)
This free amigurumi elephant pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn.
Skill level: Easy
Here's what you need:
- 1 ball 860-105 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Silver Blue
- 1 ball Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm)
- 1 Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
- 1 Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
- 2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter
- Fiberfill stuffing
Step 1
Exact gauge is not essential to this project.
Step 2
Stitch explanation:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Step 3
Elephant is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
Step 4
Body Ch 2:
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
- Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
- Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
- Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
- Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
- Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
- Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around.
- Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
- Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
- Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Stuff piece.
Step 5
Shape Trunk:
- Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
- Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.
- Rnds 23-41: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off. Stuff trunk lightly. Fold open end of trunk up and sew in place.
Step 6
Legs, Ch 2 (make 4):
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
- Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.
Step 7
Eears, Ch 2 (make 2):
- Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
- Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
- Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
- Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
- Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
- Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
- Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Fasten off.
Step 8
Finishing tail:
Join yarn with sl st at back of Elephant, and ch 5. Work 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off.
Step 9
Stuff Legs and sew to Body.
Step 10
Fold Ears in half to make a half circle, lightly stuff and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Ears to Head. Weave in ends.
Step 11
To find this project (70582AD) and more free knitting patterns, visit Lion Brand Yarn.
