Certainly! Here’s a free crochet pattern to create a cute elephant applique. This pattern is suitable for beginners and can be used to adorn a wide range of projects, such as baby blankets, clothing, bags, and more.

Materials Needed:

  1. Gray yarn for the elephant.
  2. Small amount of white yarn for the eyes.
  3. Small amount of black yarn for the pupils.
  4. Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (typically recommended on the yarn label).
  5. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
  6. Scissors.
  7. Small amount of pink yarn for optional blush (if desired).

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Elephant Body:

  1. Start with gray yarn.
  2. Chain 11.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Continue with 1 sc in each of the next 8 stitches.
  5. In the last chain, work 4 sc.
  6. Now, work on the opposite side of the foundation chain.
  7. Work 1 sc in each of the next 9 stitches.
  8. Sl st to the first sc to join the round. You should have a rounded, oval shape.
  9. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Elephant Ear (Make 2):

  1. Start with gray yarn.
  2. Chain 4.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
  4. Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
  5. Work 1 dc in the last chain.
  6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2):

  1. Start with white yarn.
  2. Chain 2.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 6 sc.
  4. Sl st to the first sc to join the round.
  5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Pupils (Make 2):

  1. Start with black yarn.
  2. Chain 2.
  3. In the second chain from the hook, work 6 sc.
  4. Sl st to the first sc to join the round.
  5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the eyes to the front of the elephant body, slightly overlapping them. You can use the long white yarn tails to sew them on.
  2. Attach the black pupils to the center of each eye using the long black yarn tails.
  3. Sew the ears onto the sides of the elephant’s head.
  4. Optionally, you can add a small blush to the elephant’s cheeks using pink yarn and a yarn needle.
  5. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your adorable crochet elephant applique is now complete and ready to be sewn onto your chosen project or used as a decorative element. Enjoy your crocheting.