Amigurumi Cow Crochet Pattern
This adorable cow is the perfect addition to any farm animal collection! Using Knit Picks Animation DK yarn, it’s soft, durable, and works up beautifully. The finished cow measures approximately 10 inches tall, making it the perfect cuddly companion or charming decorative piece. This free crochet pattern uses simple stitches and color changes to create a lovable barnyard friend.
Materials
- Yarn: Knit Picks Animation DK in:
- White (Main Body) – 2 skeins
- Black (Spots and Hooves) – 1 skein
- Linen (Muzzle and Inner Ears) – 1 skein
- Coffee (Horns) – 1 skein
- Blush (Cheeks, optional) – Small amount
- Hook: Size D (3.25 mm)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry Needle
- Safety Eyes: 12 mm (optional; you can embroider eyes instead)
- Stitch Marker
Gauge
6 single crochets = 1 inch. Ensure consistent tension for uniform size.
Abbreviations
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- ch: Chain
- rnd: Round
- FO: Fasten off
Pattern
Head
- With White, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Inc in each st around. (12)
- 1 sc, inc around. (18)
- 2 sc, inc around. (24)
- 3 sc, inc around. (30)
6-10. Sc in each st around. (30) - 3 sc, dec around. (24)
- 2 sc, dec around. (18)
- 1 sc, dec around. (12)
Stuff firmly. - Dec around. (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle
- With Linen, ch 6.
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch; continue working along the other side of the chain: 3 sc, inc. (12)
- 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4-5. Sc in each st around. (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Add nostrils to the muzzle with black yarn and stitch two small ovals.
Body
- With White, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- Inc in each st around. (12)
- 1 sc, inc around. (18)
- 2 sc, inc around. (24)
- 3 sc, inc around. (30)
- 4 sc, inc around. (36)
7-12. Sc in each st around. (36) - 4 sc, dec around. (30)
- 3 sc, dec around. (24)
- 2 sc, dec around. (18)
- 1 sc, dec around. (12)
Stuff firmly. - Dec around. (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spots
Make 3-5 spots in Black using different sizes:
- (Small Spot) Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. FO.
- (Medium Spot) Make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. Inc in each st around. FO.
Sew the spots randomly onto the cow’s body.
Legs (Make 4)
- With Black, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- 1 sc, inc around. (9)
3-4. Sc in each st around. (9)
Change to White:
5-10. Sc in each st around. (9)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
Follow the same instructions as the legs but stop at round 8.
Ears (Make 2)
- With White, make a magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6)
- 1 sc, inc around. (9)
- Sc in each st around. (9)
- 1 sc, dec around. (6)
Change to Linen: - Sc in each st around. (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Horns (Make 2)
- With Coffee, make a magic ring, 4 sc into ring. (4)
- Sc in each st around. (4)
- 1 sc, inc around. (6)
4-5. Sc in each st around. (6)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
- With White, ch 10.
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st in each st back. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach a small Black tassel to the end of the tail.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the arms and legs securely to the body.
- Sew on the muzzle to the bottom front of the head.
- Position and sew the ears and horns onto the top of the head.
- Attach the tail to the back of the body.
- Embroider eyes, or attach safety eyes.
- Add blush to the cheeks for a sweet finishing touch (optional).
Congratulations! Your adorable amigurumi cow is complete. Don’t forget to tag us with your creations on social media—we’d love to see your farm animal family come to life!
