Free Elephant Wearing Pink Dress Crochet Pattern

A step-by-step guide to making your own adorable crochet 💖

In this tutorial, you will crochet a charming elephant doll wearing a pink outfit. All parts of the toy are crocheted in rounds, and only the ears are sewn separately. Take your time with each step and use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. This will help you maintain accurate stitch counts and achieve a clean, professional finish.

Arms (Make Two)

Start with the arms, which are worked in continuous rounds from the top down.

• Begin with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet stitches inside the ring.
• Increase in every stitch around to get 12 stitches.
• Work a sequence of one single crochet followed by one increase, repeated six times to reach 18 stitches.
• For the next two rounds, crochet 18 single crochet stitches in the back loop only. This creates a subtle texture.
• Continue crocheting 18 single crochet stitches for three rounds.
• Now decrease: repeat one single crochet followed by one decrease, six times to get 12 stitches.
• Crochet 12 single crochet stitches for ten rounds to form the length of the arm.
• Decrease by repeating two single crochet stitches and one decrease three times, ending with 9 stitches.
• If you prefer to sew the arms later, fold the top flat and crochet 4 single crochet stitches through both layers to close. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing. If you plan to attach them directly while crocheting the body, simply leave them open.

Legs (Make Two)

The legs are slightly wider and provide stability for the doll.

• Start with a magic ring and make 6 single crochet stitches.
• Increase in each stitch to get 12 stitches.
• Repeat one single crochet and one increase six times to reach 18 stitches.
• Repeat two single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 24 stitches.
• Crochet 24 single crochet stitches in the back loop only for two rounds.
• Continue with 24 single crochet stitches for two more rounds.
• Decrease by repeating two single crochet stitches and one decrease six times to get 18 stitches.
• Crochet 18 single crochet stitches for five rounds.
• Decrease by repeating one single crochet and one decrease six times to reach 12 stitches.
• Crochet 12 single crochet stitches for five rounds.
• If sewing later, fold and close with 6 single crochet stitches and leave a long tail. Otherwise, keep them open for joining to the body.

Body and Head (Worked as One Piece)

This section forms the torso and transitions smoothly into the head.

• Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet stitches.
• Increase in every stitch to get 12 stitches.
• Repeat one single crochet and one increase six times to reach 18 stitches.
• Repeat two single crochet stitches and one increase six times to get 24 stitches.
• Repeat three single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 30 stitches.
• Repeat four single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 36 stitches.
• Crochet one round evenly with 36 single crochet stitches.
• Repeat five single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 42 stitches.
• Repeat six single crochet stitches and one increase six times to get 48 stitches.
• Repeat seven single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 54 stitches.
• Crochet one round evenly with 54 stitches.
• Repeat eight single crochet stitches and one increase six times to reach 60 stitches.

Attaching the Legs

On the next round, crochet 12 single crochet stitches, then crochet through one leg using 6 stitches, continue with 24 stitches across the body, attach the second leg with 6 stitches, and finish with 12 stitches.

Continue crocheting 60 single crochet stitches for seven rounds to build the body.

Shaping the Upper Body

Work gradual decreases over several rounds to shape the torso, always keeping the stitch count accurate and stuffing the body firmly as you go.

Attaching the Arms

Place the arms evenly on both sides. There should be about 8 stitches between them. Crochet through the arms while working the round so they are securely attached.

Head and Face Details

After finishing the torso shaping, begin increasing again to form the head. Work several increase rounds until the head reaches its full width. Maintain even tension to avoid gaps between stitches.

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 44 and 45. Position them symmetrically and secure firmly before closing the head. Continue decreasing gradually and stuff the head well before closing completely.

Trunk

The trunk is crocheted separately and then attached.

• Chain 12 stitches and join into a circle.
• Crochet 12 single crochet stitches for seven rounds.
• Decrease by repeating two single crochet stitches and one decrease three times to get 9 stitches.
• Crochet 9 single crochet stitches for three rounds.
• Continue shaping with small decreases until the trunk gently tapers.
• Sew the trunk carefully to the center of the face, ensuring it aligns perfectly between the eyes.

Ears (Make Four Pieces)

Each ear consists of two layered parts for a fuller look.

• Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet stitches.
• Increase in each stitch to get 12 stitches.
• Continue increasing gradually each round until reaching 54 stitches.
• Make four identical pieces.
• Layer two pieces together with the wrong sides facing inward and crochet around them for two rounds to join. Repeat for the second ear. Sew the ears to the head approximately at eye level.

Pants and Shoulder Straps

To create the adorable pink outfit:

• Chain 30 stitches and join in a circle to form the first pant leg. Crochet three rounds evenly. Cut the yarn.
• Make the second leg the same way, but do not cut the yarn. Join both legs together.
• Crochet 20 rounds evenly around the joined legs (approximately 60 stitches per round). Add a few extra stitches at the joining point if needed to avoid gaps.
• Leave a small opening at the back for the tail.
• For shoulder straps, crochet a chain long enough to cross over the back (around 40 stitches). Attach them in a crisscross style for a cute overall look.

Optional & Creative Ideas

• Use pastel yarn shades to create different outfits for seasonal themes.
• Add a small bow, flower, or embroidered heart on the dress for personalization.
• Make a mini version using thinner yarn for a keychain charm.
• Customize the toy with embroidered eyelashes or blush for extra character.

This adorable elephant makes a wonderful handmade gift for children, baby showers, or collectors of amigurumi toys. Take your time, enjoy the process, and let your creativity bring this sweet character to life!