Farm Friends Crochet Cow Pattern
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The Farm Friends Crochet Cow Pattern is a free, easy project made with beginner yarn and simple stitches. It works up quickly and is a great way to practice basic amigurumi techniques. The crochet pattern is available for free in my post below, or you can pick-up the ad-free PDF from my Ravelry Shop.
I designed this cute little crocheted cow for the Farm Friends crochet along. This mini CAL is part of CAL Central Crochet 2025 Toy Box Crochet Along. Keep reading to learn how to join, participate, and get all the free patterns this year!
Simple Crochet Cow Amigurumi Pattern
2025 Toy Box Crochet Along
Starting March 3, 2025, a new free crochet toy pattern will be shared every Monday through August 11! The Toy Box CAL features four themed mini CALs:
Garden Friends: March 3 – April 7
Farm Friends: April 14 – May 19
Beach and Ocean: May 26 – June 30
Woodland Creatures: July 7 – August 11
By the end of the CAL, you’ll have up to 24 fun toys, amigurumi, and plushies to enjoy!
Join in and crochet along with these fun themes!
How to Join the 2025 Toy Box CAL
- Sign up for CAL updates and the Underground Crafter newsletter to get emails when new patterns are released. You can also check the main CAL page for links to each pattern as they go live.
- Join in by crocheting the patterns at your own pace. Share your progress and finished projects using #CALCentralCrochet on social media.
- Want to chat with other crocheters? Join the CAL Central Facebook group or visit the Ravelry thread to connect.
- Visit Underground Crafter to learn more about the prizes, enter the end-of-CAL giveaway, and find all the Toy Box CAL pattern links.
We’ve partnered with Crochet Foundry, GlassEyesOnline, KennyClayCo, KnitPal, Knitter’s Relief Balm, MBT Creates, and Unicorn to bring you some great prizes in our end-of-CAL giveaway. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in this post on Underground Crafter by Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
Free Crochet Cow Amigurumi Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Loops & Threads. Cuddle Craft Tube. 3.52 oz (100 g) and 109 yds (100 m). 75% Cotton, 25% Nylon. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash cold. Non-chlorine bleach when needed. Dry flat. Do not iron.
- Color: 1 skein each Marshmallow Magic (MC), Fairy Dust (CC), Perfect Pewter (CC1) and Starless Night (CC2).
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Finished Project: 3.87 oz (110 g) and 120 yds (110 m)
- Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle), poly-fil (Fiberfil stuffing) and two14 mm black safety eyes.
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Sizes
- Cow width approximately 6 inches (with arms spread) X 7.5 inches tall (when seated).
Gauge
- Approximately 7 sc per 2 inches and 7 rows sc per 2 inches.
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
- bl – back loop
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- DMR – double magic ring
- fl – front loop
- g – grams
- m – meters
- oz – ounces
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- Rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip/skipped
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- yds – yards
- * to ** – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
- [ ] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- ( ) – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorial
Notes:
- There should be no spaces between your stitches – use a smaller hook size if you see gaps between your stitches.
- You may substitute your favorite starting method instead of using a double magic ring (DMR) to begin if you prefer.
- Do not slip stitch (sl st) to join unless specified.
- You may wish to use a stitch marker to keep the first stitch of each round as this project is crocheted in continuous rounds.
- Colors: MC (white), CC (pink), CC2 (grey) and CC3 (black)
- You can use your favorite joining method instead of the standing single crochet join if you prefer.
- TIP: when making a single crochet into a stitch that already holds a slip stitch, work the sc in the front loop only.
- Extra photos follow the pattern.
- Add the Farm Friends Crochet Cow pattern to your Ravelry library here.
Farm Friends Easy Crochet Cow Softie Pattern
This adorable crocheted cow is made in sections before being assembled.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Head
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and MC (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]
Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]
Rnd 4: *3 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [26 sc]
Rnd 5-Rnd 9: 1 sc in each st around. [26 sc]
Rnd 10: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. [19 sc]
Rnd 11: 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off MC. [19 sc]
How to Crochet the Cow’s Nose
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC (or size required for gauge):
Begin in the stitch before the sl st join. I use a standing sc join.
Rnd 12: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around to the last stitch. 2 sc in the last st. [26 sc]
Rnd 13-Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st around. [26 sc]
- Place the eyes between Rnds 9 and 10 with 6 sts between the posts of the eyes (you will see 4 sc once the eyes have been placed).
- Stuff the head firmly with Poly-fil (or your chosen stuffing).
Rnd 16: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. Sc2tog. [17 sc]
Rnd 17: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. [12 sc]
- You may wish to add a little more fiber fill at this point.
Rnd 18: Sc2tog around. [6 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for seaming.
To close the head, place the yarn tail on a yarn needle and weave it through the front loops of each of the last 6 stitches. I used this simple closing method. Pull to tighten and close. Sew the yarn tail through the cow and the fiberfill. Trim any excess and place the head aside.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Body
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and MC (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]
Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]
Rnd 4: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [24 sc]
Rnd 5: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [30 sc]
Rnd 6: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [36 sc]
Rnd 7-Rnd 12: 1 sc in each st around. [36 sc]
Rnd 13: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [30 sc]
Rnd 14: 1 sc in each st around. [30 sc]
Rnd 15: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [24 sc]
Rnd 16: 1 sc in each st around. [24 sc]
Rnd 17: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]
Rnd 18-Rnd 20: 1 sc in each st around. [18 sc]
Finish off leaving a 12 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Ears
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and MC (or size required for gauge):
- Make 2.
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each around. [12 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Horns
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC1 (or size required for gauge):
- Make 2.
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 3: 1 sc in the bl of each st around. [6 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Tail
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC1 (or size required for gauge):
TIP: if you’d like to have a black tip at the end of the tail, start this project with CC3 and work to the end of Rnd 3 using CC3 before switching to your MC yarn on the last yarn over of the final single crochet of Rnd 3.
Row 1: Ch 4 and sl st to join to the first ch to create a round. 1 sc in each ch around. [4 sc]
Rnd 2 – Rnd 10: 1 sc in each st around. [4 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Spots
Small Spots
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC3 (or size required for gauge):
- Make 3
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. Sl st to join. [6 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
Medium Spot
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC3 (or size required for gauge):
- Make 1
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
Large Spot
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC3 (or size required for gauge):
- Make 1
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]
Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to the first st to join. [18 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
Extra Large Spot
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC3 (or size required for gauge):
- Make 1
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]
Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]
Rnd 4: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Do not sl st to join. [24 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly. Set aside and continue to the next section.
How to Crochet the Cow’s Legs
- Make 4
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and CC3 (or size required for gauge):
Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a DMR. [6 sc]
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. Finish off CC3. [12 sc]
Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook and MC (or size required for gauge):
Begin in the stitch before the sl st join. I use a standing sc join.
Rnd 3-Rnd 7: 1 sc in each st around. [12 sc]
Rnd 8: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [10 sc]
Rnd 9-Rnd 10: 1 sc in each st around. [10 sc]
Finish off leaving a 8 inch yarn tail for assembly.
Proceed to assembly instructions.
How to Assemble Your Crochet Cow
- Place the head on the body and sew together. I placed my head slightly angled forward and placed a few stitches to attach the nose of the cow to the chest of the cow to keep the slight angle I preferred for the cow’s head.
- Place horns around Rnd 4 of the head in line with the eyes. Sew in place.
- Place ears slightly in front of the horns, between Rnd 4 and Rnd 5. Sew in place.
- Rnd 6 of the body, on the back of the cow and sew it to the cow’s body. I sewed ⅓ of the tail to the body.
- I placed the cow’s legs between Rnd 5 and Rnd 7 (see photos) of the body and the cow’s upper legs (aka arms) directly following the head placement on the top of the body. These were also sewn across 3 rounds.
- Place the spots as you prefer on the cow’s body.
Extra Photos
If you’re looking for a fast and fun project, this crochet cow is a great choice. With clear instructions and easy-to-follow steps, it’s a satisfying make that’s perfect for practicing techniques or creating a thoughtful handmade item.
Happy Crocheting!
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