How to Crocheting a Cute Cow Doll

Create your very own handmade cow doll using the art of crocheting. This adorable plush toy will be a unique addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for a loved one. With just a few simple materials like yarn, a crochet hook, and some stuffing, you can bring this charming cow to life. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a fun and rewarding way to express your crafty side.
You Will Need:
To start this wonderful project, you’ll need:
- White, black, skin, and pink colors cotton yarn.
- 2mm crochet hook
- 6mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Decrease
- Rep – Repeat
How to Crochet Cow Pattern
In this section, you will find the complete Crochet Cow Pattern:
Skill Level: Beginner
Note: The pattern is written in US instructions.
Pattern:
Head
1-6 sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
5- 3sc, inc (30)
6- 4sc, inc (36)
7- 5sc, inc (42)
8- 6sc, inc (48)
9- 7sc, inc (54)
10-18- sc in all (54)
19- 7sc, dec (48)
20- 6sc, dec (42)
21- 5sc, dec (36)
Attach safety eyes between rows 14-15, with 7 st apart.
22- 4sc, dec (30)
23- 3sc, dec (24)
Fasten, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
5- 3sc, inc (30)
6- 4sc, inc (36)
7- 5sc, inc (42)
8- 6sc, inc (48)
9-14- sc in all (48)
15- 6sc, dec (42)
16-19- sc in all (42)
20- 5sc, dec (36)
21-23- sc in all (36)
24- 4sc, dec (30)
25- 3sc, dec (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms x2
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 18-sc in all (12)
Head Patch
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
5- 3sc, inc (30)
6- 4sc, inc (36)
7- 5sc, inc (42)
8- 6sc, inc (48)
Legs x2
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
5- 3sc, inc (30)
6-7- sc in all (30)
8- 7sc (2sc, dec) *4, 7sc (26)
9-10- sc in all (26)
11- 9sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 8sc (24)
12- sc in all (24)
13- 9sc, (sc, dec)*2, 9sc (22)
14-16- sc in all (22)
17- 8sc, (sc, dec)*2, 8sc (20)
18- 4sc, (sc, dec)*4, 4sc (16)
19-21- sc in all (16)
22- 2sc, (sc, dec)*4, 2sc (12)
23-25- sc in all (12)
26- 3sc, (sc, dec)*2, 3sc (10)
27-35- sc in all (10)
Sew hole closed.
Horns
1- 5sc in ring
2- 4sc, inc (6)
3- 2sc, inc (8)
4- 3sc, inc (10)
5- 4sc, inc (12)
Nose
Pink,
Ch 7 and start in the second ch from hook:
1- inc, 4sc, 3sc in last ch, continue working around the ch, 4sc, 1sc in last st.
2- (inc)*2, 4sc, (inc)*3, 4sc, inc (20)
3- (1sc, inc)*2, 4sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 4sc, (1sc, inc)*1 (26)
4- sc in all (26)
Ears x2
One white
One black
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
5- 3sc, inc (30)
Patch for Underarm
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
4- 2sc, inc (24)
Patch for Next to Leg x2
1- 6sc in ring
2- inc (12)
3- 1sc, inc (18)
Make one more for the back and sew.