Intermediate
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Cow amigurumi with heart belly badge crochet pattern
Amigurumi cow with heart belly badge: 13-round head, 5.0mm or 3.5mm hook, worsted or chenille yarn.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Yarn weight
- Super Bulky
- Hook
- 5.0 mm
- Rounds
- 14
Super Bulky
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
14
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This cow amigurumi is built from separate pieces — a 13-round head, a flat-started snout, small cupped ears, horns, legs, arms, a three-round body, a tail, and a belly badge finished with a heart in felt, embroidery, or fabric paint. The head shapes with increases through round 5, holds steady through rounds 6-11, then decreases to close, with 9mm or 12mm plastic eyes seated between rounds 8 and 9. Before starting, have the main color yarn (50-75g), the accent color (25-30g), the snout color (10g), and the badge color (15-20g) on hand, along with black embroidery thread and a hook matched to your yarn weight.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Eyes placed on the wrong round
- Insert the 9mm or 12mm eyes specifically between rounds 8 and 9 of the head, spaced 5-6 stitches apart, before the decreases begin closing the opening.
- Misreading the snout's starting chain
- The snout begins with a chain of 5, not a magic ring — work 3 sc into the last chain for the tip, then increase along the return side to land on 10 stitches.
- Hook size mismatched to yarn
- Use 5.0mm for super bulky chenille/velvet or 3.5mm for worsted weight; mixing the two changes the finished cow from about 6-7 inches to about 4-5 inches.
The materials list
Main Body Color
- 50-75g of Super Bulky (Size 6) chenille/velvet yarn or worsted weight yarn in cream, beige, or any pastel color (pink, purple, mint, blue, lavender)
Accent Color
- 25-30g in tan, brown, or darker shade of main color for hooves, horns, and ears
Snout Color
- Small amount (10g) in light pink or tan
White
- 15-20g for belly badge circle
Crochet hook
- 5.0mm (H-8) for super bulky chenille OR 3.5mm (E-4) for worsted weight
Safety eyes
- 9mm or 12mm black plastic eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Black embroidery thread for nostrils and smile
- Felt fabric in various colors for heart decoration
- Fabric glue
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 11 short forms
Head
Make 1 in Main Color
Round 1
6 sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 2: Inc in each st (12) Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] × 6 (18) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] × 6 (24) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] × 6 (30) Rnds 6-11: Sc in each st (30) [6 rounds] Rnd 12: [Sc 3, dec] × 6 (24)Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, approximately 5-6 stitches apart
Round 13
[Sc 2, dec] × 6 (18)Stuff the head firmly
Round 14
[Sc 1, dec] × 6 (12) Rnd 15: Dec × 6 (6)Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Use yarn needle to close remaining hole.
Snout
Make 1 in Snout Color
Round 1
Ch 5. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain: sc 2, inc in last st (10) Rnd 2: Inc, sc 2, [inc] × 3, sc 2, [inc] × 2 (16) Rnd 3: Sc in each st (16)Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff lightly and sew onto face centered between eyes.Using black embroidery thread, stitch two small nostrils and a curved smile line below the snout
Ears
Make 2 in Accent Color
Round 1
6 sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 2: Inc × 6 (12) Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st (12) [2 rounds] Rnd 5: Dec × 6 (6)Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving long tail. Flatten the opening and pinch the bottom slightly to create a cupped shape.
Horns
Make 2 in Accent Color
Round 1
4 sc in magic ring (4) Rnd 2: [Sc 1, inc] × 2 (6) Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st (6) [2 rounds]Fasten off, leaving long tail. Stuff very lightly or use yarn tail only.
Legs
Make 2, starting with Accent Color for hooves
Round 1
6 sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 2: Inc × 6 (12) Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st (12)The back loop only creates a ridge that defines the hoof Change to Main Color
Rounds 4–6
Sc in each st (12) [3 rounds] Fasten off first leg and set aside. Do NOT fasten off second leg.
Arms
Make 2, starting with Accent Color for hooves
Round 1
6 sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 2: Inc × 6 (12)Change to Main Color
Rounds 3–5
Sc in each st (12) [3 rounds] Rnd 6: [Sc 1, dec] × 4 (8) Rnd 7: Sc in each st (8)Stuff lightly (lower half only – keep upper half soft). Fasten off, leaving long tail. Flatten top opening.
Belly Badge Base (White Circle)
Make 1 in White
Round 1
6 sc in magic ring (6) Rnd 2: Inc × 6 (12) Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] × 6 (18) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] × 6 (24) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] × 6 (30)Fasten off, leaving very long tail for sewing.
Body
Continuing from second leg:
Round 7
Joining Round From second leg, ch 2. Join to first leg with sc in any stitch. Sc 11 more around first leg (12 total), sc 2 across the ch-2 space, sc 12 around second leg, sc 2 across other side of ch-2 space (30)Place stitch marker at beginning of round
Rounds 8–12
Sc in each st (30) [5 rounds] Rnd 13: [Sc 3, dec] × 6 (24) Rnd 14: Sc in each st (24) Rnd 15: [Sc 2, dec] × 6 (18)Stuff legs and body firmly
Round 16
[Sc 1, dec] × 6 (12) Rnd 17: Dec × 6 (6)Fasten off, leaving long tail. Close remaining hole with yarn needle.
Tail
Make 1 in Main Color Ch 8 Starting from 2nd ch from hook, sl st back down the chain (7 sl st).
Fasten off, leaving long tail.
To create tassel: Cut 4-5 strands of yarn (3 inches long) in accent color. Fold strands in half and loop through the end of the tail chain. Tie securely and trim to desired length (approximately 1/2 inch)
Belly Badge Heart Decoration
The detailed heart designs require felt appliqué work. Choose your preferred method:
1: Felt Appliqué (Recommended)
Cut a heart shape from colored felt (approximately 1.5-2 inches tall)
Cut decorative elements: Thin strips for stripes Small circles for polka dots Spiral shapes for swirls Zigzag patterns Layer and glue decorations onto heart using fabric glue
Let dry completely Glue or sew completed heart onto center of white crocheted circle Sew entire belly badge to cow’s tummy
2: Embroidery
Sew white circle onto cow’s belly first Using colored embroidery floss, stitch heart outline Fill in with satin stitch Add decorative details with backstitch or French knots
3: Fabric Paint
Sew white circle onto belly Use fabric paint pens or puffy paint to draw heart and decorations Let dry completely (24 hours)
Color Variations
Classic Cow: White body with black or brown spots (add small flat circles), black hooves and ears Pastel Rainbow: Create a herd in pink, purple, mint, blue, lavender, peach
Holiday Themes: Christmas (red/green), Valentine (pink/red), Easter (pastel rainbow), Halloween (orange/black)
Realistic: Brown or black and white with natural-colored accents
Assembly, in order
Step 1Follow these steps to put your adorable cow together:
Step 2Attach Head to Body: Position head on top of body, ensuring it’s centered. Using the long tail from body, sew head securely around the entire neck area using whip stitch. Add extra stuffing through neck opening if needed before closing completely.
Step 3Attach Snout to Face: Center snout between eyes (approximately between rounds 9-12 of head). Sew around entire edge using whip stitch. Using black embroidery thread, add two small nostrils and a curved smile.
Step 4Attach Ears to Head: Position ears on sides of head between rounds 3-6. Ears should be slightly angled outward. Cup the ears slightly as you sew for added dimension. Make sure both ears are symmetrical.
Step 5Attach Horns to Head: Place horns on top of head between the ears, spacing approximately 2-3 stitches apart. Horns should point slightly upward and outward. Sew securely.
Step 6Attach Arms to Body: Position arms on sides of body at rounds 1-2 (just below neck area). Arms should hang naturally at sides. Ensure both arms are at same height and sew securely using whip stitch.
Step 7Attach Tail: Sew tail to back center of body at round 11-12. Tail should point downward with tassel hanging free.
Step 8Attach Belly Badge: First, attach heart decoration to white circle using your chosen method. Once complete, center the badge on the belly (rounds 8-10 of body). Sew around entire edge using white thread and whip stitch.
Step 9Final Details: Check all seams are secure. Trim any loose yarn ends. Shape and fluff to desired appearance.
Check these before you start
- Hook size depends entirely on yarn weight — 5.0mm for super bulky chenille/velvet, 3.5mm for worsted — and swapping one for the other shifts the finished cow between roughly 6-7 inches and 4-5 inches.
- Mark the beginning of every round; with no slip stitch joins anywhere in the piece, a dropped marker is the only thing standing between you and a lost round count.
- Stuff the head firmly as you close the final decrease rounds, and add extra through the neck opening before attaching it to the body rather than after.
- Work in continuous spiral throughout unless a round is specifically marked otherwise — there are no slip stitch joins between rounds in this pattern.
- Count your stitches after every round, especially after increase and decrease rounds, to catch mistakes before they compound.
- Use a hook size slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn weight and keep your tension consistent — tight, even stitches throughout all pieces prevent gaps where stuffing can show through.
On one line
| Rounds | 14 |
|---|---|
| Parts | 14 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 5.0 mm |
| Yarn | Super Bulky |
Set-up
- Place a stitch marker at the start of round 1 and move it up each round, since the whole piece works in a continuous spiral.
- Read through the head's rounds 8-9 before you begin, since the eyes go in there while the head is still open and easy to work inside.
- Confirm your hook matches your yarn: 5.0mm for super bulky chenille/velvet or 3.5mm for worsted, since the wrong pairing changes the finished size.
Finishing
- Weave in the long tails left on the snout and ears before sewing, so loose ends do not get trapped under the whip stitch seam.
- Stuff the head firmly through the open neck, topping it up again if needed just before the neck is closed and sewn to the body.
- Center the snout between the eyes and whip stitch it in place, then add the nostrils and smile with black embroidery thread before gluing or stitching on the belly badge heart.
Construction
The head increases every round from round 1 through round 5 (6 to 30 stitches), holds flat for six rounds, then decreases at rounds 12-13 — standard sphere shaping that leaves rounds 8-9 at full width, which is exactly where the eyes are set.
The snout starts from a chain of 5 rather than a magic ring, working 3 sc into the last chain for the rounded tip and increasing on the return side to reach 10 stitches — a flat-oval construction built for an elongated muzzle rather than a round one.
Time per section
| Head | about 45-60 minutes because of 13 rounds, eye placement between rounds 8-9, and firm stuffing before closing |
|---|---|
| Snout and ears | about 20-30 minutes because the snout's chain-based shaping and the ears' small round counts both need careful counting |
| Belly badge and heart decoration | about 15-20 minutes because of cutting and gluing felt, or stitching the alternative embroidery or paint finish |
Common questions
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.