Is your cuddle stash feeling a bit bare? Do you want to add a herd of huggable cuties to your home? Well, don’t trunk about it any longer.
Whether you’re a freshman looking to create your first plushie or a seasoned sewing superstar, we’ve got a herd of ideas to get your needle wiggling with 10 adorable, totally FREE elephant stuffed animal patterns.
Perfect for gifts, nursery decor, or just because—everyone loves a cute, cuddly elephant, after all. They’ll have anyone trumpeting with joy, guaranteed to create a stampede of snuggles!
10 Free Sewing Patterns for Adorable DIY Plush Elephants
From playful patchwork pachyderms to floppy-eared felt friends, this ele-fantastic roundup of cuddly DIY elephant plush patterns will surely be the talk of the jungle (or at least your living room).
1. Flora the Elephant
Meet Flora the Elephant – the amazing plushie pal for anyone who needs a trunkful of cuddles.
Bustle & Sew includes everything you need to know to bring this softie to life, including tips to ensure your Flora is nice and plump with stuffing and that her eyes are perfectly placed.
After all, you wouldn’t want a lopsided lookey-looker, would you?
GET THE FREE FLORAL ELEPHANT PATTERN HERE
2. Cute Elephant
Suitable for beginners, this cute elephant plushie features big floppy ears, a sweet little trunk, tiny legs, a tiny swishing tail, and big round eyes that no elephant lover can possibly resist!
This Choly Knight original pattern also includes templates to create the elephant’s eyes using applique or embroidery, depending on your preference and crafting supplies.
Sounds like a fun weekend project, don’t you think?
GET THE CUTE ELEPHANT PLUSH PATTERN HERE
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3. Henry & Helga
Here’s Henry and Helga, the charming elephant duo you can create with this free pattern from Birch Fabrics!
They come in large and small sizes, meaning you can make the perfect snuggle buds for a little one or as decorative pieces for a nursery.
Besides the free downloadable pattern, the site includes a comprehensive materials list and step-by-step instructions, plus helpful tips throughout, like using chopsticks to stuff those floppy trunks – because who doesn’t want to up their chopstick game at the same time as their sewing one?
With a little sewing know-how, you can have your own herd of plump elephants in no time!
GET THE ELEPHANT DUO SEWING PATTERN HERE
4. Sock Elephant
Got a sock drawer overflowing with lonely mismatched socks? Well, here’s a super cool pattern to turn those lonely socks into the cuddliest elephant plushie ever!
Yup, you read that right – an elephant made from a pair of ankle socks! It’s ideal for anyone who wants to try their hand at sewing something adorable without a big shopping list.
No fancy sewing skills are required, just some basic stitches, so even newbies can sew up this cuddly critter! Joanne Loh of Craft Passion walks you through everything, step-by-step, from using the sock heel for the elephant’s cute little rump to stuffing the perfect trunk.
GET THE SOCK ELEPHANT PATTERN HERE
5. Ms. Elephant Doorstop
Still using a boring old door-stopper? Boo! Swap it for something a little more adorable with this free pattern for a lovely elephant doorstop we call Ms. Elephant.
No more kicking a regular doorstop out of the way. Instead, you nudge a sweet little elephant with a trunkful of personality!
In fact, it’s too cute to just keep on the floor as a regular stuffy.
Sarah Tucker at her Create Studio Blog has the free pattern and a complete walkthrough, so even beginners who are just learning the ropes can create their own doorway guardian. Plus, it’s a great way to use up some fabric scrap!
GET THE ELEPHANT DOORSTOP PATTERN HERE
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6. Happy Elephant Family
Feeling a herd-ful lonely lately? Here’s another free pattern from Craft Passion to create a family of heartwarming pachyderm pals, from papa and mama elephant down to the teeniest little trunk-tot, to brighten your couch or bring a smile to someone’s face!
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a total thread-head newbie, you can assemble this precious elephant pack over a single afternoon.
The link to the tutorial includes everything you need to get started, from material lists to step-by-step instructions to the downloadable pattern PDF.
GET THE ELEPHANT STUFFED TOY PATTERN HERE
7. Patchwork Minky Elephant
A cuddly friend made from minky and all your favourite fabric scraps, so soft you won’t want to let go.
This guide linked below has the printable pattern and will also walk you through the whole process, from piecing your leftover fabrics to creating a one-of-a-kind patchwork elephant pal that’s the perfect plushie companion for any couch potato.
If you were planning to pick up a stash-busting project, this elephant plush pattern is your chance to utilise all those little fabric pieces you’ve been holding onto!
GET THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT PATTERN HERE
8. Tree Trunks Crochet
Whether you’re a fan of Tree Trunks from Adventure Time or just love cute crochet projects, this free amigurumi pattern will let you create a charming, pint-sized pygmy elephant with loads of personality.
The guide includes instructions for creating all of Tree Trunks’ parts, from her body and legs to the ears, trunk, tail, and even her signature apple basket!
Patricia Castillo of Pops de Milk recommends using two different yarn colours for the basket, and after you stuff the body with fiberfill, you can embroider on her eyes to bring her to life.
GET THE ELEPHANT CROCHET PATTERN HERE
9. Simple Elephant
Looking to add a simply-sew adorable elephant to your plushie posse? Or perhaps a last-minute handmade gift? Check out this simple, beginner-friendly pattern from Red Rocking Bird.
Super fun and straightforward, this free PDF pattern is perfect for all skill levels and helps you create a cute and cuddly elephant with floppy ears and a sweet little trunk.
Think of it as a practice project before you move on to more complex creatures like dragons. There’s also a video tutorial to follow along!
GET THE SIMPLE ELEPHANT SEWING PATTERN HERE
10. Small Felt Elephant
Aww, felt cute, might sew a tiny elephant later! Here’s a free pattern for a bonny mini felt elephant – perfect for nursery decor, keychain buddies, or just a quick cuddle fix.
The guide uses felt (because, well, it’s a felt elephant!), embroidery floss, and a little stuffing to bring this darling grey pal to life.
Great as a gift, decoration, or just for fun, this little guy is sure to bring a smile to your face!
GET THE FELT ELEPHANT PATTERN HERE
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Tusks a Lot!
Alright folks, that’s our trunkload of 10 free elephant sewing patterns! From felt friends for quick fixes to whole elephant families for the ultimate cuddle puddle, we’ve highlighted a pattern for sewists of all skill levels.
Which one stole your heart? And don’t forget to share links to the pics of your DIY elephant plushie creations – we’d love to see them!