Free knitting patterns for elephant plushie toys. Most patterns are free. Updated 8/4/24
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Free Patterns
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
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
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
Bodil the Elephant
Adorable elephant knit flat. It uses about 1 to 1.5 skeins (218 - 300 yards) of Aran weight yarn. Important note: The designer is unable to offer support for the pattern because of illness. But I'm sure she'd appreciate a kind word about how cute this pattern is if you're inclined.
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
More Free Patterns
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.
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.
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!
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat® Baby Blanket yarn
- See more Lovey Knitting Patterns
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.
Patterns for Purchase
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
Zoo Animal Friends
Ten knitting patterns include panda, elephant, koala and baby, lion, polar bear, zebra, kangaroo with joey and monkey all about 11 inches tall
