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E is for Elephant: Crochet Elephant Applique

October 6, 2014


Here is Day 5 of my 26 Days of Crochet Animal Alphabet Appliques!
E is for Elephant

The reason this project has taken me so long is because some of these appliqués went through many revisions and some of them (like this elephant) took me several tries to get right. Let me show you the evolution of the elephant:

Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Blue. And a small piece of black for the eye. The tutorial below is done with Vanna’s Choice in pink because pink elephants are cute too!
– Size G Crochet Hook (the bigger the hook the bigger the appliqué and vice versa)
– Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
French Knot Tutorial
Sl St = Slip Stitch
SC =  Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet

Elephant Applique Pattern:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join, ch 1
Round 2: 2 Hdc in each stitch around, join ch 1 (16 Hdc)
Round 3: 2 Hdc in first, HDC in next, repeat around, join chain 1
Round 4: SC in next 2, SC + HDC + DC in next, DC in next, ch 2 and join with slip stitch to next, slip stitch in next 2, chain 2, DC in next 2, chain 2 and slip stitch in next (you have now made the feet), SC in next 2, slip stitch in next, chain 9, SC down chain, DC in same stitch as where your chain started (you have now made the trunk), DC in next 3, HDC in next, SC in remaining stitches to finish out the round…before joining, chain 3, slip stitch down chain, join to last stitch (you have now made the tail). Fasten off leaving long tail.

Elephant Ear:
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 9 DC in ring, chain 2 and join to ring. pull tight. Do not join round (you want to leave it somewhat of a half circle). Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto body.

Make a French Knot for the eye.

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  1. Amber says

    October 6, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    This little elephant is so cute. Nice to see it in different colors. Thanks a lot.

    I wish you a great day, Margaret

    Reply
  2. Kathy says

    October 6, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Your appliques are absolutely wonderful!! Thanks for sharing them with all of us!! <3

    Reply
  3. Saskia van der Plas says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Love this cute elephant! It would perfectly fit to one of my baby boy hats, as a nice extra element! My compliments!

    Reply
  4. Stef says

    October 7, 2014 at 12:20 am

    This elephant is adorable! So far it's my favorite in the animal line-up. (Though the cat is a close second!) 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lillbatting says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:09 am

    It's just adorable!

    Reply
  6. Sanna Eriksson says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:59 am

    This is just so cute :). Defenitely gonna try this :). Dunno yet what I'm gonna do with it 😀

    Reply
  7. Cindy Steenblik says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Very, very Cute! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. BabsMcG says

    October 12, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you for the elephant I made one and put it on a beanie for my mum. It's made the hat really unusual

    Reply
  9. Helen says

    October 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Are your patterns on Ravelry? I can't seem to find you there.

    Reply
  10. majasbeehive says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    The elephant is super adorable! I especially love it in pink… can you make a chain?! Like from large to smaller elephants linked by their trunks and tails?! 🙂
    Love your work!

    Reply
  11. Kayzle says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Love this little Elephant, thank you <3

    Reply
  12. crookedneedles.net says

    November 20, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Than you for this pattern. My youngest daughter loves elephants, and I cannot wait to make this for her as a Christmas 'tag.'

    Reply
  13. Southern Cowgirl says

    December 27, 2014 at 6:09 am

    This is amazing and super easy! Thank you so much for sharing your skills!!

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  15. 2heartscrochet.com says

    February 19, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Sarah, these little elephants are to die for! I think these would be adorable as a small banner or other kind of fun birthday decoration for kids – or even for me! 🙂 These are just too cute. Love them, and love all of your wonderful posts! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  16. Amalie Eltzholtz says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks for a great pattern! Super easy to follow! (:

    Reply
  17. Alvilė says

    April 19, 2015 at 9:56 am

    It is amazing, I just made it, thank you very much for sharing!!!

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  18. Dragica Stefanovic says

    April 25, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Hi
    Thank you very much for sharing!!
    and I work with dresses for girls and do crochet applications
    and I sell
    I wonder if I can use your elephant
    there are copyright and can not use if I have not permission
    Thank you
    Dragica

    Reply
  19. Marcelle Mas says

    October 2, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Bravo pour la création et merci pour le partage. A French granny.

    Reply
  20. Laurie says

    December 19, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I seem to be the only dumb one here! Where you say join chain one, do you mean join where you had a chain one, or join and then make a chain one? sometimes there is a comma which makes me think first join, then chain one, but when there is no comma, I think I should join at a chain one I already made in the previous round. If you have a minute, could you let me know? (I’m just learning, sorry for being so out of it!) 🙂

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  21. Inthelikeness says

    March 25, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I love this simple elephant! I was looking for a simple appliqué pattern to add to a gray, white and teal baby blanket and this fit the bill perfectly. Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Alma says

    March 27, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I just discovered your elephant pattern and I will be using it to embellish a crocheted hanger for a baby boy shower gift. It and all 26 animal alphabet patterns are so adorable!! Love ’em.

    Reply
    • Carol says

      January 8, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      Can the patterns be printed?

      Reply
  23. Susan Tolley says

    December 3, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I have been following you on FB and Pinterest for quite a while. I have found that your patterns are the easiest and most concise of any I’ve tried. I just wanted to say thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into each pattern and for offering them for free. I’ve made many hats for my grandkids, they have loved every one of them! Thank you again!!!

    Reply
  24. Jackie says

    February 26, 2017 at 3:17 am

    Thank you for sharing this lovely elephant. I’m quite new to crochet but was able to follow your pattern and have successfully made 3! Very happy! 🙂

    Reply
  25. elly emyn says

    April 17, 2017 at 8:30 am

    Fell in love with the elephants and crocheted a few yesterday and this morning. I have posted pictures on my website and linked back to your site for the pattern and more.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Elly

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  26. margarita says

    June 1, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    in round 4 when making the feet after
    “SC in next 2, SC + HDC + DC in next, DC in next, ch 2 and join with slip stitch to next, slip stitch in next 2, chain 2, DC in next 2, chain 2 and slip stitch in next”
    when do i repeat to make the secon feet?

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    • Lizi Jury says

      January 18, 2021 at 1:33 am

      I am having the same trouble, i have tried and tried but i just do not get a second foot – did you manage to resolve the problem, if so would you share this with me. I feel that there is something missing. I would really appreciate it – i have sat for 2 days with this problem.
      Many thanks Lizi Jury

      Reply
  27. Sarah says

    August 12, 2017 at 5:27 am

    Love the cute pattern!! Thank you.

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  28. Renate says

    February 10, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Traumhaft, der Elefant!
    Wo finde ich bitte diese Anleitung in Deutsch?

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  29. Sharon T says

    February 22, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    THANK YOU for being the only person to leave the pattern for an old lady who does not want to sign up for PDF’s, videoes, and other unnecessary garbage. I just wanted a simple written pattern & YOU HAD IT!!!! I thank you, my expecting niece thanks you, her husband thanks you, and most importantly the expected baby truly thanks you!!

    GOOD JOB, from an old retired teacher,

    ~Sharon

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  30. Monica says

    April 7, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Im not sure if you still monitor this page, but if you do, how would you reverse this pattern to make an elephant face the other way? I have tried to do it myself, and I cant seem to get it quite right. 🙂

    TIA!

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  31. Tandra says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    Where it has the plus signs , do those all go in the same stitch or in 3 consecutive stitches?

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  32. Cridd says

    April 28, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    Stuck in round 2. Can I just make these in the round or do I have to join
    I hate joining

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  33. Cayle Townsend says

    May 18, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    Is there a link for all of the animal patterns? I’d love to make my granddaughter an afghan.

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  34. Victoria says

    June 15, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    This elephant is so stinkin cute! I’m very new to crocheting, but it was very easy to understand the instructions and mine came out pretty close to the pic (I’m still working on yarn tension)! I attached it to a granny square I was working on and plan on making a blanket for my nephew!

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  35. Em says

    July 29, 2018 at 9:45 am

    I really liked this simple elephant. I wanted it for an applique on a baby blanket. But it was so small. I kept the original, small one, but ended up increasing the each stitch to make a second bigger elephant. (Sc–>DC, DC–>triple etc). Now I have a momma and a baby elephant. Thanks you for the pattern!

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  36. Christina says

    November 11, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Hi! My mom and I absolutely love this pattern. Thank you for sharing. I made a few dozen into magnets as party favours for my brother’s baby shower and they were a hit. So, imagine my surprise when I stumbled across someone selling your pattern (or something very similar) as their own on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/640354531/crochet-pattern-applique-elephant?ref=shop_home_active_8

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  37. Dellamarie Burke says

    December 2, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    You are a genius! I was chuckling all through making this little guy. He’s going on Christmas gift for my nephew and I may end-up with a whole herd of them. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  38. Sgr says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    This pattern is perfect! This is only the second thing after a beanie that I’ve followed w a pattern and it looks like the picture. Thank you for going through all the trial and error to get to this cutie. This was so much fun!

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  39. Meghna says

    August 27, 2019 at 10:53 pm

    https://youtu.be/2Rwh4BDCKH0

    Has used your elephant tutorial

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  40. Jen says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:33 am

    Thank you so very much! This is perfect for my baby romper I made!

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  41. Audrey Sussman says

    June 5, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Thank you for this. Have been looking for an applique for my great grandsons to be, June 29, baby blanket. Elephants are the rooms theme.

    Reply
  42. Dianne says

    June 14, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    This little elephant rocks! Made 3 so far…..(.for Alabama Crimson Tide fans)

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  43. Kimberly Mike says

    July 3, 2020 at 4:59 am

    Thanks for your free pattern!!! I can’t wait to crochet it now and sew it on my shirt for decoration

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  44. Hilary says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing this pattern. My daughter is having a baby and loves elephants!

    Reply
  45. Lizi Jury says

    January 16, 2021 at 10:40 am

    I just love the little elephant. Thanks so very much for sharing.
    I first had to learn how to do the magic ring / circle. Am getting there. My granddaughters call me Granni Ellie for good reason.
    So to find this little elliecto attach to their crochet blankets is a bonus.

    Reply
  46. Lizi Jury says

    January 18, 2021 at 1:40 am

    Hi there, i have mastered the magic circle/ring . But am stuck on the 4th row – try as i might i do not get two feet. Have sat for two days on this. Should i be repeating something and misreading your pattern. You help will be greatly appreciated.

    King regards lizi Jury

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    • Lizi Jury says

      January 18, 2021 at 4:47 am

      Guess what !!! My little elephant now has two feet
      Thanks sooo much for the pattern.

      Regards Lizi Jury

      Reply
  47. Sapna says

    January 31, 2021 at 3:51 am

    Simply loved this little fella! My daughter loves elephants so I’ve made this tag to go with a clutch I’ve crocheted for her. Am sure she’s going to love this too <3

    Reply

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