Can I make this elephant without using wire in the trunk?

Yes, the wire is completely optional. The pattern works perfectly without wire - your elephant will simply have a non-poseable trunk. This is actually recommended if you're making the toy for babies or young children for safety reasons.

What size will my finished elephant be?

Using the recommended sport weight yarn and 2.0mm hook, the finished elephant will be approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches) tall without the balloon. Your size may vary depending on your tension, yarn weight, and hook size.

Why do I need a counterweight in the back?

The counterweight (a round stone or metal object) is placed in the back opening to prevent the elephant from tipping forward. Because the head and trunk are quite heavy, the counterweight provides balance so your elephant can stand steadily.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly. Using thicker yarn will create a larger elephant, while thinner yarn will make a smaller one. Just make sure your stitches are tight enough that stuffing doesn't show through.

What are picots and how do I make them?

Picots are the decorative edging on the elephant's ears. Small picots are made with 3 chains, then a double crochet in the first loop, skip 1 single crochet, and slip stitch into the next stitch. Big picots use 5 chains, skip 2 single crochets instead. The pattern includes detailed photo instructions for this technique.

How do I embroider French knots for the toes?

French knots are created by wrapping embroidery floss around the needle several times, then pulling it through the fabric to create a small raised knot. The pattern includes a video link for detailed instructions on this technique. Make 3 French knots on each of the four legs.

Baby Elephant Elf Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Baby Elephant named Elf with this charming amigurumi pattern. This sweet elephant comes with a heartwarming story and carries a pink heart balloon on his trunk. Standing at 11 cm tall, this lovable companion features movable trunk options, detailed ears with decorative picots, and expressive embroidered features. Perfect for gift-giving or adding a touch of whimsy to any room, this pattern combines thoughtful construction techniques with enchanting character details.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Elephant Elf Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

01
Alize Cotton Gold Batik yarn (330 m/100 gr) in variegated grey/cream color (Sport weight, 12 wpi)
02
Yarnart Jeans yarn (160 m/50 gr) in cream/beige color for inner ears and details (Sport weight, 12 wpi)
03
Yarnart Jeans yarn (160 m/50 gr) in pink color for heart balloon and cheeks (Sport weight, 12 wpi)

— Tools Required

01
Crochet hook 2.0 mm (for elephant body)
02
Crochet hook 1.5 mm (for cheeks)
03
10 mm safety eyes (black)
04
Black embroidery floss (mouline) for eyelids and eyelashes
05
White embroidery floss (mouline) for eye highlights
06
Pink embroidery floss (mouline) for cheeks
07
5 pins or 5 stitch markers
08
Needles for cutting with bead on end (for pinning parts before sewing)
09
Polyester fiberfill stuffing (synthepus)
10
Yarn needle (thick needle with blunt end)
11
Scissors
12
Regular sewing needle
13
Round-nose pliers
14
Floral wire 1.2 mm diameter (optional for movable trunk)
15
Electrical tape (for wrapping wire)
16
Small piece of white felt
17
Glossy glaze Sculpey or transparent varnish or acrylic for textile
18
Round synthetic paint brush (size 1)
19
Super glue (Moment brand)
20
Weighting agent for counterweight 2-3 cm in diameter (round stone or small metal object)

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— TRUNK & FACE (Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

2 loops, 6sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (6l)

Round 2-6 :

6sc (6l)

Round 7 :

[2sc, inc]х2 (8l)

Round 8-10 :

8sc (8l)

Round 11 :

[3sc, inc]х2 (10l)

Round 12 :

10sc (10l)

Round 13 :

[4sc, inc]х2 (12l)

Round 14 :

12sc (12l)

Round 15 :

[5sc, inc]х2 (14l)

Round 16 :

[6sc, inc]х2 (16l)

Info :

Cut wire 2-3 cm longer than trunk. Twist one end into loop, other end into ring with pliers. Wrap with electrical tape. Insert trunk onto wire. Crochet and fix wire at two points before increases (optional wire step)

Round 17 :

[7sc, inc]х2 (18l)

Round 18 :

3sc, [sc, inc]х6, 3sc (24l)

Round 19 :

3sc, [2sc, inc]х6, 3sc (30l)

Round 20 :

3sc, [3sc, inc]х6, 3sc (36l)

Round 21 :

[5sc, inc]х6 (42l)

Info :

Fill trunk with stuffing. Cut and fix thread

— LEGS (4 pieces, Yarn A) :

Round 1 :

2 loops, 8sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (8l)

Round 2 :

[sc, 3sc in the next loop]х4 (16l)

Round 3 :

2sc, inc, [3sc, inc]х3, sc (20l)

Round 4 :

20sc only through back loops (20l)

Round 5 :

[dec]х2, 4sc, [inc]х4, 4sc, [dec]х2 (20l)

Round 6-9 :

20sc (20l)

Info :

Cut and fix thread. Keep pins marking round beginning for leg-belly connection points

— BELLY (Yarn B) :

Round 1 :

4 loops, turning, 3sc starting from 2nd loop from hook (3l)

Round 2-3 :

1 loop, turning, 3sc (3l)

Round 4 :

Crochet around perimeter counter-clockwise from Start: 3sc in corner, 1sc down side, 3sc in corner, 3sc across, 3sc in corner, 1sc up side, 3sc in corner, 3sc across (20l)

Round 5 :

1sc, join 1st leg with sc, 19sc around leg; 3sc down; join 2nd leg with sc, 19sc around leg; 5sc across; join 3rd leg with sc, 19sc around leg; 3sc up; join 4th leg with sc, 19sc around leg; 4sc across (96l)

Info :

Sew holes under thighs of both legs using extra thread. Do not cut thread, continue to body

— BODY & HEAD (Yarn A) :

Round 1-7 :

96sc (96l)

Info :

Mark junction of face with body by moving pin to 18th loop from beginning of face round

Round 8 :

45sc along body, crochet 6sc of face together with 6sc of body, then crochet 45sc along body

Round 9 :

[13sc, dec]х3, [5sc, inc]х6, [13sc, dec]х3 (126l)

Round 10 :

[12sc, dec]х3, [2sc, dec]х3, [2sc, inc]х6, [2sc, dec]х3, [12sc, dec]х3 (120l)

Round 11 :

[11sc, dec]х3, 42sc, [11sc, dec]х3 (114l)

Info :

Put extra pin on 32nd loop clockwise from round beginning

Round 12 :

86sc, 6 loops, sc in loop marked with pin (last sc becomes beginning of new round, move pin)

Info :

After round 12, shape has two holes: left hole for head, right hole for back. Continue working with left hole for head

Round 13 :

60sc (60l)

Round 14 :

[sc, dec]х2, 42sc, [sc, dec]х4 (54l)

Round 15 :

[dec]х2, 42sc, [dec]х4 (48l)

Round 16-17 :

48sc (48l)

Round 18 :

[6sc, dec]х6 (42l)

Round 19 :

[5sc, dec]х6 (36l)

Infos :

Insert 10mm safety eyes between rounds 20-21 (count from top of trunk), distance approximately 14 stitches apart, don't fix yet. Using white embroidery floss, do loose stitch around each eye. Separate one thread and fasten. Using black embroidery floss, do loose stitch around upper half of eye. Separate one thread and fasten. Embroider cilia (eyelashes). Press eye to embroidered line and fasten. Embroider stripes on trunk. Cut 2 thread pieces about 1 cm long for eyebrows. Attach to forehead symmetrically, mark with pins, then embroider eyebrows

— CHEEKS (2 pieces, Pink embroidery floss, hook 1.5mm) :

Round 1 :

2 loops, 6sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring), sl st in 1st sc (6l)

Info :

Cut and fix thread leaving long end for sewing. Sew cheeks to head with wrong side outward

— TUSKS (2 pieces, Yarn B) :

Info :

Tusks crocheted as cord with two threads at once. Leave long thread end at beginning. Put thread end on hook, grab working thread and pull through two loops on hook. Crochet 5 more loops same way. Trim and secure thread leaving long end for sewing. Sew tusks to head

— FORELOCK (Yarn A) :

Info :

Position at top of head. Insert needle and pull out thread, then insert in same place. Leave 1 cm loose stitch. Secure from wrong side with knot. Make 4 more loops same way. Swipe scissors through all loops and cut in half. Trim forelock from both sides into triangular shape

Round 20 :

Start stuffing head. [4sc, dec]х6 (30l)

Round 21 :

[3sc, dec]х6 (24l)

Round 22 :

[2sc, dec]х6 (18l)

Round 23 :

[sc, dec]х6 (12l)

Info :

Completely fill head

Round 24 :

[dec]х6 (6l)

Info :

Cut circle from white felt slightly larger than hole. Insert into hole so stuffing doesn't cling to needle. Trim thread. Pass thread through all loops using yarn needle. Tighten and secure. Sew holes between neck and head

— BACK (Yarn A) :

Info :

Attach new thread to large hole and crochet back in continuous rounds

Round 1 :

[9sc, dec]х6 (60l)

Round 2 :

[8sc, dec]х6 (54l)

Round 3 :

54sc (54l)

Round 4 :

[7sc, dec]х6 (48l)

Info :

Fill legs with stuffing

Round 5 :

[6sc, dec]х6 (42l)

Round 6 :

[5sc, dec]х6 (36l)

Round 7 :

[4sc, dec]х6 (30l)

Info :

Start stuffing body. Place counterweight in hole (round heavy object like stone or metal wrapped in electrical tape) so head doesn't outweigh and elephant stands steadily

Round 8 :

[3sc, dec]х6 (24l)

Round 9 :

[2sc, dec]х6 (18l)

Round 10 :

[sc, dec]х6 (12l)

Info :

Completely fill body

Round 11 :

[dec]х6 (6l)

Info :

Cut circle from white felt slightly larger than hole. Insert into hole. Trim thread. Pass thread through all loops using yarn needle. Tighten and secure. Sew holes between neck and back

— TOES (3 pieces on each leg, Yarn B in two folds) :

Info :

Embroider 3 toes on each leg with French knot

— TAIL (Yarn A) :

Info :

Leave long thread end for sewing. Crochet 10 loops. Make brush at tail end: use hook to pull out 1 cm loop. Wrap thread around loop and tighten creating knot. Make 4 more loops same way. Swipe scissors through loops and cut in half one by one. Cut thread, trim brush and fluff with needle. Sew tail to body. Squeeze head to body with few stitches

— EARS (2 pieces) :

Info :

Inner ear crocheted with Yarn B, outer ear with Yarn A using same pattern

Round 1 :

9 loops, turning, 8sc starting from 2nd loop from hook (8l)

Round 2 :

inc, 6sc, inc (10l)

Round 3-5 :

10sc (10l)

Round 6 :

inc, 8sc, inc (12l)

Round 7-9 :

12sc (12l)

Round 10 :

dec, 8sc, dec (10l)

Round 11 :

10sc (10l)

Round 12 :

8sc, dec (9l)

Round 13 :

dec, 7sc (8l)

Round 14 :

6sc, dec (7l)

Round 15 :

dec, 5sc (6l)

Round 16 :

2dc, 2sc, dec (5l)

Info :

Cut and fasten thread on inner ear, don't cut on outer ear. Fold left and right ears. Crochet ears around clockwise. Insert hook into outer part first (white), then inner part (grey), so crocheting turns on front side

RIGHT EAR Round 17 :

15sc up, 8sc straight, 15sc down, 5sc straight (43l)

RIGHT EAR Round 18 :

3 sl st, [Picot small]х2, [Picot big]х3. Picot small: 3 loops, dc in 1st loop, skip 1sc, sl st into next sc. Picot big: 5 loops, dc in 1st loop, skip 2sc, sl st into next sc. Cut and fix thread leaving long end for sewing

LEFT EAR Round 17 :

5sc straight, 15sc up, 8sc straight, 15sc down (43l)

LEFT EAR Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, 3 sl st, [Picot small]х2, [Picot big]х3. Picot small: 3 loops, dc in 1st loop, skip 1sc, sl st into next sc. Picot big: 5 loops, dc in 1st loop, skip 2sc, sl st into next sc. Cut and fix thread leaving long end for sewing

Info :

Sew ears to head, pre-fixing with needles for perfect symmetry

— BALLOON HEART (Yarn C) :

Info :

Top of heart crocheted in two identical details

First Detail Round 1 :

2 loops, 6sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (6l)

Round 2 :

[inc]х6 (12l)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]х6 (18l)

Round 4 :

18sc (18l)

Round 5 :

[2sc, inc]х6 (24l)

Round 6 :

24sc (24l)

Info :

Cut and fix thread. Crochet second detail same way, don't cut thread. To connect details insert hook into first detail (inside to outside), then into second detail (outside to inside)

Round 7 (incomplete) :

Crochet 6sc of first detail together with 6sc of second detail, then crochet 18sc along second detail

Round 8 :

Crochet 18sc on first part, crochet 18sc on second part (36l)

Round 9 :

[4sc, dec]х6 (30l)

Round 10 :

[3sc, dec]х6 (24l)

Round 11 :

[2sc, dec]х6 (18l)

Info :

Start stuffing heart

Round 12 :

[sc, dec]х6 (12l)

Round 13 :

12sc (12l)

Info :

Completely fill heart

Round 14 :

[dec]х6 (6l)

Round 15 :

6sc (6l)

Round 16 :

[inc]x6, sl st in 1st sc (12l)

Info :

Cut and fix thread, push thread end into heart

— BALLOON ROPE (Yarn B) :

Info :

Cut wire approximately 20 cm long. Glue thread to wire leaving long free end. Spread small section of wire with glue and wrap tightly with thread in spiral. Repeat until all wire wrapped to end. Using paint brush, cover wire with thread with transparent glossy acrylic glaze and leave to dry completely. Using hook, pull free long thread end through bottom of heart and pull wire inward. Wrap bottom of balloon with thread and make bow. Attach balloon rope to leg or trunk

Assembly Instructions

Attach the trunk and face piece to the body by joining 6 stitches of the face with 6 stitches of the body at round 8, ensuring proper alignment before continuing.
Sew all four legs to the belly piece in round 5, making sure to close the holes under the thighs between legs with extra thread for a neat finish.
Insert the 10mm safety eyes between rounds 20-21 of the head (counting from the top of the trunk), spacing them approximately 14 stitches apart, and embroider white highlights and black eyelids before securing.
Attach the cheeks, tusks, and forelock to the head before closing, positioning the cheeks near the eyes and tusks symmetrically below the trunk.
Sew the inner and outer ear pieces together, add decorative picot edging, then pin both ears symmetrically to the head before sewing to ensure perfect placement.
Embroider three French knot toes on each of the four legs using doubled yarn, and add the tail with its decorative brush to the back of the body.
Create the heart balloon and wrap the wire with yarn and glaze, then attach the balloon rope to either the trunk or one of the elephant's legs for the final adorable touch.

Important Notes

💡The wire for the trunk and balloon rope is optional but adds poseable features and realistic details, however avoid using wire if making this toy for babies or young children
💡Use stitch markers or pins to mark the beginning of each round and keep track of your place, especially important when joining multiple pieces together
💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper shape and prevent lumps or distortion in the finished elephant
💡Place a counterweight (round stone or metal object wrapped in electrical tape) in the back opening before closing to prevent the elephant from tipping forward due to the heavy head
💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and achieve perfect symmetry, especially crucial for the ears
💡Check your gauge and tension - if stuffing shows through your stitches, use a smaller hook or crochet more tightly
💡The finished elephant measures approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches) tall without the balloon, but size may vary depending on yarn weight and hook size used

This enchanting Baby Elephant Elf pattern brings together advanced amigurumi techniques with heartfelt storytelling to create a truly memorable companion. With optional wire armature for a posable trunk, delicate embroidered features, and a charming heart balloon, this 11 cm tall elephant is perfect for gifts or display. The pattern includes detailed photo instructions for every step, from French knot toes to decorative picot ears, making it an rewarding project that teaches valuable crochet skills while creating a character full of personality and love. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🐘💕✨

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