Learn how to crochet an easy and velvety blue elephant amigurumi with a step-by-step tutorial from Man With A Hook perfect for gifting to your little one. While the tutor crochet this elephant using blue yarn, you can crochet it any color. The most special feature of this elephant amigurumi is its quick completion and softness thanks to the use of super chunky chenille yarn.
The nose has been softly stuffed to give this elephant amigurumi a more realistic appearance. Crochet it with the help of complete guide available at the end of this post.
Skills Used: Slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet (SC), and increases and decreases for shaping. Advanced skills include creating seamless joins, using back-loop-only stitches for added texture, and shaping features like ears and the nose. Assembly techniques, such as attaching components and securing yarn ends, are also covered. This crochet elephant amigurumi tutorial is perfect for beginners.
Guide Span: 41 Minutes Only
Personalization Tips: You can choose colors from grey, purple, pink, etc. Add embroidered features, such as eyelashes or eyebrows, for a unique touch. You can also accessorize with small bows, scarves, or flowers.
Blue Elephant Tutorial
This tutorial details crocheting step-by-step starting with the nose, the project builds the head, body, limbs, and ears, demonstrating precise shaping and assembly techniques. Each step is clearly explained, with tips on how to achieve a professional finish. Here is a quick overview of this crochet blue elephant tutorial:
- Head and Nose:
- Begin with a magic ring or two loops.
- Work six single crochets into the second loop from the hook, marking each row for precision.
- Gradually increase stitches in a pattern of one SC followed by an increase, continuing until you reach 36 stitches.
- Build six rows of 36 SC to shape the head and place safety eyes between the 12th and 13th rows.
- Stuff the head and begin decreasing stitches to close it, leaving a small gap for attachment to the body.
- Ears:
- Start with a chain of two loops and work six SC into the second loop from the hook.
- Gradually increase the stitches row by row using a sequence of SC and increases to form a round, flat ear.
- Complete with 30 stitches and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Legs and Arms:
- Begin with a magic ring and work six SC into it.
- Add increases and shape the legs by working up four rows of 10 stitches.
- For the arms, follow the same steps but make them slightly smaller with decreases in the final rows.
- Leave soft stuffing in the limbs for flexibility.
- Body:
- Start with a magic ring, building up to 36 stitches with consistent increases.
- Add a tail by chaining eight loops and working back down with SC.
- Join legs and arms to the body while crocheting, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Close the body and prepare to attach the head.
- Assembly and Details:
- Sew the ears onto the head symmetrically, around four rows from the top.
- Attach the head to the body securely with sewing yarn.
- Add eyebrows or eyelashes using a dark thread to enhance facial expressions.
- Embroider or glue on a small nose for added detail.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Blue yarn (for body) and optional yarn for facial details.
- Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm.
- Tools: Scissors, sewing needle, and stuffing material.
- Safety Eyes: Suggested size is 10-12 mm for the face.
Stitch Guides
- SC: Single Crochet - Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
- Ch: Chain - Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook.
- Inc: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch) - Make 2 single crochets in the same stitch.
- Dec: Decrease (combining two stitches into one) - Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
- Sl St: Slip Stitch - Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion.