

Meet Zephyr, the adorable plush elephant designed by Svetlana Ostanina! This crochet amigurumi pattern brings to life a soft and cuddly elephant toy that’s perfect for gifting or decorating.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Perfect Size: Standing at approximately 20 cm, this plush elephant is just the right size for cuddling or display.
- Soft and Plush: The use of Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce yarn gives the toy a velvety texture, making it irresistible to touch.
- Beginner-Friendly: While the elephant is crocheted mostly in one piece, only the ears are sewn, simplifying the assembly process.
Pattern Highlights
- Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce (120m/100g) – 1 skein.
- Eyes: Sewn eyes with a diameter of 17–21 mm.
- Hook: 4 mm crochet hook.
- Filling: Synthetic padding (~200 g).
- Versatile Use: This baby elephant’s cute design makes it suitable as a toy, nursery decoration, or gift for loved ones.
Tips for Success
- The pattern is crocheted in one piece, making it easier for beginners to create a seamless plush toy.
- Customize the elephant with different colors to suit your preferences or match a theme.
Designer Credit
This delightful plush elephant pattern is designed by @ostaninalana. Be sure to credit the designer and share your creations online!
Let’s grab our hooks and plush yarn to crochet this charming Plush Elephant Marshmallow step by step. Happy crafting!
Abbreviations
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
st: Stitch
ch : Chain
BLO : Crochet into back loops only

We start crocheting the toy from the elephant’s trunk and make the entire toy at once.
Trunk:
1) 6sc in MR (6)
2) (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3) (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
4) 18sc
5) (dec, 7sc) repeat 2 times (16)
6) (dec, 6sc) repeat 2 times (14)
7) (dec, 5sc) repeat 2 times (12)
8-13) 12sc (6 rows)
14) (5sc, inc) repeat 2 times (14)
15) (6sc, inc) repeat 2 times (16)
16) (7sc, inc) repeat 2 times (18)
17) 18sc
Legs (4pcs):
1) 6sc in Amigurumi Ring (6)
2) (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3) (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
4) BLO 18sc
5-8) 18sc (4 ряда)
Belly:
1) 6sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2) (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3) (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
4) (2sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
We do not cut the yarn, we crochet the paws and the belly.
5) Crochet together 6 st of the leg and 6 st of the belly, repeat with all the legs, continue crocheting.
Body:
1) (12sc on the leg, 2sc between the legs) x4 (56)
2-4) 56sc (3 row)
5) 13sc, dec, 26sc, dec, 13sc (54)
6) 22 sc, attach the trunk, crochet both parts 9 sc, 23 sc (54)
7) 23sc on the body, 9sc on the trunk, 22sc on the body (54)
At the end of the 7th row we crochet the tail, after the 53rd st we make 12 ch, crochet in the opposite side 11 sc (offset loops), starting from the second loop from the hook, 1 sc in the 54th st.
8) 54sc
9) (7sc, dec) repeat 6 times (48)
10) (6sc, dec,) repeat 6 times (42)
11) (5sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
12-13) 36sc (2 row)
14) (dec, 4sc) repeat 6 times (30)
Stuff the legs, trunk, body.
15) (dec, 3sc) repeat 6 times (24)
16) (dec, 2sc) repeat 6 times (18)
17) (dec, sc) repeat 6 times (12)
18) (dec) repeat 6 times (6), close.
Ear (2 pcs):
1) 6sc in MR (6)
2) (inc) repeat 6 times (12)
3) (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
4) (2sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
5) (3sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
6-10) 30sc (5 rows)
11) (dec, 3sc) repeat 6 times (24)
12) (dec, 2sc) repeat 6 times (18)
13) Fold the ear in half, connect: 3sc, (dec) repeat 2, 2sc.
We fix the trunk up, tighten and sew on the eyes, fix the ears and the Elephant is ready!