Snuggle up with a handmade delight the Crochet Cow Squish Pattern is a charming project that even beginners can enjoy. This adorable amigurumi cow features a pillowy body, cute face and head details like ears and horns, without the complexity of arms or legs. Tailored for cosiness with worsted-weight yarn, it’s versatile enough to adapt in size by using different yarn types. Ideal for gifting or a craft fair showcase, this free pattern promises a friendly farmyard friend who’s soft, cuddly, and lovable. Ready to whip up your cuddly cow? Grab your hook and let’s start crocheting!
Cow Squish Amigurumi Pattern
Making The Cow Squish Amigurumi
Materials Needed
- WeCrochet BRAVA Yarn (100% Acrylic, Worsted, 218 yds/100g):
- White – ¾ skein (or pink and white)
- Black – ⅓ skein (or purple and black)
- 4.0mm hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Gauge
- 4 sts x 5 rounds = 1 square inch
Size
- 7×5 inches
Stitches Used in the Pattern (US Terms)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = Increase
- dec = decrease
- ATC = Alternative Turning Chain, aka Stacked SC
Note on Stitches
- ALL stitches are single crochet.
- 2w means 1 sc In the next 2 sc stitches, both are in the color white.
- 2w x 4 means crochet 2 white sc stitches in each of the next 4 stitches.
- (1w, 2w) x 4 means crochet 1 white sc in 1 st, 2 white sc in the next st, and repeat from * 3 more times (4 times in total)
- 1w inv dec means 1 invisible single crochet decrease in white
Step by step Pattern
Crochet Cow Squish Body
- R1: Add 4w, 2b into a magic ring (6 sts)
- R2: 2w x 4, 2b x 2 (12 sts)
- R3: (1w, 2w) x 4, (1b, 2b) x 2 (18 sts)
- R4: (1w x 2, 2w) x 4, (1b x 2, 2b) x 2 (24 sts)
- R5: (1w x 3, 2w) x 4, (1b x 3, 2b) x 2 (30 sts)
- R6: (1w x 4, 2w) x 4, (1b x 4, 2b) x 2 (36 sts)
- R7: (1w x 5, 2w) x 4, (1b x 5, 2b) x 2 (42 sts)
- R8: (1w x 6, 2w) x 4, (1b x 6, 2b) x 2 (48 sts)
- R9: 1w x 32, 1b x 16 (48 sts)
- R10: 1w x 33, 1b x 14, 1w (48 sts)
- R11: 1w x 35, 1b x 10, 1w x 3 (48 sts)
- R12: 1w x 36, 1b x 8, 1w x 4 (48 sts)
- R13: 1w x 37, 1b x 6, 1w x 5 (48 sts)
- R14-22: 1w in every stitch (48 sts)
- R23: 1w x 15, 1b x 4, 1w x 29 (48 sts)
- R24: 1w x 14, 1b x 6, 1w x 28 (48 sts)
- R25: 1w x 13, 1b x 8, 1w x 27 (48 sts)
- R26: 1w x 12, 1b x 10, 1w x 26 (48 sts)
- R27: 1w x 11, 1b x 12, 1w x 25 (48 sts)
- R28: 1w x 10, 1b x 14, 1w x 24 (48 sts)
- R29: 1w x 9, 1b x 16, 1w x 23 (48 sts)
- R30: 1w x 8, 1b x 18, 1w x 22 (48 sts)
- R31: 1w x 6, 1w inv dec, (1b x 6, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b x 3, 1w x 3, 1w inv dec, (1w x 6, 1w inv dec) x 2 (42 sts)
- R32: 1w x 5, 1w inv dec, (1b x 5, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b x 4, 1w, 1w inv dec, (1w x 5, 1w inv dec) x 2 (36 sts)
- R33: 1w x 4, 1w inv dec, (1b x 4, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b x 4, 1w inv dec, (1w x 4, 1w inv dec) x 2 (30 sts)
- R34: 1w x 3, 1w inv dec, (1b x 3, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b x 2, 1b inv dec, 1w x 4, 1w inv dec, 1w x 3, 1w inv dec (24 sts)
- R35: 1w x 2, 1w inv dec, (1b x 2, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b, 1b inv dec, 1w x 3, 1w inv dec, 1w x 2, 1w inv dec (18 sts)
Add stuffing
- R36: 1w, 1w inv dec, (1b, 1b inv dec) x 2, 1b inv dec, 1w x 2, 1w inv dec, 1w, 1w inv dec (12 sts)
- R37: Inv sc dec all around in w, b, b, w/b, w, w (6 sts)
Fasten off (weave through the last round front loops only, then close the hole) and weave in your ends.
Crochet Cow Squish Additional Parts:
Ears (Make 2 inside ears and 2 outer ears)
- Inner Ear (Pink or alternate color):
- R1: 6sc in a magic circle (6)
- R2: [inc] around (12)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Outer Ear (White or main color):
- R1: 6sc in a magic circle (6)
- R2: [inc] around (12)
- R3: 1 sc in each stitch around (12)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose/Mouth (Black or alternate color):
- Start with a magic circle.
- R1: 6sc in a magic circle (6)
- R2: [inc] around (12)
- R3: [1sc, inc] around (18)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use pink or a lighter color to embroider the nose and mouth details before attaching.
Eyes (Make 2, Black):
- Small Black Circles:
- R1: 6sc in a magic circle (6)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching.
- Embroider a white glint onto each eye before sewing onto the body.
Horns (Make 2, preferred semi-contrast color like grey):
- Start with a magic circle.
- R1: 4sc in a magic ring (4)
- R2-R4: 1 sc in each st around (4)
- R5: [1 sc, dec] around (3)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Ears:
- Stack the inner ear on top of the outer ear slightly off-center so the outer ear forms a border and sew together. Then sew ears to each side of the cow head.
- Eyes:
- Position the eyes just above the nose and attach by sewing.
- Nose/Mouth:
- Position the nose/mouthpiece in the center lower half of the face and sew in place.
- Horns:
- Sew the horns on top of the head, between the ears.
By attaching each piece carefully and following the colors from your design, your crochet cow squish will come to life. Make sure that all parts are securely attached and that no raw edges or joints are visible to ensure a neat finishing look.
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