What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 7.9 inches tall when using the recommended yarn (worsted/aran) and 3.25mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and look; choose an appropriate hook and expect a change in dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in spirals is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing details.

Are the ears stuffed?

No, the ears are worked for rows and are not stuffed; they are made from two pieces that are joined and then sewn to the head.

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize Bubba with color changes: try a soft pastel for a nursery friend or a deep charcoal for a modern plush. Changing the main yarn color will give the elephant a completely different personality.

Want a mini version? Use fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a tiny Bubba perfect for keychains or decorations. Conversely, bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a chunky, huggable version.

You can adapt the eyes and face expression by switching safety eyes for French knot embroidered eyes for a softer, child-safe toy. Embroider the eyebrows higher or lower to change Bubba's mood.

Play with ear shapes: make them slightly longer or rounder by adding or removing edge rows before joining the two pieces. This small change changes the silhouette a lot.

Add little props—crochet a tiny hat, scarf, or a miniature blanket for Bubba to hold. These accessories make lovely personalization and gift-ready presentation.

I often add a small patch of fuzzy yarn to the tail using a pet brush technique for a fluffy tail; you can also tie short yarn pieces for a tassel look if you prefer.

If you'd like Bubba to be posable, consider adding a short piece of craft wire inside the trunk or limbs before final stuffing. Wrap the wire in yarn so it is safe and well-hidden.

Try different yarn textures for unique finishes — a boucle or slightly fuzzy yarn can create a soft, vintage look while keeping the same stitch counts and instructions.

For a sibling set, change details like embroidered nails or add small color-blocked toes to create matching or contrasting characters that look great together on a shelf.

Finally, experiment with surface embroidery to add subtle details like a stitched belly patch, small freckles, or personalized initials to make each Bubba truly unique.

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Create Bubba, a sweet hand-crocheted elephant amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos. This pattern walks you through the trunk, head, ears, body, arms, legs and tail with stitch counts included. Perfect for crafters who enjoy detailed finishing and character expression.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

01
Acrylic worsted yarn (UK: Aran) - Verto di Roma Vinia - Dark Beige V69 (main color) - approx 100-150g
02
Small amount of Beige or White yarn for embroidery details (eyebrows and nails) - approx 10g

— Tools Required

01
Crochet hook size 3.25mm
02
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
03
12mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
04
Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
05
Scissors
06
Stitch markers
07
Pins for assembly

Progress Tracker

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— Trunk :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 3 (15)

Round 4 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x 3 - WORK THIS ROUND THROUGH BACK LOOPS ONLY (12)

Round 5-10 :

12 sc - 6 rounds (12)

Info :

Start stuffing the trunk and keep doing it as you go, but do not push too much the stuffing inside; we do not want the trunk to be stuffed too much so it remains a bit flexible. Be careful when stuffing the beginning of the trunk so it remains "sunk".

Round 11 :

[5 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (14)

Round 12-15 :

14 sc - 4 rounds (14)

Round 16 :

[6 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (16)

Round 17-20 :

16 sc - 4 rounds (16)

Round 21 :

[7 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (18)

Round 22-25 :

18 sc - 4 rounds (18)

Round 26 :

[8 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (20)

Round 27-28 :

20 sc - 2 rounds (20)

Info :

Stop here, now we are going to start working for rows (later we will work in a continuous spiral again to make the head's part). Continue on next page.

— Trunk (rows to head start) :

Row 1 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

Stop once you have finished the 12 sc (we leave without working the remain 8 stitches), and continue working for rows:

R2 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec (10)

R3 :

1 ch, turn, 10 sc (10)

R4 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec (8)

R5 :

1 ch, turn, 8 sc (8)

R6 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6)

Info :

Once here, we are going to start with the head and working in a continuous spiral again.

— Head :

Round 1 :

24 sc (5 sc along the edges from R6 to R1, 8 sc in the R28 stitches of the trunk left without working, 5 sc along the edges from R1 to R6, 6 sc in the stitches of R6) (24)

Info :

We are going to continue working in a continuous spiral until the head is finished. Remember to start stuffing normally from now on.

R2 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (30)

R3 :

30 sc (30)

R4 :

2 sc, [1 inc, 4 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 2 sc (36)

R5 :

[5 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (42)

R6 :

3 sc, [1 inc, 6 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 3 sc (48)

R7-8 :

48 sc - 2 rounds (48)

Info :

Stop here and mark (e.g. with a yarn piece of a different color) the n° 35 stitch you made on R8 and continue:

R9 :

48 sc (48)

Info :

Stop here and mark the n° 3 stitch you made on R9. Bubba's eyes will be placed later in the marked stitches. There will be 15 stitches between the two marked stitches.

R10 :

48 sc (48)

R11 :

[7 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (54)

R12 :

54 sc (54)

Info :

Stop here and install the safety eyes into the marked stitches and continue with the head:

R13-R20 :

54 sc - 8 rounds (54)

R21 :

[7 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (48)

R22 :

3 sc, [1 dec, 6 sc] x 5, 1 dec, 3 sc (42)

R23 :

[5 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (36)

R24 :

2 sc, [1 dec, 4 sc] x 5, 1 dec, 2 sc (30)

R25 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (24)

R26 :

1 sc, [1 dec, 2 sc] x 5, 1 dec, 1 sc (18)

R27 :

[1 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (12)

R28 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and pull the working loop all the way out until the end of the yarn has been pulled through the middle of the last stitch. Thread the yarn end into a yarn needle and bring your needle under the front loop of the next stitch. Repeat the last step for each of the remaining stitches in the last round. Pull the yarn end to tighten and close the hole. Secure it with a knot and insert the yarn needle back into the piece, through the center of the hole and hide the loose end inside the head.

— Adding expression to Bubba's eyes :

Info :

Cut a long piece of yarn (same color as the head), thread the yarn needle and insert it through the edge of the left eye, between rounds 8 & 9 of the head, and push it horizontally towards the same place in the right eye. Pull the needle and yarn out until you leave a tail coming out from where you started. Wrap the yarn over one stitch up, between rounds 9 & 10, and push the needle horizontally towards the same place in the left side of the head, again above the edge of the eye, pull the yarn all the way out. Now wrap the yarn over one stitch and repeat the process, then pull both tails out gently at the same time to cause the eyes to sink into the head. Secure with knots and hide tails inside the head.

Info :

Place the eyebrows between rounds 11 & 12 and embroider each eyebrow over four holes following the picture tutorial. Use black yarn for eyebrows: insert needle through number 1 hole, pull through to number 2, insert through number 3 and out number 1, then insert through number 4 and out number 1, tie tails together and hide inside head.

— Ears :

Info :

With Dark Beige/Grey. Do not stuff. The ears are worked in rows. Each ear is made of 2 pieces that will be joined later. Follow the steps in order to make them correctly.

— Right Ear - 1st Piece :

Foundation :

Make a foundation chain with 2 ch. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook:

Row 1 :

1 inc (2)

Row 2 :

1 ch, turn, 1 inc, 1 sc (3)

Row 3 :

1 ch, turn, 2 sc, 1 inc (4)

Row 4 :

1 ch, turn, 1 inc, 3 sc (5)

Row 5 :

1 ch, turn, 4 sc, 1 inc (6)

Row 6 :

1 ch, turn, 1 inc, 5 sc (7)

Row 7 :

1 ch, turn, 6 sc, 1 inc (8)

Row 8 :

1 ch, turn, 1 inc, 7 sc (9)

Row 9 :

1 ch, turn, 8 sc, 1 inc (10)

Row 10 :

1 ch, turn, 10 sc (10)

Row 11 :

1 ch, turn, 9 sc, 1 inc (11)

Row 12-13 :

1 ch, turn, 11 sc - 2 rows (11)

Row 14 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 inc (11)

Row 15 :

1 ch, turn, 11 sc (11)

Row 16 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 inc (11)

Row 17 :

1 ch, turn, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 dec (11)

Row 18 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 7 sc - LEAVE WITHOUT WORKING THE 2 REMAINING STITCHES (PICTURE A) (8)

Row 19 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6)

Row 20 :

1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 4 sc + 1 sc + 2 sc (8) - special shaping row (see pictures)

Info :

Do not fasten off; continue working around the ear's shape in the first/last hole of each row and in the R20 stitches. Before starting mark the last stitch you made on R20 to know where to finish the round. Shape round sequence: 17 sc, 1 inc, 19 sc, 8 sc (46)

Info :

Once finished, cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull it out through the last stitch. Finish with an invisible join and mark with a stitch marker the last stitch you made on the shape's round to guide joining later.

— Right Ear - 2nd Piece :

Info :

Make another piece just like the 1st one until R20 (included). Stop before start working the shape. Shape for 2nd piece: 8 sc, 19 sc, 1 inc, 17 sc (46). Turn work without making a chain and continue working the shape in R20 stitches as described. Stop and DO NOT FASTEN OFF; you will start joining pieces from here.

— Joining 1st and 2nd pieces together (right ear) :

Info :

Place the second piece on top of the first one. Right sides of both pieces facing out. Join the 46 stitches of both pieces with a slip stitch round using back loops only from both pieces stitches. Start in the next stitch from where you stopped on the 2nd piece and in the marked stitch on the 1st piece. Remove stitch marker and make first slip stitch. Place stitch marker into that first sl so you will know where to finish the round. Continue making sl the same way around until complete. Once finished fasten off making another sl in the first sl of the round, cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Left Ear :

Info :

To make the left ear, repeat same instructions as right ear until R20 (included) and stop before working the piece's shape. The process to work the left ear 1st piece's shape is the same as the right ear 2nd piece's shape. Shape: 8 sc, 19 sc, 1 inc, 17 sc (46).

Info :

Once R20 is finished, mark the next hole from where you stopped before turning work. Continue with the shape; when reach the stitch marker remove it and make the last stitch of the shape's round there. After finishing both left ear pieces join them the same way as the right ear and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, [1 inc, 2 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, [1 inc, 4 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

[5 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 inc, 6 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

[7 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10-15 :

54 sc - 6 rounds (54)

Round 16 :

[7 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (48)

Round 17-19 :

48 sc - 3 rounds (48)

Round 20 :

3 sc, [1 dec, 6 sc] x 5, 1 dec, 3 sc (42)

Round 21-23 :

42 sc - 3 rounds (42)

Round 24 :

[5 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (36)

Round 25-27 :

36 sc - 3 rounds (36) - Start stuffing

Round 28 :

2 sc, [1 dec, 4 sc] x 5, 1 dec, 2 sc (30)

Round 29-30 :

30 sc - 2 rounds (30)

Round 31 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x 6 (24)

Round 32 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Finish with a sl and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Arms (make two) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, [1 inc, 2 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc - WORK THIS ROUND THROUGH BACK LOOPS ONLY (24)

Round 6-10 :

24 sc - 5 rounds (24)

Round 11 :

[6 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (21)

Round 12-15 :

21 sc - 4 rounds - Start stuffing (21)

Round 16 :

[5 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (18)

Round 17-20 :

18 sc - 4 rounds (18)

Round 21 :

[4 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (15)

Round 22-27 :

15 sc - 6 rounds - Stop stuffing at R25 approx (15)

Round 28 :

[3 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (12)

Round 29 :

12 sc (12)

Info :

To close the arm, fold it in half and from where you stopped in R29, crochet 6 sc through the stitches of both parts. Fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.

— Legs (make two) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[1 inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, [1 inc, 2 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, [1 inc, 4 sc] x 5, 1 inc, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

36 sc - WORK THIS ROUND THROUGH BACK LOOPS ONLY (36)

Round 8-9 :

36 sc - 2 rounds (36)

Round 10 :

5 sc, [1 dec, 10 sc] x 2, 1 dec, 5 sc (33)

Round 11 :

33 sc (33)

Round 12 :

[9 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (30)

Round 13 :

30 sc (30)

Round 14 :

4 sc, [1 dec, 8 sc] x 2, 1 dec, 4 sc (27)

Round 15 :

27 sc (27)

Round 16 :

[7 sc, 1 dec] x 3 (24)

Round 17-18 :

24 sc - 2 rounds (24)

Round 19 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 6 (30)

Round 20-22 :

30 sc - 3 rounds (30)

Info :

Fasten off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2-9 :

6 sc - 8 rounds (6)

Round 10 :

[2 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (8)

Round 11 :

8 sc (8)

Round 12 :

[3 sc, 1 inc] x 2 (10)

Round 13 :

10 sc (10)

Info :

Now we are going to close the tail the same way we did with the arms. Fold it in half and from where you stopped at R13 crochet 5 sc through the stitches of both parts. Optional: brushing the tail with wire pet brush or hook-and-loop to make it fluffy. If using cotton, attach cotton pieces instead and trim to shape.

— Assembly :

Info :

Let's start sewing the ears onto the head. The ears will be sewn in the row of holes n° 7 counting from where the eyes are. There will be approx 9 stitches between them. Use something to mark the beginning hole where you will start sewing each ear. Notice that the marked holes are aligned one "row" above the eyebrows.

Info :

Thread yarn needle with ear tail and insert through ear n°1 stitch. Place the ear on top of the head and start sewing the ear through 12 stitches of the head holes. Once finished, fasten off and hide tail inside the head.

Info :

Sew arms to either side of the body at appropriate rounds, legs to bottom of body, and attach trunk-head assembly to the top of the body securely. Use pictures as guide for placement and alignment above the eyebrows.

Assembly Instructions

Sew the ears onto the head using the marked row n°7 counting from the eyes; align the marked holes one row above the eyebrows and sew each ear through 12 stitches so they match the head curvature.
Attach the trunk-head unit to the top opening of the body by aligning the neck opening and sewing with the long tail using a whipstitch; secure tightly and hide ends inside the body.
Position and sew the arms on either side of the body at the marked rounds (approximately between rounds 12-14 of the body) and angle slightly forward for a natural pose.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body spaced evenly; use pins to mark placement and sew with long tails securely to support the amigurumi when sitting.
Install safety eyes in the marked stitches on R8/R9 before closing the head, then add embroidered eyebrows and eye expression following the tutorial to sink the eyes and add character.
Weave in all loose ends and hide tails inside the head and body; adjust stuffing as needed and shape ears and trunk with fingers to finish Bubba's look.

Important Notes

💡Work in continuous spiral for pieces labeled to do so and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round when necessary.
💡Keep tension tight or use a smaller hook if your gauge is loose; recommended hook is 3.25mm and the example size is approx 7.9 inches tall.
💡Stuff gradually as you go, adding small bits of stuffing and pushing them into narrower areas with the back of your crochet hook.
💡If you don't have safety eyes, replace them with embroidered eyes for safety, especially for children under 3 years old.

This charming Bubba the Elephant pattern brings a sweet handmade friend to life with careful shaping and playful details. Make one for a loved one or keep it as a cozy companion — each step is crafted to help you achieve lovely results. Happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🧵

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Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed for Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

— Tools Required

Progress Tracker

— Trunk :

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— Trunk (rows to head start) :

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— Head :

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— Ears :

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