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Looking to create an irresistibly cute amigurumi cow? This charming nature cow pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels who want to add a delightful farmyard friend to their collection. Worked from top to bottom in continuous rounds, this pattern creates a sweet cow with distinctive features that will capture hearts.
What You’ll Need
Materials List
Yarn Requirements:
- Body yarn in white (or your preferred main color)
- Pink yarn for the nose
- Brown yarn for horns, legs, and eye patch
Tools and Supplies:
- 4-5mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes (9-16mm)
- Polyester stuffing
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Essential Pattern Information
Abbreviations Guide
- Sc – Single crochet
- MR – Magic ring
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Decrease
- BOB – Bobble stitch
- Ch – Chain
- Tr – Treble crochet
- Dc – Double crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- FLO – Front loops only
Important Notes
This pattern is written in US terminology and worked in continuous rounds, meaning you won’t need to slip stitch at the end of each round. Keep your stitch marker handy to track your progress through each round.
Pro Tip: You may need to adjust the leg placement depending on your yarn weight and tension.
Creating Your Cow: Step-by-Step Instructions
Head and Body
The head and body are worked as one continuous piece from top to bottom.
Rounds 1-6: Building the Head
- Start with 6sc in magic ring (6 stitches)
- Inc around (12 stitches)
- (Sc, inc) x 6 (18 stitches)
- (2sc, inc) x 6 (24 stitches)
- (3sc, inc) x 6 (30 stitches)
- Sc around (30 stitches)
Rounds 7-9: Creating the Eye Patch
Note: Stitches shown in the color change section indicate switching to your brown yarn for the eye patch detail.
- 7sc, 3sc, 20sc (30 stitches)
- 8sc, 6sc, 19sc (30 stitches)
- 6sc, 4sc, 20sc (30 stitches)
Round 10: Shaping the Neck
(Sc, dec) x 2, sc, dec, (sc, dec) x 7 (20 stitches)
Round 11: Neck Decrease
Dec around (10 stitches)
Eye Placement: Position safety eyes between rounds 8-9, spacing them 8 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head firmly at this point.
Rounds 12-18: Body Construction
- FLO inc around (20 stitches)
- (2sc, inc) x 6, 2sc (26 stitches)
14-15. Sc around for 2 rounds (26 stitches) - 7sc, BOB, 4sc, BOB, 1sc, BOB, 4sc, BOB, 6sc (26 stitches) – This creates the spotted texture
- (3sc, dec) x 5, sc (21 stitches)
Complete stuffing at this point.
- Dec x 10, sc (11 stitches)
Sew the opening closed and weave in all ends securely.
Ears (Make 2)
Using your body color yarn:
- Ch 5
- Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: dc, 3sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Horns (Make 2)
Using brown yarn:
- Ch 5
- Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: Tr, 2dc, Tr
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose
Using pink yarn:
- 6sc in magic ring (6 stitches)
- Sc around (6 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly Instructions
Follow these steps to bring your cow to life:
- Attach the horns between rounds 3-5 on top of the head
- Sew the ears one round below the horns
- Position the nose centered between the safety eyes
Take your time with assembly to ensure all pieces are securely attached and symmetrically placed for the best appearance.
Final Thoughts
This delightful cow pattern is perfect for gift-giving, nursery decoration, or adding to your amigurumi collection. The combination of textured bobble stitches and color changes creates a charming spotted effect that gives each cow its unique personality.
Remember to adjust your tension and stuffing amount to achieve your desired firmness. The beauty of amigurumi is that each piece is slightly unique, reflecting your personal touch and style.
Happy crocheting, and enjoy creating your adorable nature cow!
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