[Finished Product] Handmade Crochet Dumbo Elephant Amigurumi Keychain

$21.29

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how to Crochet a Dumbo Elephant Amigurumi – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a Dumbo elephant amigurumi is an adorable and fun project. This mini amigurumi can be made cute and simple, with oversized ears and a small body. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your tiny elephant!

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Light gray or blue (for the body and ears)
    • Yellow (for the hat)
    • Red (for the collar)
  • Crochet hook: 2.0mm – 3.0mm (depending on the size you want)
  • Safety eyes: 6mm (or black yarn to embroider the eyes)
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
  • Keychain ring and chain
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Crochet Pattern: Dumbo Elephant Amigurumi

1. Head (Gray/Blue Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, about 5-6 stitches apart.

  1. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  2. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  3. Round 11: Dec around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing, and stuff the head.

2. Body (Gray/Blue Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (8), fasten off.

Stuff the body lightly and sew it to the head.

3. Ears (Make 2, Gray/Blue Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears. Flatten the ears and sew one on each side of the head, slightly lower than the eyes, to give the oversized “Dumbo” look.

4. Trunk (Gray/Blue Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and attach the trunk to the front of the head, centered between the eyes.

5. Legs (Make 4, Gray/Blue Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (6).

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Sew two legs to the front of the body and two to the back.

6. Hat (Yellow Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around (12).

Fasten off and sew the hat to the top of the head.

7. Collar (Red Yarn)

  1. Chain 18 or enough to go around the elephant’s neck.
  2. Sl st to join the chain into a loop, fasten off, and sew it around the neck below the head.

Final Assembly:

  1. Assemble the Pieces: After attaching the ears, trunk, and legs, make sure everything is securely sewn.
  2. Add the Keychain: Sew or attach the keychain ring to the top of the head, just above the hat.

Optional Details:

  • Embroidered Eyes: If you don’t have safety eyes, embroider small eyes using black yarn.
  • Blush: Add pink blush spots under the eyes for a cute touch using embroidery or fabric paint.

Now your Dumbo elephant amigurumi is complete! This small, cute crochet project is perfect for gifting or adding to your own keychain collection.

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