Elephant crochet pattern

This Crochet elephant amigurumi pattern, plush elephant figurine is a great project, if you want to surprise someone with a gift made all by yourself!

The pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology. I included detailed instructions, many step-by-step photos and useful tips and notes.

Difficulty: Intermediate

For this pattern you need to have basic crochet and amigurumi skills and to know how to read crochet patterns.
You need to know the following crochet terms:
Mr – magic ring (UK=magic ring). mr, sc n = magic ring– crochet n single crochet stitches into the adjustable loop.
Cs = chain stitch (UK=chain)
sl st = slip stitch (UK=slip stitch)
sc = single crochet stitch (UK=double crochet)
inc = increase in single crochet (UK=increase in double crochet)
dec = decrease in single crochet (UK=decrease in double crochet)
(sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times.

Size about 6.7inches (17cm) height with semi cotton yarn and a 1.75 mm crochet hook

️You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.

• 1.75 mm crochet hook
• Yarn: Yarnart Jeans
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Scissors; stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn
• Black embroidery thread, needle
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing