If you’re looking for a fun and adorable crochet project, this Large Cow Plushie is perfect for you! With its soft, hypoallergenic yarn and customizable colors, this cuddly cow is a great addition to any handmade collection.
This pattern is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches and minimal sewing. Let’s get started!
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in white, black, and pink (or colors of your choice) https://amzn.to/4ccbHNRhttps://amzn.to/4ccbHNR
- 3.5mm crochet hook https://amzn.to/3XR35Ge
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing https://amzn.to/3XR35Ge
- Tapestry needle https://amzn.to/3DGF1PE
- Safety eyes (or embroidery thread for eyes)https://amzn.to/4kHDOrY
Stitch Abbreviations:
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- CH – Chain
- ST – Stitch
Pink = Color Change
For this example we will be using white yarn with black accents.
Crochet Cow Pattern
Head:
- 7 SC in MR (7)
- 7 INC (14)
- (1 SC, INC) × 7 (21)
- (2 SC, INC) × 7 (28)
- (3 SC, INC) × 7 (35)
6-7. SC around (35) - 18 SC, (3 SC), 14 SC (35)
- 17 SC, (6 SC), 12 SC (35)
- 17 SC, (10 SC), 8 SC (35)
- 18 SC, (7 SC), 10 SC (35)
- 15 SC, (4 SC), 15 SC (35)
- (3 SC, DEC) × 7 (28)
- SC around (28)
- 2 SC, (1 SC, 2 DEC) × 5, 1 SC (18)
Ears (Make 2):
- 7 SC in MR
- 7 INC (14)
- SC around (14)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Horns (Make 2):
- 8 SC in MR (8)
2-3. SC around (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Nose:
- CH 6
- Start in 2nd CH from hook: 4 SC, 3 SC in last CH, 3 SC, INC (12)
Fasten off and sew onto the face.
Arms (Make 2):
- 5 SC in MR
- 5 INC (10)
3-9. SC around (10)
Stuff lightly and sew to the sides of the body.
Body & Legs:
First Leg:
- 6 SC in MR (6)
- 6 INC (12)
- SC around (12)
4-6. 12 SC, CH 2 at the end of round 6
Joining the Legs:
- Join to first leg with a SC, 11 SC, 2 SC in CH 2, 12 SC, 2 SC (30)
- (13 SC, INC) × 2 (30)
- 2 SC, 4 SC, 24 SC (30)
- 1 SC, (6 SC), 23 SC (30)
- 2 SC, (4 SC), 24 SC (30)
- 3 SC, (3 SC), 24 SC (30)
- (13 SC, DEC) × 2 (28)
- SC around (28)
- (5 SC, DEC) × 4 (24)
16-17. SC around (24) - (2 SC, DEC) × 6 (18)
Assembly:
- Stuff all parts firmly.
- Position and attach the arms on the sides of the body. Then sew on.
- Sew the head to the body securely.
- Attach ears to the top of the head.
- Sew the horns slightly on the inside of the ears.
- Sew on the nose.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes.
Final Touches & Customization
Feel free to adjust colors for a pink cow, a Highland cow with longer yarn strands, or even a rainbow cow! The possibilities are endless!
📸 If you make this cow, comment a picture below!
Happy Crocheting!
