There’s something so peaceful about the rhythm of crochet — the quiet loop of yarn, the soft touch of cotton, and that sweet moment when your little handmade friend begins to take shape.
Meet Buffy Moo, a gentle little cow who loves cozy corners and warm sunlight. I designed her during a slow afternoon, inspired by the simple charm of farm life — playful, sunny, and a little nostalgic.
This cow crochet pattern brings that same warmth into your hands. With her light brown spots, tiny horns, and soft turquoise overalls, Buffy Moo is a cheerful reminder of slow living and handmade joy. Whether you’re crocheting for a loved one or just for yourself, she’ll bring a smile every time.
If you enjoyed making her, you can download the Paid PDF for a printable, ad-free version (with photo steps).
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!
[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.
Free Cow Crochet Pattern
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.
If you bring Buffy Moo to life through this cow crochet pattern, I’d truly love to see your version — every color choice, every tiny detail tells its own story. Please tag @lennutas when you share your photos, or use #lennutas so we can celebrate your handmade journey together.
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🎁 A Little More Handmade Joy
If this cow crochet pattern brought a bit of warmth to your day, you might enjoy exploring more from the same cozy world. Buffy Moo belongs to the Fit Farmyard Friends — a tiny family of gentle animals who love to play and bring smiles wherever they go.
You can find the full amigurumi pattern bundle — including the cow, pig, bunny, and duck — quietly waiting for you at shop.lennutas.com. Each one carries a story of simple happiness, stitched softly into every loop.
