Crochet Rainbow Elephant

The crochet rainbow elephant is an adorable and colorful addition to any collection of handmade crafts. Its vibrant colors bring a sense of joy and positivity, making it the perfect gift for both children and adults who appreciate whimsical decor. Crafted with skillful hands and attention to detail, this cute elephant showcases the beauty of crocheting and the creativity that goes into each piece. Whether displayed on a shelf or hugged tightly, the crochet rainbow elephant is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face with its charm and playfulness.

Made with a size G hook and mystery stash yarn? It was a smallish worsted weight I believe
About 5 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches wide ear to ear when finished

Head
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc, 2sc, repeat around (18 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (24 total)
Row 5: sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (30 total)
Row 6: sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (36 total)
Row 7: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (42 total)
Rows 8-11: sc even
Row 12: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (36 total)
Row 13: sc, sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (30 total)
Row 14: sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (24 total)
Row 15: sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (18 total)
Row 16: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 total)
Row 17: sc2tog, repeat around (6 total)
Stuff with stuffing, finish off

Ear
Row 1: 5 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (10 total)
Row 3: sc, 2sc, repeat around (15 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (20 total)
Row 5: sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (25 total)
Row 6-8: sc even
sl st to round off
press sides together (do not stuff) and sew to head

Body
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc, 2sc, repeat around (18 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, 2sc, repeat around (24 total)
Row 5-7: sc even
Row 8: sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat around (18 total)
Row 9: sc even
Row 10: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 total)
Row 11: sc even
Row 12: sc, sc2tog, repeat around (8 total)
sl st to round off
stuff with a little bit of beans in the bottom and stuffing on top

Arm
Row 1: 10 sc in a loop, tighten loop, join with sl st to first sc of this row
Row 2: sc blo even
Row 3: sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat twice (8 total)
Row 4: sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat twice (6 total)
Row 5: sc even
sl st to round off
stuff with stuffing

Leg
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc blo even around
Row 4-8: ec even
sl st to round off
stuff lightly with beans

Trunk
Row 1: 6 sc in a loop, tighten loop
Row 2: 2sc in each around (12 total)
Row 3: sc blo even around
Row 4-8: sc even
Row 9-10: sc2tog, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, sc, sc, sc, sc (12 total)
sl st to round off, stuff with stuffing

Tail
Join a double thickness of yarn to the body where you want the tail and using both pieces ch 4, then knot in a loop and cut ends to leave a little tassel