Elton the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

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Ok so I remember endlessly scrolling through Pinterest (like one does), and I saw the cutest amigurumi crocheted elephant ever. I needed to make it. So I started searching for a pattern to buy but I couldn't find one anywhere! Instead of searching for a pattern any longer, I decided I would go off the picture to recreate it... and it turned out amazing!! Because I love it so much, I decided I would create a pattern so others could enjoy this wonderful little project.

You will find the free pattern below. Enjoy :)

What you will need

• Worsted medium weight yarn in light grey and light pink (I used Impeccable brand because I got it on sale, but you can use any worsted yarn!)
• Black yarn or embroidery thread for the eyebrows
• 4mm crochet hook
• Stitch Markers (These are absolutely necessary!)
• 14mm safety eyes (x2)
• ​Fiber fill (Any kind - I use classic fiber fill from Michael's)
• Tapestry needle to sew on each part (it is also possible to use a crochet hook, but needles are easier)
• Scissors

Notes

Unless otherwise specified, all parts will be worked in continuous rounds. It is important to use your stitch markers at the end of each round so you don't lose your place!

I always start all my rounds with a magic ring. You can watch a video about how to do that here. If you do not want to use a magic ring, you can chain one, then crochet the specified amount of stitches into that chain. I highly recommend using a magic ring because you can tighten the ring after you have done a few rows and it eliminates any gaps in your work.

Make sure to always be working with the outside of the shape facing you while you crochet around. This side is the "right" side.

In my amigurumi, I usually like to use the cross stitch single crochet. This is definitely not required but I find it gives a nicer look to the finished product. You can watch a video on how to do this stitch here. Here is a comparison of the two different stitches:

V Stitch (normal SC)

Cross Stitch SC

Abbreviations

SC: Single Crochet,
Inc: SC Increase (2 SC in same stitch),
Dec: SC Decrease (if you do not know how to do this, watch this),
[ ]: When you see this, you will be repeating the pattern inside the brackets,
(  ): Total number of stitches for that round

PATTERN

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Head

Using the light grey yarn:

1:​ Start 6 SC in a magic ring
2: Inc x6 (12)
3: [SC, Inc] x6 (18)
4: [2SC, Inc] x6 (24)
5: [3SC, Inc] x6 (30)
6: [4SC, Inc] x6 (36)
7: [5SC, Inc] x6 (42)
8: [6SC, Inc] x6 (48)
9: [7SC, Inc] x6 (54)
10: SC in all (54)
11: [8CS, Inc] x6 (60)
12-21: SC in all (60)

Insert safety eyes here between rows 18 and 19, 13 stitches apart from each other.

22: [8SC, Dec] x6 (54)
23: [7SC, Dec] x6 (48)
24: [6SC, Dec] x6 (42)
25: [5SC, Dec] x6 (36)
26: [4SC, Dec] x6 (30)
27: [3SC, Dec] x6 (24)
28: [2SC, Dec] x6 (18)

Now, stuff the head with filling to your desired firmness. I recommend stuffing amigurumi fairly firm so they hold their shape better.

29: [SC, Dec] x6 (12)
30: Dec x6 (6)

Now finish the head by sewing through the front loops of every stitch and pulling it tight. At this point I like to tie it in a tight knot because it is more secure and will be hidden when you attach the body.

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Trunk

Using the light grey yarn:

1: Start 6 SC in a magic ring (6)
2: Inc x6 (12)
3: [3SC, Inc] x3 (15)
4-12: SC in all (15)
13: [4SC, Inc] x3 (18)
14: [8SC, Inc] x2 (20)
15: [9SC, Inc] x2 (22)
16: [10SC, Inc] x2 (24)

Fasten off with a slip stitch, and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the trunk with fiber fill now and sew the trunk between the eyes (obviously :P) so the very top of the trunk is vertically in the middle of the eyes (see diagram below).

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Ears

Make 2 using light grey and 2 using light pink (total of 4)

1: Start 6 SC in a magic ring
2: Increase around x6 (12)
3: [Inc,  SC] x 6 (18)
4: SC, [Inc, 2SC] x5, Inc, SC (24)
5: [Inc, 3SC] x6 (30)
6: 3SC, [Inc, 4SC] x5, Inc, SC (36)
7: [Inc, 5SC] x6 (42)
8: 4SC, [Inc, 6SC] x5, Inc, 2SC (48)
9: [Inc, 7SC] x6 (54)
10: 5SC, [Inc, 8SC] x5, Inc, 3SC (60)
11: [Inc, 9SC] x6 (66)
12: 3SC, [Inc, 10SC] x5, Inc, 7SC (72)

For the grey circles: fasten off and leave a very long tail (approx. 4 ft) to sew the circles together.

For the pink circles: fasten off and trim the yarn to a couple inches. You can tie a knot and leave the yarn hanging in this case as well because it can be tucked in between the ear circles when you sew them together.

​Now you are going to sew the light pink circle to the grey circle by using single crochets:

1. Put the light pink circle on top of the grey one (make sure the tail of the pink circle is sandwiched between the two circles).

2. Single crochet through both circles all the way around (72 stitches).

3. Once you have made it all the way around the edge, fold the ear in half right where the tail is and slip stitch the ear closed for 8 stitches (see diagram to the left)

4. Once you are finished both ears, put them up to the elephant and mark with stitch markers where you think it looks the cutest! Make sure to have both of the ears on the same row number of the head
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5. Sew ears onto the head where the stitch markers are

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Body (and Legs)

Start with the legs (Make 2):
1: Start 8 SC in a magic ring (8)
2: Inc x8 (16)
3-5: SC in all (16)
6: [3SC, Inc] x4 (20)

Fasten off first leg with a slip stitch. Do not fasten off the second leg, you will continue crocheting to attach the legs together.

Body: 
Continue from end of second leg:
1: 10SC, now pick up the other leg and continue to SC 20 stitches all the way around that leg. Now starting in the 11th stitch of the first leg, finish the last 10SC until you finish the round (40)
2: SC in all (40)
3: [4SC, Inc] x8 (48)
4-8: SC in all (48)
9: [4SC, Dec] x8 (40)
10-14: SC in all (40)
15: [3SC, Dec] x8 (32)
16: [4SC, Dec] x5, 2SC (27)
17: SC in all (27)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with fiber filling and sew onto the head.

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Arms

Using the light grey yarn (Make 2):

1: Start 6SC in a magic ring
2: Inc x6 (12)
3: [3SC, Inc] x3 (15)
4-8: SC in all (15)
9: [3SC, Dec] x3 (12)
10-12: SC in all (12)
13: [4SC, Dec] x2 (10)
14: SC in all (10)

​Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the arms with fiber filling and sew onto the body. I like to leave 1 row of stitches in the body between the top of the arm and the head so it looks like the elephant has a little neck and shoulders, and the arms aren't connected to the neck.

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Tail and Eyebrows

You're almost there! Now for the finishing touches:

Tail
Using the light grey yarn:
1: Chain 3
2: Cut yarn about 6inches and pull yarn through the last loop but do not tighten yet. 
3: Cut a couple pieces of yarn (approx 6 inches) and pull both thos pieces of yarn through the lats loop of the chain (the one you haven't tightened yet)
4: Tighten the last loop now so the other bits of yarn are secured
5: Wrap the remaining yarn around the tail a few times then pull the yarn through the wrap. 
6: Trim the yarn pieces (hair of the tail) to the desired length. Probably around half an inch
7: Sew tail onto the bum!

Eyebrows
Using black yarn or black embroidery thread:
1: Pick the placement for your eyebrows. I found that a couple rows above, and one row over (away from the nose) works well. Make sure to have them slanted the way I have them in the picture. It gives them a cute innocent look :)
2: Cut the yarn to about 6 inches and sew through the two points of the eyebrow.
3: Now you can tie the two ends of the eyebrow together. I just do a regular knot you would do when tying your shoes, twice. Make sure the knot is tight
4: Now you can trim the excess pieces of yarn (leave about a cm) and rotate the eyebrow thread so the knot goes inside the head!

And that's it!! I would absolutely LOVE to hear about your experience with this pattern. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below!

Love,

​Nikki