[Finished product] Crochet cute Cow with Stand
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how to crochet a cute Cow – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns
Creating a cute cow amigurumi is a fun and rewarding project. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you crochet your adorable cow character.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: White (for the cow), black (for the spots and hooves), green (for the overalls), red (for the bow tie), and any other colors you like for details.
- Crochet hook: 2.5mm-3.5mm, depending on your yarn thickness.
- Safety eyes: 6-10mm (or you can use black yarn to embroider the eyes).
- Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
- Yarn needle: For sewing pieces together.
- Stitch markers: Optional, to keep track of rounds.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
- FO: Fasten off
Body and Head (Worked in Continuous Rounds)
Round 1:
- Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring, and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, inc around (18).
Round 4:
- 2 sc, inc around (24).
Round 5:
- 3 sc, inc around (30).
Rounds 6-12:
- Sc around (30) to build the body.
Round 13:
- 3 sc, dec around (24).
Round 14:
- 2 sc, dec around (18).
Round 15:
- 1 sc, dec around (12). Start stuffing the body as you go.
Round 16:
- Dec around (6). Finish stuffing the body.
FO, leaving a long tail to close the opening. This will be the body of your cow.
Head
Round 1:
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, inc around (18).
Round 4:
- 2 sc, inc around (24).
Round 5-9:
- Sc around (24) for 5 rounds.
Round 10:
- 2 sc, dec around (18).
Round 11:
- 1 sc, dec around (12). Start stuffing the head.
Round 12:
- Dec around (6).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the head to the body.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1:
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12).
Rounds 3-7:
- Sc around (12) for 5 rounds.
Round 8:
- Switch to black yarn for the hooves. Sc around (12).
Round 9:
- Dec around (6). Lightly stuff the arms.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2)
Round 1:
- Start with black yarn for the hooves. Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, inc around (18).
Round 4:
- Switch to white yarn and sc around (18).
Rounds 5-8:
- Sc around (18) for 4 rounds.
Fasten off, lightly stuff, and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1:
- Using white yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- 1 sc, inc around (9).
Round 3:
- 2 sc, inc around (12).
Round 4-5:
- Sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
Fasten off and sew the ears onto the head.
Horns (Make 2)
Round 1:
- Using light grey or beige yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Sc around (6).
Fasten off and sew the horns on top of the head.
Tail
Round 1:
- Using white yarn, chain 8.
Round 2:
- Starting in the second chain from hook, sc across (7).
Fasten off and attach the tail to the back of the cow’s body.
Spots (Make 3-4)
Round 1:
- Using black yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12).
Fasten off and sew the spots randomly on the cow’s body.
Overalls
Step 1:
- Using green yarn, start by chaining 24 to create a loop that goes around the cow’s body.
Step 2:
- Join to form a circle and sc around for 5-6 rounds to make the overall shape.
Step 3:
- Chain 6 and sc across to form one of the overall straps. Repeat for the other side.
Sew the overalls onto the cow.
Bow Tie
Step 1:
- Using red yarn, chain 10.
Step 2:
- Sc in each stitch across. Repeat for 3-4 rows.
Step 3:
- Fold the rectangle into a bow shape and wrap a piece of yarn around the center. Sew the bow tie under the cow’s neck.
Face Details
- Safety eyes: Place them between Rounds 7-8 of the head.
- Muzzle: Using white yarn, embroider or crochet a small oval shape for the cow’s snout.
- Nostrils and smile: Use black yarn to stitch small details for the mouth and nostrils.
Assembly
- Sew the head, arms, and legs to the body.
- Attach the overalls and bow tie.
- Place the spots, tail, and other decorative elements.
- Add any finishing details like blush on the cheeks or extra stitches for texture.
Conclusion:
Your cute cow wearing a bow tie and green overalls is complete! This adorable amigurumi is perfect for gifts, decorations, or just a fun crochet project. Enjoy crafting your little cow character! 🐄
