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The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern

The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern

The Elephant Queen pattern creates a stunning amigurumi elephant with incredible details and personality. This design features a distinctive trunk that flows naturally into the head, beautifully folded ears with contrasting pink inner pieces, and sturdy limbs that give your elephant a realistic stance. The continuous spiral technique ensures smooth shaping throughout the body, while strategic color changes add visual interest and charm to your finished piece.

The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This intermediate-level pattern includes detailed instructions for creating all body parts separately before assembly. The unique ear construction with folding technique gives your elephant queen her signature elegant appearance that sets her apart from ordinary elephant patterns.

Why You'll Love This The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it creates such a regal and endearing character that truly lives up to the 'Queen' title! The way the trunk seamlessly continues into the head is ingenious and eliminates awkward seams. I'm particularly fond of the ear design with the pink inner pieces and the clever folding technique that gives them such realistic dimension. The finished elephant has wonderful presence and personality, making every stitch worthwhile. It's challenging enough to keep you engaged but rewarding at every stage of construction.

The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this Elephant Queen pattern to create unique variations! Sometimes I switch up the color scheme entirely - imagine a pastel lavender elephant with cream inner ears, or a bold turquoise queen with coral accents. The possibilities are endless and each color combination brings out a completely different personality.

For a more whimsical touch, I've added embroidered flowers or small crocheted crowns to really emphasize the 'Queen' aspect. You could also experiment with safety eye sizes - larger eyes create a more cartoonish look while smaller ones give a sophisticated appearance. I've even tried adding tiny crocheted jewelry like a necklace or earrings for extra royal flair.

The ear construction is particularly fun to modify. Try making one set slightly larger than the other for an endearing asymmetrical look, or add embroidered details to the pink inner ear pieces. Some makers have successfully added wire to the ears so they can be posed in different positions, which adds wonderful character and display options for your finished queen.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes at the correct position between rounds 25 and 26 before closing the head completely ✗ Not stuffing the trunk lightly as you work which can make it difficult to shape properly later on ✗ Failing to fold the ears in opposite directions for left and right sides resulting in awkward ear placement ✗ Overstuffing the arms and legs making them too rigid instead of maintaining a natural cuddly softness throughout

The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own majestic Elephant Queen with this detailed amigurumi pattern! This charming design features a beautifully crafted elephant with an elegant trunk, adorable folded ears, and a regal presence that will steal your heart. Perfect for elephant lovers and anyone who enjoys creating cuddly companions, this pattern guides you through each step to bring this gentle giant to life. The finished piece makes a wonderful gift or a stunning addition to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for The Elephant Queen Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    I Love This Yarn or any 4-ply yarn in Gray color
  • 02
    I Love This Yarn or any 4-ply yarn in Light Pink color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.5mm (E) crochet hook
  • 02
    15mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch marker
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing

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— Trunk :

Info :

Start with Pink. Lightly stuff with poly-fil as you go

Round 1 :

MR-6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC x6 (12) CHANGE COLOR to Gray

Round 3 :

(Hdc, Hdc INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

Sc in BLO each st around (18)

Round 5 :

(4sc, Dec) x3 (15)

Round 6 :

Sc each st around (15)

Round 7 :

(3sc, Dec) x3 (12)

Round 8-12 :

Sc each st around (12) 5 rounds

Round 13 :

(3sc, INC) x3 (15)

Round 14 :

Sc each st around (15)

Round 15 :

(4sc, INC) x3 (18)

Round 16-17 :

Sc each st around (18) 2 rounds

Round 18 :

(4sc, INC) x3, Sc next 3st (21)

Round 19 :

Sc each st around (21)

Round 20 :

(5sc, INC) x3, Sc next 3st (24)

Round 21 :

Sc each st around (24)

Round 22 :

(6sc, INC) x3, Sc next 3st (27)

Round 23 :

(7sc, INC) x3, Sc next 3st (30)

Info :

This completes the trunk. DO NOT FASTEN OFF. Continue to head

— Head :

Info :

Continued from trunk

Round 24 :

6sc, (2sc, INC) x6, 6sc (36)

Round 25 :

6sc, (3sc, INC) x6, 6sc (42)

Round 26 :

6sc, (4sc, INC) x6, 6sc (48)

Round 27 :

6sc, (5sc, INC) x6, 6sc (54)

Round 28-35 :

Sc each st around (54) 8 rounds

Info :

Place safety eyes between rounds 25 & 26, before the 2nd INC and after the 5th INC, 18st apart. From this point on stuff with poly-fil accordingly

Round 36 :

(7sc, Dec) x6 (48)

Round 37 :

Sc each st around (48)

Round 38 :

(6sc, Dec) x6 (42)

Round 39 :

(5sc, Dec) x6 (36)

Round 40 :

(4sc, Dec) x6 (30)

Round 41 :

(3sc, Dec) x6 (24)

Round 42 :

(2sc, Dec) x6 (18)

Info :

Finish stuffing firmly

Round 43 :

(1sc, Dec) x6 (12)

Round 44 :

Dec x6 (6)

Info :

F/O. Cinch up the opening and weave in end

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2. Gray

Round 1 :

MR- 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, INC) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, INC) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

Sc BLO each st around (30)

Round 7 :

Sc each st around (30)

Round 8 :

(3sc, Dec) x6 (24)

Round 9 :

Sc each st around (24)

Round 10 :

(2sc, Dec) x6 (18)

Round 11 :

Sc each st around (18)

Round 12 :

Dec, Sc next 16st (17)

Round 13-14 :

Sc each st around (17) 2 rounds

Round 15 :

Dec, Sc next 15st (16)

Round 16-17 :

Sc each st around (16) 2 rounds

Round 18 :

Dec, Sc next 14st (15)

Round 19 :

(3sc, Dec) x3 (12)

Round 20-23 :

Sc each st around (12) 4 rounds

Round 24 :

(2sc, Dec) x3 (9)

Round 25-28 :

Sc each st around (9) 4 rounds

Info :

Stuff firmly with poly-fil until about round 24. Pinch opening together and Sc stitches together to close. F/O. Leave tail for sewing to body

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Gray

Round 1 :

MR- 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC each st (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, INC) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, INC) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, INC) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

Sc BLO each st around (36)

Round 8-9 :

Sc each st around (36) 2 rounds

Round 10 :

(4sc, Dec) x6 (30)

Round 11 :

Sc each st around (30)

Round 12 :

(3sc, Dec) x6 (24)

Round 13 :

Sc each st around (24)

Round 14 :

(2sc, Dec) x6 (18)

Round 15-24 :

Sc each st around (18) 10 rounds

Info :

Stuff firmly with poly-fil until about round 20. Pinch opening together and Sc stitches together to close. F/O. Leave tail for sewing to body

— Body :

Info :

Gray

Round 1 :

MR- 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, INC) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, INC) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, INC) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, INC) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, INC) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, INC) x6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, INC) x6 (60)

Round 11-14 :

Sc each st around (60) 4 rounds

Round 15 :

(8sc, Dec) x6 (54)

Round 16-17 :

Sc each st around (54) 2 rounds

Round 18 :

15sc, (2sc, Dec) x6, 15sc (48)

Round 19-20 :

Sc each st around (48) 2 rounds

Round 21 :

15sc, (1sc, Dec) x6, 15sc (42)

Round 22-23 :

Sc each st around (42) 2 rounds

Round 24 :

15sc, Dec x6, 15sc (36)

Round 25-26 :

Sc each st around (36) 2 rounds

Round 27 :

(4sc, Dec) x6 (30)

Round 28 :

Sc each st around (30)

Round 29 :

(3sc, Dec) x6 (24)

Round 30 :

Sc each st around (24)

Round 31 :

(2sc, Dec) x6 (18)

Round 32-33 :

Sc each st around (18) 2 rounds

Info :

F/O. Leave long tail for sewing the body to the head. Stuff firmly with poly-fil

— Tail :

Round 1 :

MR-6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC x6 (12)

Round 3-14 :

Sc each st around (12) 10 rounds

Info :

Do not stuff with poly-fil. Attach to bum between rounds 10 & 11

— Ears :

Info :

Make 4: 2 pink inner earpieces and 2 Gray outer earpieces

Round 1 :

MR- ch3, 5Dc (6)

Round 2 :

Ch1, Turn, 2 Dc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

Ch1, Turn, (1Dc, Dc INC) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

Ch1, Turn, (2Dc, Dc INC) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

Ch1, Turn, (3Dc, Dc INC) x6 (30)

Round 6 :

Ch1, Turn, (4Dc, Dc INC) x6 (36)

Round 7 :

Ch1, Turn, (5Dc, Dc INC) x6 (42)

Round 8 :

Ch1, Turn, (6Dc, Dc INC) x6 (48)

Round 9 :

Ch1, Turn, (7Dc, Dc INC) x6 (54)

Infos :

F/O inner earpieces & cut short tail. Do NOT F/O outer earpieces. Continue using working yarn to sew the inner and outer earpieces together. See Assembly section for directions

— Mouth :

Info :

Gray (Optional Piece)

Round 1 :

MR- 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

INC x6 (12)

Round 3-4 :

Sc each st around (12) 2 rounds

Info :

Fold, match up stitches, sc the opening shut and attach under the trunk between rounds 23 & 24

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body making sure the head is centered over the opening of the body and the trunk is centered over the belly.
  • For assembling ears: Match one inner pink earpiece with one outer gray earpiece and single crochet all the way around the two pieces using the working yarn from the outer earpiece.
  • Once you have single crocheted around the entire ear, fold the top of the ear down to the center. Note that left and right ears will be folded over at opposite ends.
  • Attach the ears to the sides of the head slightly up from the eyes between rounds 32 and 33 with the folds of the ears at the top.
  • Sew the closed end of the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 10 through 16.
  • Sew the closed end of the arms to the seam between the head and body directly above the legs.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body between rounds 10 and 11.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do NOT join rounds unless stated - work in continuous spiral throughout the pattern
  • 💡Use stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of your progress
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise such as BLO instructions
  • 💡Stuff the trunk lightly as you go to maintain proper shape and prevent difficulty later
  • 💡Place safety eyes between rounds 25 and 26 before closing the head completely
  • 💡Be sure to hold the ears up to the elephant's head before sewing to ensure you are folding and sewing the correct end for left and right placement

This magnificent Elephant Queen pattern brings together classic amigurumi techniques with unique design elements to create a truly special companion. The seamless trunk-to-head construction and the distinctive folded ear design set this pattern apart from ordinary elephant amigurumi. Whether you're creating a gift for an elephant enthusiast or adding a regal presence to your handmade collection, this pattern delivers both charm and elegance. The detailed instructions guide you through every step to ensure your Elephant Queen turns out perfectly majestic. 🐘🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished Elephant Queen be?

The finished size depends on your yarn weight and hook size, but using 4-ply yarn with a 3.5mm hook, the elephant will be approximately 8-10 inches tall when sitting.

Can I use different colors than gray and pink?

Absolutely! You can customize your Elephant Queen with any colors you prefer. Consider trying purple and lavender, blue and white, or even rainbow colors for a unique look.

Why do I need to make 4 ear pieces?

The pattern creates layered ears with contrasting colors - 2 pink inner pieces and 2 gray outer pieces. These are sewn together to create dimensional, two-toned ears that give your elephant a more realistic and elegant appearance.

How do I know which direction to fold each ear?

The pattern specifies that left and right ears should be folded at opposite ends. Hold each completed ear up to the elephant's head before sewing to determine the correct folding direction for natural placement.

Is the mouth piece necessary?

The mouth is listed as an optional piece in the pattern. You can choose to include it for added dimension under the trunk, or skip it for a simpler finish.

Do I need to stuff all the parts?

Most parts require stuffing, but the tail specifically should NOT be stuffed. The trunk should be stuffed lightly as you work, while arms and legs need firm stuffing until about the indicated rounds.