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Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

Cow Phone Pouch 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 Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a practical phone pouch with a detachable cute cow amigurumi decoration. It includes full instructions for the bag body, lid, shoulder strap and every cow part: head, ears, horns, muzzle, legs, arms and a tiny milk bottle. The design uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and a small 2.3 mm hook for a neat, dense fabric.

Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work in spirals for the pouch and in rounds for the amigurumi pieces, with clear stitch counts for every round. Photos and placement notes help you assemble and attach parts accurately.

Why You'll Love This Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple phone pouch into a delightful little companion that brightens your day. I enjoy the mix of functional crochet (a protective pouch) with the playful amigurumi cow that adds personality. The pattern balances straightforward rounds with small shaping challenges that keep it interesting without being overwhelming. I also love how customizable it is—swap colors or add accessories to make it uniquely yours. Making this project always brings me joy and a lovely finished piece to gift or keep.

Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the cow phone pouch by changing yarn colors; try soft pastels for a baby-themed pouch or bold contrast for a playful look.

You can adjust the size by switching yarn weight and hook size — use bulky yarn with a larger hook for a chunky cover or DK yarn for a slimmer fit.

Replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe version, or add eyelashes and brows with embroidery to change the cow's expression.

I often add tiny accessories like a crocheted bow, scarf or tiny bell around the cow's neck to personalize each piece.

Experiment with different textures for the pouch by substituting stitches — try HDC or a puff stitch row to create a unique front panel.

Try making the cow detachable with a snap or a small loop so the pouch can be used with or without the toy attached.

For a keychain or bag charm, make a mini version of the cow using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, then add a key ring instead of the shoulder strap.

I sometimes swap the milk bottle for a tiny heart or flower to create a different theme that matches the recipient's taste.

Use embroidery to add small spots or initials on the pouch to make each item truly one-of-a-kind and gift-ready.

If you want a sturdier pouch, consider lining the inside with a thin fabric or interfacing to protect your phone and keep the shape crisp.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the pouch foundation will cause your sides to be uneven; place markers at the start and center to keep even shaping and stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to work in spirals for the pouch can cause visible seams and misalignment; work continuously in spirals as instructed to keep the texture consistent. ✗ Overstuffing the head and limbs creates a stiff, distorted amigurumi shape; stuff gradually and lightly, filling a little at a time to keep a smooth finish. ✗ Not counting rounds after color changes leads to misplaced black patches; count and mark the rounds where black yarn is used to ensure correct placement. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning first can make positioning uneven; pin pieces in place and check symmetry before permanently sewing or gluing them.

Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming cow phone pouch that combines a practical phone sleeve with an adorable amigurumi cow attached. You will crochet a textured pouch, a buttoned lid, a long shoulder strap and a cute cow with head, ears, horns, legs, arms and a tiny milk bottle. The pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques and clear instructions so you can create a sweet handmade accessory for yourself or to gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Cow Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Beige (05)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - White (01)
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Black (53)
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Pink Pastel (74)
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Brown (71)
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Cream (03)
  • 07
    YarnArt Jeans yarn - Pink (36)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3 mm
  • 02
    Two 6 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Two 15 mm buttons
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 08
    Fabric glue
  • 09
    Pins for assembly

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— Bag :

Info :

There are 2 ways to make a single crochet: v-stitch (yarn over single crochet) and x-stitch (yarn under single crochet). There are a lot of video tutorials on youtube, you can watch on it. I use x-stitch (yarn under single crochet).

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Work in spirals

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Make 24 ch, start in the second ch from hook

Round 1 :

22 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 21 sc, inc (48)

Round 2 :

inc, 21 sc, 3 inc, 21 sc, 2 inc (54)

Round 3 :

inc, 24 sc, 3 inc, 24 sc, 2 inc (60)

Round 4 :

60 sc (60)

Round 5 :

(1 ch, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch)*30 (60)

Round 6 :

(1 sc in the space of 1 ch, 1 sc in the next stitch)*30 (60)

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From here: the odd rounds (7, 9, 11, 13, 15…) will be made same round 5, the even rounds (8, 10, 12, 14, 16…) will be made same round 6. And stop after finish the 48th round.

— Lid of pouch :

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Identify the 14 stitches in the middle of the 46th round

Round 1 :

14 sc, turn

Round 2-13 :

14 sc. Cut and weave the yarn. Sew the button into the lid of pouch.

— Shoulder strap :

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Make shoulder - strap:

Round 0 :

Make 3 ch, start in the second ch from hook: 2 sc, turn

Round 1 :

2 sc, turn

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Crochet repeat 2 sc until the shoulder-strap is about 120 cm. Fasten off and weave the yarn. Sew the shoulder - strap and button into the pouch.

— Head :

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Black word: white yarn. Red word: black yarn (B). Start in white

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(3 inc, 3 sc)*2 (18)

Round 4 :

(4 inc, 5 sc)*2 (26)

Round 5 :

inc, 2 sc, inc, [B 2 sc, inc, 1 sc], 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, (inc, 2 sc)*3, inc, 3 sc (34)

Round 6 :

5 sc, [B inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc], 10 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 7 sc (38)

Round 7 :

5 sc, [B 9 sc], 9 sc, [B 5 sc], 10 sc (38)

Round 8 :

5 sc, [B 9 sc], 10 sc, [B 5 sc], 9 sc (38)

Round 9 :

5 sc, [B 8 sc], 12 sc, [B 5 sc], 8 sc (38)

Round 10 :

6 sc, [B 6 sc], 13 sc, [B 5 sc], 8 sc (38)

Round 11 :

9 sc, 6 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc, [B 4 inc, 1 sc], 8 sc (50)

Round 12 :

34 sc, [B 7 sc], 9 sc (50)

Round 13-15 :

50 sc (50)

Round 16 :

9 sc, (dec, 8 sc)*3, dec, 9 sc (46)

Round 17 :

9 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 9 sc (42)

Round 18 :

9 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*2, dec, 8 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*2, dec, 9 sc (36)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 20 :

(dec, 3 sc)*6 (24)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

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Stuff the head

Round 22 :

(dec, 1 sc)*6 (12)

Round 23 :

6 dec. Stuff the head. Fasten off and weave the yarn.

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Put in the eyes between rows 10-11, leaving 6 stitches space between them.

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Use fabric glue to pin the head into the pouch.

— Horn (make 2) :

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Start in brown

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc)*2 (8)

Round 3 :

(inc, 3 sc)*2 (10)

Round 4-6 :

10 sc (10)

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Slst, fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Stuff the horns. Put in the horns between rows 3-6.

— Ear (make 2) :

Info :

Make 1 black ear and 1 white ear

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 5 sc)*2 (14)

Round 4-7 :

14 sc (14)

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Slst, fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Don’t stuff the ears, flatten and fold the top of the ears. Put in the ears between rows 6-8.

— Muzzle :

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Start in pink

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Make 6 ch, start in the second chain from hook:

Round 1 :

4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

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Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing between rows 10-15.

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Sew the nose with red yarn.

— LEG (make 2) :

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The first leg. Start in the white

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

16 sc (16)

Round 6 :

(dec, 2 sc)*4 (12)

Round 7 :

(dec, 2 sc)*3 (9)

Round 8-9 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Slst, fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff up to the 5th row of the leg.

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The second leg. Black word: white yarn. Red word: black yarn (B). Start in white yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

2 sc, inc, [B 2 sc, inc], (2 sc, inc)*2 (16)

Round 4 :

3 sc, [B 4 sc], 9 sc (16)

Round 5 :

3 sc, [B 3 sc], 10 sc (16)

Round 6 :

(dec, 2 sc)*4 (12)

Round 7 :

(dec, 2 sc)*3 (9)

Round 8-9 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff up to the 5th row of the leg. Sew the legs at row 4.

— ARM (make 2) :

Info :

The first arm. Black word: white yarn. Red word: black yarn (B). Start in white.

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, 2 sc)*2 (8)

Round 3 :

8 sc (8)

Round 4 :

3 sc, [B 3 sc], 2 sc (8)

Round 5 :

2 sc, [B 3 sc], 3 sc (8)

Round 6-7 :

8 sc (8)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Don’t stuff the arm.

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The second arm. Start in the white

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, 2 sc)*2 (8)

Round 3-7 :

8 sc (8)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Don’t stuff the arm. Sew the arms between rows 16-18.

— MILK BOTTLE :

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Bottle. Start in cream

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4-9 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off and weave the yarn. Stuff the bottle.

Item Name (Bottle cap) :

Rnd 1: 5 sc in the magic ring (5). Rnd 2-3: 5 sc (5). Rnd 4: 5 inc (10). Rnd 5: (1 sc, inc)*5 (15). Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18). Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Start in pink, make 22 ch, start in the second chain from hook: 21 hdc. Fasten off and weave the yarn. Use fabric glue to paste it into the bottle.

— Assembling :

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1. Sew the legs at row 4.

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2. Use fabric glue to paste the milk bottle into the pouch.

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3. Sew the arms into the pouch between rows 16-18.

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4. Use fabric glue to paste the head into the pouch.

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Also sew the shoulder-strap and button into the pouch and sew on any decorative label or button as desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the legs at row 4 on the bottom of the pouch, aligning the legs evenly and securing with strong stitches so they hang symmetrically.
  • Use fabric glue to paste the milk bottle to the front of the pouch at the lower center so it sits between the legs; press and allow glue to set.
  • Sew the arms into the pouch between rows 16-18, positioning them slightly forward for a natural pose and securing firmly with a yarn needle.
  • Use fabric glue to paste the head into the pouch at the intended placement, then secure additionally with a few hidden whipstitches if desired.
  • Sew the horns between specified head rows 3-6, and sew the ears between rows 6-8; flatten and fold ears before attaching for correct shape.
  • Attach the shoulder strap to the pouch and fasten the 15 mm buttons to secure strap ends; weave in and hide tails neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work the bag in spirals to avoid visible seams and keep the texture even across all rows.
  • 💡Place safety eyes before closing the head and follow the specified rows (between rows 10-11) leaving 6 stitches between them.
  • 💡Use fabric glue to temporarily position the head and bottle in the pouch before final stitching to ensure correct placement.
  • 💡Do not overstuff small parts like ears and arms; leave them unstuffed or lightly flattened as directed to maintain correct proportions.

This Cow Phone Pouch pattern gives you a sweet and practical accessory with lots of personality. Make a functional phone sleeve and a cuddly cow friend to brighten your day. Perfect as a handmade gift or a charming personal treat. 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished phone pouch measures approximately Length: 17 cm, Width: 10 cm when using the recommended yarn (YarnArt Jeans) and hook size 2.3 mm.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; adjust your hook accordingly and make a gauge swatch to ensure the pouch fits your phone.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches, working in spirals, magic ring technique and simple shaping is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many decorative details you add.