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Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern

Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates two plush toys: a baby cow and a baby bull, each approximately 24 cm tall. It uses soft plush yarn to achieve a cuddly texture and clear round-by-round instructions for every part. You will make arms, legs, body, head, muzzle, ears, and tail, then assemble and sculpt the face for a sweet expression.

Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed photos and specific round counts guide your progress and ensure consistent results. Simple shaping techniques like increases, decreases, and needle-sculpting bring personality to each toy.

Why You'll Love This Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the plush yarn creates an irresistibly soft texture that kids and adults both adore. I enjoy the way the separate pieces come together — sewing the head, ears, and muzzle transforms simple rounds into a charming character. The pattern allows small customizations like color placement and eyelashes, which lets me personalize each toy. Making both a cow and a bull doubles the fun and gives you options for pairing or gifting.

Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up the color palette to create different characters; try pastel pinks and creams for a softer baby cow, or bold black and white for a classic dairy cow look.

I sometimes swap plush yarn for a textured worsted-weight yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, larger version of this toy.

I often add tiny accessories like a crocheted bow, miniature scarf, or a little bell sewn to the neck for added personality.

For eyes, I alternate between safety eyes and embroidered eyes depending on the recipient; embroidered eyes are safer for very young children.

I recommend experimenting with horn color and size: using cotton yarn and a tighter hook gives small, neat horns that contrast nicely with the plush body.

I sometimes change the muzzle color to a slightly darker rose to give more contrast and make the face pop in photos.

Try adding a little blush using a soft pastel pencil or yarn paint to give the cheeks a sweet, finished look.

Make a family by altering size: use thin yarn and small hooks to create keychain minis, or bulky yarn for large huggable dolls.

I also enjoy making themed sets, like matching blankets or a tiny nappy for the baby cow, using leftover yarn to keep the set cohesive.

When I want posable limbs, I add a short piece of craft wire in the arm before closing and sewing; it helps with display poses without compromising softness.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the change of yarn color at the specified round can ruin the toy's color placement; follow the pattern's 'Change yarn to main color (brown)' notes exactly where indicated. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually will create lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts as you go and shape as instructed for a smooth finish. ✗ Not setting safety eyes in the correct round will misplace facial features; install safety eyes in the 8th row in the range of 5 sc as directed. ✗ Leaving tails too short for sewing makes assembly difficult; leave long tails for sewing and fastening off so you can attach pieces securely. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body can distort the toy's proportions; stuff firmly but not too tight and add more stuffing as you sew the head to the body.

Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern

Make two adorable baby bovine friends with this easy-to-follow amigurumi pattern. You will crochet both a baby cow and a baby bull using plush yarn for a soft, cuddly finish. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly tips, and finishing techniques to help you create a 24 cm toy. Perfect as a handmade gift or a charming nursery companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby cow and Baby bull Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    1 skein of brown plush yarn (for example Yarnart Dolce, Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Bernat Baby Velvet yarn - 100g/120m per skein) for legs, arms, body and head (used Yarnart Dolce nr.765)
  • 02
    1 skein of white plush yarn for cow's body and bull's nappy (used Himalaya Dolphin Baby nr.80301)
  • 03
    Small amount of pink plush yarn for muzzle and ears (used Himalaya Dolphin Baby nr.80303)
  • 04
    Small amount of peach plush yarn for cow's nappy (used Himalaya Dolphin Baby nr.80333)
  • 05
    Small amount of dark brown plush yarn for bull's arms and legs (used Yarnart Dolce nr.775)
  • 06
    Small amount of brown cotton yarn for horns (used Alize Cotton Gold)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0mm (for toys)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.25mm (for horns)
  • 03
    Safety eyes 16mm (2 pieces for each toy)
  • 04
    Eyelashes (baby color)
  • 05
    Soft polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Thin long needle and needle with a large eyelet
  • 07
    Marker or stitch marker
  • 08
    Yarn cutter or sharp scissors

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— Arm*2 :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook, dark brown and main brown colors yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc through back loop only

Round 4 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*2 (10)

Info :

Change yarn to main color (brown)

Round 5-9 :

10 sc (5 rounds)

Round 10 :

(3 sc, 1 dec)*2 (8)

Info :

Stuff the arm. 4 sc through both sides across. Leave a little tail.

— Leg*2 :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook, dark brown and main brown colors yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc through back loop only

Round 5 :

18 sc

Round 6 :

(1 sc, 1 dec)*6 (12)

Info :

Change yarn to main color (brown)

Round 7-11 :

12 sc (5 rounds)

Round 12 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*2 (10)

Round 13 :

10 sc

Info :

Stuff the leg. 5 sc through both sides across. Leave a little tail.

— Tail :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook, main brown color yarn and brown cotton yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2-7 :

6 sc (6 rounds)

Info :

Do not stuff. 3 sc through both sides across. Leave a long tail

Info :

Cut the cotton yarn into strips about 10cm long.

Info :

Fold in half, using thinner crochet hook thread through the loop of the tail and thread it again into the thread loop. Well pull. Look pictures. At the end, using scissors make the ends straight.

— Body :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook, white color and main brown colors yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, 1 inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

5 sc with first leg, 12 sc, 5 sc with second leg, 14 sc (36)

Round 8 :

27 sc, 3 sc with the tail, 6 sc (36)

Round 9-10 :

36 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change yarn to main color (brown)

Round 11 :

36 sc through back loop only

Round 12 :

6 sc, 6 dec, 18 sc (30)

Round 13 :

(3 sc, 1 dec)*6 (24)

Round 14-15 :

24 sc (2 rounds)

Round 16 :

1 sc, 4 sc with first arm, 7 sc, 4 sc with second arm, 8 sc (24)

Round 17 :

(2 sc, 1 dec)*6 (18)

Round 18 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*3 (15)

Info :

Fasten off. Good stuff the body.

Info :

With white color yarn

Round 11 :

36 sc through front loop

— Head :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook and main brown color yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 inc)*6 (30)

Round 6-8 :

30 sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

(4 sc, 1 inc)*6 (36)

Round 10 :

(5 sc, 1 inc)*6 (42)

Round 11-12 :

42 sc (2 rounds)

Round 13 :

(5 sc, 1 dec)*6 (36)

Round 14 :

(4 sc, 1 dec)*6 (30)

Round 15 :

(1 sc, 1 dec)*10 (20)

Round 16 :

(3 sc, 1 dec)*6 (16)

Info :

Set safety eyes in the 8th row in the range of 5sc. Good stuff the head.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook and rose color yarn. Crochet around the chain! We make oval

Round 1 :

8 ch. 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc to the last loop, 5 sc and 1 inc on other side of the chain (16)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*3, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2 (28)

Round 4-5 :

28 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

1 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec)*3, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec)*2 (22)

Info :

Fasten off.

— Ear*2 :

Info :

Use 4mm crochet hook, main brown and pink colors yarn. One ear made from 2 layers of circle pieces.

Info :

With pink yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*6 (24)

Info :

Fasten off.

Info :

With main brown yarn

Round 1 :

2 ch. 6 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 inc)*6 (24)

Info :

Don't fasten and don't cut yarn.

Info :

Stake both pink and brown pieces together with wrong-side on each other, continue to crochet the next round with brown color.

Round 5 :

24 sc on both circle pieces (24)

Info :

Fold the ear and make 4s c through both layers together to give it a scooped appearance.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the head to the body. Put more stuffing around the head and neck area as you are sewing together!!!

Info :

Sew muzzle to the head, using a little stuffing.

Info :

Sew ears to the head between 5 and 6 rows.

Info :

Needle Sculpting. This will give natural look to the face. Insert the needle in the center of neck. Stitch out to right inner eye corner. I make a sewing stitch 2-3 loops long and pull the needle out to the center of the neck. Apply a little bit of tension on the thread, not much. The more you pull, the more the eye will sink back into the head. Repeat the same for the second eye.

Info :

Attach arms and legs securely in the locations established when crocheting the body (see round placement notes in the body section for correct positioning).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body, adding extra stuffing around the neck as you stitch to ensure a smooth connection and correct shaping.
  • Sew the muzzle to the head using a little stuffing so it keeps an oval, raised shape and stitches are hidden.
  • Fold ears and sew them to the head between rows 5 and 6, aligning the inner pink layer centrally before securing.
  • Attach arms to the body at the positions created in round 16 (work includes '4 sc with first arm' and '4 sc with second arm' placements); sew firmly for durability.
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body where the legs were joined in round 7; stuff and sew through both sides across to secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Set safety eyes in the 8th round and position them within a span of about 5 single crochet stitches for a balanced face.
  • 💡Do not stuff the tail; weave cotton yarn fringe as instructed and secure using the thinner hook method for a neat tail finish.
  • 💡Stuff limbs and body gradually to avoid lumps and ensure even shaping; finish stuffing as you sew parts together for best results.

This delightful baby cow and baby bull pattern makes two squishy, huggable friends that are ideal for gifts or nursery decor. 🐮🧸 With plush yarn and thoughtful shaping, these toys feel soft and luxurious in little hands. Enjoy making both characters — they are charming together and perfect for collecting!

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished toy measures approximately 24 cm (9.44 inches) tall when made with the recommended plush yarn and a 4mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but using a different yarn weight will change the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect a different finished dimension.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know single crochet, increases and decreases, and basic amigurumi assembly techniques like sewing pieces together and working in rounds.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish one toy in about 5-7 hours; time varies with experience and how much detail you add during assembly and finishing.