About This Bull Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern guides you through crocheting a soft Bull amigurumi with a rounded head, muzzle, horns and hooved limbs. You will work mostly in spiral rounds and create each part separately before assembling. The toy uses plush Alize Softy yarn for a cuddly texture and clear stitch counts for each round. Photos accompany the instructions to help with placement and finishing.
Perfect as a handmade gift or decorative toy, the finished bull stands about 39 cm tall using the recommended yarn and hook. The pattern includes tips for stuffing, sewing parts, and creating a tail tassel.
Why You'll Love This Bull Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi shaping with a very cuddly plush texture that feels wonderful to hold. I enjoy how each piece is compact and fast to crochet, yet when assembled the toy has a lot of personality. Sewing the muzzle, ears and horns in place brings the character to life and always makes me smile. The pattern is versatile so I often adapt colors and make tiny accessories to personalize each bull.
Switch Things Up
I love changing up colors to create different looks; try pastel tones for a softer, nursery-friendly bull or high contrast colors for a playful twist.
You can easily make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, creating a keychain-sized friend perfect for gifts.
I often swap the plush yarn for a smooth cotton to give the toy a cleaner, more defined stitch look — the shape will remain the same but texture changes dramatically.
Try adding tiny crocheted scarves, bows, or a little vest to turn your bull into a seasonal or personalized gift.
I sometimes embroider different facial expressions by changing eye placement or mouth stitches to give each bull a unique personality.
Want it more posable? Insert thin wire in the limbs before stuffing to allow gentle posing of the arms and legs.
For a sturdier toy for small children, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes to eliminate small parts.
I like to use gradient or variegated yarn for the hooves or muzzle to create subtle color interest without extra sewing.
Make matching sets by crocheting several bulls in different colorways and arranging them as nursery decor or gift bundles.
When adjusting size, remember to keep proportions similar: if you increase body circumference, scale up limbs and muzzle accordingly for a balanced finished toy.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers while working in spiral rounds leads to losing the start of the round; place a marker at the first stitch of every round and move it up as you go.
✗ Failing to stuff as you go causes gaps and lumps when finishing; stuff gradually and evenly, especially in the head and body, to maintain smooth shape.
✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases results in incorrect stitch counts later; count stitches at the end of each round and correct mistakes immediately.
✗ Changing colors without securing yarn tails can cause loose ends and unraveling; fasten off or weave in ends securely and leave long sewing tails where instructed.
✗ Sewing parts without pinning makes placement uneven and asymmetrical; pin or use stitch markers to position muzzle, eyes, ears and limbs before sewing them on.
✗ Overstuffing limbs and body makes shaping difficult and hard to close neatly; stuff firmly but leave room to shape and sew, adding small amounts until you reach desired firmness.
