🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern
4.5★Rating
5-8 HoursTime Needed
2.5KMade This
✂️

Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

⏱️

Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

🧸

Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view

This elephant is a wonderful project for gifting to new parents or for adding a touch of handmade charm to a nursery shelf. He's sturdy enough for play but cute enough for display.

Why You'll Love This Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

I’m obsessed with the way the trunk flows right into the head—it's such a satisfying bit of construction. Plus, the double-layered ears mean no floppy edges, giving him a really professional, high-quality finish that makes all the sewing worth it.

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern step 1 Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern step 2 Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern step 3 Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern step 4

Switch Things Up

There is something truly special about elephants, isn't there? When I first started sketching Bubba, I wanted to capture that gentle, wise look they always seem to have. The construction of the trunk was a bit of a puzzle at first, but once I figured out the transition into the head, it became my favorite part of the whole design. It feels so organic as it grows on your hook.

I really recommend taking your time with the ear assembly. I know, sewing can be the part we all want to rush through to see the finished toy, but these double-layered ears are what give Bubba his character. They have this wonderful weight to them that feels so much more high-end than a single layer. If you're feeling adventurous, try using a slightly fuzzy yarn for the main body—it makes him even more huggable! Just remember to keep those stitches tight so the stuffing stays hidden. I can't wait to see the different colors you choose for your own Bubba; a soft dusty blue or even a sage green would look absolutely stunning.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When you're working the trunk's first few rounds, don't overstuff the very tip; if it's too firm, you won't get that iconic sunk-in look shown in the photos.✗ The transition from the trunk to the head involves working in rows—make sure you don't accidentally skip the first stitch after your turning chain, or the head will be lopsided.✗ For the ears, ensure you're using the back loops only when joining the two pieces; if you go through both loops, the edge will look bulky rather than clean and defined.✗ When embroidering the nails, keep your tension loose; pulling too hard will distort the shape of the feet and make the toes look pinched.

Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Bubba, the most lovable elephant you'll ever hook! He has this sweet, soulful look and a trunk that's just full of personality. I designed him to be that perfect shelf companion or a soft gift for a little one. You'll love seeing his chunky legs and those oversized ears come together stitch by stitch. He sits so nicely on his own, making him a great addition to any handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Bubba the Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approximately 100g of worsted weight acrylic yarn in Dark Beige for the main body
  • 02
    Small amount of White or Light Beige worsted yarn for the toe nail details
  • 03
    A length of Black yarn for the eyebrow embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.25mm crochet hook
  • 02
    12mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    Yarn needle for assembly
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Pins for positioning pieces
  • 08
    Wire pet brush or hook side of Velcro for the tail

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— 1. Trunk :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in each of the 6 stitches (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 3 times (15)

Round 4 :

Working in BLO only: [sc 3, dec] repeated 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 6 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 7 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 8 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 9 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 10 :

sc 12 (12)

Info :

Shape the tip of the trunk so it stays slightly inverted. Start stuffing lightly as you go, keeping it flexible.

Round 11 :

[sc 5, inc] repeated 2 times (14)

Round 12 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 13 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 14 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 15 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 16 :

[sc 6, inc] repeated 2 times (16)

Round 17 :

sc 16 (16)

Round 18 :

sc 16 (16)

Round 19 :

sc 16 (16)

Round 20 :

sc 16 (16)

Round 21 :

[sc 7, inc] repeated 2 times (18)

Round 22 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 23 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 24 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 25 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 26 :

[sc 8, inc] repeated 2 times (20)

Round 27 :

sc 20 (20)

Round 28 :

sc 20 (20)

— 2. Head Transition Rows :

Info :

We will now switch to working in rows for a short section to create the forehead shape.

Row 1 :

ch 1, turn, sc 12 (12)

Row 2 :

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

Row 3 :

ch 1, turn, sc 10 (10)

Row 4 :

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

Row 5 :

ch 1, turn, sc 8 (8)

Row 6 :

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

— 3. Head Main Part :

Info :

Return to working in a continuous spiral around the edges of the rows you just made and the unused trunk stitches.

Round 1 :

sc 5 along the row edges (R6 to R1), sc 8 into the unworked trunk stitches from R28, sc 5 along the row edges (R1 to R6), sc 6 across the top of R6 (24)

Round 2 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 6 times (30)

Round 3 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

[sc 5, inc] repeated 6 times (42)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 8 :

sc 48 (48)

Info :

Place a marker at the 35th stitch of Round 8 to guide eye placement later.

Round 9 :

sc 48 (48)

Info :

Place a marker at the 3rd stitch of Round 9. Eyes will eventually go in these two marked spots.

Round 10 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 11 :

[sc 7, inc] repeated 6 times (54)

Round 12 :

sc 54 (54)

Info :

Insert the 12mm safety eyes into the marked spots now.

Round 13 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 14 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 15 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 16 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 17 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 18 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 19 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 20 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 21 :

[sc 7, dec] repeated 6 times (48)

Round 22 :

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

Round 23 :

[sc 5, dec] repeated 6 times (36)

Round 24 :

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

Round 25 :

[sc 3, dec] repeated 6 times (24)

Round 26 :

sc 1, [dec 1, sc 2] repeated 5 times, dec 1, sc 1 (18)

Round 27 :

[sc 1, dec] repeated 6 times (12)

Round 28 :

dec 6 times (6)

Info :

Fasten off and close the remaining hole by weaving through the front loops.

— 4. Right Ear - Piece One :

Row 1 :

ch 2, starting in 2nd ch from hook: inc 1 (2)

Row 2 :

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

Row 3 :

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

Row 4 :

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

Row 5 :

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

Row 6 :

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

Row 7 :

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

Row 8 :

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

Row 9 :

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

Row 10 :

ch 1, turn, sc 10 (10)

Row 11 :

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

Row 12 :

ch 1, turn, sc 11 (11)

Row 13 :

ch 1, turn, sc 11 (11)

Row 14 :

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

Row 15 :

ch 1, turn, sc 11 (11)

Row 16 :

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

Row 17 :

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

Row 18 :

ch 1, turn, dec 1, sc 7, leave last 2 sts unworked (8)

Row 19 :

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

Row 20 :

ch 1, turn, dec 1, sc 4 + sc 1 into side edge + sc 2 into side edge (8)

Shape :

sc 17, inc 1, sc 19, sc 8 around the entire piece (46). Fasten off with invisible join.

— 5. Right Ear - Piece Two :

Info :

Repeat Rows 1 through 20 of the first piece exactly.

Shape :

Turn without chaining: sc 8, sc 19, inc 1, sc 17 around the edge (46). Do not fasten off.

Joining :

Place Piece Two on Piece One. Working through BLO of both pieces, sl 46 around to join them. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

— 6. Left Ear - Piece One :

Info :

Repeat Rows 1 through 20 as done for the Right Ear.

Shape :

Turn without chaining: sc 8, sc 19, inc 1, sc 17 around the edge (46). Fasten off with invisible join.

— 7. Left Ear - Piece Two :

Info :

Repeat Rows 1 through 20 of the first piece exactly.

Shape :

sc 17, inc 1, sc 19, sc 8 around the entire piece (46). Do not fasten off.

Joining :

Place Piece Two on Piece One. Working through BLO of both pieces, sl 46 around to join them. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

— 8. Body :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in each of the 6 stitches (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] repeated 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, [inc 1, sc 2] repeated 5 times, inc 1, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] repeated 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

[sc 7, inc] repeated 6 times (54)

Round 10-15 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 16 :

[sc 7, dec] repeated 6 times (48)

Round 17-19 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 20 :

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

Round 21-23 :

sc 42 (42)

Round 24 :

[sc 5, dec] repeated 6 times (36)

Round 25-27 :

sc 36 (36)

Round 28 :

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

Round 29-30 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 31 :

[sc 3, dec] repeated 6 times (24)

Round 32 :

sc 24 (24)

Info :

Fasten off with a sl and leave a long tail for sewing.

— 9. Arms :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in each of the 6 stitches (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] repeated 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, [inc 1, sc 2] repeated 5 times, inc 1, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

Working in BLO only: sc 24 (24)

Round 6-10 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 11 :

[sc 6, dec] repeated 3 times (21)

Round 12-15 :

sc 21 (21)

Round 16 :

[sc 5, dec] repeated 3 times (18)

Round 17-20 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 21 :

[sc 4, dec] repeated 3 times (15)

Round 22-27 :

sc 15 (15)

Round 28 :

[sc 3, dec] repeated 3 times (12)

Round 29 :

sc 12 (12)

Closing :

Fold the top flat and sc 6 through both thicknesses to close. Fasten off with a sewing tail.

— 10. Legs :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

inc in each of the 6 stitches (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] repeated 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

sc 1, [inc 1, sc 2] repeated 5 times, inc 1, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

Working in BLO only: sc 36 (36)

Round 8-9 :

sc 36 (36)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

sc 33 (33)

Round 12 :

[sc 9, dec] repeated 3 times (30)

Round 13 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

sc 27 (27)

Round 16 :

[sc 7, dec] repeated 3 times (24)

Round 17-18 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 19 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 6 times (30)

Round 20-22 :

sc 30 (30)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Stuff the legs firmly.

— 11. Tail :

Round 1 :

sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 4 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 5 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 6 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 7 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 8 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 9 :

sc 6 (6)

Round 10 :

[sc 2, inc] repeated 2 times (8)

Round 11 :

sc 8 (8)

Round 12 :

[sc 3, inc] repeated 2 times (10)

Round 13 :

sc 10 (10)

Closing :

Fold flat and sc 5 through both thicknesses to close. Fasten off with a tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Position the ears on the head at the 7th row of holes counting back from the eyes, ensuring there are roughly 9 stitches between them.
  • Sew each ear to the head across 12 stitches, keeping them aligned one row above the eyebrows for a natural, expressive look.
  • Pin the body to the head securely and sew them together, adding extra fiberfill just before closing to ensure the neck is firm.
  • Attach the legs to the lower sides of the body, stuffing them fully as you sew so Bubba can sit upright without tipping.
  • Secure the arms to the sides of the body, just below where the head meets the neck, and angle them slightly toward the front.
  • Sew the tail to the lower back center, then use a wire brush or Velcro to fluff up the tip for a soft, frayed texture.
  • Embroider 4 nails on each foot and 3 on each hand using your contrast yarn to give Bubba his final, charming details.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use a stitch marker at the start of your rounds since we're working in a continuous spiral for most pieces.
  • 💡To get the best finish, use the invisible join technique when fastening off pieces that won't be hidden by sewing.
  • 💡Keep your tension consistently tight throughout the project to prevent the white stuffing from showing through your stitches.
  • 💡If you are making this elephant for a child under three years old, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead of using safety eyes.
  • 💡Add stuffing gradually as you work each piece, especially in the larger body and head sections, to maintain a smooth shape.

I hope you have as much fun making Bubba as I did! There’s something so rewarding about seeing those big ears finally attached and watching his personality shine through. Whether he's a gift or a new friend for your own collection, he’s sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Don't forget to give his tail a good brush for that extra bit of fluff! It's those little details that really bring an amigurumi to life. Happy crafting and enjoy every single stitch! 🧶🐘✨

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

Can I use cotton yarn instead of acrylic for Bubba?

You can, but keep in mind that cotton won't fluff up with a brush for the tail. You'll need to tie on individual yarn strands to achieve that frayed look.

My elephant's head is a bit floppy, how can I fix it?

The key is the neck join. Add extra stuffing into the neck area right before you finish sewing the head to the body to provide more support.

What if I don't have a wire pet brush for the tail?

The hook side of a piece of Velcro works surprisingly well to fray the yarn fibers for a fluffy tail. Just brush it repeatedly until it's soft.

Why are the ears made of two separate pieces?

Doubling up the pieces makes the ears nice and sturdy so they hold their shape and stay upright without needing any wire or starch.