Intermediate
What the pattern's own author called it. Nothing here is graded again.
Amigurumi 47 Laid out for paper No account, no download
Strawberry cow amigurumi: a piece-built crochet pattern
Strawberry cow amigurumi: 19-round body, 14-round head, 4mm hook, safety eyes.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4-6 hours
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook
- 4 mm
- Rounds
- 47
Worsted
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
47
Each one is typed out whole and gets its own line.
This piece assembles from eight separate parts: a 14-round head, a 19-round body, two ears, two horns, a nose, two arms, a tail, and a small decorative bag with strap. Pink and white or cream yarn carries the main shape, while beige covers hooves, horns, and detail work. Have both colors wound and ready, along with a 4mm hook, 12mm safety eyes, stuffing, and a darning needle for the sewing that joins every piece at the end.
Common mistakes and their fixes
- Losing track of round starts
- Place a stitch marker at the start of each round on the Body and Head, since both run long without a join and a missed count compounds fast.
- Attaching eyes too late or unevenly
- Place the 12mm safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 while the head is still open, spacing them 8-9 stitches apart before adding stuffing.
- Underfilling the head or body
- Stuff firmly as each piece closes rather than after, since amigurumi at this stitch density will not hold a round shape if stuffed loosely afterward.
The materials list
Yarn Selection
- Pink and white or cream yarn form the foundation of your strawberry cow design. Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn is the recommended choice for its softness and workability. You’ll also want beige yarn on hand for the hooves, horns, and other details that bring dimension to your creation.
- Soft pink and white for a traditional strawberry look
- Pastel yellow and white for a buttercream-inspired design
- Soft green and white for a kiwi-themed companion
- Blush rose and cream for a romantic aesthetic
- Essential Tools and Supplies: A 4mm crochet hook pairs perfectly with your chosen yarn weight. You’ll need 12mm safety eyes to bring your cow’s personality to life—though embroidered eyes or felt alternatives work equally well if you prefer. Round out your toolkit with a darning needle for assembly, polyester stuffing to give your creation dimension and weight, and sharp scissors for clean finishing.
Listed by the pattern's own author, in their words.
Key to this pattern, 6 short forms
Head
The head serves as the heart of your strawberry cow and requires thoughtful attention to shaping for the best results. This gradual expansion creates the rounded, bulbous shape characteristic of your cow's head, with strategic color changes building the strawberry pattern detail.
Round 1
7 sc in MR (7)
Round 2
7 inc (14)
Round 3
(1sc,inc)*7 (21)
Round 4
(2sc,inc)*7 (28)
Round 5
(3sc,inc)*7 (35)
Rounds 6–7
sc in each (35)
Round 8
18sc, 3sc, 14sc (35)
Round 9
17sc, 6sc, 12sc (35)
Round 10
17sc, 10sc, 8sc (35)
Round 11
18sc, 7sc, 10sc (35)
Round 12
20sc, 4sc, 11sc (35)
Round 13
sc in each (35)Add safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, spaced 8-9 stitches apart.
Round 14
(3sc,dec)*7 (28)
Round 15
2sc, (1sc,2dec)*5, 1sc (18)Slst and fasten off, stuffing the head firmly as you close.Key Notes: The strawberry pattern detail is created through rounds 8-12 where you work the colored sections strategically. Position your safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, spacing them 8-9 stitches apart for balanced, natural-looking placement. Stuff the head firmly as you fasten off.
Ears
Your cow's personality emerges through thoughtful ear construction. Create two identical ears using these instructions. This placement sits naturally between the horns and the face, giving your cow an endearing expression.
Round 1
7 sc in MR (7)
Round 2
7 inc (14)
Round 3
sc in each (14)Slst and fasten off, leave a long tail to sew.Sew each ear between round 6 and 7 of the head.
Horns
Create two small horns in beige yarn to establish that authentic bovine appearance, positioned above the ears on your cow's head.
Slst and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head above ears.
Round 1
8 sc in MR (8)
Rounds 2–3
sc in each (8)
Nose
Fashion an oval-shaped nose using a chain foundation, then working in rounds to create the characteristic cow snout shape. Position this component between rounds nine and twelve of the head, centered for maximum charm and character.
Round 1
Ch 6; start in 2nd ch from hook; 4sc, 3sc in ch, 3sc, inc (12)
Round 2
inc, 3sc, inc, sc, inc, 5sc, inc (17)Slst and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.
Arms
Create two arms in beige yarn for adorable hoof details, then change to main color after round 3.
Slst and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.
Lightly stuff each arm.
Round 1
5 sc in MR (5)
Round 2
5 inc (10)
Round 3
sc in each (10)
Rounds 4–9
sc in each (10)
Body
The body starts by creating two separate legs that join together, creating a sturdy foundation for your cow. This joining technique creates a seamless transition from individual legs to the unified body, which you then build upward with strategic decreases and color changes.
Both legs worked in beige yarn, then changed to main color after round 3 of each leg.
Slst and fasten off each leg before joining.
Stuff the legs before continuing to round 8.
Stuff at round 15.
Stuff some more at round 18.
The strawberry pattern spot should land on the front left side of the body.
Slst and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the head.
Round 1
First Leg 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2
First Leg 6 inc (12)
Round 3
First Leg sc in each (12)
Rounds 4–6
First Leg sc in each (12)
Round 1
Second Leg 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2
Second Leg 6 inc (12)
Round 3
Second Leg sc in each (12)
Rounds 4–6
Second Leg 12 sc; ch 2 at the end of round 6 (12)
Round 7
Join to first leg with a sc, 11sc, 2sc in ch 2, 12sc, 2 sc in ch 2 (28)
Round 8
(13sc,inc)*2 (30)
Round 9
2sc, 4sc, 24sc (30)
Round 10
1sc, 6sc, 23sc (30)
Round 11
2sc, 4sc, 24sc (30)
Round 12
3sc, 3sc, 24sc (30)
Round 13
(13sc,dec)*2 (28)
Round 14
sc in each (28)
Round 15
(5sc,dec)*4 (24)
Rounds 16–17
sc in each (24)
Round 18
(2sc,dec)*6 (18)
Tail
Create a charming tail in your main color with these simple steps. Position the tail between rounds ten and eleven of the body for perfect placement.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.
Round 1
Ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4sc
Decorative Bag
Complete your gift set with a matching bag that perfectly complements your finished cow. This charming accessory adds functionality and charm to your creation. Made from two circles.
Round 1
8 sc in MR (8)
Round 2
8 inc (16)Slst and fasten off, in one circle leave a long tail.Sew the two parts together but leave a small opening.Make a purse strap out of a separate piece of yarn.
Assembly, in order
Step 1Sew each ear between round 6 and 7 of the head.
Step 2Sew horns to the head above the ears.
Step 3Sew nose to the head between rounds 9 and 12, centered.
Step 4Sew each arm between round 17 and 18 of the body.
Step 5Sew the tail to the body between rounds 10 and 11.
Step 6Sew the head to the body.
Step 7Sew the two bag circles together, leaving a small opening.
Step 8Make a purse strap out of a separate piece of yarn and attach to the bag.
Step 9Ensure the strawberry pattern spot lands on the front left side of the body for visual balance and authentic design.
Step 10Fill each component firmly with polyester stuffing, avoiding overstuffing which distorts the shape.
Step 11Use strong stitches when joining body parts together for durability.
Check these before you start
- Work every round in continuous spiral rather than joining, so stitch count changes stay visible only in the total given at the end of each round.
- Stuff the head firmly as you close the final round, since amigurumi worked this tightly holds shape only if stuffing is packed before the opening seals.
On one line
| Rounds | 47 |
|---|---|
| Parts | 8 |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 4-6 hours |
| Hook | 4 mm |
| Yarn | Worsted |
Set-up
- Check that pink, white or cream, and beige yarn are all on hand before starting, since the pattern moves between them across different parts.
- Read through the Head section fully before Round 1, since eye placement between rounds 10 and 11 needs to be planned ahead of stuffing.
- Set a stitch marker or use a scrap of yarn to track round starts on the Body, given its 19 rounds without a slip stitch join.
- Test your gauge with a small magic ring swatch to confirm your stitches are tight enough to keep stuffing from showing through.
Finishing
- Weave in all yarn tails from color changes and from each separately finished part before sewing anything together.
- Stuff the head and body firmly, then close each with a slip stitch, cinching the last round tight so no gap remains.
- Sew ears, horns, nose, arms, and tail into place at their marked rounds, then attach the head to the body and finish with the decorative bag and its strap.
Construction
The head's increase pattern spaces one plain stitch further apart each round (Round 3 through Round 5 and beyond), spreading shaping evenly so the sphere curves rather than points at the top.
Horns are worked in straight rounds after their initial magic ring, with no increases across rounds 2 and 3, which keeps them narrow and upright rather than flared.
Time per section
| Head and facial details | about 1.5 hours because the head runs 14 rounds and the nose, ears, and horns each add their own short rounds and sewing |
|---|---|
| Body, arms, and tail | about 2 hours because the body's 19 rounds are the longest single piece, plus two arms and the tail to finish |
| Assembly and decorative bag | about 1 hour because eleven assembly steps and the two-piece bag with strap all happen after every part is stuffed |
Photographs of this one
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Common questions
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.