I remember being 8 or 9 years old when my baby brother became obsessed with the song “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas”, screaming it all day long. Being the caring older sibling that I am, I naturally set out to make all his dreams come true and decided to crochet him a hippopotamus.
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However, finding a crochet hippopotamus pattern prior to internet days wasn’t exactly a feasible feat for a youngster, so I instead settled on the next best thing that I could find – an elephant stuffy.
Suffice it to say, my brother adored me for a full 5 seconds after opening his gift before promptly forgetting about it upon opening the next gift from our parents.
Thankfully, finding animal stuffies you can crochet yourself is much easier in today’s crafting world, and although finding a hippo pattern might still take some searching, elephant stuffies are still in abundance. And, oh, how many cute elephant stuffies there are today!
We’ve gathered up some of our favorite elephant stuffy crochet patterns, along with some other fun elephant-themed items you can crochet yourself!
Table of Contents
- 1 1. Baby Elephants
- 2 2. Elephant with Flower
- 3 3. Nellie the Elephant African Flower
- 4 4. Elephant Onesiegurumi
- 5 5. Eunice the Elephant
- 6 6. Elephant plush toy pattern
- 7 7. Loxodonta & Elephas the African Flower Elephants
- 8 8. Everly the Elephant
- 9 9. Elephant Amigurumi pattern
- 10 10. Beaded Elephant Head pattern
- 11 1. Elephant Bag
- 12 2. Elephant C2C Square pattern
- 13 3. Elephant Reserve
- 14 4. Elephant Amigurumi Rattle/Teether Ring
- 15 5. Elephant Lovey
- 16 6. Elephant Eyeglass Holder
- 17 7. Elephant Hat FREE Pattern
- 18 8. Elephant Bookends
- 19 9. Elephant Tissue Box Cover
- 20 10. Josefina and Jeffery Elephant Rug
- 21 11. Elephant Hooded Towel with Matching Washcloth
- 22 12. Elephant Baby Afghan pattern
- 23 13. Elephant Parade Border Edging
- 24 14. Elephant Mandala Blanket pattern
- 25 15. Elephant Festival Bikini Crop Top
1. Baby Elephants
Baby Elephants
Starting off simple, this adorable baby elephant plushy is perfect for little hands. This pattern is great for beginners or for a quick project and is FREE!
2. Elephant with Flower
Elephant with Flower
Another great elephant plushy pattern for beginners, this sweet stuffy is made with extra bulky yarn, making it a quick project you can make in a day.
3. Nellie the Elephant African Flower
Nellie the Elephant African Flower
For those looking for something a bit more unique and challanging, try this gorgeous African Flower themed elephant. Making individual hexagons, you can create an elephant that is bright and colorful and unique to you!
4. Elephant Onesiegurumi
Elephant Onesiegurumi
Coming in two different sizes, this elephant stuffy has adorable detailing work that bring it to life from it's toes to its ears!
5. Eunice the Elephant
Eunice the Elephant
Being small enough to hold in your palm, this tiny elephant patterns is so adorable and makes for a super fast project.
6. Elephant plush toy pattern
Elephant plush toy pattern
Complete with flower crown and big, blue baby eyes, this elephant plushie pattern is easy to make with lots of photos and detailed written instructions.
7. Loxodonta & Elephas the African Flower Elephants
Loxodonta & Elephas the African Flower Elephants
Another great African Flower themed elephant stuffy, this pattern has less frills while also having instructions for a large and small size.
8. Everly the Elephant
Everly the Elephant
With oh-so-big ears and a perfectly pink trunk, this baby elephant stuffie is so stinking cute and perfect for setting up in a nursery.
9. Elephant Amigurumi pattern
Elephant Amigurumi pattern
A perfect travel buddy for any child in your life, this elephant Amigurumi pattern is easy to make and uses bulky yarn.
10. Beaded Elephant Head pattern
Beaded Elephant Head pattern
Although not quite a stuffy, we couldn't help but include this stunning elephant head you can create as a piece of art for your home. It is so beautiful and decorative while also showing off your fantastic crochet skills!
1. Elephant Bag
Elephant Bag
If you're a lover of elephants, you can rep it with this cute and creative elephant crossbody bag! Complete with ears and trunk.
2. Elephant C2C Square pattern
Elephant C2C Square pattern
This corner-to-corner design displays a beautiful elephant picture that is perfect for a pillow cover, hanging as wall art or incorporating into a sweater design!
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3. Elephant Reserve
Elephant Reserve
Speaking of elephant sweaters, this adorable child's size sweater has baby elephants all around it, making a cozy and cute layer of warmth.
4. Elephant Amigurumi Rattle/Teether Ring
Elephant Amigurumi Rattle/Teether Ring
Elephants really do make an adorable aesthetic for babies and children. This cute and easy baby rattle would make a precious baby shower gift for someone dear to you.
5. Elephant Lovey
Elephant Lovey
A lovey also is a great baby shower gift and this elephant lovey pairs perfectly with an elephant teether like the one above.
6. Elephant Eyeglass Holder
Elephant Eyeglass Holder
For the child or adult who is always misplacing their eyeglasses, check out this adorable elephant glasses holder. Perfect decoration for in their room while also being so useful for keeping track of eyewear.
7. Elephant Hat FREE Pattern
Elephant Hat FREE Pattern
As if the elephants for baby theme couldn't get cuter, you can now make this adorable infant hat that comes with trunk, ears and all! Perfect for infant photos and keeping your little ones head cozy and warm.
8. Elephant Bookends
Elephant Bookends
Create an elephant theme around your house with this cute and practical bookends that sport a beautiful elephant body.
9. Elephant Tissue Box Cover
Elephant Tissue Box Cover
What better use for an elephant trunk than to spit out tissues? Make this cute and cozy elephant tissue box cover for your home or dorm room.
10. Josefina and Jeffery Elephant Rug
Josefina and Jeffery Elephant Rug
This beautiful lacey elephant rug is perfect for a fun elephant themed nursery or bathroom and pairs perfectly with the tissue box.
11. Elephant Hooded Towel with Matching Washcloth
Elephant Hooded Towel with Matching Washcloth
Another sweet elephant themed baby shower gift, this hooded towel is so cozy and perfect for a newborn to be wrapped in. You can make a matching washcloth to go with!
12. Elephant Baby Afghan pattern
Elephant Baby Afghan pattern
Of course there are so many elephant themed blankets you can make, but we are big fans of this Afghan pattern that is made square by square and then joined together.
13. Elephant Parade Border Edging
Elephant Parade Border Edging
Edge any blanket, sweater or other project with this nifty elephant border stitch that is perfectly adorable!
14. Elephant Mandala Blanket pattern
Elephant Mandala Blanket pattern
We are big fans of mandala designs, and this elephant mandala blanket has us screaming! It's so beautiful with its bright colors, unique design expert stitch work! What a fun project to try!
15. Elephant Festival Bikini Crop Top
Elephant Festival Bikini Crop Top
Elephants aren't just for kids to wear – make your own elephant crop top to rock this summer! We love how cute and subtle this lace edge design is and perfect for a festival vibe.
Thanks for including my elephants in the round up, and thank you for doing the round up! You have included so many wonderful elephant patterns I hadn’t found on my own. I adore elephants, and as soon as I get done with my state fair project, I am going to have to get back to that 101 elephant project.
It would be great to continue on with that project!