Adorable Crochet Elephant on a Cloud Amigurumi Pattern

Bring a touch of whimsical magic into your nursery or crochet collection with this adorable crochet elephant on a cloud! This pocket-sized amigurumi is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to create a sweet, handmade gift. With its tiny pink bow, curved trunk, and fluffy cloud base, this little elephant is sure to float right into your heart.

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Dreamy Elephant Amigurumi

This project is the perfect combination of cute and structural. Working on the cloud base teaches you how to join multiple spheres together, while the elephant itself features beautiful sculptural elements like the curved trunk and large floppy ears. It makes an enchanting baby shower gift, a beautiful nursery decoration, or a precious addition to your amigurumi collection.

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Elephant on a Cloud Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Sport weight yarn in Light Gray, White, and Pastel Pink
2.5 mm crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Black, pink, and light blue embroidery floss
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle, pins, and scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
SC: Single Crochet
INC: Increase
DEC: Decrease
CH: Chain
SL ST: Slip Stitch
BLO: Back Loops Only
Rnd: Round

Instructions

Head: Use Light Gray yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12). Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18). Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36). Rnd 7-13: sc around (36). Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, with 7 stitches between them. Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30). Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24). Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). Stuff firmly. Rnd 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12). Fasten off.

Trunk: Use Light Gray yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: 6 sc in BLO. Rnd 3-5: 6 sc. Rnd 6: 3 sl st, 3 sc (6). Rnd 7: 3 sl st, 3 inc (9). Rnd 8: 9 sc. Rnd 9: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12). Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew to the head centered between the eyes.

Ears (Make 2): Use Light Gray yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12). Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18). Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). Fold ear slightly at the base and sew to the sides of the head.

Body: Use Light Gray yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12). Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18). Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24). Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). Rnd 6-10: 30 sc. Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24). Rnd 12-13: 24 sc. Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18). Rnd 15: 18 sc. Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff firmly and sew to the head.

Limbs (Make 2 Arms & 2 Legs): For legs: Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: 6 inc (12). Rnd 3: 12 sc in BLO. Rnd 4-6: 12 sc. Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9). Stuff lightly, sew to the bottom sides of the body. For arms: Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9). Rnd 3-8: 9 sc. Stuff lightly, sew to the upper sides of the body.

Cloud Base: Crochet 3 separate white dome shapes (6 sc in MR up to 24 sc, work 3 rounds even). Do not fasten off the third dome; join all three in a row by crocheting around the outer edges. Decrease evenly across the bottom opening to close the cloud shape. Stuff firmly before closing.

Assembly & Details: Embroider tiny pink cheeks below the eyes, delicate black eyebrows above the eyes, and soft blue star details on the cloud. Crochet a tiny pink bow (MR, [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] x 2) and sew to the elephant’s ear.

Adorable Crochet Elephant on a Cloud Amigurumi Pattern

Why You’ll Love Crafting This Dreamy Elephant Amigurumi

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