Free Crochet Molly the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern -

Designer: Darya Titova
VK: @bu.darya_titova

Tiny stitches, big cuteness — this pattern is sure to make you smile…
Free Crochet Molly the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern by the talented designer Darya Titova is a charming and heartwarming project for all crochet lovers. This step-by-step, beginner-friendly pattern will guide you through creating your own adorable Molly the Elephant — a soft, cuddly plushie perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade toy collection. Using YarnArt Jeans (or any similar cotton blend yarn) with a 2 mm crochet hook, this design captures every sweet detail, from the cute trunk to the expressive safety eyes (9–12 mm). The pattern even includes helpful notes about tightening on the face to give Molly her characteristic personality and charm.

To bring your little elephant to life, you’ll also need some white and black sewing thread, polyester fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, pins, a sewing needle, and scissors — everything you’d expect in a delightful amigurumi project. Whether you’re a beginner exploring your first stuffed toy or an experienced crocheter seeking a relaxing make, you’ll enjoy every round of this project. Don’t forget to check out the end of the tutorial for more wonderful amigurumi elephant ideas and inspiring free patterns that you’ll love to try next.

Materials and Tools

– Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (or any similar cotton/cotton blend yarn)
– Thread: White and black sewing thread
– Crochet Hook: 2 mm
– Safety Eyes: 9-12 mm
– Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
– Stitch Markers: To keep track of rounds
– Pins: For securing parts before sewing
– Sewing Needle: For attaching parts
– Scissors: For cutting yarn

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
(…) x n – repeat the instructions inside the brackets n times

AMIGURUMI ELEPHANT FREE PATTERN

Arms (x 2)

Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. Inc in each st (12)
Rnd 3 (Sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 4-5. 18 sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 6. (Sc 1, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Rnd 7-12. 12 sc (6 rounds)
– Fold in half, crochet through both layers with 6 sc.
– Sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (x 2)

Rnd 1. MR, 8 sc (8)
Rnd 2. Inc in each st (16)
Rnd 3 (Sc 1, inc) repeat 8 times (24)
Rnd 4-5. 24 sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 6. 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)
Rnd 7. 7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)
Rnd 8-15. 16 sc (8 rounds)
– Fold in half, crochet through both layers with 8 sc.
– Sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Trunk

Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2 (Sc 1, inc) repeat 3 times (9)
Rnd 3-5. 9 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 6 (Sc 2, inc) repeat 3 times (12)
Rnd 7-10. 12 sc (4 rounds)
– Fold in half, crochet through both layers with 6 sc.
– Sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (x 2)

Rnd 1. MR, 8 sc (8)
Rnd 2. Inc in each st (16)
Rnd 3 (Sc 1, inc) repeat 8 times (24)
Rnd 4 (Sc 2, inc) repeat 8 times (32)
Rnd 5. 32 sc (1 round)
– Sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.

Head

Rnd 13. 18 sc, inc x 6, 18 sc (48)
Rnd 14-16. 48 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 17 (Sc 6, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 18 (Sc 5, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 19 (Sc 4, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 20 (Sc 3, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
– Sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.
– Attach eyes above the increases, 6 sc apart.
– Sew trunk along increase line.
– Attach ears on the 7th row, sides.

Body

Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. Inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3 (Sc 1, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd 4 (Sc 2, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd 5 (Sc 3, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd 6 (Sc 4, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd 7 (Sc 5, inc) repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd 8. 6 sc, attach leg with 8 sc, 14 sc, attach second leg with 8 sc, 6 sc (42)
Rnd 9-12. 42 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 20. Attach arms while crocheting (24)
– Sl st, fasten off.

Final Assembly

1. Shape the face: Slightly pull yarn to define facial features.
2. Embroider details: Add eyebrows, eyelashes, and white eye highlights.
3. Attach head, ears, and trunk: Sew securely and adjust stuffing as needed.

Your Amigurumi Elephant is Ready!

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Materials and Tools

Abbreviations

AMIGURUMI ELEPHANT FREE PATTERN

Arms (x 2)

Legs (x 2)

Trunk

Ears (x 2)

Head

Body

Final Assembly

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