Mr. Cow is a friendly, classic farm animal designed as part of the CountyFairgrounds Crochet Farm Animals Collection. With his soft cream body, contrasting black details, sweet embroidered smile, and optional floral neck accent, Mr. Cow makes a charming handmade gift, nursery décor piece, or craft fair favorite.

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and includes step-by-step instructions for creating a standing amigurumi cow. Clear assembly directions are included so all parts come together smoothly, even for confident beginners.

Mr. Cow pairs perfectly with Mrs. Moo and the rest of the CountyFairgrounds farm animal patterns.

Pattern At a Glance

• Finished size: ~9 inches tall

• Yarn: Worsted Weight (4)

• Hook: 4.0 mm (G)

• Skill level: Easy to Intermediate

• Written in U.S. crochet terms

📏 Finished Size

When made with worsted weight (4) yarn and a 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook, Mr. Cow will measure approximately:

9 inches tall

(from the bottom of the hooves to the top of the head)

🧶 Materials Needed

  • Worsted Weight (4) yarn

    • Cream or off-white (main body)

    • Black (hooves, muzzle, spots)

    • Small amount of brown or tan (hair tuft)

    • Optional: accent colors for floral neck detail

  • 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

Mr. Cow - crocheted back side

🧵 Pattern Notes

  • Written in U.S. crochet terms

  • Worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated

  • Skill level: Easy to Intermediate

  • Finished cow stands on its own when properly stuffed

  • Mr. Cow Crochet Pattern

    (U.S. Crochet Terms)

    Stitches & Abbreviations

    • ch – chain

    • sc – single crochet

    • inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)

    • dec – decrease (sc 2 together)

    • sl st – slip stitch

    Head (Cream)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. Inc in each st around (12)

    3. (1 sc, inc) around (18)

    4. (2 sc, inc) around (24)

      5–8. Sc around (24)

    5. (3 sc, inc) around (30)

      10–14. Sc around (30)

    6. (3 sc, dec) around (24)

    7. (2 sc, dec) around (18)

    Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 6 stitches apart.

    Begin stuffing the head firmly.

    1. (1 sc, dec) around (12)

    2. Dec around (6)

      Fasten off and close opening.

    Muzzle (Black)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. Inc in each st around (12)

    3. (1 sc, inc) around (18)

      4–5. Sc around (18)

    Lightly stuff.

    Sew muzzle centered on the lower front of the head.

    Embroider nostrils and smile with black yarn.

    Ears (Make 2 – Cream)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. (1 sc, inc) around (9)

      3–4. Sc around (9)

    Flatten slightly and sew to the top sides of the head.

    Body (Cream)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. Inc in each st around (12)

    3. (1 sc, inc) around (18)

    4. (2 sc, inc) around (24)

      5–9. Sc around (24)

    5. (3 sc, inc) around (30)

      11–16. Sc around (30)

    Begin stuffing body firmly.

    1. (3 sc, dec) around (24)

    2. (2 sc, dec) around (18)

    3. (1 sc, dec) around (12)

    4. Dec around (6)

    Fasten off and close.

    Legs (Make 4)

    Hooves (Black)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. Inc in each st around (12)

      3–4. Sc around (12)

    Change to cream.

    5–9. Sc around (12)

    Lightly stuff lower portion only.

    Flatten opening and sew closed.

    Arms (Make 2)

    Hooves (Black)

    1. Magic ring, 6 sc (6)

    2. Inc in each st around (12)

    Change to cream.

    3–7. Sc around (12)

    Lightly stuff lower half.

    Flatten opening and sew closed.

    Tail (Cream)

    Ch 10.

    Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across.

    Fasten off and sew to back of body.

    Hair Tuft (Brown or Tan)

    Cut several 2–3 inch strands.

    Attach to top of head using a latch-hook method.

    Trim evenly.

    Optional Floral Neck Detail

    Create a simple chain or crochet flower band and secure around the neck.

    (You may also substitute a ribbon or leave plain.)

    Assembly

    • Sew head to top of body, centered

    • Attach legs evenly to the bottom of the body so cow stands upright

    • Sew arms to sides just below the head

    • Attach tail to back center

    • Add hair tuft and optional floral detail

    • Adjust stuffing and shaping as needed