Free Amigurumi Cow Pattern: Create Your Adorable Crochet Cow!

Welcome to our world of crochet creativity, where you can embark on a delightful journey to create your very own amigurumi cow. These adorable crochet creatures are not only fun to make but also make for wonderful handmade gifts or charming additions to your crochet collection.

Our free amigurumi cow pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you’re new to amigurumi or a seasoned pro, you’ll find this project both enjoyable and rewarding.

To get started, all you need are some basic crochet skills, yarn in your chosen colors, a crochet hook, and a bit of stuffing. Follow our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, and you’ll soon have a lovable, huggable cow of your own.

Not only is crafting your amigurumi cow a creative endeavor, but it’s also a relaxing and satisfying hobby. You can customize your cow’s colors, add cute accessories like bows or scarves, and let your imagination run wild.

Abbreviations: 

sc – single crochet 

inc – increase 

dec – decrease 

ch – chain stitch 

Sl-st – slip stitch 

dc – single crochet with yarn over 

(…)x6 – repeat the action in parentheses 6 times. 

Materials: 

Yarn “YarnArt jeans” 

Main color #03 

Boots: #26 or #64 

Pants: #54 

Sweater: #55 and #46 

Hands and Horns: #28 

Crochet hook #2 

Scissors 

Toy sewing needle 

10mm safety eyes 

Plastic for the sole 

Stuffing material – holofiber or synthetic stuffing 

PATTERN 

Arms (2 pieces): 

Only stuff the lower part. 

Begin with black yarn. 

1 Row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring (6) 

2 Row: (increase) x 6 

3 Row: (3 single crochets, increase) x 3 (15) 

4 Row: 15 single crochets in the back loops 

5-6 Row: 15 single crochets (2 rows) 

7 Row: With beige yarn, (3 single crochets, decrease) x 3 (12) 

8-12 Row: 12 single crochets (5 rows) 

13 Row: With blue yarn, 12 single crochets in the back loops 

14 Row: With blue yarn, 12 single crochets 

15 Row: With gray yarn, 12 single crochets 

16-17 Row: With blue yarn, 12 single crochets (2 rows) 

18 Row: With gray yarn, 12 single crochets 

19-20 Row: With blue yarn, 12 single crochets (2 rows) 

Fold in half and crochet 6 single crochets together. Leave a tail for sewing. In the 12th row, crochet single crochets with blue yarn around the front loops. Crochet the second arm similarly. 

Ears (2 pieces): 

1 Row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring (6) 

2 Row: (single crochet, increase) x 3 (9) 

3 Row: (2 single crochets, increase) x 3 (12) 

4 Row: (3 single crochets, increase) x 3 (15) 

5-9 Row: 15 single crochets (5 rows) 

10 Row: (3 single crochets, decrease) x 3 (12) 

Fold in half and crochet 6 single crochets together. Secure the yarn and leave it for sewing. Crochet the second ear similarly. 

Horns (2 pieces): 

1 Row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring (6) 

2 Row: 5 single crochets, increase (7) 

3 Row: 6 single crochets, increase (8) 

4 Row: 7 single crochets, increase (9) 

5 Row: 9 single crochets 

Secure the yarn, leave it for sewing. 

Crochet the second horn similarly. 

Head: 

Stuff as you go. 

1 Row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring (6) 

2 Row: (increase) x 6 (12) 

3 Row: (single crochet, increase) x 6 (18) 

4 Row: (2 single crochets, increase) x 6 (24) 

5 Row: (3 single crochets, increase) x 6 (30) 

6 Row: (4 single crochets, increase) x 6 (36) 

7 Row: (5 single crochets, increase) x 6 (42) 

8-12 Row: 42 single crochets (5 rows) 

13 Row: (6 single crochets, increase) x 6 (48) 

14 Row: 48 single crochets 

15 Row: (7 single crochets, increase) x 6 (54) 

16-17 Row: 54 single crochets (2 rows) 

18 Row: (7 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (48) 

19 Row: 48 single crochets 

Insert the safety eyes between rows 14 and 15, with a distance of 8 single crochets between them. 

20 Row: (6 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (42) 

21 Row: (5 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (36) 

22 Row: (4 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (30) 

23 Row: (3 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (24) 

24 Row: (2 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (18) 

25 Row: 18 single crochets 

Secure the yarn and leave it for sewing. 

Muzzle: 

Use pink yarn. 

1 Row: 6 chain stitches, starting from the second chain from the hook: 4 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the last chain, turn the work and crochet 3 single crochets on the other side, increase (12) 

2 Row: increase, 3 single crochets, (increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (increase) x 2 (18) 

3 Row: single crochet, increase, 3 single crochets, (single crochet, increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (single crochet, increase) x 2 (24) 

4 Row: 2 single crochets, increase, 3 single crochets, (2 single crochets, increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (2 single crochets, increase) x 2 (30) 

5-7 Row: 30 single crochets (3 rows) 

Secure the yarn, leave it for sewing. 

Mouth: 

1 Row: 6 single crochets in the amigurumi ring. 

2 Row: (increase) x 6. 

Do not cut the yarn, leave it for sewing. 

Legs (2 pieces): 

Stuff the part as you crochet, making it quite dense. 

Begin with red yarn. 

1 Row: 6 chain stitches, starting from the second chain from the hook: 4 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the last chain, turn the work and crochet 3 single crochets on the other side, increase (12) 

2 Row: increase, 3 single crochets, (increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (increase) x 2 (18) 

3 Row: single crochet, increase, 3 single crochets, (single crochet, increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (single crochet, increase) x 2 (24) 

4 Row: 2 single crochets, increase, 3 single crochets, (2 single crochets, increase) x 3, 3 single crochets, (2 single crochets, increase) x 2 (30) 

Outline the sole and cut out insoles from plastic or cardboard. 

5 Row: 30 single crochets in the back loops 

6-7 Row: 30 single crochets 

Insert the plastic insole. 

8 Row: 9 single crochets, (decrease) x 6, 9 single crochets (24) 

9 Row: 8 single crochets, (decrease) x 4, 8 single crochets (20) 

10-11 Row: 20 single crochets (2 rows) 

Switch to beige yarn. 

12 Row: crochet in the back loops (8 single crochets, decrease) x 2 (18) 

13-17 Row: 18 single crochets (5 rows) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

18 Row: crochet in the back loops 18 single crochets 

19-20 Row: 18 single crochets 

Secure the yarn and cut it. 

Edge the boots with red yarn using slip stitches in the 4th row, the top of the boots in the 11th row, and the pants in the 17th row. 

Crochet the second leg similarly, but do not cut the yarn. 

Body: 

Crochet a few single crochets to reach the inner side of the leg. Crochet 3 chain stitches and attach to the inner side of the first leg. 

21 Row: 18 single crochets, crochet 3 single crochets into the chain stitches, 18 single crochets, crochet 3 single crochets into the chain from the beginning (42) 

22 Row: 42 single crochets 

Place a marker in the center of the back. 

23 Row: (9 single crochets, increase, 10 single crochets, increase) x 2 (46) 

24-29 Row: 46 single crochets (6 rows) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

30 Row: crochet in the back loops (9 single crochets, decrease, 10 single crochets, decrease) x 2 (42) 

31-32 Row: 42 single crochets (2 rows) 

Switch to gray yarn. 

33 Row: (5 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (36) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

34-35 Row: 36 single crochets (2 rows) 

Switch to gray yarn. 

36 Row: (4 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (30) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

37-38 Row: 30 single crochets (2 rows) 

Switch to gray yarn. 

39 Row: (3 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (24) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

40-41 Row: 24 single crochets (in the 41st row, you can attach the arms) 

Switch to gray yarn. 

42 Row: (2 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (18) 

Switch to blue yarn. 

43-44 Row: 18 single crochets (2 rows) 

Secure the yarn, leave it for sewing. 

Tail: 

Cut black yarn into strands for the tail. Crochet a chain of 12 chain stitches. Then, in the second chain from the hook, make a slip stitch while wrapping the yarn around the strands. Continue making slip stitches along the chain to the end. Fold the strands in half and wrap them together. 

Skirt for the Cow: 

The skirt is crocheted around the front loop between rows 29 and 30. 

1 Row: 2 chain stitches for the start, (single crochet, increase) x 23, slip stitch (69) 

2 Row: 2 chain stitches, (2 single crochets, increase) x 23, slip stitch (92) 

3 Row: 2 chain stitches, (3 single crochets, increase) x 23, slip stitch (105) 

Secure the yarn and cut it. 

Scarf (Knitted): 

Using yarn matching the color of the boots, in this case, red, cast on 8 stitches and knit in a 1×1 rib pattern for 40 rows. 

Assembly: 

Sew on the muzzle, with the start of it located under the eyes in the 14th row. 

Create a cinch. 

Sew on the mouth. 

Sew on the horns, leaving a gap of 4 stitches on each side of the center. 

Sew on the ears. 

Optionally, embroider eyelashes and eyebrows. 

Sew on the arms in the 41st row. 

Sew on the head. 

For convenience, attach the head to the body using a knitting needle, filling in the stuffing as needed. 

Sew on the tail. 

Please note that assembling an amigurumi can be a bit complex, so it’s helpful to refer to accompanying images or diagrams if available.