Transform yarn into an adorable cow plushie with this step-by-step crochet guide. Ideal for all skill levels. Enjoy making cute, cuddly creations!
This easy-to-follow guide on crocheting a cow plushie shows how to make an adorable and cuddly from yarn. You'll learn different crochet stitches, understand how to shape your cow, and add charming details like spots and a friendly face. Designed for all skill levels, this tutorial provides clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable process. Whether it's your first crochet project or you're adding to your handmade collection, this guide offers a fun and rewarding experience that results in a delightful, huggable cow plushie. Perfect for personal use or as a heartwarming gift!
How To Crochet A Cow Plushie
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Plush yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby) in main body color, secondary color, white yarn, and black yarn.
- Tools: 16mm safety eyes, 4mm crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors, hollow fiber, and stitch marker.
Stitches to Know:
- Magic Ring
- Chain Stitch
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Increase (inc)
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
Step by step Pattern
Legs:
- Round 1: Start with secondary color, 6 sc in a magic ring
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (6 increases) [12 sts]
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 [18 sts]
- Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 [24 sts]
- Round 5: 24 sc BLO
6-7. Rounds 6-7: 24 sc - Round 8: 10 sc, 2 dec, 10 sc [22 sts]
- Round 9: (9 sc, 1 dec) x2 [20 sts]
- Round 10: Change to main color, 20 sc
- Secondary Color Join: Join to the 7th row, 24 sc in a circle
- Round 11: (8 sc, 1 dec) x2 [18 sts]
12-13. Rounds 12-13: 18 sc - Round 14: (4 sc, 1 dec) x3 [15 sts]
15-21. Rounds 15-21: 15 sc
- Fold Flat: 7 sc through both layers, cut yarn.
Arms:
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring.
- Round 2: 6 increases [12 sts]
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 [18 sts]
- Round 4: 18 sc BLO
- Round 5: 18 sc
- Round 6: 7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc [16 sts]
- Round 7: 6 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc [14 sts]
- Round 8: Change to main color, 14 sc
- Secondary Color Join: Join to the 4th row, 18 sc in a circle
- Round 9: (5 sc, 1 dec) x2 [12 sts]
10-15. Rounds 10-15: 12 sc
- Fold Flat: 6 sc through both layers, cut yarn.
Body:
- Round 1: Main color, 6 sc in the magic ring.
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (6 inc) [12 sts]
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 [18 sts]
- Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 [24 sts]
- Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 [30 sts]
- Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 [36 sts]
7-8. Rounds 7-8: 36 sc - Round 9: (5 sc, 1 inc) x7 [42 sts]
- Round 10: Join the legs: 7 sc, 7 sc with leg, 14 sc, 7 sc with second leg, 7 sc
11-22. Rounds 11-22:
- Adding Spots: Optionally, add spots anywhere during the rounds.
- Round 23: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 [18 sts]
- Round 24: 18 sc
- Round 25: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 [12 sts]
- Close Hole: Go through front loops of the last stitches, pull tight to close, and secure the yarn.
Head:
- Row 1: Pink yarn, chain 8, starting from the 2nd chain from hook - 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 sc in last stitch, 6 sc [16 sts]
- Round 2: 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, inc [22 sts]
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x2, 5 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x3, 6 sc [28 sts]
- Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x2, 5 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc) x3, 7 sc [34 sts]
- Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x2, 5 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc) x3, 8 sc [40 sts]
- Changing Colors: Change to main color.
- Round 6: 16 sc, inc, 16 sc [42 sts]
7-8. Rounds 7-8: 42 sc
- Attach Eyes: Between rounds 9-10, approximately 10-12 stitches apart.
- Round 9: (6 sc, 1 dec) x6 [36 sts]
- Round 10: (5 sc, 1 dec) x6 [30 sts]
- Round 11: (4 sc, 1 dec) x6 [24 sts]
- Round 12: (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 [18 sts]
- Round 13: (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 [12 sts]
- Round 14: (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 [6 sts]
- Close Hole: Follow the same process as for the body.
Ears:
- Round 1: Main color, 6 sc in the magic ring.
- Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x3 [9 sts]
- Round 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x3 [12 sts]
- Round 4: (3 sc, 1 inc) x3 [15 sts]
- Round 5: (4 sc, 1 inc) x3 [18 sts]
6-8. Rounds 6-8: 18 sc - Round 9: (4 sc, 1 dec) x3 [15 sts]
- Fold Flat: 7 sc through both layers, cut yarn.
Muzzle:
- Chain 2:
- Row 1: 3 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook.
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn, inc, 1 sc, inc [5 sts]
- Row 3: Chain 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc [7 sts]
Tail:
- Round 1: 5 sc in the magic ring
2-10. Rounds 2-10: 5 sc each round - Fold Flat: 2 sc through both layers, cut yarn.
Assembly:
- Create Eye Sockets: Using white yarn, pull yarn through from the bottom of the head to tighten the eyes symmetrically.
- Attach Ears: Sew ears to the head.
- Attach Head and Body Parts: Attach the arms, legs, and tail to the body.
- Finishing Touches: Sew any remaining parts like spots or additional decorations.
That completes the pattern! Enjoy creating your cute crochet car.