Little Ellie the Crochet Elephant: A Hug in Every Stitch

Meet Little Ellie, the crochet elephant who’s here to bring a little more warmth and joy into your world. With her soft, cuddly body, floppy ears, and tiny twinkling eyes, Ellie is more than just a toy—she’s a pocket-sized bundle of comfort and happiness. Handmade with love and care, every stitch of Ellie’s design is infused with a sense of calm and coziness, making her the perfect companion for anyone in need of a smile.

Ellie’s charm lies in her simplicity. Her gentle expression and playful pose remind us to slow down, take a deep breath, and find joy in the little things. Whether she’s sitting on your desk, peeking out of your bag, or nestled in your arms, Ellie has a magical way of making everything feel just a little bit better.

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, Little Ellie is a reminder of the power of handmade love and the beauty of small, thoughtful gestures. She’s not just a crochet elephant—she’s a hug, a friend, and a little piece of happiness you can hold onto. Let Ellie’s quiet presence bring a sense of peace and comfort to your day, one stitch at a time.

Little Ellie: Because sometimes, all you need is a soft, cuddly friend to remind you that everything will be okay.

X: sc(single crochet) V: 2 sc into the same stitch A: single crochet decrease number+(): the number of times to loop the stitches in parentheses K: sp(s)(spaces) F: dc (double crochet) blo: Through back loops only flo: Through front loops only

At the beginning of each round, make a chain (ch), and at the end of each round, work a slip stitch (sl st). These two stitches do not count toward the total stitch count.

① Hand Crochet Tutorial(Crochet two hands)

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X	6
R2	2(2X,V)	8
R3	8X	8
R4	2(3X,V)	10

② Crochet Tutorial for Ears (Crochet Two)

NO.1 the inner part of the ear (Crochet with thread in skin color or white.)

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X	6
R2	6V	12
R3	6(X,V)	18
R4	6(X,V,X)	24

NO.2 the outside of the ear （Crochet with the color of the outer shape.）

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X	6
R2	6V	12
R3	6(X,V)	18
R4	6(X,V,X)	24

Connect No.1 and No.2 with a round of single crochets. Then fold it in half and crochet 3SL,Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.

③ Leg Crochet Tutorial

You need to crochet two of them, the first one breaks the thread, the second one connects the first one without breaking the thread

First one

Row	Stitch
R1	Magic Ring 6X
R2	3(X,V)
R3	9X
	Slip stitch to finish and conceal end

④ second one, After connecting the legs, continue to crochet the body part.

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1~R3	Same as the first one.	9
R4	6ch, Connect the first one 9X, 6X(On the ch), 9X, 6X(On the ch)	30
R5	6(4X , V)	36
R6	X, V, 24X, 3(V,X), 2(X,V)	42
R7~R8	42X	42
R9	6(3X, V, 3X)	48
R10~R12	48X	48
R13	6(3X, A, 3X)	42
R14	42X	42
R15	6 (5X, A) When you reach the third stitch, insert the flattened hand part and crochet them together. Then, when you reach the 21st stitch, crochet in the second flattened hand part to connect the hand to the body.	36
R16	36X	36
R17	Change to white yarn. 6（4X,A）	30
R18	blo 30X	30
R19	change yarn，30X	30
	Fasten off and weave in end
	Using white yarn, work flo *3TW30 in R18， Fill with stuffing**

⑤ Crocheted baby elephant head

Row	Stitch	Total stitch
R1	8X	8
R2	8V	16
R3	8(X ,V)	24
R4	6(3X, V)	30
R5	6(2X, V, 2X)	36
R6	36X	36
R7	6(5X,V)	42
R8~R12	42X	42
R13	11X, 6V, 2X, 4ch, K4, 2X, 6V, 11X	54
R14	25X, blo4X (on the ch), 25X	54
R15~R16	54X	54
R17	11X, 6A, 8X, 6A, 11X	42
R18	6(5X,A)	36
R19	6(4X,A)	30
	Fill with stuffing，Fasten off and leave long end for sewing,The eyes are located on rows 12 to 13, 6 stitches apart, and the eyebrows are embroidered with black thread