Welcome to my crochet elephant bag pattern. This pattern was another request. This is what the finished elephant bag will look like.

There’s also a video tutorial for this pattern available on my YouTube channel at crochet elephant bag tutorial.

 

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This pattern will be using UK terminology. If you want to view the US version, go to crochet elephant bag pattern (US version).

Elephant Granny Square Bag Pattern

Abbreviations

• st – stitch
• sts – stitches
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• htr – half treble crochet
• tr – treble crochet

Materials Used

• Any thickness crochet cotton or yarn, I used 8 ply yarn which is light worsted in the US and double knit in the UK in colours pink, grey and white.
• Crochet hooks, I used a 4.5mm hook for the granny square and a 4mm hook for the sides and strap.
• A darning needle to weave in ends.
• Scissors.
• Sewing thread and a needle to stitch the elephant together.
• Black cotton to embroider on the eyes and the markings on the trunk.
• A button.
• Fabric for lining the bag if desired.

Size

16.5cm square or 6.5” square without the strap.  The strap is 32.5cm long or 13” long

Granny Squares (Make 2)

Make 2 elephant granny squares using the pattern below with an extra row around the edging of the granny square.  Work row 5 twice and then work row 6.

 

Edge of Bag

Join yarn to the left top of the square. I used a 4mm hook for the rest of the bag.

Chain for Strap

Work enough chain for the handle and join to the top right of the square. (I worked 85 chain)

Sides of Bag and Strap

Row 1: Working into the back loop, only work 1 dc in each st down the sides and 3 dc in corner loops. Once you reach the chain, work 1 dc in each ch. Join with a sl st in the top of 1^st st.

Rows 2-5: 1 ch, work 1 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st in top of 1^st st.

Join in 2nd Granny Square

Row 6: 1 ch, working through both loops of 1^st square and back loop only of 2^nd square work 1 sl st in each st down sides and bottom and 1 dc in each of the 3 sts around the corner of 1^st square and into the corner loop for the 3 sts of 2^nd square until the strap. Don’t fasten off.

Neatening Row

1 ch, work 1 sl st in each st around 1^st side of the strap and across the top of the bag. Fasten off.

Join yarn to the bottom of the strap of 2^nd side.

1 ch, work 1 sl st in each st around the strap and to the middle of the top of the bag, 20 ch, sl st in same st as last sl st, 1 sl st in each st to strap. Fasten off.

To Make Up

Weave in ends. Stitch a button to the top of the bag opposite the loop.

 

Make a lining for the bag if desired.

And there’s the finished bag. I’ve also made it in different colours.

I hope that you’ve enjoyed the pattern. Look at some of my other patterns, including the elephant granny square, the crochet dog bag and the crochet cat bag.