Free Cow Amigurumi Pattern Loved as a Crochet Gift

Designer: Abubi Designs
Instagram: @abubi.designs
Etsy Shop: Abubi Designs
Difficulty Level: Beginner

A soft and cheerful crochet project to brighten your handmade collection.
Create something delightful with this free cow amigurumi pattern designed by Poly Bernoy. With its gentle expression and soft color palette, this piece is perfect for DIY crochet gift ideas, nursery decor, or handmade toys. Small details like the bell add a playful touch, and we sincerely thank Poly Bernoy for sharing this lovely creation. For more detailed steps and extra visuals, you can also check the designer’s Instagram. You’ll discover more charming cow amigurumi designs waiting for you at the end of the pattern.

The original pattern is just below—explore the steps and begin whenever you’re ready.

This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern using simple stitches and smooth shaping. It works up quickly, making it ideal for gifts or relaxing crochet time. If you enjoy cute designs, you might also love the mini seal amigurumi, which adds a soft touch to animal-themed collections.

The design uses cotton yarn with a 3.5 mm hook for a clean finish, while basic tools and fiberfill complete the project. You may also enjoy the mini crab amigurumi as another quick and creative idea.

You’ll enjoy how smoothly this cow comes together as you scroll.

Materials

• Cotton yarn:
‣ White
‣ Black
‣ Pink
‣ Beige
‣ Natural
• Polyester fiberfill
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes 8 mm
• Felt in black color
• Small bell or jingle bell

Approximate height: 16 cm/ 6.2 in. The final size may vary depending on the hook and yarn you use.

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Ch: Chain

HOW TO MAKE A CUTE COW AMIGURUMI YOU’LL WANT TO MAKE

Legs and body

Rnd 1. with black color make 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2. 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3. 10 sc (10)
Rnd 4. (1sc,inc)*5 (15)
Rnd 5-6. 15 sc (15)

Crochet the second leg and then join it to the first leg with 1sc. Start the body.
Rnd 7. 15 sc of the first leg and 15 sc of the second leg (30)
Rnd 8-20. 30 sc (30)
Rnd 21. (3sc,dec)*6 (24)
Rnd 22. (2sc,dec)*6 (18)
Rnd 23. (1sc,dec)*6 (12)
Rnd 24. 12 sc (12)
Close. Leave long thread for sewing.
Stuffing.

Head

Rnd 1. With white color make 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3sc,inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6-10. 30 sc (30)
Rnd 11. (4sc,inc)*6 (36)
Rnd 12-14. 36 sc (36)
Rnd 15. (4sc,dec)*6 (30)
Rnd 16. (3sc,dec)*6 (24)
Rnd 17. (2sc,dec)*6 (18)
Rnd 18. (1sc,dec)*6 (12)

Place the safety eyes no. 8 between rounds 10 and 11 with 5 stitches in between.
Embroider the eyebrows and stuff.

Snout

Rnd 1. With beige color make a chain of 5 stitches. Beginning in 2nd chain from the hook crochet: 1 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (continue crocheting on the other side of the chain), 2 sc, 1 inc (12)
Rnd 2. 2 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc (18)
Rnd 3-4. 18 sc (18)
Stuff and sew to the head between rounds 10 and 16. Embroider mouth and nose.

Horns (Make 2)

Rnd 1. With natural color make 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2. 3 sc, 1 inc (5)
Rnd 3. 4 sc, 1 inc (6)
Rnd 4. 5 sc, 1 inc (7)
Sew on top of the head with 5 rounds in between.

Ears (Make one black and one white)

Rnd 1. Make 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)*3 (9)
Rnd 3. 9 inc (18)
Fold one end and sew under the horns. Embroider the inside with rose.

Belly

Rnd 1. With pink color make 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)*6 (24)
Sewing to the body.

Udders (Make 4)

Rnd 1. With pink color make 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2. 5 sc (5)
Sewing to the belly.

Tail

Row 1. With white color make a chain of 8 stitches. Beginning in 2nd chain from the hook crochet: 7sc. Attach black threads to the tip of the tail. Sew the tail to the back of the cow.

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1. With black color make 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2. 5 inc (10)
Change to white color.
Rnd 3. 10 sc (10)
Rnd 4. 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (9)
Rnd 5-12. 9 sc (9)
Do not stuff and sew to the sides of the body.

Sew the head to the body. Cut different sized patches of black felt and glue on the body and arms.
Put green yarn in the mouth and one of the hands to simulate grass. Place a bell or a jingle bell on the cow’s neck.