Moo-ve out of the way! Here comes Colby the Cow, ready for a day of fun. Some of his favourite activities include munching on natural fibers, wandering in the yarn bin, and running around so his bell rings! Cows do enjoy the company of others, so maybe you’ll make a whole herd of them to keep Colby company?
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
U.S. Terminology
Size: 5.25 inches from the tips of the horns down
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Materials
- Hook: CLOVER 1043/E Magenta Amour Crochet Hook, Size E, 3.5mm (or this great 10 hook set Clover 3672 Amour Crochet Hook Set)
- Yarn: Worsted Weight: Approx. 100 yards-white, black, beige/brown, small amount of pink (I used Impeccable by Loops and Threads)
- 10 mm Plastic Safety Eyes with Washers (Black) or Embroidered Eyes
- Polyfill
- Needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Crochet Locking Stitch Markers, Pins, Bell and Ribbon
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Other Notes
Colour Change– When changing from one colour to another, in your final SC stitch after you have 2 loops on your hook, pull through with your new colour.
Magic Ring alternative- If you do not feel comfortable doing a magic ring, you can also chain 2 and work the indicated number of stitches into the first chain.
Continuous Rounds– All components are worked in continuous rounds
Pattern:
Muzzle:
The muzzle is formed by working around both sides of a chain, followed by continuous rounds.
In pink colour yarn:
R1: CH 5, starting in the 2nd CH from the hook, 3 SC, INC 3 SC in the final CH. Continuing on the other side of the chain, 2 SC, INC SC (10 st)
R2-3: SC around (10 st)
*you can omit the final round if you prefer a less prominent muzzle
FO and leave a yarn tail for sewing on later.
Head:
In white colour yarn:
R1: 6 SC into MR (6 st)
R2: INC SC around (12 st)
R3: (SC, INC SC) x6 (18 st)
R4: (2 SC, INC SC) x6 (24 st)
R5: (3 SC, INC SC) x6 (30 st)
R6: (4 SC, INC SC) x6 (36 st)
R7-R10: SC around (36 st)
R11: (4 SC, INV DEC) x6 (30 st)
R12: (3 SC, INV DEC) x6 (24 st)
R13: (2 SC, INV DEC) x6 (18 st)
Place safety eyes between R9 & 10, about 6 stitches apart. Start stuffing the head.
R14: (SC, INV DEC) x6 (12 st)
FO, and finish stuffing. Weave in the ends. Put a small amount of stuffing in the muzzle, and pin in place, between rows 11 and 13, or in a position you prefer. Sew in place, and weave in the ends.
Horns: (make 2)
In beige colour yarn:
R1: 4 SC into MR (4 st)
R2-3: INC SC around (8 st)
SL ST to first St and FO. Pin each horn to the top of the head, 3-4 rows down from the top, or in a position you prefer. Sew in place, and weave in the ends.
Ears: (make 2)
In black colour yarn:
R1: 4 SC into MR (4 st)
R2: INC SC around (8 st)
R3: 1 SC, INC SC (12 st)
R4-6: SC around (12 st)
R7: (4 SC, INV DEC) x2 (10 st)
FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten the ears and pinch the base in half, sewing back and forth a few times. Pin to the sides of the head, about 8 round from the top of the head, or in a position you prefer. Sew in place, and weave in the ends.
Body:
In white colour yarn:
R1: 6 SC into MR (6 st)
R2: INC SC around (12 st)
R3: (SC, INC SC) x6 (18 st)
R4: (2 SC, INC SC) x6 (24 st)
R5: (3 SC, INC SC) x6 (30 st)
R6-11: SC around (30 st)
R12: (3 SC, INV DEC) x6 (24 st)
R13: (2 SC, INV DEC) x6 (18 st)
R14: (SC, INV DEC) x6 (12)
SL ST to the first st of the last round and FO, leaving a length of yarn for sewing. Stuff the body firmly. Pin the body to the head and sew in place, weaving in the ends.
Arms: (make 2)
In beige colour yarn:
R1: 5 SC into MR (5 st)
R2: INC SC around (10 st)
R3: SC around (10 st)
R4: (3 SC, INV DEC) x2 (8 st)
Switch to white colour yarn:
Start stuffing and continue to stuff for subsequent rounds.
R5-6: SC around (8 st).
SL ST to the first st of the last round and FO, leaving a length of yarn for sewing. Pin the arms to either side of the body, around R 9-11 and sew in place. Weave in the ends.
Legs: (make 2)
In beige colour yarn:
R1: 6 SC into MR (6 st)
R2: INC SC around (12 st)
R3-4: SC around (12 st)
R5: (4 SC, INV DEC) x2 (10 st)
Switch to white colour yarn:
Start stuffing and continue to stuff for subsequent rounds.
R6: SC around (10 st)
R7: 3 SC, 4 HDC, 3 SC (10 st)
R8: 2 SL ST, SC, 4 HDC, SC, 2 SL ST
FO, leaving a length of yarn for sewing. You will notice that one side of the end of the legs is longer than the other, created by the HDC stitches in the last 2 rounds. When you pin your legs to the body, place them so the longer part of the edge is along the outer edge of the body and the shorter edge closer to the middle, around rounds 4-6.
Tail:
To make a longer or shorter tail, just add or take away from the total number of rounds
In white colour yarn:
R1: 4 SC into MR (4 st)
R2-5: SC around (4 st)
SL ST to the first ST of the last round and FO, leaving a tail for sewing on.
To make a tuft on your tail take one or two 2-inch pieces of black yarn and fold in half, forming a loop. Slide your hook through a stitch from the first row, and pull a loop through. Next, pull the yarn ends through your loop and pull tight, making a knot. Pull the yarn apart to make it fuzzy and trim to the desired length. Repeat with as many pieces of yarn as you like!
Spots: (make 5, or however many spots you would like to have on your cow)
In black colour yarn:
R1: 6 SC into MR (6 st)
SL ST to the first ST of the last round, leaving a tail for sewing on. Pin spots onto your cow, several on the front, back, and the head and sew all the way around each spot, weaving in the ends.
Embellishments:
At this point, you can add any extras to your cow to complete him! You might want to add a tuft to the top of your cow’s head (follow the same instructions as for putting a tuft on the tail). You can also add a ribbon around your cow’s neck, complete with a little bell so you can find him if he wanders away from the rest of the amigurumi herd!
Thank you so much for making this pattern! If you run into any problems or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me through Facebook or Instagram! Please remember to tag me @thecozychipmunk #thecozychipmunk so I can see your completed creation!
