Blossom the Crochet Elephant — Ad-Free PDF Pattern
Take the pop-ups, the side panels, and the scroll-to-the-pattern dance off the table. The ad-free PDF is the version of Blossom you actually want in your project bag.
Blossom is a 14" tall huggable elephant designed exclusively for Marly Bird by Megan Kreiner — a former Disney Feature Animation and DreamWorks animator. Her character design instincts are in every curve of that trunk. From the floppy ears to the floral crown, Blossom is the kind of handmade gift people remember forever.
You can find the free version of this pattern on the blog. This ad-free PDF gives you the same complete pattern in a clean, printable format — no ads, no scrolling, no pop-ups. Just you, your hook, and Blossom.
What you're getting
- 17-page detailed PDF pattern (instant download)
- Step-by-step photo tutorials for every section
- Video tutorials for Head, Trunk, Body, Legs, Ears, and Flower Crown
- Written in standard US crochet terms
- Complete materials list + substitution tips
Pattern details
- Designer: Megan Kreiner for Marly Bird
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size: 14" tall × 24" body circumference
- Yarn: Loops & Threads Demi Purl (super bulky), Petite Purl (worsted), Skinny Chenille (worsted)
- Hook: N/9.0mm main, G/4.5mm + H/5.0mm for details
- Special techniques: Short-row shaping, front-post / back-post single crochet
Want to go deeper?
If you love amigurumi, you'll love the Marly Bird House — Marly's online crochet and knitting school, where you'll find full video courses on amigurumi techniques, garment construction, and more.
The story behind Blossom
Marly is also a track coach. When her athletes feel intimidated by a big goal, she asks: "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer: one bite at a time. Blossom is the mascot of that mindset — every big handmade project, every personal record, every goal worth chasing.
One stitch at a time. You've got this.
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Craft:Crochet
Difficulty: Intermediate
Gauge:
7 sc x 8 rounds = 4” [10 cm] x 4” [10 cm] using super bulky weight yarn and large hook; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Helpful Resources:
Video TutorialsMood: Smooth Jazz
Needle Size: 9.0 mm, 4.5 mm
Project Categories: Amigurumi
Project Subcategories: Stuffie - Toy
Technique: Bottom Up, Colorwork (other), Join As You Go (JAYGO), Worked In The Round
Time Required: A few days, A few weeks
Yarn Suggestions:
Bernat, Baby Blanket Sparkle (100% polyester, 220 yds / 201 m, 10.5 oz/ 300 g, CYCA# 6 super bulky) Color A: #71011 Limeade Sparkle, 3 balls; Color B: #71009 Freesia Sparkle, 1 ball Herrschners, Worsted 8 Yarn (100% acrylic, 489 yds / 448 m, 8 ox/ 226g, CYCA #4 worsted) Color C: White, small amount Patons, Kroy Socks Yarn (75% washable wool/ 25% nylon, 166 yds / 152 m, 1.75 oz / 50 g, CYCA# 1 super fine) Color D: Red, small amount; Color E: Coal, small amount
Yarn Weight: Bulky