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Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Cow Squishmallow Plushie 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 Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft Cow Squishmallow-style plushie using chenille yarn for an ultra-squishy finish. Youll work in rounds to form the rounded body, then crochet and attach the nose, ears, horns and tiny strawberry decorations. The pattern uses simple increases and decreases to shape the toy and is ideal for makers who enjoy cuddly, tactile projects.

Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes step-by-step round-by-round instructions, materials list and clear assembly steps. The finished plushie is soft, durable and perfect as a gift or decorative toy.

Why You'll Love This Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines the irresistible squish of chenille yarn with charming, playful details like strawberry horns and a snuggly rounded shape. I enjoyed designing the shaping so the body has that classic squishmallow silhouette while staying simple to crochet. The small parts — nose, ears and strawberries — let me add personality without adding complexity. I find it relaxing to work in soft yarn and watch the plushie come to life, and I hope youll feel the same joy as you crochet each round.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing colors — swap the pink for pastel blues or lavender for a different mood.

I often make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-friendly pals.

You can add embroidered eyelashes or a tiny blush with yarn or fabric paint to change facial expressions.

I sometimes use safety joints and a slightly firmer stuffing for a more poseable, stable base.

Try sewing little scarves or tiny crocheted outfits to create seasonal versions of the cow.

For a textured look, alternate chenille with a smooth DK yarn for patches or accents.

I recommend experimenting with eye sizes — larger safety eyes give a cuter, cartoon look while smaller eyes look more delicate.

Adding a loop at the top makes a hanging ornament; I add ribbon loops for holiday decorations.

If you want a weighted base for tabletop display, sew a small bag of rice into the bottom before closing the body.

I like to mix in felt or embroidered details for nostrils and seeds on the strawberries to add dimension and charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can lead to miscounted stitches and asymmetric shaping; use a marker at the start of each round to keep track of your place and counts. ✗ Overstuffing the body results in a misshapen toy that wont sit properly; stuff gradually, checking shape frequently and aim for firm but compressible filling. ✗ Forgetting to cut a long tail when finishing pieces makes assembly difficult; always leave a long yarn tail for sewing pieces securely in place. ✗ Not centering safety eyes before securing can give a lopsided face; place and check eye spacing carefully before committing with glue or the safety backings. ✗ Using inconsistent tension across colors causes uneven edges at color joins; maintain even tension and check gauge when switching yarn colors.

Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, squishy cow plushie inspired by the popular Squishmallow style. This pattern guides you through crocheting a cuddly cow body, nose, ears, horns and tiny strawberry decorations in cozy chenille yarn. Youll love the combination of simple shaping and sweet details that make this cuddly friend perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100g Soft Cgenille Yarn in white, pink, red and mint green
  • 02
    Cotton filling for stuffing (polyester toy filling recommended)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Stitch maker (stitch marker)
  • 03
    Sewing needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Hot glue gun (optional, for decorations)
  • 06
    Plastic safety eyes (size as desired)

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— Head :

Info :

The pink text is the wool color

Row 1 :

10 Ch, 14 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch 13 SC, 9 SC, 3 SC in one st, 9 SC, 12 SC, INC (48)

Row 2 :

2 INC, 11 SC, 8 SC, 5 INC, 8 SC, 11 SC, 3 INC (58)

Row 3 :

(SC, INC) 2 times, 11 SC, 8 SC, (SC, INC) 5 times, 8 SC, 11 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times (68)

Row 4 :

17 SC, 31 SC, 20 SC(68)

Row 5 :

(2SC, INC) 2 times, 11 SC, 8 SC, (2SC, INC) 5 times, 8 SC, 11 SC, (2SC, INC) 3 times (78)

Row 6-7 :

19 SC, 36 SC, 23 SC(78)

Row 8 :

18 SC, 38 SC, 22 SC(78)

Row 9 :

17 SC, 40 SC, 21 SC(78)

Row 10 :

16 SC, 42 SC, 20 SC(78)

Row 11 :

15 SC, 44 SC, 19 SC(78)

Row 12 :

14 SC, 46 SC, 18 SC(78)

Row 13 :

13 SC, 48 SC, 17 SC(78)

Row 14 :

12 SC, 50 SC, 16 SC(78)

Row 15 :

11 SC, 52 SC, 15 SC(78)

Row 16 :

10 SC, 54 SC, 14 SC(78)

Row 17 :

9 SC, 56 SC, 13 SC(78)

Row 18 :

8 SC, 58 SC, 12 SC(78)

Row 19 :

7 SC, 60 SC, 11 SC(78)

Row 20 :

6 SC, 62 SC, 10 SC(78)

Row 21 :

5 SC, 64 SC, 9 SC(78)

Row 22 :

4 SC, 66 SC, 8 SC(78)

Row 23 :

3 SC, 75 SC(78)

Row 24-29 :

78 SC(78)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

Row 30 :

30 SC, 13 SC, 35 SC(78)

Row 31 :

29 SC, 16 SC, 33 SC(78)

Row 32 :

27 SC, 19 SC, 31 SC(78)

Row 33 :

(11SC, DEC) 2 times, 11SC, DEC, 10 SC, SC, DEC, (11SC, DEC) 2 times (72)

Row 34 :

20 SC, 32 SC, 20 SC(72)

Row 35 :

(3SC, DEC) 3 times, 4 SC, 4 SC, (3SC, DEC) 6 times, SC, 3 SC, (3SC, DEC) 3 times (60)

Row 36 :

16 SC, 29 SC, 15 SC(60)

Row 37 :

2 SC, DEC, 12 SC, 10 SC, (2SC, DEC) 2 times, 11 SC, 13 SC, DEC (56)

Row 38 :

15 SC, 27 SC, 14 SC(56)

Row 39 :

(5SC, DEC) 2 times, SC, 4 SC, DEC, (5SC, DEC) 3 times, (5SC, DEC) 2 times (48)

Info :

*stuffing*

Row 40 :

(2 SC, DEC) 3 times, SC, SC, DEC, (2SC, DEC) 5 times, (2 SC, DEC) 3 times (36)

Row 41 :

(SC, DEC) 3 times, SC, DEC, (SC, DEC) 5 times, (SC, DEC) 3 times (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

— Nose :

Row 1 :

6 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch 4 SC, W, 3 SC, INC (12)

Row 2 :

INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)

Row 3 :

SC, INC, 3 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times, 3 SC, (SC, INC) 2 times (24)

Row 4 :

2 SC, INC, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC) 3 times, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC) 2 times (30)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Ear :

Info :

Make 2

Row 1 :

6 SCin a MR (6)

Row 2 :

INC 6 times (12)

Row 3 :

(SC, inc) 6 times (18)

Row 4 :

(2 SC, inc) 6 times (24)

Row 5 :

(3 SC, inc) 6 times (30)

Row 6 :

(4 SC, inc) 6 times (36)

Row 7 :

(5 SC, inc) 6 times (42)

— Strawberry :

Info :

Make 2

Row 1 (Red) :

6 SCin a MR (6)

Row 2 :

(SC, inc) 3 times (9)

Row 3 :

(2 SC, inc) 3 times (12)

Row 4 :

(3 SC, inc) 3 times (15)

Row 5 :

(4 SC, inc) 3 times (18)

Row 6-7 :

18 SC(18)

Row 8 :

(SC, inc) 6 times (12)

Row 9 :

6 DEC (6)

Row 10 (Mint) :

slst, 4 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch: slst, 2 SC(repeat 5 times)

— Horn :

Info :

make 2

Row 1 :

6 Sc in a Mr (6)

Row 2 :

(Sc, Inc) 3 times (9)

Row 3 :

9 Sc (9)

Row 4 :

(2Sc, Inc) 3 times (12)

Row 5 :

12 Sc (12)

Row 6 :

(3Sc, Inc) 3 times (15)

Row 7 :

15 Sc (15)

Info :

*Stuffing*

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the nose on the face and create the nostrils

Info :

Making sure the eyes are centred

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Sew the two strawberry to form the horn

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And sew 2 ears to almost 2 strawberries

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose on the face and create the nostrils, centering it over the lower face and securing with hidden stitches.
  • Make sure the safety eyes are centered and aligned symmetrically on the face before fastening the back pieces securely.
  • Sew the two strawberries together at their bases to form a paired horn, then attach the horn to the top center of the head, reinforcing with extra stitches.
  • Sew two ears near the top sides of the head close to the strawberries so they sit naturally; use pins to position them before stitching.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round so you can keep accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff the body gradually through the stuffing steps to achieve an even, squishy shape and avoid overfilling.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when cutting pieces so you have enough length to sew parts together securely.
  • 💡Pin parts like ears, strawberries and horns before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry.

This Cow Squishmallow pattern brings a sweet, cuddly cow to life with plush chenille yarn and tiny strawberry horns. Its soft texture and friendly face make it a delightful gift for kids and collectors alike. Enjoy the soothing rhythm of working in rounds and the joy of stuffing a perfectly squishy toy. 🧶🐮

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished plushie size depends on your yarn and tension, but using the recommended chenille yarn and 3.5mm hook yields a small to medium squishy plush roughly 20-25 cm tall when finished.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and density will change; use an appropriate hook and adjust stuffing to match your chosen yarn to keep the squishy feel.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses continuous rounds, increases and decreases and requires assembly of several pieces; basic knowledge of single crochet, increasing and decreasing is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this plushie in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed and whether you make all decorative parts like strawberries and horns.