Little Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Head

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12).
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30).
    6-8. Rounds 6-8: 30 sc (3 rounds).

Add eyes between Rounds 8 and 9. Stuff the head firmly and, if needed, place a cotton swab in the neck for support.

  1. Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
  2. Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
  3. Round 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
  4. Round 12: 6 dec (6).

Fasten off and weave in the tail.

Ears (Make 2)

Use a 5 mm hook for softer ears.

  1. Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8).
  2. Round 2: 8 inc (16).
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24).
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32).

Fold the ear in half and sew to the head at your desired position. Alternatively, sew as a flat circle.

Trunk

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
  2. Round 2: Working in back loops only, 6 sc (6).
    3-7. Rounds 3-7: 6 sc (5 rounds).
  3. Round 8: 3 HDC inc, 3 sc (9).
  4. Round 9: 6 sc inc, 3 sc (15).

Do not stuff the trunk. Fasten off and sew in a circular motion to the face.

Hair (Optional)

Cut three small bundles of Gazzal Cotton yarn. Attach to the top of the head using the fringe knot technique.