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Amigurumi Cow With Calf – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Cow With Calf – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Celebrate the heartwarming bond of farm life with this Amigurumi Cow With Calf crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for animal lovers, adding a touch of rural charm to your collection, or simply love adorable handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a gentle mother cow and her precious calf. With soft, rounded features, signature spots, and expressive details, this amigurumi duo captures the warmth and connection between a mother and her baby. Perfect for nursery decor, sentimental gifts, or simply celebrating the beauty of nature, this crochet creation brings love and coziness to every stitch!

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to personalize your cow and calf with different color variations, playful embroidered features, or even tiny accessories like a bell collar or a tuft of fluffy hair. Create a resting pose where mama snuggles her little one, craft a standing pair ready for adventure, or even stitch up a cozy barn backdrop to complete the scene! Whether gifted as a meaningful keepsake, displayed as a farm-inspired accent, or crafted for the joy of storytelling through crochet, this amigurumi cow and calf bring tenderness and charm—one stitch at a time! 🐄🧶✨

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🐄 Amigurumi Cow With Calf – FREE Crochet Pattern

This adorable cow and calf duo brings all the farmyard cuteness to your crochet collection. Featuring charming pink muzzles, stitched-on spots, and tiny ears and horns, they make the perfect gift for children or country-style home décor.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and sewing multiple parts together.

📏 Finished Sizes

  • Cow: approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 in) tall

  • Calf: approx. 15–18 cm (6–7 in) tall

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):

    • White (main body)

    • Brown (hooves, horns, spots)

    • Pink (muzzle and ears)

    • Small amount of black (for embroidery)

  • Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm

  • Safety Eyes: 10 mm (cow), 8 mm (calf)

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Stitch Marker

  • Polyfill Stuffing

  • Optional: Pink blush or fabric paint for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

🐮 HEAD (make 2: one for cow, one for calf)

Start with white yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–16. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)

FO, stuff firmly and close with yarn tail.

🐄 MUZZLE (pink)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)
    FO and leave long tail for sewing.
    Stuff lightly and sew to bottom center of head.
    Optional: Embroider nostrils and smile in black thread.

🐄 BODY (white)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–20. sc around (42)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    FO and stuff firmly. Sew to head.

🐄 ARMS x2 (brown → white)

Start with brown (hooves):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc (12)
    Switch to white:
    6–13. sc (12)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to side of body.

🐄 LEGS x2 (brown → white)

Start with brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc (18)
    Switch to white:
    6–10. sc (18)
    FO and stuff. Sew flat to bottom of body.

🐄 EARS x2 (brown + pink inner)

Outer Ear (Brown):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc (18)
    FO and flatten.

Inner Ear (Pink):
Repeat as above to Round 3, flatten.
Sew pink to center of brown and attach ears to head.

🐄 HORNS x2 (light brown)

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–4. sc (5)
    FO and stuff. Sew between ears.

🐄 TAIL (white + brown tip)

  1. With white yarn, ch 12

  2. sc in each st back (11)
    Switch to brown and add a small pom or tuft at end. Sew to back of body.

🐄 SPOTS (brown)

Create random spots using the following formula:

Small Spot:

  1. MR, 6 sc, FO

Medium Spot:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12), FO

Make 4–6 per cow/calf. Sew randomly over body and head.

🧷 Assembly Tips

  • Attach safety eyes between rounds 10–11 on head, approx. 6–7 stitches apart

  • Sew muzzle slightly over bottom half of face

  • Add blush and eyelash details if desired

  • Stitch ears slightly angled outward

  • Position arms just under head line for a hug-ready pose

🐄 Customization Ideas

  • Add a flower crown for a girl cow

  • Embroider initials on the tummy

  • Use tan + black spots for variety

  • Turn the calf into a rattle with a bell insert

This cuddly cow and calf set is perfect for a baby shower gift, nursery décor, or a sweet addition to your farm-themed collection! 🐮💗


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