Happy Friday friends! Earlier in the week I shared a re-release with you for our larger amigurumi cow pattern and today I'm super excited to share a revamped version of our mini cows!
If you enjoyed our Mini Zebra CAL a while back you might recognize this cute and chunky mini shape. They were perfect for modifying into our sweet farm friends!
The legs, body and head are made as one piece saving you time on sewing. And those spots? The perfect little accent.
If you're new to amigurumi I have a few tutorials I'll link for you down below. This is a great beginner friendly project to jump in and get your feet wet!
Check out these tips below to get started!
Tips to Learning Amigurumi - How To Stuff Amigurumi - Changing Colors in Amigurumi - How To Join Legs in Amigurumi
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- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (25g of white; 25g of accent color; small amount of pink)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (these are the hooks I use and love!)
- 12mm safety eyes
- Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows/nostrils
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (bent tip needles work wonder for amigurumi!)
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
St(s)- Stitch(es)
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The legs, body and head will be made as one piece.
- Finished mini cow measures approximately 8 inches tall.
Nose –
With pink
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 5: SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (27)
Rounds 6-7: SC around (27)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing onto the head. With a small piece of black yarn and tapestry needle, make a ‘v’ for each nostril on round 4 about 3-4 sts apart.
Legs - Make 2
Starting with accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (18)
Change to white
Rounds 6-12: SC around (18)
Fasten off on the first leg only. When you complete the 2nd leg continue to round 13 to join the legs.
Round 13: SC in the next 7 sts (this will align our color changes to be at the back when our join is complete). Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains. SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains again. You will have crocheted on each side of the chain. (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start.
Rounds 14-24: SC around (42)
Round 25: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 26: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 27: SC around (30)
Round 28: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 29: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Here is where we will start the head.
Round 30: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 31: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 32: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 33: SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (42)
Round 34: SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (48)
Round 35: SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (54)
Rounds 36-43: SC around (54)
Round 44: SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (48)
NOTE: Here is where we will attach the facial features. Place the safety eyes 7 stitches apart between rounds 41 and 42. Add eyebrows/eyelashes to your liking before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
Nose - Sew the nose centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
Round 45: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (42)
Round 46: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 47: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 48: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head*
Round 49: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 50: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
Round 51: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew remaining hole closed, weave in your end.
Ears- Make 2
With body color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 7 SC
Rounds 2-3: SC around (7)
Round 4: SC INC in each st around (14)
Rounds 5-11: SC around (14)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing, fold ear in half and SC across to close the ear as pictured.
Arms-
With pink
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 5: SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (27)
Rounds 6-7: SC around (27)
Starting with accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (18)
Change to white
Rounds 6-12: SC around (18)
Fasten off on the first leg only. When you complete the 2nd leg continue to round 13 to join the legs.
Round 13: SC in the next 7 sts (this will align our color changes to be at the back when our join is complete). Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains. SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains again. You will have crocheted on each side of the chain. (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start.
Round 25: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 26: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 28: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 29: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Here is where we will start the head.
Round 30: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)
Round 31: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)
Round 32: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 33: SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (42)
Round 34: SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (48)
Round 35: SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (54)
Rounds 36-43: SC around (54)
Round 44: SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (48)
Nose - Sew the nose centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
Round 45: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (42)
Round 46: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)
Round 47: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)
*Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head*
Round 49: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 50: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)
Round 51: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew remaining hole closed, weave in your end.
With body color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 7 SC
Rounds 2-3: SC around (7)
Round 4: SC INC in each st around (14)
Rounds 5-11: SC around (14)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing, fold ear in half and SC across to close the ear as pictured.
Make 2 stuffing lightly at the bottom
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Round 5: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, rep around (10)
Change to white
Rounds 6-14: SC around (10)
At the end of round 14 pinch the arm flat and make 5 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Horns –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Round 5: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, rep around (10)
Round 6: SC around (10)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spots –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Round 5: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, rep around (10)
Change to white
Rounds 6-14: SC around (10)
Horns –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Round 6: SC around (10)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spots –
Make 2 of each size
Large Spot –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: 2DC in the first 2 sts, sl st in the next, rep around (30)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Small Spot –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: 2DC in the first st, sl st in the next, rep around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto the head at the 6th round on each side.
- Next, sew the horns evenly placed between the ears stuffing as you go.
- Sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 27.
- Sew a large and medium spot onto the front and back of the body.
- Lastly, cut 3 strands of your accent color and 1 strand of white approximately 8 inches long to make the tail. Using your crochet hook, pull the strands through a center stitch on the back of your cow and braid to your desired length. Secure with a knot and trim as needed.
Your mini cow is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Large Spot –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)
Round 4: 2DC in the first 2 sts, sl st in the next, rep around (30)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Small Spot –
With accent color
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 3: 2DC in the first st, sl st in the next, rep around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto the head at the 6th round on each side.
- Next, sew the horns evenly placed between the ears stuffing as you go.
- Sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 27.
- Lastly, cut 3 strands of your accent color and 1 strand of white approximately 8 inches long to make the tail. Using your crochet hook, pull the strands through a center stitch on the back of your cow and braid to your desired length. Secure with a knot and trim as needed.
Your mini cow is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hi! I'm very new to crochet (like two months new!) and this is the best thing I've made so far. I just finished my version last night and I am so in love with it! I made it white and pink with green horns and added a little strawberry on the body to make it look like a care bear! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, I am beyond excited to try more!
ReplyDeleteHere's a pic of it. She's a little wonky but I love her! https://imgur.com/a/EoLygoL
It´s so cute !! I and my family loved it so much !!! thx for the pattern <3
ReplyDeleteHey! When you are making the nose, do you use accent colour or pink? Just a pattern mistake (maybe)? Thanks
ReplyDelete-Reuben
Thank you, I will get that fixed! Yes, I used pink :)
DeleteOk Cool, just wondering, Thank you for making this amazing pattern
Delete-Reuben
You’re welcome, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
DeleteSuch a cute pattern, I am almost done with one for an order, will definitely link back to your blog! I used chunky yarn and made one that is about 13 inches tall, I'm kind of sad I have to sell it. Lol! Will definitely be making more in all sizes!
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you’ve enjoyed it!
DeleteLoved the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI just started the pattern today. Can’t wait to see it finished. It’s going to be a baby shower gift. Thank you for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteMade one came out great put graduation hat and shash on it
ReplyDeleteI love the mini cow. I actually crocheted in the patches and arms. Pretty easy when you know how. Just finishing the horns, ears and tail. I am also adding a pink bow and will put it near the ear, as it is for a girl.
ReplyDeleteHello! New to crocheting and trying this pattern out. So silly question when going to the next round should there be slip stitches to join to go to the next round? Then do I do a chain and continue into the round. Or are there no slip stitches and chains needed to go into next rounds? Sorry I hope that question makes sense!
ReplyDeleteHi, great question! You will work each round continuously. No need to join or slip stitch :)
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this pattern. I’ve made about 15 different animal patterns, and this is by far my favorite.
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