If you’re a beginner looking for a simple and fun crochet project, this adorable elephant amigurumi pattern is perfect for you! Unlike previous elephant patterns I’ve shared, this one is specifically designed for beginners. The elephant is crafted with soft, fuzzy yarn, and features a charming pink skirt that adds a touch of sweetness to the design.
Amigurumi Elephant with Pink Skirt Pattern Details
While the elephant’s skirt is cute in pink, you could also opt for a softer gray tone for a more neutral look. The elephant’s head is adorned with a flower-shaped hair clip on the upper left side, which can be customized to your liking. Whether you stick to the original design or create your own version, this pattern is perfect for new crocheters.
Designer: Abigail Morgan
what you’ll need:
Yarn
worsted weight gray yarn (I used paintbox wool mix aran)
Hook
I used a 3.00mm, use whatever size to obtain a very tight gauge
Extras
black embroidery floss
Optional: a bow
Notes:
Measures 2 and 1/2 ”
Mark the last stitch of each round.
Pick the better looking side of body for the front
When crocheting legs and skirt, be careful to go in the right direction so it doesn’t end up inside out.
[ ] indicate repeated stitch pattern
Abbreviations:
Sc= single crochet
Dec= decrease
Inc= increase
BLO: Back loop only
Head and Body:
1) 6 sc into a magic ring
2) inc (12)
3) [sc, Inc] (18)
4-8) sc (4 rounds)
9) Dec (9)
*Starting body*
10) Inc (18)
11) [Dec, 5 sc] 2 sc (15)
12) BLO (for skirt) sc (15)
Stuff body now
Legs:
OK, this is the trickiest part because your working with some really small areas, just be extra careful and it will come out right. 🙂
1) Make 1 Dec, then locate the middle stitches on both sides of your crocheted round, (these 2 stitches are left UNWORKED) and pinch together, making two leg holes on either side of them. each leg hole should have 6 stitches. (see image)
Now, keeping the yarn attached, start to crochet in a circle, to start the first leg, (see image below) Your first stitch should join the circle. 6 sc (6)
2-3) sc (6)
Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and sew through all the front loops of stitches, then pull closed.
Next leg:
1) Attach yarn, work 6 sc, this time your LAST stitch should join the circle
2-3) 6 sc
Cut yarn, leaving a tail, and sew through all the front loops if stitches, then pull closed.
Sew up gap between legs.
Trunk, Ears, Arms:
Trunk:
1) Ch 6, skip first chain, sc in all the rest.
Ears:
1) 6 sc into a magic ring, turn
2) [sc, Inc] (18)
Arms:
1) 4 sc into a magic ring
2) [Inc, sc] (6)
3) sc (6)
Skirt:
Attach pink yarn to one on the front loops you made earlier that is positioned at the back of your elephant.
1-2) [sc, Inc]
You can try making it as big or small as you like, adding frills, or taking it away all together!
Assembly:
Sew trunk on 2nd to last row of head (counting from the top down)
Embroider eyes around row 5 of head (vertical stitch)
Sew ears on either side of head, and arms, right below head.
