Bring the strength and charm of a Bull to life with this Amigurumi Bull crochet pattern! 🐂✨ With its sturdy frame, curved horns, and expressive features, this design captures the essence of this powerful animal in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a farm-themed décor piece, a unique gift, or simply love animal-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for beginner to intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature bell or a playful stance to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with bold hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed as part of a rustic setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi bull is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this mighty creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐮 Amigurumi Bull Crochet Pattern
This sweet and cuddly amigurumi bull is perfect for farm lovers, nursery decor, or year-of-the-ox gifts! With a plush snout, curving horns, and a gentle belly patch, he’s fun to make and full of personality.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Uses basic shaping and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 in (20–25 cm) tall using DK yarn and 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted):
- Brown (main body)
- Pink (snout and inner ears)
- White (belly, horns)
- Gray (horn tips)
- Black (eyebrows/mouth embroidery)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm–3 mm
- Safety eyes (10 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
🧶 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R10–11, about 7 stitches apart - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO
🐽 Snout (Pink)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
FO, stuff and sew to head
Embroider black nostrils and smiling mouth using black yarn.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Brown outer, Pink inner)
Outer (Brown):
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around
FO, flatten
Inner (Pink):
Repeat same as outer but 1 round less
Sew inner to outer ear, then sew ears to side of head
🐮 Horns (Make 2 – White + Gray)
Start with gray:
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around
Switch to white:
4–7. sc around (6)
FO and sew to top of head, slightly curved back
🧍♂️ Body (Brown with White belly patch)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO
Belly Patch (White, worked in oval):
- ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in end, continue on other side: sc 2, inc (10)
- inc, sc 2, inc x3, sc 2, inc x2 (16)
- sc around
FO and sew to front center of body
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
9–10. sc (8)
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
8–9. sc, FO
Stuff and sew to base of body
🪡 Assembly & Finishing
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms evenly on both sides
- Position legs flat to allow standing or sitting pose
- Attach snout, ears, and horns
- Embroider eyebrows and mouth
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Add a cowbell or bow tie around the neck
- Use safety noses instead of embroidery
- Make a spotted cow version by adding black patches
- Turn into a keychain or bag charm by shrinking yarn size
This friendly bull is ready to bring charm to your herd of handmade animals. Whether it’s a farm set, nursery gift, or zodiac keepsake, he’s a joy to create and cuddle! 🐮❤️
