Instructions
Free crochet elephant blankie pattern Basics
0/7Notes
- •This Free crochet elephant blankie pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Blanket is made in a ripple pattern which consists of rows of double crochet "peaks" and "valleys" alternating with rows of single crochet. You may need to work several rows before the ripple is clearly visible.
- •To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Do not cut color not in use; carry it on wrong side until next needed.
- •Helpful resources: patterns catalog, crochet patterns for adults, Craft Yarn Council, Ravelry.
With A, ch 71.
Row 1 (right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as first dc), 2 dc in next 2 ch, [skip next ch, dc in next ch] 5 times, *skip next ch, 2 dc in next 6 ch, [skip next ch, dc in next ch] 5 times; repeat from * to last 4 ch, skip next ch, 2 dc in last 3 ch, turn—68 dc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc, sc in top of beginning ch; change to B, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in first sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, [skip next sc, dc in next sc] 5 times, *skip next sc, 2 dc in next 6 dc, [skip next sc, dc in next sc] 5 times; repeat from * to last 4 sc, skip next sc, 2 dc in last 3 sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each dc, sc in top of beginning ch; change to A, turn.
Rows 5–38: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 seventeen times, changing color at the end of every Row 4. Cut B.
Last Round (right side): With A, sc evenly around working 3 sc in each corner; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Elephant Head
0/14Notes
- •Elephant's head and trunk are made in continuous rounds with right side facing. Do not join at end of round until instructed.
- •Place marker for beginning of rounds and move marker up as each round is completed.
Beginning at top of head, with B, ch 2.
Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join—6 sc.
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.
Round 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—18 sc.
Round 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—24 sc.
Round 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—30 sc.
Round 6: Sc in each sc around.
Round 7: [Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times—36 sc.
Rounds 8–14: Sc in each sc around.
Round 15: [Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—30 sc.
Round 16: [Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times—24 sc.
Round 17: Working in back loops only, *sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 18: [Sc in next sc, sc2tog] 6 times—12 sc. Stuff head lightly.
Round 19: [Sc2tog] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave tail through last round and pull stitches closed. Do not cut tail.
Trunk
0/12Beginning at tip of trunk, with B, ch 2.
Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join—6 sc.
Round 2: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around.
Rounds 3–6: Sc in each sc around. Stuff trunk lightly as you go.
Round 7: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc—7 sc.
Rounds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around.
Round 10: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc—8 sc.
Round 11: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc—9 sc.
Round 12: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc—10 sc.
Round 13: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc—11 sc.
Round 14: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, [sc2tog] 3 times—12 sc.
Round 15: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc; join with slip st in first sc—14 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing lightly.
Ears
0/9Notes
- •Make two ears: one with A and one with B.
With A, ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, turn—10 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in last 4 sc, turn—12 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in last sc—10 sc. Fasten off.
Repeat with B to make second ear.
With wrong sides of A and B ear held together, working through both thicknesses, join B with sc in opposite side of last foundation ch, sc in end of each row of first side, 3 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 3 sc in last sc, sc in end of each row of other side, sc in opposite side of first ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Whipstitch remaining foundation ch together and sew this edge to side of head.
Finishing
0/4Using photograph as a guide, sew trunk to head through last round. Do not cut yarn. Ease needle through trunk and pull tail out through first round. Sew over one stitch at lower end of first round. Ease needle back through trunk and pull tail out at last round. Pull gently to force trunk to curl under to desired curve; secure and cut the tail.
With floss, embroider satin stitch eyes.
Working through unworked front loops only of Round 17, sew head to center of blanket.
Weave in ends.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Crochet Elephant Blankie Pattern good for beginners?+
Yes. Free Crochet Elephant Blankie Pattern is marked easy and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Crochet Elephant Blankie Pattern?+
This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Crochet Elephant Blankie Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 15–20 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 1 ripple = 4½" (11.5 cm) from peak to peak; 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in ripple pattern; 5 sc = 1½" (4 cm); 4 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in single crochet.. Use the listed hook size, 4mm (US G-6), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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