Say hello to the Amigurumi Water Buffalo, a gentle giant in miniature form that’s ready to graze its way into your heart! 🐃🧶 With its sturdy body, curved horns, and calm expression, this crochet creation captures the peaceful spirit of one of nature’s most hardworking animals. Whether you’re crafting for a farm-themed collection, a cultural celebration, or simply adding a unique friend to your amigurumi herd, this buffalo brings strength and sweetness in every stitch.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy bold shapes and earthy details, this pattern invites you to explore textured yarns, natural tones, and expressive features. Add a tiny bell, stitch on a tufted tail, or pair it with other barnyard buddies for a full handmade pasture. The Amigurumi Water Buffalo is a heartwarming way to stitch up resilience, charm, and a whole lot of handmade harmony—one loop at a time! 🧵🌾
🐃 Amigurumi Water Buffalo Crochet Pattern
Looking for a mighty but gentle companion? This cuddly water buffalo amigurumi is here to bring rustic charm to your crochet collection! With its big curved horns, fluffy fringe, and sturdy little hooves, this plush makes the perfect gift for farm and wildlife lovers alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – you’ll practice shaping, part construction, color changes, and attaching larger features like horns.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall when seated, using velvet/chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Chenille/velvet yarn:
- Dusky pink/taupe – main body
- Dark brown – hooves & horns
- 12–14 mm safety eyes
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Black embroidery thread (nostrils, mouth lines)
- Tapestry needle & stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loops Only
🪡 Pattern Instructions
🐃 Head (Main Color)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- 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 Rnds 10–11, about 6 sts apart. - (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
- (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
FO, close and stuff firmly.
🐽 Muzzle (Pink)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–9. sc around [30]
FO, stuff firmly. Sew to lower front of head.
👉 Embroider two small black nostrils.
🐂 Body (Main Color)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly. - (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
FO and close. Sew head to body.
🦵 Legs (x4 – Brown Hooves + Pink)
- With brown: MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
- BLO sc around [18] → hoof edge
5–6. sc around [18] - Switch to pink: sc around [18]
8–10. sc around [18]
FO, stuff firmly.
👉 Sew two at front, two at back corners of body.
👂 Ears (x2 – Pink)
- Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, 3 dc in last ch.
- Work on opposite side: dc, hdc, sc.
FO and sew to sides of head.
🧷 Horns (x2 – Dark Brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12] - (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
7–16. sc around [9] (do not overstuff).
FO with long tail.
👉 Bend gently into a curve. Sew firmly to top sides of head.
✂️ Hair Fringe
Cut 15–20 strands of pink yarn (5–6 cm long).
Loop them across the forehead with a hook (like fringe).
Trim evenly for a layered look.
🐃 Tail
- Ch 9, sl st back along chain.
FO and attach to back.
👉 Add a small tassel at the tip.
🧷 Final Assembly
- Attach head to body securely.
- Sew legs, ears, and horns in place.
- Add hair fringe across the forehead.
- Embroider nostrils and a small smile with black thread.
- Shape horns outward while sewing.
🌟 Your Water Buffalo is Complete!
Now you have a soft, sturdy buffalo plush with curved horns, a big nose, and adorable little hooves. Perfect for farm-themed decor, cuddles, or as a rustic handmade gift.
💡 Tip: Try making a whole herd in different yarn colors for a realistic farm set!
