Hug Me Elephant Lovey – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet baby loveys are so much fun to make, and this free elephant lovey crochet pattern is no exception! This sweet pattern makes a great baby shower gift and is a quick and easy project.

I would classify this elephant lovey crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Hug Me Elephant Lovey

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces of elephant are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Trunk, head, and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• Chain 2 at the beginning of each blanket round does not count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Using color A (shown as gray):

Trunk

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3-11: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Add a small amount of stuffing to the tip of the trunk, and only lightly stuff the rest of the trunk.

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Head

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R17: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R18: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

R19: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R17-18, with 7 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

R20-22: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R25: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R28: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Inner Ear (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Fasten off.

Outer Ear (make 2)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Sl st to beginning. (30 sts)

R6: Ch 1, turn. Hold the Inner Ear against the Outer Ear with wrong sides together and right sides facing outward. Working through each layer, SC around the entire ear to beginning. Join with a sl st to beginning. (30 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Blanket

Using 5.0mm (H) hook:

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: In a magic ring, ch 2, 12 DC. Join with a sl st to beginning. (12 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 2 DC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (24 sts)

Using color C (shown as teal):

R3: Ch 2, (DC, ch 2, DC) in first st, skip next st, *(DC, ch 2, DC) in next st, skip next st. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the ch 2 space. (24 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color D (shown as white):

R4: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the next st. (48 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R5: Ch 2, *1 DC (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into the next st. (72 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color C (shown as teal):

R6: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 2 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (96 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color D (shown as white):

R7: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 3 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 3 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (120 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R8: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (144 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color C (shown as teal):

R9: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 5 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 5 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (168 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color D (shown as white):

R10: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (192 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R11: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the next 7 sts, (2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC) in ch 2 space from previous round, 1 DC in each of the next 7 sts, skip next 2 DC sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st to beginning, sl st into next st. (216 DC sts + 12 ch 2 spaces)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Curl the trunk upward and pin. Using a strand of color A, sew the trunk into a curled position.

Fold down the top edge of each ear and sew.

Attach each ear on either side of the back of the head so that the tips of the folded edge are about 2 sts apart. Secure the sides of the ear along each side of the tip created by the folded edge.

Using a strand of color A (gray), attach the head to the middle of the blanket. Be sure to sew to the top loops of the blanket only to ensure a clean look on the underside of the blanket.

Attach arms where the head and blanket meet, on each side of the head. Have the arms angled towards the front.

Embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R3-4, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

I hope you enjoyed this elephant lovey crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When assembling the pieces of your elephant lovey crochet pattern, use pins to hold your pieces in place while you sew.
• When working the continuous rounds of the elephant, use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• For my best ways to improve your amigurumi, check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

• For a larger, plush elephant lovey crochet pattern, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.
• To make a more feminine crochet elephant lovey, add a bow to the elephant’s ear.

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