A simple, easy round scrubby crochet pattern that works incredibly well! This pattern is super fun and it only takes me about 8 minutes to work up.

I’ve been totally into crocheted scrubbies and dishcloths lately. I’m going to be doing some craft fairs for the first time (eek!) so I thought I needed some quick and easy patterns that will hopefully sell well.

One of the patterns I came up with is this round scrubby! I’m hoping these little guys do well at markets. Since they work up so dang fast, they’re great for this purpose.

I’m going to be using a super cool airprint label maker to create care instructions labels for these guys (highly recommend you check out the printer, plus how I make my labels here!)

But they’re also great if you just need a few extra scrubbies in your kitchen too!

Save this post for later by pinning it to your pinterest boards

How do you crochet a round scrubby?

As the name suggests, round scrubbies will be crocheted in the round, increasing outward to make them larger. For this specific pattern, we will start with a round of double crochet, and then two rounds of simple single crochet.

Like I mentioned, super quick and easy! The only techniques you’ll need to know to make these are simple stitches, working in the round, and increasing.

And if you’re a beginner, don’t worry because I have you covered with a step by step video tutorial too.

Purchase & Print this Crochet Pattern Right Here!

What material is used to make scrubbies?

Scrubbies can be made from a variety of different yarns and materials. Usually scrubby yarns are made from either cotton, polyester, or nylon.

In the case of this pattern, we will be using a specific yarn called Yarn Bee Scrubology. When I first discovered this yarn, I immediately fell in love! It is a thick, durable scrubby yarn and you can easily see the stitches while you make them – unlike red heart scrubby yarn.

(If you do have some red heart scrubby laying around though, you’ll want to check out this pattern which uses it instead!)

I hope you love these guys as much as I do! But without further ado, let’s get straight into the free scrubby crochet pattern.

Get the Kitchen & Bath Ebook

Want a bunch more unique crochet dishcloth and scrubby patterns? I would invite you to check out the Kitchen & Bath Ebook! This includes 16 awesome patterns, and some of them are exclusively in the Ebook (no where else on the internet!) Plus, there are dishcloth and scrubby labels included like the ones I used in the picture above! Find out more here.

Free Round Scrubby Crochet Pattern

• Pin this Pattern to Your Pinterest Boards for Later
• Purchase a inexpensive PDF version of this pattern
• Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

Video Tutorial

Explanation: Quick, easy, and so much fun: round crochet scrubbies! These little guys use a unique yarn and take only about 10 minutes to make. Not to mention, they will work wonders in your kitchen!

Materials:

• Yarn Bee Scrubology Yarn (100% nylon, 79 yds / 72 m, 3 oz / 85 g) less than 1 ball Aqua or color of choice
• H/5mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Video Tutorial (if you are a visual learner!)

Notes:

1. Beginning ch-3 does NOT count as a dc.
2. Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does NOT count as a sc.
3. Scrubber is made in joined rounds.

Measurements/Sizing: 

Approximately 3” in diameter

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Slip stitch – sl st

Round Scrubby Written Instructions:

Ch 3.

Rnd 1: Make 10 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st in first dc (NOT ch).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next dc. 2 sc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (20 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in next sc. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to first sc. (40 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Make sure to use a large yarn needle with a blunt tip to make weaving in ends easier with this yarn!

Step by Step Tutorial for Beginners

If you are new to crochet and need some visual help, you’ll want to keep reading! This is a photo tutorial for how to crochet a scrubby step by step.

To start off, make your chain 3. Make 1 double crochet in the third chain from your hook:

Now we are going to make more stitches into that SAME chain space to form a round. Make 9 more double crochet into the same chain so that you have 10 total:

To finish round 1, join with a slip stitch to the first dc you made. Then, ch 1 to start round 2 and make 2 sc in the next dc:

Continue around by making 2 single crochet in every stitch (for a total of 20 stitches).

Join round two with a slip stitch to the first single crochet you made.

Round 3 will be exactly the same as round 2. Ch 1, and make 2 single crochets in every stitch around. This time you will have a total of 40 stitches at the end.

How to start using your scrubbies right away

There you go, your scrubby is all done, and in just 3 rounds too! To get started using these guys, just throw them in your sink for your next dish-washing session. They can be used to get lots of stuff off of even the dirtiest dishes!

One thing you will want to keep in mind is that Scrubology yarn is supposed to be hand-washed and dried flat. So instead of throwing these scrubbies in the washer with your other laundry, you’ll want to find other ways to wash them.

Since handwashing a scrubby isn’t very practical, I tested throwing them in the dishwasher. They held up just fine! After taking them out of the dishwasher, I just wring them out, re-shape them, and let them dry on the counter. Easy and practical!

Conclusion

Round scrubbies are both beautiful and functional in the kitchen. I use mine everyday and you can too! I hope you liked this crochet pattern and have some new scrubbies to make dish-washing more fun.

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

The post FREE Round Scrubby Crochet Pattern appeared first on .

Scroll down for the free pattern, or purchase a print-optimized PDF right here.

How do you crochet a Stuffed frog?

This frog is made in the amigurumi style. We will make all the body parts separately, stuff them with poly-fil, and then sew them together at the end. Everything is made from single crochet stitches! You will also need to know a few amigurumi techniques, like the invisible decrease.

Keep in mind that there is also a term in crochet slang called “frogging“—but that is different from crocheting an actual frog.

Join the Amigurumi Challenge

This pattern is apart of the Amigurumi Challenge, a month-long crochet-along in May 2023 where we are making animals together in a supportive community!

Make sure to come join the CAL here (you can join with a free or VIP ticket—the VIP ticket includes PDFs of 12 animal crochet patterns, plus exclusive video tutorials!)

You can also check out my other amigurumi patterns: Douglas the Dog, Chloe the Cat, Levi the Lion, Hannah the Hippo, Giana the Giraffe, Paige the Panda, Dolly the Deer, Kaley the Koala, Elsie the Elephant, and Piper the Penguin!

Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest

Felicity Crochet Frog Pattern

Meet Felicity the Frog! Cute and friendly, Felicity is just waiting to be a faithful friend to your daughter or granddaughter. Make her in DK weight yarn, or worsted weight yarn for an even bigger plushie!

Purchase & Print this Crochet Pattern Right Here!

Materials:

• DK Weight Yarn: approx. 100 grams green
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• You can also try using worsted weight yarn & a 4 or 4.5mm hook, but the plushie size will vary depending on your tension.
• 8-mm Black Safety Eyes 
• Fiber Filling 
• Yarn needle & stitch marker

Gauge:

Exact tension and gauge are not critical for this pattern. However, you can always adjust your hook size if need be. For example, if you crochet loosely and you find the amigurumi is looking holey, go down a hook size. 

Notes:

1. All body parts are crocheted separately and then sewn together according to the finishing instructions.
2. All parts are made in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise specified.
3. Turning chain does not count as a stitch. 
4. Place a stitch marker at the end of each round and move it up as you go.
5. When a number is placed after a stitch (i.e. sc 7) it means that you should single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches.

Measurements/Sizing: 

8 to 9 inches from the top of the head to the tip of the toe

This is a pretty big crochet frog pattern, but if you want to make it even larger, you can use worsted or even bulky weight yarn! That will definitely get you an even bigger, fluffier frog (especially if you use Bernat Blanket yarn!)

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Single crochet increase – inc

Invisible decrease – inv dec

Back loop single crochet – blsc 

Round – rnd

Special Stitches:

Invisible single crochet decrease (inv dec):

Insert hook into front loop of first stitch, insert hook into front loop of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through both sts (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to complete stitch. 

Single Crochet Increase (inc):

Make 2 sc in indicated stitch. 

Amigurumi Frog Instructions (With Tutorial):

Eyes

First Eye: 

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring. (6) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12) 

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12) 

Fasten off. 

Second Eye: 

Make a magic ring. 

Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12) 

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12) 

Do not fasten off. Ch 4 and insert the hook into a st from the last row of the 1st eye.

Attaching 2nd Eye to 1st eye:

Head

Rnd 1: Sc in each st around the eye. Sc into each ch. Sc around next eye. Sc into the other side of the chs. (32) 

Rnd 2-4: Sc in each st around. (32) 

Attach safety eyes between Rnd 1 and 2.

Eye placement:

Rnd 5: (Sc 7, inc) x4 (36) 

Rnd 6: (Sc 8, inc) x4 (40) 

Rnd 7-10: Sc in each st around. (40) 

Begin stuffing with poly-fill, especially the eyes. 

Rnd 11: (Sc 8, inv dec) x4 (36) 

Rnd 12: (Sc 7, inv dec) x4 (32) 

Rnd 13: (Sc 6, inv dec) x4 (28) 

Rnd 14: (Sc 5, inv dec) x4 (24) 

Rnd 15: (Sc 4, inv dec) x4 (20) 

Rnd 16: (Sc 3, inv dec) x4 (16) 

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing the head and body together later. Do not close the opening, but stuff with polyfill. Embroider mouth between round 9 and 12 of the head.

Mouth placement, finished head:

Arms (make 2):

Chart shows first 2 rounds

Ch 4.

Rnd 1: Inc in second ch from hook. Sc in next ch. Inc in last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the ch. Inc in the other side of the ch just worked into. Sc in next ch. Inc in last ch. (10) 

Rnd 2: (Inc in next st, sc 4) x2. (12) 

Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12) 

Rnd 5: (Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc 4) x2. (10) 

Rnds 6-16: Sc in each st around. (10)

Lightly stuff about half of the arm. Fasten off. Sew opening closed. (see the picture).

Legs (make 2):

Chart shows first 3 rounds

Ch 5. 

Rnd 1: Inc in second ch from hook. Sc 2. Make 3 sc into last ch. Turn to work on the other side of the ch. Sc 2. 1 sc in last ch (the same ch worked into at the beginning). (10) 

Rnd 2: Inc into each of the next 2 sts. Sc 2. Inc into each of the next 3 sts. Sc 2. Inc in last st. (16) 

Rnd 3: Inc in next st, sc, inc in next st, sc 3. (Inc, sc 1) x3. Sc 2. Inc in next st, sc in last st. (22) 

Rnd 4: Blsc in each st around. (22)

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (22) 

Rnd 6: Sc 8, (inv dec) x2. Sc 1, (inv dec) x2. Sc 5. (18) 

Rnd 7: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. (15) 

Begin stuffing here to make it easier later.

Rnd 8: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. (12) 

Rnd 9-10: Sc in each st around. (12) 

Rnd 11: (Sc 3, inc) x3. (15) 

Rnd 12-13: Sc in each st around. (15) 

Rnd 14: (Sc 4, inc) x3. (18)

Rnd 15: Sc in each st around. (18) 

Rnd 16: (Sc 5, inc) x3. (21) 

Rnd 17: Sc in each st around. (21) 

Rnd 18: (Sc 5, inv dec) x3. (18) 

Rnd 19: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. (15) 

Rnd 20: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. (12) 

Rnd 21: (Sc 2, inv dec) x3. (9)

Fasten off. Stuff each leg with poly-fill.

Foot (begin stuffing around this point):

Finished leg:

Body:

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Sc 1, inc) x8. (24) 

Rnd 4: (Sc 2, inc) x8. (32) 

Rnd 5: (Sc 3, inc) x8. (40) 

Rnd 6-8: Sc in each st around. (40) 

Rnd 9: (Sc 4, inc) x8. (48) 

Rnd 10-11: Sc in each st around. (48) 

Rnd 12: (Sc 5, inc) x8. (56) 

Rnd 13-14: Sc in each st around. (56) 

Rnd 15: (Sc 5, inv dec) x8. (48) 

Rnd 16: Sc in each st around. (48) 

Rnd 17: (Sc 4, inv dec) x8. (40) 

Rnd 18: (Sc 3, inv dec) x8. (32) 

Rnd 19: (Sc 2, inv dec) x8. (24) 

Rnd 20: (Sc 1, inv dec) x8. (16) 

Fasten off. Stuff body with poly-fill.

Finishing:

• Join the head and body together (see photo below).
• Attach legs between round 7 and 12 of the body. 
• Attach arms near the top 3 rows of the body, before the join with head.

FAQ

Can I make this into a small crochet frog?

Yes, absolutely! To make this a mini amigurumi frog, you can use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook size. Feel free to get creative!

Is this pattern toddler friendly?

Yes, a crochet frog is a great pattern for a kid or toddler! The only thing to keep in mind for small children is the safety eyes. If you’re concerned about eyes, you can always embroider them on instead of buying them.

What is frogging in crochet?

The term “frogging” is a crochet slang term that has nothing to do with actual frogs. Rather, it means ripping out your crochet work. More info here.

How is amigurumi different from crochet?

Amigurumi is not necessarily different from crocheting—rather, it is a specific crochet technique that involves making stuffed animals and toys. There are a variety of things that have been developed specifically for amigurumi that other crochet projects don’t always use—like the invisible decrease and invisible color change.

Conclusion

Felicity the crochet frog is super cute and easy to make! You can customize the size and yarn you use depending on what you want the finished result to be. So who are you going to make this frog for? No matter what your answer is, I hope you love the pattern!

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

The post Felicity the Frog Crochet Pattern (Free!) appeared first on .

Looking for a microwaveable crochet bowl cozy pattern? This easy crochet bowl cozy is a quick design that works up in 1 hour and features handles! Get ready for some hot, comforting winter soup once you make this bowl cozy!

Scroll down for the free pattern, or purchase a printable PDF pattern right here.

Can you put a crochet bowl cozy in the microwave?

The answer to this question is up for debate. Some people say you can put cotton bowl cozies in the microwave, while others say not to risk it.

I personally am fine with putting bowl cozies in the microwave so long as they are 100% cotton. You should never put acrylic yarn in the microwave.

The reason some people are iffy about putting even cotton bowl cozies in the microwave is because of the dyes in the yarn. But I never hear this talked about with fabric (sewn) bowl cozies, which are hugely popular.

If this does bother you, it really isn’t hard to simply microwave your soup and then quickly move it to the bowl cozy.

All that to say, either way it is a judgment call on your part!

NOTE: these bowl cozies are great to sell at craft fairs! If you’re planning on selling these or giving them as gifts, check out this wireless label printer and see how I create labels for my projects here.

Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest

What Yarn is Microwave Safe?

Now as I mentioned, as for the make-up of yarn itself (not including the dyes) 100% cotton is the best microwave safe-yarn. 100% wool is also okay to put in the microwave, but this is not as good a choice for bowl cozies.

Can I use acrylic yarn for bowl cozy?

No, do not use acrylic yarn to make a bowl cozy. The reason you shouldn’t use acrylic yarn is that it does not hold up to heat well. It can scorch or even melt if it interacts with too high of temperatures!

How much yarn do I need?

To make these bowl cozies, you’ll need less than 1 skein of 100% cotton yarn!

Purchase & Print this Crochet Pattern Right Here!

Crochet Bowl Cozy With Handles

This bowl cozy is made in a circular shape until the very end, where we add square handles! I really do think it is necessary for a bowl cozy to have handles. This makes it much easier to handle and transfer from the stove/counter to the table.

While some cozies have more complicated handles, this design makes the handle in just 1 round! Overall, the pattern is super quick and easy to make.

Oh and speaking of transferring food in a bowl cozy, here are some yummy recipes you might want to try along with this pattern!

Creamy Taco Soup / Tomato Corn Soup / Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Microwaveable Crochet Bowl Cozy – Free Pattern

Without further ado, let’s get straight to the bowl cozy pattern!

• Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest
• Buy an inexpensive, ad-free PDF version of the pattern
• Subscribe to my YouTube channel

Crochet Bowl Cozy Video:

(coming soon!)

Explanation: the perfect last minute gift idea: crochet bowl cozies! Made from cotton, these bowl cozies are not only cute, but they can also go in the microwave. And the best part is, they are adjustable for different sized bowls!

Materials:

• Lily Sugar ‘N Cream (100% Cotton, 380 yds 347 m, 6 oz / 170 g) less than one skein per bowl cozy
• Or any worsted weight 100% cotton yarn
• G/4.5mm crochet hook 
• Yarn needle

Notes:

1. Bowl cozy is worked in continuous rounds; do not join at the end of each round.
2. Ch 2 does not count as a dc.

Measurements/Sizing: 

5” bottom diameter, 7” top diameter – but easily adjustable.

Bowl cozy will fit most bowls (esp. in the 5-6” range). If you have smaller or larger bowls, follow the adjusting instructions throughout pattern, or change up your hook size. 

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Round – rnd

1 Hour Crochet Bowl Cozy Instructions:

Ch 2. 

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (42 sc)

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (48 sc)

Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (54 sc)

Rnd 10: (Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6 times. (60 sc)

Rnd 11: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. (Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times. Sc in last 5 sts. (66 sc)

Adjusting Tip: Here is where you can adjust the finished circumference of the bowl. If your bowl is very small, you can take rounds away. If your bowl is very large, continue the same pattern of increases (add one more sc between each increase until it reaches the right size). Just make sure to end on an ODD NUMBERED round either way.

Rnd 12-15: Sc in each st around. (66)

Adjusting Tip: If you have a taller bowl, add more rounds to the sides here before continuing. For example, on my taller bowl I did 21 rounds total before moving on. 

Rnd 16: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts) 6 times. Sl st to first sc to join. TURN. (72 sc)

Note: if you’ve made any adjustments, just know that your stitch count must be a multiple of 4 in order for Rnd 17 to work out. As long as you ended on an odd numbered row during increases (without making any unique adjustments) you should have no problem.

Rnd 17: Ch 2 (does not count as a st) *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next st. Dc in next 17 sts. Rep from * 3 times more. Join with a sl st to first dc. (92 dc, 4 ch-sps)

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Photo Tutorial

Overall, this bowl cozy is pretty straightforward. It starts out by making a large flat circle, then working regular single crochet rounds to make the sides.

But on the last round, we make the handles, and I thought I would include a few photos of this part.

For rnd 17, you’ll start off making a shell—3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc—in the first stitch. Keep in mind that before starting this shell you have to TURN your work. While crocheting this round, you should see the inside of the bowl cozy. This will allow the handles to be facing right side out.

After you turn and make your first shell, you’ll continue in regular double crochet for 17 stitches (second photo shows this started). After that, you have the pattern for the round! Just repeat, shell, 17 single crochet, until you get to the end.

More Questions about crochet bowl cozies

Do I need batting for a crochet bowl cozy?

I have found that the crochet stitches alone are fine, without batting. Sewn bowl cozies often use batting, but regular fabric is thinner than crochet. Note that I would not use a crochet bowl cozy as a potholder. A hot soup bowl shouldn’t be as hot as pan coming from the oven, which is why it is ok to use without batting.

How do I use a crochet bowl cozy?

Use a crochet bowl cozy anytime you have a meal that is served hot in a bowl! Think soups, stews, chilis, pastas, etc. (Check out Ginger Divine for recipes like these!)

How do you measure a bowl for a bowl cozy?

This pattern includes instructions to adjust for different size bowls. So you might be wondering, how do you measure a bowl to make sure you have the right size?

The answer is simple. When you make the flat circle for the base of the bowl cozy, measure it up against the bottom of your chosen bowl. It should be the same size or just a little bit bigger!

Conclusion

Cozy up with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day when you have a crochet bowl cozy! These cozies work up quickly and make wonderful gift for friends and family (or sellers for craft fairs). I hope you enjoy the pattern as much as I loved designing it!

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this pattern, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest right here
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

The post 1 Hour Easy Crochet Bowl Cozy (Free Pattern) appeared first on .

Scroll down for the free pattern, or purchase a print-optimized PDF right here.

Elephants have always had a special place in my heart since they are my mom’s favorite animal. Growing up she had a collection of ceramic and glass elephants that I would love looking at.

So this elephant crochet pattern is a tribute to her—she loves the final design and I hope you do too!!

Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest

Large crochet Elephant Pattern

This crocheted elephant is a good size stuffed animal, at 8-9″ in height (unlike some of the other elephant patterns out there which result in tiny elephants).

It is made in the amigurumi style, with all the body parts made separately, stuffed, and then sewn together.

I used DK weight yarn but you can use worsted or even chunky yarn if you want an even larger elephant!

Join the Amigurumi Challenge

This pattern is apart of the Amigurumi Challenge, a month-long crochet-along in May 2023 where we are making animals together in a supportive community!

Make sure to come join the CAL here (you can join with a free or VIP ticket—the VIP ticket includes PDFs of 12 animal crochet patterns, plus exclusive video tutorials!)

You can also check out my other amigurumi crochet patterns: Felicity the Frog, Douglas the Dog, Chloe the Cat, Levi the Lion, Hannah the Hippo, Giana the Giraffe, Paige the Panda, Dolly the Deer, Walter the Whale, Kaley the Koala, and Piper the Penguin!

Amigurumi Crochet Elephant Pattern

Without further ado, let’s start making this cute amigurumi elephant plush for your stuffed animal collection!

• Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest
• Buy an inexpensive PDF download of this pattern
• Subscribe to my YouTube channel

Explanation: An adorable amigurumi project to make: Meet Elsie the Elephant! Elsie can be made from DK or worsted weight yarn, and she would make the perfect plushie for a little girl or boy in your life!

Materials:

• DK weight yarn: approx. 100 grams in light gray, and 25 grams in dark gray
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• You can also try using worsted weight yarn & a 4 or 4.5mm hook, but the plushie size will vary depending on your tension.
• 12-mm black safety eyes (or embroider eyes for children under 3)
• Fiber Filling 
• Yarn needle & stitch marker

Gauge and Tension:

Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Keep tension normal—do not work with a loose tension. You can always adjust your hook size if need be. For example, if you crochet loosely and you find the amigurumi is looking holey, go down a hook size. 

Notes:

1. All body parts are crocheted separately and then sewn together according to the finishing instructions.
2. All parts are made in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise specified. 
3. Turning chain does not count as a stitch. 
4. Place a stitch marker at the end of each round and move it up as you go.
5. When a number is placed after a stitch it means that you should single crochet in each of the next number of stitches. (i.e. sc 7 means single crochet in each of next 7 sts)

Measurements/Sizing: 

Height: 8-9”

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Back loop single crochet – blsc 

Single crochet increase – inc

Invisible decrease – inv dec

Round – rnd

Special Stitches:

Invisible single crochet decrease (inv dec): video tutorial here

Insert hook into front loop of first stitch, insert hook into front loop of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through both sts (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to complete stitch. 

Single Crochet Increase (inc):

Make 2 sc in indicated stitch. 

Half Double Crochet Increase (hdc inc):

Make 2 hdc in indicated stitch. 

Easy Crochet Elephant Instructions

Purchase & Print this Crochet Pattern Right Here!

Legs – Make 2 in light gray

Chart for first 3 rounds:

Make a magic ring.                                                            

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: Blsc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 6: (Sc 6, inv dec) x3. (21)

Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inv dec) x3. (18)

Rnd 8: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. (15)

Rnds 9-15: Sc in each st around. (15)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not close the opening.

First 3 rounds + finished legs:

Arms – Make 2 in light gray

Make a magic ring.                              

Rnd 1: 8 sc into the magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: Blsc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 5: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (21)

Rnd 6: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (18)

Rnd 7: (Sc 2, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (15)

First 7 rnds of arms:

Rnds 8-12: Sc in each st around. (15)

Rnd 13: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. (12)

Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 15: (Sc 2, inv dec) x3. (9)

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st around. (9)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing until row 12. Sew the opening closed (see picture). Give the feet 3 “toes” by drawing a strand of yarn from below the blsc up to rnd 6. Do this twice, spaced apart by about 6 sts.

Arms unclosed and closed:

Body – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: (Inc in next st, sc 2) x8. (32)

Rnd 5: (Inc in next st, sc 3) x8. (40)

Rnd 6: (Inc in next st, sc 4) x8. (48)

Rnds 7-11: Sc in each st around. (48)

Rnd 12: (Inv dec, sc 4) x8. (40)

Rnds 13-14: Sc in each st around. (40)

Rnd 15: (Inv dec, sc 3) x8. (32)

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st around. (32) 

Rnd 18: (Inv dec, sc 2) x8. (24)

Rnd 19 and 20: Sc in each st around. (24)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not close the opening.

Finished body:

Tail – in light gray and dark gray

With light gray, ch 3.

Rnd 1: 2 sc into the second ch from hook. 3 sc into next ch. Turn to work on the other side of the ch. 1 sc into other side of ch. (6) 

Rnds 2-10: Sc in each st around. (6)

Fasten off. Sew the opening closed (do not fill with stuffing). Cut some pieces of yarn from the dark gray and attach them into the first rnd of the tail like fringe.

Finished tail:

Trunk – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8)

Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 3: Sl st in next 4 sts, sc 4. (8)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 5: Rep round 3. (8)

Rnd 6: Sl st in next 4 sts. Inc in each of the next 4 sts. (12)

Rnd 7: Sl st in next 4 sts, sc 8. (12)

Rnd 8: Sl st in next 4 sts, hdc 8. (12)

Rnd 9: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 3, hdc inc) x2. (14)

Rnd 10: Sc 4, hdc 10. (14)

Rnd 11: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 4, hdc inc) x2. (16)

Rnd 12: Sc 4, hdc 12. (16)

Rnd 13: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 3, hdc inc) x3. (19)

Rnd 14: Sc 4, hdc 15. (19)

Rnd 15: Sl st in next 4 sts, hdc 15. (19)

Rnd 16: Hdc in each st around. (19)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not sew opening closed.

Ears – Make 2 in dark gray & 2 in light gray

Starting with dark gray yarn, make a magic ring.

Row 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc into magic ring. Ch 2 and turn. (8)

Row 2: Make 2 hdc in each st. Ch 2 and turn. (16)

Row 3: (Hdc 1, 2 hdc in next st) x8. Ch 2 and turn. (24)

Row 4: (Hdc 2, 2 hdc in next st) x8. (32)

Fasten off.

For light gray ears, follow rnds 1 to 4 above. Do not fasten off. Place the dark gray ear on top of the light gray ear and work into both pieces together. Work the following rnd below to join them together.

Joining Row: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts (working through the layers of both ears). 4 sc in next st. Sc in next 16 sts, 4 sc in next st. Sc in last 7 sts. Fasten off.

Placing the dark gray ear on the light gray ear and working into both pieces together:

Ears before and after joining:

Head – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: (Inc in next st, sc 2) x8. (32)

Rnd 5: (Inc in next st, sc 3) x8. (40)

Rnd 6: (Inc in next st, sc 4) x8. (48)

Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around. (48)

Attach eyes between round 4 and 5, with 10 sts in between them.

Rnd 13: (Sc 6, inv dec) x6. (42)

Rnd 14: (Sc 5, inv dec) x6. (36)

Rnd 15: (Sc 4, inv dec) x6. (30)

Rnd 16: (Sc 3, inv dec) x6. (24)

Rnd 17: (Sc 2, inv dec) x6. (18)

Begin stuffing here.

Rnd 18: (Sc 1, inv dec) x6. (12)

Rnd 19: (Inv dec over next 2 sts) x6. (6) 

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Sew the opening closed.

Finishing:

• Attach trunk and ears to the head.
• Join head and body together.                                                         
• Attach arms, legs, and tail. 

FAQ

How long does it take to crochet an elephant?

The time it takes to crochet an elephnat will depend on your skill level and how fast you crochet. Because there are a lot of parts to make for this elephant, it will probably take at least a few days.

What stuffing should I use for my crochet elephant?

Polyester stuffing is the most common stuffing used for amigurumi. It is lightweight, easy to find and is hypoallergenic.

Can I make this a small crochet elephant?

Yes, you can make this a mini crochet elephant by using a smaller hook and yarn: for example, sport or fingering weight. However, you can also find an elephant pattern that is designed to be smaller, since this one is 8-9″.

Is this pattern suitable for small children?

This elephant is a great stuffy for children. Just make sure you look out for the eyes. I recommend embroidering the eyes if a toddler is going to be the recipient.

Conclusion

Elsie the Elephant is an adorable and realistic elephant using standard amigurumi techniques. When you’re finished making her, you will find she is perfect for snuggling, and a great gift for children. So what are you waiting for? Bring the magic of the savanna to your home with this cute elephant crochet pattern!

Welcome the cutest addition to your stuffed animal collection with this amigurumi crochet elephant pattern! Elsie the Elephant is adorable and perfect for cuddling. I can’t wait to share the free pattern with you today!

Scroll down for the free pattern, or purchase a print-optimized PDF right here.

Elephants have always had a special place in my heart since they are my mom’s favorite animal. Growing up she had a collection of ceramic and glass elephants that I would love looking at.

So this elephant crochet pattern is a tribute to her—she loves the final design and I hope you do too!!

Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest

Large crochet Elephant Pattern

This crocheted elephant is a good size stuffed animal, at 8-9″ in height (unlike some of the other elephant patterns out there which result in tiny elephants).

It is made in the amigurumi style, with all the body parts made separately, stuffed, and then sewn together.

I used DK weight yarn but you can use worsted or even chunky yarn if you want an even larger elephant!

Join the Amigurumi Challenge

This pattern is apart of the Amigurumi Challenge, a month-long crochet-along in May 2023 where we are making animals together in a supportive community!

Make sure to come join the CAL here (you can join with a free or VIP ticket—the VIP ticket includes PDFs of 12 animal crochet patterns, plus exclusive video tutorials!)

You can also check out my other amigurumi crochet patterns: Felicity the Frog, Douglas the Dog, Chloe the Cat, Levi the Lion, Hannah the Hippo, Giana the Giraffe, Paige the Panda, Dolly the Deer, Walter the Whale, Kaley the Koala, and Piper the Penguin!

Amigurumi Crochet Elephant Pattern

Without further ado, let’s start making this cute amigurumi elephant plush for your stuffed animal collection!

• Save this pattern for later by pinning to Pinterest
• Buy an inexpensive PDF download of this pattern
• Subscribe to my YouTube channel

Explanation: An adorable amigurumi project to make: Meet Elsie the Elephant! Elsie can be made from DK or worsted weight yarn, and she would make the perfect plushie for a little girl or boy in your life!

Materials:

• DK weight yarn: approx. 100 grams in light gray, and 25 grams in dark gray
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• You can also try using worsted weight yarn & a 4 or 4.5mm hook, but the plushie size will vary depending on your tension.
• 12-mm black safety eyes (or embroider eyes for children under 3)
• Fiber Filling 
• Yarn needle & stitch marker

Gauge and Tension:

Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Keep tension normal—do not work with a loose tension. You can always adjust your hook size if need be. For example, if you crochet loosely and you find the amigurumi is looking holey, go down a hook size. 

Notes:

1. All body parts are crocheted separately and then sewn together according to the finishing instructions.
2. All parts are made in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise specified. 
3. Turning chain does not count as a stitch. 
4. Place a stitch marker at the end of each round and move it up as you go.
5. When a number is placed after a stitch it means that you should single crochet in each of the next number of stitches. (i.e. sc 7 means single crochet in each of next 7 sts)

Measurements/Sizing: 

Height: 8-9”

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Back loop single crochet – blsc 

Single crochet increase – inc

Invisible decrease – inv dec

Round – rnd

Special Stitches:

Invisible single crochet decrease (inv dec): video tutorial here

Insert hook into front loop of first stitch, insert hook into front loop of the next stitch, yarn over, pull through both sts (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to complete stitch. 

Single Crochet Increase (inc):

Make 2 sc in indicated stitch. 

Half Double Crochet Increase (hdc inc):

Make 2 hdc in indicated stitch. 

Easy Crochet Elephant Instructions

Purchase & Print this Crochet Pattern Right Here!

Legs – Make 2 in light gray

Chart for first 3 rounds:

Make a magic ring.                                                            

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: Blsc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 6: (Sc 6, inv dec) x3. (21)

Rnd 7: (Sc 5, inv dec) x3. (18)

Rnd 8: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. (15)

Rnds 9-15: Sc in each st around. (15)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not close the opening.

First 3 rounds + finished legs:

Arms – Make 2 in light gray

Make a magic ring.                              

Rnd 1: 8 sc into the magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: Blsc in each st around. (24)

Rnd 5: (Sc 4, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (21)

Rnd 6: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (18)

Rnd 7: (Sc 2, inv dec) x3. Sc in last 6 sts. (15)

First 7 rnds of arms:

Rnds 8-12: Sc in each st around. (15)

Rnd 13: (Sc 3, inv dec) x3. (12)

Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 15: (Sc 2, inv dec) x3. (9)

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st around. (9)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing until row 12. Sew the opening closed (see picture). Give the feet 3 “toes” by drawing a strand of yarn from below the blsc up to rnd 6. Do this twice, spaced apart by about 6 sts.

Arms unclosed and closed:

Body – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: (Inc in next st, sc 2) x8. (32)

Rnd 5: (Inc in next st, sc 3) x8. (40)

Rnd 6: (Inc in next st, sc 4) x8. (48)

Rnds 7-11: Sc in each st around. (48)

Rnd 12: (Inv dec, sc 4) x8. (40)

Rnds 13-14: Sc in each st around. (40)

Rnd 15: (Inv dec, sc 3) x8. (32)

Rnds 16-17: Sc in each st around. (32) 

Rnd 18: (Inv dec, sc 2) x8. (24)

Rnd 19 and 20: Sc in each st around. (24)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not close the opening.

Finished body:

Tail – in light gray and dark gray

With light gray, ch 3.

Rnd 1: 2 sc into the second ch from hook. 3 sc into next ch. Turn to work on the other side of the ch. 1 sc into other side of ch. (6) 

Rnds 2-10: Sc in each st around. (6)

Fasten off. Sew the opening closed (do not fill with stuffing). Cut some pieces of yarn from the dark gray and attach them into the first rnd of the tail like fringe.

Finished tail:

Trunk – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8)

Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 3: Sl st in next 4 sts, sc 4. (8)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (8)

Rnd 5: Rep round 3. (8)

Rnd 6: Sl st in next 4 sts. Inc in each of the next 4 sts. (12)

Rnd 7: Sl st in next 4 sts, sc 8. (12)

Rnd 8: Sl st in next 4 sts, hdc 8. (12)

Rnd 9: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 3, hdc inc) x2. (14)

Rnd 10: Sc 4, hdc 10. (14)

Rnd 11: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 4, hdc inc) x2. (16)

Rnd 12: Sc 4, hdc 12. (16)

Rnd 13: Sl st in next 4 sts. (Hdc 3, hdc inc) x3. (19)

Rnd 14: Sc 4, hdc 15. (19)

Rnd 15: Sl st in next 4 sts, hdc 15. (19)

Rnd 16: Hdc in each st around. (19)

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Do not sew opening closed.

Ears – Make 2 in dark gray & 2 in light gray

Starting with dark gray yarn, make a magic ring.

Row 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc into magic ring. Ch 2 and turn. (8)

Row 2: Make 2 hdc in each st. Ch 2 and turn. (16)

Row 3: (Hdc 1, 2 hdc in next st) x8. Ch 2 and turn. (24)

Row 4: (Hdc 2, 2 hdc in next st) x8. (32)

Fasten off.

For light gray ears, follow rnds 1 to 4 above. Do not fasten off. Place the dark gray ear on top of the light gray ear and work into both pieces together. Work the following rnd below to join them together.

Joining Row: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts (working through the layers of both ears). 4 sc in next st. Sc in next 16 sts, 4 sc in next st. Sc in last 7 sts. Fasten off.

Placing the dark gray ear on the light gray ear and working into both pieces together:

Ears before and after joining:

Head – in light gray

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring. (8) 

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16) 

Rnd 3: (Inc in next st, sc 1) x8. (24)

Rnd 4: (Inc in next st, sc 2) x8. (32)

Rnd 5: (Inc in next st, sc 3) x8. (40)

Rnd 6: (Inc in next st, sc 4) x8. (48)

Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around. (48)

Attach eyes between round 4 and 5, with 10 sts in between them.

Rnd 13: (Sc 6, inv dec) x6. (42)

Rnd 14: (Sc 5, inv dec) x6. (36)

Rnd 15: (Sc 4, inv dec) x6. (30)

Rnd 16: (Sc 3, inv dec) x6. (24)

Rnd 17: (Sc 2, inv dec) x6. (18)

Begin stuffing here.

Rnd 18: (Sc 1, inv dec) x6. (12)

Rnd 19: (Inv dec over next 2 sts) x6. (6) 

Fasten off. Fill with stuffing. Sew the opening closed.

Finishing:

• Attach trunk and ears to the head.
• Join head and body together.                                                         
• Attach arms, legs, and tail. 

FAQ

How long does it take to crochet an elephant?

The time it takes to crochet an elephnat will depend on your skill level and how fast you crochet. Because there are a lot of parts to make for this elephant, it will probably take at least a few days.

What stuffing should I use for my crochet elephant?

Polyester stuffing is the most common stuffing used for amigurumi. It is lightweight, easy to find and is hypoallergenic.

Can I make this a small crochet elephant?

Yes, you can make this a mini crochet elephant by using a smaller hook and yarn: for example, sport or fingering weight. However, you can also find an elephant pattern that is designed to be smaller, since this one is 8-9″.

Is this pattern suitable for small children?

This elephant is a great stuffy for children. Just make sure you look out for the eyes. I recommend embroidering the eyes if a toddler is going to be the recipient.

Conclusion

Elsie the Elephant is an adorable and realistic elephant using standard amigurumi techniques. When you’re finished making her, you will find she is perfect for snuggling, and a great gift for children. So what are you waiting for? Bring the magic of the savanna to your home with this cute elephant crochet pattern!

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest right here
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

The post Elsie the Amigurumi Crochet Elephant Pattern (Free!) appeared first on .