Christmas Cow Free Pattern

 

Supplies:

• Yarn 4/Medium Weight in: White, black, light pink, red, brown, and green
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry needle
• 10mm safety eyes
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Sewing Pins

Additional Information:

Difficulty: Intermediate

Let's Get Started!

We will start by making the nose, then the body. The nose and body are made in one continuous piece. After we make the body, we will do the arms/legs, spots, ears, tail, and their accessories! You can also make these cows without the Christmas gear.

Instructions

Body

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc all around (12)
Round 3: Inc, Sc in the next st all around (18)
Round 4: Inc, Sc in the next 2 st all around (24)
Rounds 5-8: Sc all around (24)
Round 9: Inc, Sc in the next 7 st 3 times (27)
Round 10: Change to white, Sc all around (27)

Now we will add eye markers into Round 10. Add an eye marker into the 13th and 19th stitch.

Round 11: Sc all around (27)
Round 12: Inc, Sc in the next 8 st all around (30)
Rounds 13-14: Sc all around (30)
Round 15: Inc, Sc in the next 9 st all around (33)
Rounds 16-17: Sc all around (33)
Round 18: Inc, Sc in the next 10 st all around (36)
Round 19: Sc in the next 3 st, LOOSELY SISt in the next 11 st, Sc in the next 3 st. Repeat Dec, Sc in the next 2 st 4 times. Dec 1 time, Sc in the next st (31)
Round 20: Sc in the next 3 st, LOOSELY SiSt in the next 11 st, Sc in the next 3 st. Repeat Dec, Sc in the next st 4 times, Sc in the next 2 st (27)
Round 21: Sc in the next 3 st, LooseLy SiSt in the next 11 st, Sc in the next 3 st. Repeat Dec 4 times, Sc in the next 2 st (23)
Round 22: Sc in the next 3 st, Repeat Inc, Sc in the next 2 st 4 times, Sc in the next 2 st, Dec 2 times, Sc in the last 2 st (25)
Add the eyes in the marked areas now. Stuff the head firmly.
Round 23: Sc in the next 3 st, Inc, Sc in the next 3 st 4 times, Sc in the next 6 st (29)
Round 24: Sc in the next 7 st. Inc, Sc in the next st 6 times. Sc in the next 10 st (35)
Round 25: Sc in the next 10 st. Inc, Sc in the next st 6 times. Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 12 st (42)
Rounds 26-44: Sc all around (42)
Round 45: Dec, Sc in the next 5 st all around (36)
Round 46: Sc all around (36)
Round 47: Dec, Sc in the next 4 st all around (30)
Round 48: Dec, Sc in the next 3 st all around (24)

Stuff the body firmly now. Continue stuffing after each round.

Round 49: Dec, Sc in the next 2 st all around (18)
Round 50: Dec, Sc in the next st all around (12)
Round 51: Dec all around (6). Finish off now. Weave in ends.

Legs

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc all around (12)
Round 3: Inc, Sc in the next st all around (18)
Round 4: In the BLO, Sc all around (18)
Round 5: In BOTH loops, Sc all around (18)
Round 6: Change to white. Sc all around (18)
Rounds 7-9: Sc all around (18)
Round 10: Sc in the next 11 st.
Row 11: Ch 1 and turn. Dec 1 time, Sc in the next 7 st, Dec 1 time.
Round 12: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 9 st.

Ears (Make 2)

In white:
Round 1: 6 Sc into Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Sc all around (6)
Round 3: Inc, Sc in the next st 3 times (9)
Round 4: Inc, Sc in the next 2 st 3 times (12)
Rounds 5-7: Sc all around (12)
Round 8: Dec, Sc in the next 2 st 3 times (9)
Round 9: Sc all around (9)

Finish off now. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the ear in half and pin onto the cow as shown. Sew on now.

Face Patch

In black:
Round 1: Ch 8. Sc in the 2nd Ch from the hook. Sc into that same st. Sc in the next 5 st. Sc 2 times into the last Ch. Turn the piece to the other side of the chain. Sc in the next 5 st (14)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the face patch on as shown and sew on. Weave in ends.

Big Spots (Make 2)

In black:
Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc all around (12)
Round 3: Inc, Sc in the next st all around (18)
Round 4: SISt in the next 3 st, Dc in the next 2 st, Inc in the next st, SISt in the next 3 st, Hdc in the next st, Dc in the same st, Dc 2 times in the next st, SISt in the next 3 st, Dc 2 times in the next st, Dc in the next st, SiSt in the next 2 st (22)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the spots on as shown and sew on. Weave in ends.

Small Spots (Make 2)

In black:
Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: Inc all around (12)
Round 3: SISt in the next 3 st, Sc 4 times in the next st, SISt in the next 2 st, Sc 3 times in the next st, SISt in the next 2 st (14)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the spots on as shown and sew on. Weave in ends.

Tail

In white:
Row 1: Ch 21. Skip the next 3 stitches, then make 1 Dc in the 4th Ch from the hook. Dc in the next 17 st (19)

Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Wreath (Make 2 Pieces)

In green:
Round 1: Ch 36. Sc to the very first Ch made, connecting the circle. Make sure to NOT twist the chain. Sc in the next 35 st (36)
Round 2: Repeat Inc, Sc in the next 4 st all around (42)

Finish off the first wreath. For the second wreath, continue without finishing off.
Round 3: Sc the two wreath pieces together now.

Bow

In red:
Round 1: Ch 6. Sc in the 2nd Ch from the hook. Sc in the next 4 st. Ch 1 and turn (5)
Row 2: Repeat Sc across (5)
Rows 3-5: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in the next 5 st. Finish off now.

Pinch the bow at the center and sew the middle with red yarn. Pin the bow onto the wreath and sew on now.

Assembly

Pin the arms, legs, and tail onto the body. Sew them on and weave in all ends. Position the wreath around the cow's neck and sew it in place.

Assembly (continued)

Once the arms, legs, and tail are securely attached, ensure that the wreath sits snugly around the neck. Sew the wreath in place around the back of the neck, but leave the front part loose, so it appears to rest naturally.

Final Touches

• Use a tapestry needle to embroider the cow's nose using pink yarn. Create a small, oval-shaped nose in the middle of the face.
• Add blush to the cheeks using light pink yarn or a small amount of fabric paint, if desired.
• Check the cow's spots to ensure they are evenly placed on both sides of the body, and adjust if necessary.

Optional: Adding Accessories

If you'd like to add more festive accessories, such as a small bell or a mini scarf, you can crochet or attach them now. Be creative and have fun with it!

Care Tips

Your amigurumi cow is handmade with love and care, so handle it gently! If needed, spot clean with a damp cloth. Avoid machine washing or drying to keep the cow in good condition for years to come.

We hope you enjoy making your own Christmas Cow! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to leave a comment below or reach out through our contact page.

Happy Crocheting! 🎄