Free knitting patterns for elephant plushie toys. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/11/25
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Party Percy Elephant
Colorful elephant plushie with striped ears and body knit flat on single pointed needles (not in the round) except the tail which is an i-cord tube. Size about 23cm (8.5 in) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Elephant in the Round
Toy elephant that's a modification of Sarah Keen’s “Elephant” redesigned to be knit in the round. Size Height: 7cm/3 inches. Any gauge yarn. Fat Elephant designed by Amanda El Rayes
Enchanting Elephants Hanging Ornament
Small elephants with colorful blankets knit flat except the tail which is an i-cord tube. Size Height: 7cm/3 inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by MurisKnits
Edward Elephant and Mel Mouse
Two animal friends knit in the round. Size about 15cm (6in) high. Sock weight yarn. Excerpted from Cuddly Knitted Animals by Caprice Birker
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Merry Nelly Elephant
Colorful toy elephant with a hat and sweater trimmed with rainbow. Knit flat. Size 20cm/8 inches tall (seated). Great stash buster for scrap DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
Bodil the Elephant
Adorable elephant knit flat. It uses about 1 to 1.5 skeins (218 - 300 yards) of Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tricia Wood.
Baby Elephant Amigurumi
Small elephant plushie knit in the round. Small amount of crochet to edge knit ears but you can sub a knit edge. Size Approximately 3”(7.5cm) tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by adorably kawaii
Ellery the Elephant
Elephant softie knit flat in garter stitch on 2 needles and seamed, then felted. Size: Height: 9 inches/23 cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Frances Gillespie for Knitty.
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Seamless Elephant
Elephant comfort doll in the izzy style. Size 8 inches 20cm height. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Ambrose
Elephant Doll
Elephant knit flat in separate pieces and seamed. There is also a free pattern for the overalls. Size 30cm/12 inches height. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Oliver Barkley
Garter Stitch Elephant
This easy little elephant is knit flat in garter stitch. It's an update of a vintage design. Size Height 19cm (7½ in) sitting down. Aran weight yarn but pictured project used DK. Designed by Phylis Tucker. Pictured project by SpiffyMiffy2
Melly the Elephant
Elephant toy softie knit flat in garter stitch with a colorful mitered square blanket. Optional crochet edge to blanket. Size 17cm tall x 19cm long (6.7in x 7.5in). Designed by Amanda Berry. DK weight yarn.
Ballerina Elephant Rag Doll
Elephant baby toy with ruffled tutu. Body is unstuffed for easy cuddling like a lovey blanket. Size Approx 15" [38 cm] tall.. Designed by Bernat. Bulky weight yarn. Great quick baby shower gift!
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Elephant Lovey
Free knitting pattern for elephant comfort blanket toy lovey. Blanket is knit flat and elephant head and legs are knit separately and attached. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. Rated easy by designer.
Noahs Ark Elephants
Polka dot toy elephants knit flat. Size about 17cm (7 in) tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Sue Jobson
Circus Elephant
Elephant stuffie with party or clown hat and ruff. All are worked flat in separate pieces and seamed. Size 34cm/13.5 inches height. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cher Marcus
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Eddie the Friendly Elephant
Free With Kindle Unlimited. Fun mixed media elephant with knit body with ears and feet lined with pretty scraps of fabric. Size Approx. 5 3/4 in (15cm) tall. Aran weight yarn. One of the patterns in Knitted Toy Tales by Laura Long
Olivia the Elephant
Free With Kindle Unlimited. Adorable elephant ballerina in tutu, toe shoes, and ballet wrap top. Sport weight yarn. One of the patterns in Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther
Patterns for Purchase
Choo Choo Train
Toy train with with engineer and passengers including elephant, giraffe, bear, penguin, and child. All parts are knitted flat and sewn up at the end. Finished size: 40cm long, 12-13cm tall with the animals sitting in the carriages DK weight yarn. Designed by Sachiyo Ishii
Elephant Backpack
Knapsack / toy hybrid with elephant head that forms a lap, arms, and legs. The bag has an elasticated top to make it easier to get into for little ones. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry
