70+ Free Elephant Crochet Patterns

More than 70 free elephant crochet patterns from fun crocheted elephant home decor to cute crocheted elephant accessories.

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In honor of Save the Elephant Day, which is observed across the world annually on April 16th to raise awareness of these magnificent animals that we find on the endangered species list, I’ve searched free elephant crochet patterns and put together a collection of more than 70 cute elephant crochet patterns for you! You’ll find home decor projects like crocheted elephant stuffies, coasters and blankets as well as cute crochet elephant themed beanies and appliques.

After crocheting up an adorable elephant, check your local area to see if they’re hosting any kind of event in honor of them, especially zoos. Some offer elephant themed arts and crafts activities and shows to learn more about them.

You can also celebrate elephants on World Elephant Day celebrated August 12th, Elephant Appreciation Day celebrated September 22nd, National Zoo Lovers Day celebrated on April 8th, National Zoo Awareness Day celebrated August 31st, Visit the Zoo Day celebrated December 27th, during National Zoo and Aquarium Month celebrated in June, or really any time of year because do we really need a reason to celebrate these amazing animals?

Free Elephant Crochet Patterns

Free Elephant Crochet PatternS in Lace Weight Yarn / Thread:

Baby Elephant Applique designed by Kerri Brown in Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, which is a 100% mercerized cotton thread, similar to Aunt Lydia’s #10 Cotton Crochet Thread. Kerri crocheted the eyes, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Baby Elephant Border designed by Ravey Thirteen in Aunt Lydia’s #10 Cotton Crochet Thread. If you were going to work this border around a blanket made of thicker yarn, you could experiment with different weight yarns for the elephants as well.

Easy Elephant designed by Kerri Brown in Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat, which is a 100% mercerized cotton thread, similar to Aunt Lydia’s #10 Cotton Crochet Thread. Kerri embroidered the eyes, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Free Elephant Crochet Patterns in Fingering Weight Yarn:

Elephant Face Applique designed by Kerri Brown in a non-specified fingering weight yarn. Scheepjes Catona, Circulo Anne and Knit Picks Comfy Fingering are great fingering weight options that aren’t heavy on the wool (like sock yarns), but you could easily use your favorite fingering weight yarn from your stash.

Kerri crocheted then embroidered the eyes, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Parade Sun Hat designed by Krazy Kabbage in Red Heart It’s a Wrap, which was a lovey 50% Cotton and 50% Acrylic yarn but sadly it’s been discontinued. Knit Picks Comfy Fingering is a great alternative.

Elephant Amigurumi Doll designed by Ella Kovalyova in a non-specified fingering weight yarn. Scheepjes Catona, Circulo Anne and Knit Picks Comfy Fingering are great fingering weight options that aren’t heavy on the wool (like sock yarns), but you could easily use your favorite fingering weight yarn from your stash.

You’ll also need some stuffing and either safety eyes, or you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Free Elephant Crochet Pattern in Sport Weight Yarn:

https://amzn.to/3QLsUqAElephant Lovey designed by Katrine Klarer in Garnstudio Drops Safran, which is a 100% cotton yarn. Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine is a great alternative, but you have a lot of flexibility here too for this applique so feel free to check your stash to see what you have that will work. You can even go up to lightweight yarns, since some of them are so close in gauge to sport weight. You’ll also need some stuffing.

Duke Elephant designed by Amifauna in Circulo Amigurumi Soft, which is a 55% Acrylic and 45% Cotton yarn, but I think it may only be available in Brazil. I absolutely love working with Circulo Yarns, and carry their brand in my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop, but some yarns are not available in the US so I’m not sure if it’s that or it’s been discontinued. YarnArts Jeans is a great alternative if you like the fiber content of the Amigurumi Soft but there are so many great options for stuffies.

Mini Elephant Amigurumi designed by Supergurumi in Schachenmayr Catania, a 100% cotton yarn from Germany. Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine is a great alternative, but you have a lot of flexibility here too for this applique so feel free to check your stash to see what you have that will work. You can even go up to lightweight yarns, since some of them are so close in gauge to sport weight.

Little Elephant designed by Bokky’s Home in Katia Fair Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn. Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine is a great alternative, but you have a lot of flexibility here too for this applique so feel free to check your stash to see what you have that will work. You can even go up to lightweight yarns, since some of them are so close in gauge to sport weight.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Yvonne left her sweet elephant without, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Pencil Holder designed by Colours and Stitches in Schachenmayr Catania, a 100% cotton yarn from Germany. Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine is a great alternative, but you have a lot of flexibility here too for this applique so feel free to check your stash to see what you have that will work. You can even go up to lightweight yarns, since some of them are so close in gauge to sport weight.

The eyes have been crocheted, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Otis and Maude Elephant designed by SarahDeeCrochet in Scheepjes Stone Washed, a 78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic yarn. YarnArts Jeans is a great alternative if you like the fiber content of the Stone Washed but there are so many great options for stuffies.

Free Elephant Crochet Pattern in Lightweight Yarn:

Heart Elephant Applique designed by Golden Lucy Crafts in a combination of non-specified yarns. The body of the elephant was crocheted in a lightweight #3 yarn, and the ears were crocheted in #10 cotton crochet thread. She often uses Patons Grace as her lightweight yarn and Aunt Lydia’s #10 Cotton Crochet Thread so it’s possible that is what she used for these, but there is a lot of flexibility in appliques, depending on how you’ll use them, and so many great yarn options to boot! Only requiring a small amount of yarn, crocheted appliques are also a great opportunity to raid your yarn stash and use up yarn scraps.

You’ll also want either some googly eyes or you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Granny Square designed by Granny Square.Me. It’s not specified in the pattern which yarn was used other than a DK wool. There are a lot of great options depending on the project you want to make with your granny square. For something like a purse, I’d recommend either Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4. For something like a cozy blanket or scarf, I’d recommend Berroco Vintage DK or Lion Brand Wool Ease DK. You can even change up the yarn weight and hook size to get different sized squares.

Elephant Finger Puppet designed by Elisa’s Crochet in Lion Brand Coboo. For the eyes, Elisa embroidered the eyes on, but you could also use puffy paint to draw them on.

Elephant Baby Blanket designed by Yarn Over with Natasha in Charity (Saprotex) Double Knit Pullskein, a 100% acrylic yarn from South Africa. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great alternatives.

Elephant Applique designed by The Fated Knitter in a non-specified lightweight yarn. There is a lot of flexibility in appliques, depending on how you’ll use them, and so many great yarn options to boot! Only requiring a small amount of yarn, crocheted appliques are also a great opportunity to raid your yarn stash and use up yarn scraps.

Samantha embroidered the eyes on, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Little Love Elephant Baby Blanket designed by Darling Dana Designs in a combination of Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly and Loops & Threads Kai, which are both a 100% acrylic yarn from Michaels, though Kai has been discontinued. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great alternatives. Note: This pattern is a chart for the C2C pattern and not written instructions.

Elzo the Elephant designed by Chai Coffee Crochet in a non-specified lightweight yarn. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great acrylic options and Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4 would be great cotton options.

Double Filet Elephant designed by Sheila Richardson of the East London Crochet Group in Robin Double Knit, a 100% acrylic yarn that has been discontinued. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great alternatives, though depending on how you will use this little square, there are endless possibilities! Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4 would great options for a tote bag or table runner.

Tunisian Crochet Elephant Baby Blanket designed by Raffamussa Designs in Ice Yarn Baby Print, a 100% acrylic yarn that’s been discontinued. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great alternatives.

Elephant Baby Rattle designed by Raffamussa Design in Rio, a 100% cotton yarn from Lammy Yarns in Holland. Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4 would be great alternatives

You’ll also need some stuffing and while safety eyes were used on the original toy, if this rattle will be chewed on, I might recommend something like felt eyes or embroidering the eyes on. The wooden ring is a Natural Wood Teething Ring. To add a sound element, you’ll want to grab a rattle insert as well, but without it, it’s still an adorable toy.

Little Elephant designed by Una Stipic in Lanoso Alara, a 50% Acrylic, 50% Cotton yarn from Turkey. Cascade Anchor Bay is a great alternative, and available from your local yarn shop if they sell Cascade brand.

Ellie The Elephant Baby Booties designed by Hopeful Honey in Garnstudio Drops Muskrat, a 100% cotton yarn. Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4 are great alternatives, or for an acrylic option, I’d go with something like Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport.

Tunisian Crochet Elephant Baby Lovey designed by Raffamussa Designs in Ice Yarn Baby Print, a 100% acrylic yarn that’s been discontinued. Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport would be great alternatives.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Raffaella embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Bookmark designed by Jelly Designs in a non-specified lightweight yarn. There is a lot of flexibility in appliques, depending on how you’ll use them, and so many great yarn options to boot! Only requiring a small amount of yarn, crocheted bookmarks are also a great opportunity to raid your yarn stash and use up yarn scraps.

Elephant Phone Cozy designed by The Nimble Mouse in a non-specified lightweight yarn. From the photos, it looks like a wool yarn so you’ll want something that is nice and stretchy like wool, like Premier Yarn Everyday DK or Knit Picks Brava Sport, or plan on making the cozy larger if you want to use a cotton yarn, like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4, which is what I would use for added durability.

Free Elephant Crochet Pattern in Worsted Weight Yarn:

Elephant Blanket designed by Love Life Yarn for Yarnspirations designed in Red Heart Light, which was a 100% acrylic yarn that’s been discontinued. There are so many great yarn options for blankets that would be great alternatives though! Currently, I’m really loving Lion Brand Pound of Love, and at 1,020 yards per ball, one ball goes a really long way.

Esther the Elephant designed by Jess Huff in a non-specified worsted weight yarn. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are cotton options, and if you prefer an acrylic option, I like to use Red Heart Super Saver for home projects.

Elephant Rag Doll designed by Wick’d Stitches in Red Heart Super Saver.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Brenda embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Eugene Elephant designed by Slipstitch Hollow in Bernat Handicrafter Yarn, a 100% cotton yarn. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are great alternatives.

Happy Little Elephant Applique designed by Sweet Potato Creations in Red Heart Super Saver. Carol left off the face on these sweet elephants and I really like it, but you could always felt eyes, embroider the eyes on or use puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Bobble Chart designed by Kari Philpott in a non-specified worsted weight yarn. There are so many great yarn options depending on how you will use your little square.

Little Elephant designed by Teri Crews Designs in a non-specified worsted weight yarn. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are cotton options, and if you prefer an acrylic option, I like to use Red Heart Super Saver for home projects.

3D Elephant Applique designed by txmommylady’s crochet spot (on Ravelry) in Caron Simply Soft.

Tamara embroidered the details on, but you could also use puffy paint to draw them on.

Elliot the Elephant designed by Nicole Chase in Knit Picks Brava, which is a 100% acrylic yarn. Premier Yarn Everyday Worsted is a great alternative.

Little Elephant Curtain Tie Back designed by The Crochet Spot in a non-specified worsted weight yarn. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are cotton options, and if you prefer an acrylic option, I like to use Red Heart Super Saver for home projects.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Rachel embroidered the details on, but you could also use puffy paint to draw them on.

Elephant Square designed by Two Little C’s in Loops and Threads Impeccable Yarn, which is a 100% acrylic yarn found at Michaels.

For the eyes, Chassity crocheted and embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, using puffy paint to draw them on and even sewing on little buttons, just to name a few.

Elephant Lovey designed by Loops and Love Crochet in Knit Picks Brava, which is a 100% acrylic yarn. Premier Yarn Everyday Worsted is a great alternative.

Elephant Teething Ring designed by Elisa’s Crochet in Lion Brand Feels Like Butta, a 100% polyester yarn, though for something that will be chewed on and see a lot of wear, I might recommend a 100% cotton yarn, like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Elisa has embroidered them on. For toys that will be chewed on, I think this is an excellent idea or you could sew on some felt eyes. The wooden ring is a Natural Wood Teething Ring. To add a sound element, you’ll want to grab a rattle insert as well, but without it, it’s still an adorable toy.

Elise the Elephant designed by Cilla Crochets in Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran, a 100% cotton yarn. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are great alternatives.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Cilla has embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Patchwork Elephant Pillow from Yarnspirations in Red Heart Super Saver O’Go, which was a 100% acrylic yarn that’s been discontinued. Regular Red Heart Super Saver is a great alternative.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, they’ve embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant C2C Blanket designed by Nana’s Crafty Home in I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby, which is a 100% acrylic yarn. Red Heart Super Saver is a great alternative.

Balthazar the Sailor Elephant designed by Octopus Crochet in a non-specified worsted weight yarn from a local yarn shop, but recommends Paintbox Cotton Aran as an alternative, which is a 100% cotton yarn. I like Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 for my 100% cotton yarn projects.

C2C Elephant Square designed by Lovable Loops in Red Heart Super Saver.

Awesome the Baby Elephant designed by Stitches n Scraps in Red Heart With Love.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Pia has embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Itty Bitty Elephant Applique designed by Once Upon a Yarn in Caron Simply Soft.

Elephant Amigurumi designed by Loops and Love Crochet in Lion Brand A Star Is Born: NapTime Sieste, a 100% polyester yarn that’s been discontinued, but you can still use the regular Lion Brand Naptime Yarn as an alternative or Premier Yarns Pixie Dust Brights Yarn.

Elephant Applique designed by Natalina Craft in a combination of I Love This Cotton Yarn from Hobby Lobby and Rico Creative Cotton Aran, both 100% cotton yarns. Knit Picks Dishie and Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 are great alternatives.

For the eyes, you’ll also need either safety eyes, or you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephants in Love designed by Hooked by Kati in Red Heart Super Saver.

Hug Me Elephant Lovey designed by Nicole Chase in a combination of Red Heart Super Saver and Knit Picks Brava.

Elephant Baby Booties designed by YARNutopia in Red Heart Super Saver.

For the eyes, Nadia crocheted and embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Hair Tie designed by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts in Caron Simply Soft.

You’ll also need either safety eyes, or you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Webster the Elephant Bookmark designed by Heart Hook Home in Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.

Patriotic Elephant Scrubby designed by Michele Wilcox for Yarnspirations in Red Heart Scrubby. Lion Brand Stitch Soak Scrub is a great alternative.

Elephant Tissue Box Cover designed by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts in Caron Simply Soft.

You’ll also need either safety eyes, or you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Ella the Elephant Lovey designed by Moogly Blog in Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts Extra Soft Wool Blend, a 65% Acrylic, 35% Wool yarn that’s been discontinued. Lion Brand Wool Ease or Berroco Vintage would be great alternatives if you like the fiber content of the Extra Soft Wool.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Tamara embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like felt eyes and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Hat designed by Michele Wilcox for Yarnspirations in Red Heart With Love. You’ll also need some stuffing.

For the eyes, Michele crocheted them, but you have a lot of alternative options as well such as adding felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Bookends designed by Moogly Blog in Red Heart Super Saver.

You’ll also need some stuffing. Tamara left off eyes on her elephant, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

To give these bookends the structure, the covers are sewn over large metal bookends.

Elephant Applique designed by Repeat Crafter Me in Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.

Sarah embroidered the details on, but you could also use puffy paint to draw them on or even sew on some small buttons.

Free Elephant Crochet Pattern in Chunky Weight Yarn:

Elephant Hat designed by Pretty Darn Adorable in Bernat Softee Chunky.

Elephant Amigurumi designed by Spin a Yarn Crochet in Lion Brand Color Made Easy, a 100% acrylic yarn. Bernat Softee Chunky is a great alternative.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Jillian embroidered them on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Plush Elephant designed by Ana Jovanovic in Alize Softy Plus, a 100% polyester chenille style yarn that has been discontinued. You can still find some of this yarn available for sale on Amazon, otherwise Circulo Pelucia and Ella Rae Cuddle are great chunky weight alternatives.

Edgar the Elephant designed by Meg Made with Love in Lion Brand Homespun, a 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester yarn that has a really fun texture to it. For a yarn with less texture, you can go with something like Lion Brand Hue + Me or for a chenille style yarn, I would go with either Circulo Pelucia and Ella Rae Cuddle.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, Megan used small square buttons, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.

Elephant Squeaky Toy for Dogs designed by Repeat Crafter Me in Bernat Pet, which was a 100% polyester blanket yarn that’s been discontinued. If you like blanket yarn, I would size up and go with regular Bernat Blanket Yarn for the same kind of texture and durability, otherwise, I think Bernat Softee Chunky or Lion Brand Hue + Me would be good alternatives.

You’ll also need some stuffing. For the eyes, it’s important that you don’t use buttons or safety eyes as your sweet pup is sure to pull them out and it would then pose a choking hazard. To add the sound factor, you’ll want to grab a squeaker to insert inside.

Free Elephant Crochet Pattern in Super Bulky Weight Yarn:

Trunkadelic Elephant designed by On Fisher’s Hook for Premier Yarns with Premier Yarns Basix Chenille Tie Dye, which seems to be the same as the Basix Chenille Brights, just in different colors.

Ollie the Elephant from Yarnspirations in Bernat Blanket Yarn.

You’ll also need some stuffing. The eyes have been embroidered on, but you have a lot of alternative options like safety eyes, felt eyes, embroidering the eyes on and using puffy paint to draw them on, just to name a few.