How to Make Peanut the Elephant

Peanut the elephant is the cutest creature you will ever lay your eyes on. This adorable crocheted sitting elephant has a large head and huge ears that add to his charm. He stands at a petite 6 inches tall, making him the perfect size to sit on your shelf or desk and bring a smile to your face every day. His body is made of a soft yarn, giving him a cuddly and huggable texture. The intricate details of his long trunk, cute little tail, and tiny feet make him look so realistic, you may mistake him for a real baby elephant. Peanut the elephant is sure to capture your heart with his lovable nature and irresistible charm. He is the perfect addition to any home and will surely bring a touch of playfulness and cuteness to your life.

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Crocheting has been a beloved pastime for many years, passed down from generation to generation. The art of using a hook and yarn to create unique and beautiful items has captivated people all over the world.

One such darling creation is the adorable sitting elephant, crocheted with a large head and huge ears. This little elephant stands at a modest 6 inches tall, but its charm and cuteness more than make up for its size. Its body is perfectly formed, with a round tummy and sturdy legs, ready to sit on any surface. The true star of this crochet creation is its head – big and round, just like a real elephant’s. Each one carefully crocheted to perfection, just waiting to be touched and admired.

Peanut The Elephant Pattern

Gauge

Using single crochet

3.5 mm hook

16 stitches by 18 rows = 4 inch square.

Supplies needed:

Medium worsted yarn

Mainstay Acrylic Pink – 2 yards

Red Heart Super Saver Light Gray – 160 yards

Crochet hook – I used 3.5mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Stitch marker

Crochet Techniques to Know

Here are the basic crochet stitches that may be used in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.

Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.

Terms and Abbreviations

Here are the crochet abbreviations that may be used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
FLO = front loops only
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
FLOdc = front loops only double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

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Peanut The Elephant pattern

Head

Eyes will be placed between rounds 12 and 13 with 7 stitches apart. When stuffing, shape the head.

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24)

5. (3sc, inc) (30)

6. (4sc, inc) (36)

7. (5sc, inc) (42)

8.- 10. Sc around for 3 rounds (42)

11. (6sc, inc) (48)

12.- 16. Sc around for 5 rounds (48)

17. (6sc, dec) (42)

18. (5sc, dec) (36)

19. (2sc, dec)x9 (27)

20. (Sc, dec) (18)

21. (Dec) (9) … stuff and shape

Finish off and close the hole.

Body

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (5sc, inc)x3 (21)

5. (6sc, inc) (24)

6. Sc around (24)

7. (7sc, inc) (27)

8. Sc around (27)

9. (8sc, inc) (30)

10. Sc around (30)

11. (8sc, dec) (27)

12. Sc around (27)

13. (7sc, dec) (24)

14. (6sc, dec) (21)

15. (5sc, dec) (18)

16. (4sc, dec) (15)

Finish off, leave a tail for sewing and stuff. Pin and sew in place.

Arms

Make 2. Only stuff 2/3 full.

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. Blo sc around (12)

4.- 5. Sc around for 2 rounds (12)

6. (4sc, dec)x2 (10)

7. Sc around (10)

8. (3sc, dec) (8)

9. Sc around (8) … stuff until here

10. (2sc, dec) (6)

11. Fold in half and do 3 sc through both sides (3)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Legs

Just like the arms only stuff 2/3 of the way full. Make 2.

1. 6sc in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. Blo sc around (18)

5. Sc around (18)

6. (7sc, dec)x2 (16)

7. Sc around (16)

8. (2sc, dec)x4 (12)

9. Sc around (12)

10. (Sc, dec) (8)

11. Sc around (8)

12. Fold in half and do 4sc through both sides (4)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Trunk

Stuff the trunk at the end. Most of the trunk is not stuffed. Just the end when sewing on.

1. 4sc in mr (4)

2. (Sc, inc)x2 (6)

3. 3sc, 3sl st (6)

4.- 7. Sc around for 4 rounds (6)

8. Inc, 5sc (7)

9. Inc, 2sc, 3sl st, sc (8)

10. 2inc, sc, 5sl st (11)

11. Sc, 3inc, sc, 5sl st (14)

12. Sc around (14)

Sl st and finish off. Leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Cheeks

Use a pink button or create your own. Use a 1.75mm hook. Separate the yarn into 2 stands.

1. 8sc in mr (8)

2. 2 sl st (2)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Right Ear

1. 8sc in mr (8)

2. (Inc) (16)

3. (Sc, inc)x6, 4sl st (22)

4. 5inc, sc, inc, 2sc, inc, sc, 2inc, sc, ch1, turn (23)

5. 8sc, inc 8sc, inc, 5sc, ch1, turn (25)

6. Hdc, 4dc, dcinc, 2hdc, 18sc, ch1, turn (27)

7. 27sc, ch1, turn (27)

8. 5hdc, (inc, 2sc)x2, 7sc, (inc, 2sc)x3 (32)

9. Ch1 over first corner, 14sc on the side, ch1 over the second corner, 32sc, sl st into the first ch (46)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Left Ear

1. 8sc in mr (8)

2. (Inc) (16)

3. (Sc, inc)x6 4sl st (22)

4. Sc, 2inc, sc, inc, 2sc, inc, sc, 5inc, ch1, turn (23)

5. 5sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 8sc, ch1, turn (25)

6. 18sc, 2hdc, dcinc, 4dc, hdc, ch1, turn (27)

7. 27sc, ch1, turn, (27)

8. (2sc, inc)x3, 7sc, (2sc, inc)x2, 5hdc (32)

9. Ch1 over first corner, 14sc on the side, ch1 over the second corner, 32sc, sl st into the first ch (46)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Pin and sew in place.

Tail

Ch6 

1. starting in the second loop 5sc (5)

Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Attach black to the tip of the tail and cut to your liking. Pin and sew in place.

Peanut the Elephant is COMPLETED!! Wooo! 

This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities 

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Julia Pilling

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