Crochet an Adorable Cow: Easy Amigurumi Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Guide
Make a charming crocheted cow amigurumi with this step‑by‑step pattern. This guide lists materials, round-by-round instructions for the head, body, legs, arms, ears, horns, face, tail, spots and scarf, plus assembly and finishing tips to help you create a neat, cuddly toy.
Crocheting an adorable cow can be a delightful project—perfect as a gift or a keepsake. Keep your tension consistent, change colors cleanly, and arrange pieces before sewing to ensure a balanced finished toy. Happy crocheting!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Red 24, Brown 53, Black 59, White 61 and Pink 62)
- Hook – 3.0mm
- Fiber fill
- Glue stick
- Yarn needle
- Bead needle
- Bell
- Eyeball
- Scissors
- Tweezers
How to Crochet the Head
- R1: Magic ring, ch, 8 sc in ring, sl.
- R2: Ch, 8 sc inc, sl.
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 8 times, sl.
- R4: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R5: Ch, 2 sc, sc inc, (4 sc, sc inc) 5 times, 2 sc, sl.
- R6: Ch, 36 sc, sl.
- R7: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R8-13: Ch, 42 sc, sl.
- R14: Ch, 4 sc, sc inc, (2 sc, sc inc) 11 times, 4 sc, sl.
- R15-18: Ch, 54 sc, sl.
- R19: Ch, (7 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R20: Ch, (6 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R21: Ch, (5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R22: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
How to Crochet the Leg (Make 2)
- R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
- R2: Ch, (sc, sc inc)3 times, change to white in last st, sl.
- R3-4: Ch, 9 sc, sl.
How to Crochet the Body and Legs
- R5: Ch 6 to join legs, 9 sc, 6 sc, 9 sc, 6 sc, sl.
- R6: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R7: Ch, sc, sc inc, 24 sc, (sc inc, sc) 5 times, sl.
- R8-10: Ch, 42 sc, sl.
- R11: Ch, (6 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
- R12-14: Ch, 48 sc, sl.
- R15: Ch, (6 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R16: Ch, 42 sc, sl.
- R17: Ch, (5 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R18: Ch, 36 sc, sl.
- R19: Ch, (4sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
- R20: Ch, 30 sc. Sl Sew the head and body together one by one.
How to Crochet the Arm (Make 2)
- R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
- R2: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) twice, change to white in last st, sl.
- R3-6: Ch, 8 sc, sl.
- R7: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) twice, 2 sc, sl.
- R8: Ch, 6 sc, sl. Sew arms to body sides.
How to Crochet the Ear (Make 1 White, 1 Black)
- R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
- R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl.
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl.
How to Crochet the Horn (Make 2)
- R1: Magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
- R2: Ch, 6 sc, sl.
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
- R4-6: Ch, 9 sc, sl. Stuff horns and sew with ears to head top.
How to Crochet the Face
- R1: Ch 12, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next st, 9 sc, 2 sc in last st, sl.
- R2: Ch, 2 sc in first st, 9 sc, 3 sc inc, 9 sc, 2 sc inc, sl.
- R3: Ch, sc, sc inc, 9 sc, (sc, sc inc) 3 times, 9 sc, (sc, sc inc) twice, sl.
- R4: Ch, 36 sc, sl.
How to Crochet the Scarf
- Chain desired length, dc in 3rd ch from hook to end, attach bell, join ends.
How to Crochet the Tail
- Ch 4, 3 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, tie black yarn on tail, sew to body.
How to Crochet the Spots (Make 3)
- Ch 5, 3 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next st, sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, sl.
Crochet Cow Assembly
- Glue face, eyes, and spots in position. Sew head and body together securely, attach ears and horns on top, then sew arms and tail in place.
Notes
Crochet Tips:
1. Keep your tension consistent throughout, especially when changing colors for the black and white sections.
2. When making color changes (like on legs and arms), do so in the last loop of the previous stitch for clean transitions.
3. Ensure symmetrical placement of the legs, arms, and ears, then sew them securely with multiple stitches.
Assembly Tips:
Before permanently gluing the face, eyes, and spots, arrange them on the cow and use pins to test different positions. Stuff parts evenly with fiber fill for a neat shape, and secure small pieces like the bell and eyes firmly.