Crochet Plarn Elephant Bowl

The Crochet Plarn Elephant Bowl is not only adorable but also environmentally friendly! Using plarn, which is yarn made from plastic bags, this craft project combines creativity with sustainability. By following the crochet pattern, you can create a cute and practical bowl in the shape of an elephant. It's a fun way to repurpose plastic bags and reduce waste while adding a unique touch to your home decor. Plus, the finished bowl makes a great conversation starter and a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family. So grab your crochet hook, some colorful plarn, and get ready to create your very own Crochet Plarn Elephant Bowl!

Skill Level-Intermediate

Finished Measurements- 2 ¼ ” tall x 5 ½ ”wide

Worsted Weight Yarn Colors-

Approx. 5 bags worth of grey plarn

Approx. 3 bags worth of white plarn

Less than .05 oz Peaches and Creme Black Yarn

Materials-

H (5.00 MM) crochet hook

Yarn or tapestry needle

Scissors

Stitchmarkers

Special stitches-

Abbreviations-

Rnd…Round Sc…..Single Crochet

Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)

Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease

Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip Stitch

Bowl

Use Grey plarn.

Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)

Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 8 times around (24 sts)

Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 8 times around (32 sts)

Rnd 5: Working in BLO, Sc 32 (32 sts)

Rnds 6-13: Sc 32 (32 sts)

Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in ends.

Ears

Use Grey plarn. Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 4

Row 2: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, Inc in one st, Sc in the next, and Inc in the last (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch and turn. Inc, Sc 3, Inc (7 sts)

Row 4: Ch and turn. Inc, Sc 5, Inc (9 sts)

Row 5: Ch and turn. Sc 9 (9 sts)

Row 6: Ch and turn. Dec, Sc 5, Dec (7 sts)

Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in ends.

Tusks

Use White plarn. Make 2.

Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 2 times (6 sts)

Rnds 3-4: Sc 6

Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in ends.

Trunk

Use Grey plarn.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next 2] rep 2 times (8 sts)

Rnds 3-4: Sc 8 (8 sts)

Rnd 5: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 2 times (6 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc 6 (6 sts)

Rnd 7: Working in the FLO, Inc 6 times around to form the proboscis end of the trunk.

Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in ends.

Finishing-

Sew the ears to either side of the bowl. Sew the trunk to the front center and the tusks to either side of the trunk. If you have trouble using the plarn to sew, feel free to use thread to attach pieces. Then use black yarn to make French knot eyes.