Easy Amigurumi Elephant Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

Made this for my grandson Finn when he was born in March. Stitched it tight with safety eyes like the pattern says. Six months later it's been dragged, chewed, dropped in the bath, and run through the wash twice. Still has both ears. That's a good pattern.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm a grandma of six so I was nervous, but it went fine. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. I liked that the color changes for the tail are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Way better written than the free version I tried first. It was for a classroom prize box and it was the hit of the party. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

Fourth grandbaby, fourth elephant. Little June arrived September 2nd and her elephant was waiting in the car seat. Each one takes me about five hours across two evenings. Same pattern every time and it has never once let me down. My daughter-in-law calls them the herd.

Yes. Just yes. I've bought Elephant patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

No printer at home so I took the PDF to the Bangor library on a thumb drive. Came out perfect, big clear photos, nothing cut off. Made the elephant in a soft sage green for my friend Carol's first grandchild. Plump, sturdy, and it stands up on its own.

Yes. Just yes. I crochet between classes, and this one still taught me something. I made it in chunky chenille and the stubby legs still came out crisp. Made two: one for my goddaughter and one that is NOT leaving my house. I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. I used a slightly bigger hook so it'd be huggable and it came out great. Zero complaints.

My niece Hannah's shower was the 22nd. I made this in soft grey with a little pink bow and finished it the night before at my kitchen table. Three women asked where I bought it. One of them didn't believe me when I said I made it. Pattern was clear start to finish.

Yes. Just yes. I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Did the stubby legs in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Perfect gift pattern.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. It was for my daughter and it was the hit of the party. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

I screamed a little when I finished the face. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube, and this one still taught me something. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The trunk and the tail are what make it look like an actual Elephant instead of a blob. Go get it.

This was a joy to make. I crochet between classes so I was nervous, but it went fine. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. My wife squealed. Mission accomplished. I appreciated the note about stuffing the big floppy ears firmly before closing. Made a difference. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Buying the whole set next.

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. It went to my Etsy shop and now the whole family wants one. Zero complaints.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. Gave it to my grandson. I've been asked for four more. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. A left-handed note would've been nice, but I figured it out.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise. Still recommend.

Liked it a lot. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. My one gripe is the tail took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Cutest thing I've ever made. Great TV-watching project. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. This one's for my Etsy shop. Already planning the next one. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Buying the whole set next.

Ok this is my new favorite pattern. I've bought Elephant patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. My Elephant came out roughly 8 inches using Paintbox cotton. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. This one's for my niece. Already planning the next one. Already eyeing the other animals.

Liked it a lot. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the stubby legs. This got me out of a crochet slump. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead.

I've already made three of these. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Would give six stars if I could.

I've already made three of these. I squeeze crochet in during nap time, and this one still taught me something. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Made two: one for my wife and one that is NOT leaving my house. Highly recommend.

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. I liked that the color changes for the big floppy ears are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Elephant. If you're on the fence, buy it.

Worth every penny. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Took me a rainy afternoon start to finish including sewing on the stubby legs. If you're on the fence, buy it.

10/10 would crochet again. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Will be making this again.

Decent, but I expected a bit more. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Way better written than the free version I tried first. A NICU donation drive squealed. Mission accomplished. Used some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving and it came out about 6 inches tall. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

Cute result, took a little fiddling. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi and I had no trouble at all. The shaping on the trunk is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Made two: one for my mom for Mother's Day and one that is NOT leaving my house. Way better written than the free version I tried first. This got me out of a crochet slump. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead.

Okay WOW. This one's for my boyfriend. Already planning the next one.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. Quick enough that I can price the finished ones reasonably. Go get it.

Cute result, took a little fiddling. I'm a grandma of six and this was perfect for me. The shaping on the stubby legs is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. I appreciated the note about stuffing the tail firmly before closing. Made a difference. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

My Elephant is sitting on my desk right now and I can't stop smiling at it. Way better written than the free version I tried first. If you're on the fence, buy it.

Made this for my grandson Finn when he was born in March. Stitched it tight with safety eyes like the pattern says. Six months later it's been dragged, chewed, dropped in the bath, and run through the wash twice. Still has both ears. That's a good pattern.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm a grandma of six so I was nervous, but it went fine. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. I liked that the color changes for the tail are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Way better written than the free version I tried first. It was for a classroom prize box and it was the hit of the party. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

Fourth grandbaby, fourth elephant. Little June arrived September 2nd and her elephant was waiting in the car seat. Each one takes me about five hours across two evenings. Same pattern every time and it has never once let me down. My daughter-in-law calls them the herd.

Yes. Just yes. I've bought Elephant patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

No printer at home so I took the PDF to the Bangor library on a thumb drive. Came out perfect, big clear photos, nothing cut off. Made the elephant in a soft sage green for my friend Carol's first grandchild. Plump, sturdy, and it stands up on its own.

Yes. Just yes. I crochet between classes, and this one still taught me something. I made it in chunky chenille and the stubby legs still came out crisp. Made two: one for my goddaughter and one that is NOT leaving my house. I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. I used a slightly bigger hook so it'd be huggable and it came out great. Zero complaints.

My niece Hannah's shower was the 22nd. I made this in soft grey with a little pink bow and finished it the night before at my kitchen table. Three women asked where I bought it. One of them didn't believe me when I said I made it. Pattern was clear start to finish.

Yes. Just yes. I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Did the stubby legs in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Perfect gift pattern.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. It was for my daughter and it was the hit of the party. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

I screamed a little when I finished the face. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube, and this one still taught me something. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The trunk and the tail are what make it look like an actual Elephant instead of a blob. Go get it.

This was a joy to make. I crochet between classes so I was nervous, but it went fine. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. My wife squealed. Mission accomplished. I appreciated the note about stuffing the big floppy ears firmly before closing. Made a difference. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Buying the whole set next.

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. It went to my Etsy shop and now the whole family wants one. Zero complaints.

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. Gave it to my grandson. I've been asked for four more. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. A left-handed note would've been nice, but I figured it out.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise. Still recommend.

Liked it a lot. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. My one gripe is the tail took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Cutest thing I've ever made. Great TV-watching project. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. This one's for my Etsy shop. Already planning the next one. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Buying the whole set next.

Ok this is my new favorite pattern. I've bought Elephant patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. My Elephant came out roughly 8 inches using Paintbox cotton. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. This one's for my niece. Already planning the next one. Already eyeing the other animals.

Liked it a lot. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the stubby legs. This got me out of a crochet slump. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead.

I've already made three of these. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Would give six stars if I could.

I've already made three of these. I squeeze crochet in during nap time, and this one still taught me something. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Made two: one for my wife and one that is NOT leaving my house. Highly recommend.

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. I liked that the color changes for the big floppy ears are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Elephant. If you're on the fence, buy it.

Worth every penny. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Took me a rainy afternoon start to finish including sewing on the stubby legs. If you're on the fence, buy it.

10/10 would crochet again. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Will be making this again.

Decent, but I expected a bit more. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Way better written than the free version I tried first. A NICU donation drive squealed. Mission accomplished. Used some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving and it came out about 6 inches tall. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

Cute result, took a little fiddling. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi and I had no trouble at all. The shaping on the trunk is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Made two: one for my mom for Mother's Day and one that is NOT leaving my house. Way better written than the free version I tried first. This got me out of a crochet slump. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead.

Okay WOW. This one's for my boyfriend. Already planning the next one.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. Quick enough that I can price the finished ones reasonably. Go get it.

Cute result, took a little fiddling. I'm a grandma of six and this was perfect for me. The shaping on the stubby legs is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. I appreciated the note about stuffing the tail firmly before closing. Made a difference. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

My Elephant is sitting on my desk right now and I can't stop smiling at it. Way better written than the free version I tried first. If you're on the fence, buy it.