Free Crochet Pattern: Mini Plush Elephant by Irina (@toys_by_eco)
This pattern allows you to crochet a small plush elephant using any plush yarn. The designer recommends using thin plush yarn such as *Himalaya Dolphin Baby Fine*. For decoration, tie a satin ribbon into a bow around the neck.
Finished Size: Approximately 15–18 cm.
Materials and Tools
- Plush yarn (*Himalaya Dolphin Baby Fine* or similar)
- Cotton yarn for shaping and facial details
- Crochet hook (2.75–3 mm)
- Safety eyes (8–10 mm)
- Stuffing for toys
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Satin ribbon
- Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- (…)*xN: Repeat instructions inside parentheses N times
Step-by-Step Instructions
Legs (Make 2)
Start with a contrasting color:
- Ch 6, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 4, 3 sc in the last ch. Continue on the opposite side of the chain, sc 3, inc (18).
- 1 sc, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2 (22).
Switch to the main color:
- 22 sc (rounds 3–5).
- Sc 6, (dec, sc 1)*4, sc 4 (18).
- Sc 5, dec 4, sc 5 (14).
- Sc 14 (rounds 8–12).
- (Sc 5, dec)*2 (12).
- Sc 12 (rounds 14–15).
Stuff the legs firmly but leave the top unstuffed. Fold the top of each leg flat and sew across using 6 sc. Ensure the toes are facing forward.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with a contrasting color:
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- 6 inc (12).
Switch to the main color:
- 12 sc (rounds 3–12).
Stuff the arms lightly, leaving the top unstuffed. Fold the top flat and sew across using 5 sc.
Tail
Ch 9. Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc 8. Leave small yarn tails at both ends of the chain for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
Crochet two pieces for each ear: one in a contrasting color and one in the main color.
- MR, 7 sc (7).
- 7 inc (14).
- (Sc 1, inc)*7 (21).
- (Sc 2, inc)*7 (28).
Place the two pieces together (wrong sides facing) and join them with slip stitches around the edge. Leave a tail for sewing.
Body and Head
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- (Sc 1, inc)*6 (18).
- (Sc 2, inc)*6 (24).
- (Sc 3, inc)*6 (30).
- 30 sc (rounds 6–10).
[Continue shaping the body and head, attaching arms, legs, and ears as instructed in the original pattern.]
Finishing
Add eyes in Round 10, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically around the trunk. Stuff the body and head firmly. Sew on the ears, arms, legs, and tail. Add a ribbon bow around the neck for decoration.
Your crocheted elephant is complete! Please tag the designer in your social media posts: @toys_by_eco.
