Free Cow Crochet Pattern

Looking for a moo-velous project to add to your amigurumi collection? Say hello to my Free Cow Crochet Pattern – an adorable and beginner-friendly that’s full of charm, energy, and barnyard vibes! Whether you’re an amigurumi addict, a crochet newbie, or just someone who can’t resist a chubby little cow in overalls, this pattern is made just for you. With easy-to-follow instructions and playful details like a mini dumbbell, floatie, and beach ball, this cow is not just cute — it’s FIT, fun, and fabulous!

This cow crochet pattern is part of my special collection designed to inspire smiles and spark creativity. It’s a fun way to add a little barnyard charm to your handmade collection while keeping things fresh and unique. So, if you’re ready to craft your next favorite farmyard friend, grab your hooks, choose your yarn, and let’s get moo-ving!

Pattern notes

This little cutie is not your average barn buddy. Dressed in sporty overalls and surrounded by fun accessories like a crochet dumbbell, floatie, and beach ball, this chubby cow is all about fitness and fun. Whether you’re an amigurumi beginner or a seasoned designer looking for something playful, this free cow crochet pattern will bring joy to your hook and your heart!

So, grab your crochet hook (Hamanaka 2.3 mm), and some sport yarns (red, white, black, brown, dark brown), and let’s get started.

Here are the abbreviations and stitch terminology used in this pattern:

• MR: Magic ring/ Magic circle
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sc: Single crochet stitch
• Inc: Single crochet increase stitch
• Dec: Single crochet decrease stitch
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• BPSC: Back post single crochet stitch
• […] * X: Repeat instructions X times
• (…): Number of stitches of each round

If you’re interested in learning more about crochet and amigurumi, check out my post about basic stitches for beginners. This post provides a step-by-step guide to the most common crochet stitches, including chain stitches, single crochet stitches, and half double crochet stitches.

If you’re looking for more in-depth instruction, consider signing up for one of my amigurumi courses for beginners. These courses cover all the basics of amigurumi, from choosing the right yarn and hook to creating complex designs. With these courses, you’ll be able to take your amigurumi skills to the next level and create even more adorable designs!

Free Cow Crochet Pattern

[Copyright Notice] This pattern was written, designed, and copyright held by, Lennutas. You are not permitted to copy, share, edit, upload or redistribute this pattern in any way, this includes making video tutorials or translating into other languages. Personal use only.

LEG (x2)

Start with dark brown yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: BLO 12 sc (12)

Change to brown yarn

• 4: 12 sc (12)
• 5: [inc, 3 sc] * 3 (15)
• 6: 15 sc (15)

Change to cyan yarn

• 7: FLO [inc, 4 sc] * 3 (18)
• 8: [inc, sc] * 9 (27)
• 9-10 (2 rounds): 27 sc (27)
• 11: [inc, 8 sc] * 3 (30)

1st leg: Fasten off.

2nd leg: Do not fasten off, join the 1st leg to make the body.

BODY

Continue from the legs

• 12: 30 sc (1st leg), 30 sc (2nd leg) (60)
• 13-14 (2 rounds): 60 sc (60)
• 15: 10 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 18 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 8 sc (54)
• 16: 54 sc (54)
• 17: 9 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 15 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 6 sc (48)
• 18: 48 sc (48)
• 19: [dec, 6 sc] * 6 (42)
• 20-21 (2 rounds): 42 sc (42)

Start stuffing.

Change to brown yarn

• 22: BLO 42 sc (42)
• 23: [dec, 5 sc] * 6 (36)
• 24-25 (2 rounds): 36 sc (36)
• 26: [dec, 4 sc] * 6 (30)
• 27-29 (3 rounds): 30 sc (30)
• 30: [dec, 3 sc] * 6 (24)
• 31-32 (2 rounds): 24 sc (24)

End stuffing.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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HEAD

Use brown yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: 6 inc (12)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
• 4: [inc, 2 sc] * 6 (24)
• 5: [inc, 3 sc] * 6 (30)
• 6: [inc, 4 sc] * 6 (36)
• 7: 36 sc (36)
• 8: [inc, 11 sc] * 3 (39)
• 9: 39 sc (39)
• 10: 7 sc, [inc, 12 sc] * 2, inc, 5 sc (42)
• 11-12 (2 rounds): 42 sc (42)
• 13: 7 sc, 6 inc, 15 sc, 6 inc, 8 sc (54)
• 14-15 (2 rounds): 54 sc (54)
• 16: 10 sc, [inc, 2 sc] * 3, 18 sc, [inc, 2 sc] * 3, 8 sc (60)

**Place the safety eyes between round 12 and round 13 with 7 stitches apart.

• 17-18 (3 rounds): 60 sc (60)
• 19: 10 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 18 sc, [dec, 2 sc] * 3, 8 sc (54)
• 20: 54 sc (54)
• 21: 8 sc, [dec, 3 sc] * 3, 12 sc, [dec, 3 sc] * 3, 4 sc (48)

Start stuffing.

• 22: 48 sc (48)
• 23: [dec, 4 sc] * 8 (40)
• 24: [dec, 3 sc] * 8 (32)
• 25: [dec, 2 sc] * 8 (24)

End stuffing.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

ARMS (x2)

Start with dark brown yarn

• 1: 6 sc into MR (6)
• 2: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)

Change to brown yarn

• 3: 9 sc (9)
• 4: inc, 8 sc (10)
• 5-6 (2 rounds): 10 sc (10)
• 7: inc, 9 sc (11)
• 8: 11 sc (11)
• 9: [inc, sc] * 2, 7 sc (13)
• 10: 13 sc (13)
• 11: 2 sc, 2 inc, 9 sc (15)
• 12: 15 sc (15) – Do not fasten off.

• 12.1: join new brown yarn into the 6th stitch of round 12 and do: 9 sc (9), ch 1, fasten off.
• 12.2: join new brown yarn into the 2nd stitch of round 12.1 and do: 7 sc (7), ch 1, fasten off.

• 13: Continue from round 12 – sc, [inc, sc] * 2, sc (into stitch of round 12.1), 7 sc (into stitches of round 12.2), sc (into stitch of round 12.1), sc (into stitch of round 12)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly. => watch VIDEO

EARS (x2)

Use brown yarn

• 1: 4 sc into MR (4)
• 2: [inc, sc] * 2 (6)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)
• 4: [inc, 2 sc] * 3 (12)
• 5: [inc, sc] * 6 (18)
• 6-10 (5 rounds): 18 sc (18)
• 11: [dec, sc] * 6 (12)
• 12: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

HORNS (x2)

Use dark brown yarn

• 1: 4 sc into MR (4)
• 2: sc, 2 inc, sc (6)
• 3: [inc, sc] * 3 (9)
• 4: 9 sc (9)
• 5: 4 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc (11)
• 6: dec, 3 sc, [inc, sc] * 2, 2 sc (12)
• 7: 12 sc (12)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

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SNOUT

Use brown yarn

Ch 9, and stitches are now working on both sides of the foundation chain

• 1: sc into the second chain from the hook, 6 sc, {3 sc}, 6 sc, inc (18)
• 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)
• 3: sc, inc, 6 sc, [sc, inc] * 3, 6 sc, [sc, inc] * 2 (30)
• 4: 30 BPSC (30)
• 5: 30 sc (30)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

• Sew the head to the body, stuff firmly before close.
• Sew the arms to the body from round 24 to round 30.
• Make the front flap => watch VIDEO

Front flap

Join cyan yarn into the 19th remaining loop of round 21, put the legs facing you and work in row, fasten off at the end of each row and join the yarn into the 1st stitch of the previous row to make the next row watch VIDEO

• 1: FLO 9 sc (9)
• 2-8 (7 rows): 9 sc (9)
• Ch 25, slst into the 1st stitch of row 8, fasten off and weave in ends.

• Sew the ears to the head from round 7 to round 8.
• Sew the horns to the head from round 2 to round 5.
• Sew the snout to the head from round 14 to round 21. Stuff lightly before close.
• Use white yarn to embroider the highlight on the side of the eyes.
• Use dark brown yarn to embroider the nose to the snout from round 2.
• Use dark brown and teal yarn to embroider the lines around the body from round 20 and 21.

Related Patterns

If you love this cow crochet pattern, you’ll be excited to know that I’ve also created more fun farm animal crochet pattern – a free Pig Crochet pattern.

It would be incomplete to love this cow crochet pattern without checking out my post on Yoga Accessories. No workout is complete without the cutest amigurumi yoga accessories! From a tiny dumbbell to colorful balls and a mini mat with tassels, each piece adds charm and playfulness to your FIT Farmyard Friends’ routine. These accessories are beginner-friendly and the perfect finishing touch to your mini gym setup!

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