Free Crochet Elephant Teether Pattern (Quick & Beginner-Friendly)
This free crochet elephant teether pattern is a simple flat baby toy crochet pattern made with basic stitches and soft cotton yarn.
Designed for ease to make a flat crochet toy perfect for beginners, or those looking for a last-minute quick crochet project to make for a new baby gift, nursery décor, or attaching to a wooden teething ring.
Made using basic stitches and minimal shaping, this sweet little elephant is an easy baby toy crochet pattern that’s ideal for practical, no-fuss projects. Whether you’re making a thoughtful new baby gift, sweet nursery décor, or a handmade keepsake that’s both cute and genuinely useful.
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- Crochet Elephant Teether Pattern Overview
- Materials
- Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- How to Crochet The Flat Elephant toy
- Second Side (Back Panel)
- Assembly
- How to Turn This Into a Crochet Elephant Teether
- Elephant Ears (Make 2)
- Share & Inspire
If you’re after a flat crochet toy pattern for beginners, this design keeps things straightforward. The elephant is worked in flat pieces and seamed, giving you a neat, sturdy finish that holds its shape beautifully.
The compact size makes it perfect for attaching to a wooden teething ring, adding to a pram garland, or gifting as a keepsake baby toy.
* ( please follow government guidelines for you area when you are making handmade toys for children)
For the crochet grey elephants in the photo, I used a 3.500mm and cygnet kiddies supersoft
Crochet Elephant Teether Pattern Overview
Skill Level: Beginner
Yarn: DK cotton (baby-safe recommended)
Hook Size: 3.5–4mm
Pattern Type: Flat crochet elephant toy / teether
Time to Make: Approx. 1 hour
Materials
- Yarn of choice (light/DK recommended)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (e.g. 3.5 mm–4 mm)
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Yarn needle
- Polyester stuffing
- Wooden ring (Size is completely optional, for attaching)
Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two together
2sc – two single crochets in the same stitch
How to Crochet The Flat Elephant toy
Note: Begin with a foundation chain. TURN at the end of each row unless otherwise stated.
With chosen yarn,
Ch 15
Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
Row 2: 1 sc in each stitch until the last st, 2 sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (16 sts)
Row 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (17 sts)
Row 4: 1 sc in each st until last, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (18 sts)
Row 5: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)
Row 6: 1 sc in each st until last, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)
Back Leg
Row 7: 1 sc in next 15 sts, leaving the last 5 sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts)
Rows 8–12: 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (5 rows total)
Front Leg
Row 13: 1 sc in 15 sts, ch 6. Turn. (This forms the leg extension)
Rows 14–19: 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (6 rows total)
Row 20: Sl st in the first 5 sts (to close off the foot), then sc in next 15 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Trunk & Head Shaping
Row 21: Sc in next 14 sts, ch 7. Turn. (Trunk base)
Row 22: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc in the next 10sts to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: Sc2tog, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 24: Sk 1 st, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Do not fasten off.
Finishing the First Side
Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire elephant shape to neaten the edges. (you may need to work 2sc into the corner stitches to stop the corneres curling)
Work sl st around the trunk area to give it definition, then continue up the face with sc.
Join with a sl st into the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Second Side (Back Panel)
Repeat the same steps for the second panel.
IMPORTANT: When crocheting the finishing edge around this side, flip the piece so both elephant panels face trunk-to-trunk when joined, this keeps shaping symmetrical.
IF you are wanting to Attatch a wooden ring, return to the 5 MIDDLE STITCHES of the Elephant and attach yarn,
- Row 1: ch1, sc in 5sts, TURN, (5sts)
- Row 2 to Row 10: Ch1, sc in 5 sts (5sts)
Assembly
- Place both panels wrong sides together.
- Using either slip stitching around or whip stitch together to 2 sides, sew around the edges, stuffing lightly as you go, especially in the legs and trunk areas. (SEE below if making a teether)
- Finish by joining at the starting point. Weave in all ends securely.
How to Turn This Into a Crochet Elephant Teether
If you made the extra length to attatch the wooden ring to turn the elpephant into a teether
- fold the long piece over the ring, and PIN the edge of the long piece into position (see pic Below,) and as you are slip stitching along or sewing around the elephant,
- catch ALL layers of the piece as you go.
Elephant Ears (Make 2)
Ch 2
Row 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 2 sc in each st. Ch 1, turn. (6 sts)
Row 3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts) repeat across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts) repeat across. Ch 1, turn.
To Attach EARS :
Position ears on either side of the head. Use sl st along the straight edge to attach securely, catching just the front loops for a neater finish.
Share & Inspire
If you make this elephant, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social media and use the hashtag #lisaauchcrochet so I can share your adorable creations with the community.
I made the elephant today ..Love it
I am so glad you loved the elephant!
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for this pattern. It’s the perfect addition to a baby shower gift for a friend of mine. Is row 23 missing something or maybe it was supposed to just say sc to last st rather than last 2 sts? I am also wondering if you have instructions on how to crochet the part to attach it to a ring?