Elephant Crochet  Pattern The Most Comprehensive Step-By-Step Explanation

The crochet chain stitch is needed here because it assists in beginning new rounds, preserving height, keeping even edges, and maintaining a neat, gap-free, structured pattern.

I highly suggest every beginner using the marking button (yellow in the article) right after the initial stitch is made.

Also, as stated in the article, blue marking buttons should be placed immediately after the final stitch is done.

When crocheting, each stitch includes two loops: a closer front loop and a farther back loop. Their separation is done visually, looking at the stitch’s surface which resembles a diminutive “V”.

The side of “V” that is facing us is the front and the concealed side is back. If a pattern says to crochet in the front loop only (FLO), that means we hook only the front part. For back loop only (BLO), we take the back loop which is farther from us.

6 single crochet into the magic ring.

Magic Ring– Uses the index and thumb of the left hand to grasp the strand and uses the right hand to pinch the fabric. This helps to form the center of the circle, or some portion of the circle to very tiny- an O gap.

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Slip stitch: using a hook navigate through the initial yellow V shape stitch. Yarn over and extract using the two outer loops lying on the hook,then we get one loop, which is slip stitch.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 6 stitches for round 1.

R2:We do one single crochet in every stitch for round 2.

(Total of stitches:6 )

R3: same as round 2.

R4: same as round 3.

R5: same as round 4.

R6: same as round 5.

R7: same as round 6.

R8: same as round 7.

The nose of elephant is completed from round 1 to round 8.

R9: crochet order (sc,inc),repeat 3 times.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 9 stitches for round 9.

R10: crochet order (2sc,inc),repeat 3 times .

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 12 stitches for round 10.

R11:We do one single crochet in every stitch.

(Total of stitches:12 )

R12

FLO: Use the Front Loop Only for each stitch in this round.

(2sc, inc) * 4

• Single crochet 1 in the front loop of the next stitch
• Single crochet 1 in the front loop of the next stitch
• Do 1 increase (2 single crochets done in the same stitch )

Repeat the described sequence for a total of four times.(Total of stitches:16 )

R13: (3sc, inc) * 4

• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

Repeat the described sequence for a total of four times.(Total of stitches:20 )

R14: (4sc, inc) * 4

• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

Repeat the described sequence for a total of four times.(Total of stitches:24 )

R15: (3sc, inc) * 6

• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 single crochet in the next stitch
• 1 increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

Repeat the described sequence for a total of six times.(Total of stitches:30 )

R16： crochet order as below

6 sc,
[FLO: (hdc, dc), (dc, tr), (tr,tr), (tr, dc), (dc, hdc)],
8 sc,
[FLO: (hdc, dc), (dc, tr), (tr,tr), (tr, dc), (dc, hdc)],
6 sc

This round will be a bit complicated. Please follow the pattern to crochet the elephant’s ears.

We crochet 2 single crochet firstly.

Then we crochet 5 double stitch in next chain stitch.

Then we use hook to insert the first double crochet stitch for popcorn.

We hook the last double crochet stitch for popcorn.

Put the last loop bring out the first double stitch , then we get a first popcorn.

We need crochet chain stitch（ch) again.

Then we need crochet 24 single crochets again.

We need crochet the second popcorn stitch again.

Have to crochet 2 single crochet again.

View of round 17.

After sl , we get the 30 stitches for round 17.

The front of leg for elephant are completed from this round.

R18: We do one single crochet in every stitch.

(Total of stitches:30 )

R19: Same as round 18.

R20: Same as round 19.

R21: Same as round 20 for elephant crochet.

R22: Same as round 21 for elephant crochet.

R23: Same as round 22 for elephant crochet.

R24: Same as round 23 for elephant crochet

R25: crochet order as below

• 3 sc ：complete 3 single crochets in 3 ch.
• FLO-pc:make a popcorn stitch (pc) in front loop only (FLO) of the next stitch.
• 24 sc in next 24 ch

• FLO-pc: another popcorn stitch in front loop only in next stitch
• 1 sc: single crochet in last ch.
• (total stitches:30)

The back of leg for elephant are completed from this round.

R26: crochet order (3sc,dec),repeat 6 times.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 24 stitches for round 26.

R27: crochet order (2sc,dec),repeat 6 times.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 18 stitches for round 27.

In order to shape the nose ,and secure it .

We put the iron wire in to nose of elephant.

At this stage, we carefully fill the elephant’s body with fiberfill. It is best to take small portions and fill it evenly to avoid missing any areas.

Proper padding maintains softness, a plump figure .

We gently compress layer by layer to make the smooth shape while ensuring there are no lumps. precise control results in an adorable and polished appearance

The fiberfill is completed for elephant crochet.

R28: crochet order (sc,dec),repeat 6 times.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 12 stitches for round 28.

R29: crochet order (dec),repeat 6 times.

After the slip stitch (sl), we have 6 stitches for round 29.

Crochet 7 chain stitch(ch) firstly.

7 ch (now have a foundation chain stitch of 6.)

Now working on the second chain from the hook (so you skip the first chain and crochet into the second):

1 sl in 2nd ch from hook ,5 sl in next 5 ch.

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The tail is completed.

Leave 15 cm yarn end , then cut yarn end and use hook to bring out yarn end .

We pick the front loop with yarn needle with yarn to closing the opening.

Conceal yarn end.

View of tail.

The tail will be more neatly after closing .

Body of elephant is completed.

Safety eyes: glue the eyes on round 13-round 14 , left 4 stitches between eyes.

Side of view.

The finished elephant will look even cuter.