Amigurumi Plush Cow Free Pattern

 

Necessary Materials

• Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (Color No80301, No80317, No80306)
• Crochet hook: No 3.5, No 4
• Filler (holofiber)
• Yarn for tightening the muzzle (YarnArt Jeans, white)
• Yarn for tightening the upper and lower legs and for tail tip (YarnArt Jeans, brown)
• A plastic needle with a wide eye (for sewing details)
• Long needle (for tightening the muzzle)
• Eyes: 16 mm on a secure mount
• Yarn "Iris", black (for eyebrows)
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR - Magic ring
• Ch - Chain
• Inc - Increase
• Dec - Decrease
• Sl st - Slip stitch
• (*) - repeat, the number of times specified

Note: The size of the finished amigurumi toy will be approximately 30 cm using the same materials.

Head

We crochet with color No80317:

• Rnd 1: 7 ch
• Rnd 2: From the 2nd loop from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in the last, 4 sc, inc (14)
• Rnd 3: inc, 4 sc, inc*3, 4 sc, inc*2 (20)
• Rnd 4: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
• Rnd 6-7: 30 sc

Change the color of the yarn to No80301 (white). Insert eyes between Rnd 8 and Rnd 9 side by side.

• Rnd 8: 30 sc
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
• Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
• Rnd 11-17: 42 sc (7 rnds)
• Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
• Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
• Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

We start stuffing our heads with holofiber.

• Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
• Rnd 23: dec*6
• Sl st, tighten the top of the head, and hide the thread inside the head.

Horns (Make 2)

Hook No 3.5. We crochet with color No80317:

• Rnd 1: 2 ch, and in the second we crochet 4 sc
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)*2 (6)
• Rnd 3: 6 sc
• Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
• Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, sl st, and cut the thread. Leave 20 cm for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

We crochet two parts in white No80301 and two details in color No80317.

First, crochet two parts in white:

• Rnd 1: 7 ch
• Rnd 2: From the 2nd loop from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in the last, 4 sc, inc (14)
• Rnd 3: inc, 4 sc, inc*3, 4 sc, inc*2 (20)
• Sl st and cut the thread.

Next, crochet two parts with color No80317. Do not cut the thread, and fold the white part with wrong sides together. Tie around with sc. At the end of the row, sl st and cut the thread, leaving about 20 cm for sewing.

Then insert the thread into the needle, fold the ear in half, and sew through the last 2 sc. Pull the thread to the beginning of the ear for easier sewing to the head.

Lower Legs and Body (In One Piece)

For the first leg, start with color No80317:

• Rnd 1: 2 ch, and in the second we crochet 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc*6 (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
• Rnd 5: 24 sc (crochet behind the back wall)
• Rnd 6-7: 24 sc
• Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec)*3 (15)

Change yarn color to No80301:

• Rnd 10-13: 15 sc, sl st, and cut the thread.

For the second leg, crochet in the same way as the first to the 13th row:

• Rnd 13: 15 sc + 3 ch
• Rnd 14: 15 sc on the first leg, 3 sc, 18 sc (36)

Stuff the legs tightly.

• Rnd 15: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
• Rnd 16-18: 42 sc
• Rnd 19: Crochet 10 sc and change the color of the yarn to No80306.
• Rnd 20-23: 42 sc
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
• Rnd 25-26: 36 sc
• Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
• Rnd 28-29: 30 sc

Start stuffing the body.

• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
• Rnd 31-32: 24 sc
• Rnd 33: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
• Rnd 34: 18 sc, sl st

Leave a long thread for sewing on the head.

Upper Paws

Start with color No80317:

• Rnd 1: 2 ch, and in the second we crochet 5 sc
• Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)*5 (15)
• Rnd 4-6: 15 sc
• Rnd 7: dec*2, 11 sc (13)

Change color to white No80301:

• Rnd 8-12: 13 sc

Change color to blue No80306:

• Rnd 13-17: 13 sc, sl st, and cut the thread.

Tail

13 ch, pull out the last loop and insert a brown YarnArt Jeans thread into it, which must be folded in several rows in advance, and then tighten this loop tightly. Next, cut the thread, leaving 15 cm. Insert the thread into the needle and stretch it with the snake up, as shown in the photo. Then cut the ends and the tail is ready.

Assembly:

• Sew the head to the body using the long thread left after finishing the body.
• Sew the upper paws to the sides of the body.
• Sew the lower legs securely to the bottom of the body.
• Sew the ears onto the sides of the head. Remember to fold them in half and sew them in place as instructed earlier.
• Sew the horns to the top of the head.
• Attach the tail to the back of the body.
• Embroider the eyebrows using black "Iris" yarn, positioning them just above the eyes.
• If desired, you can also embroider eyelashes for added detail.

Congratulations! Your plush cow is now complete and ready to be enjoyed. This adorable amigurumi makes for a perfect handmade gift or a charming decoration for your home.

Enjoy your crafting and happy crocheting!