Endearing Crochet Cow Patterns | 10 Amazing Amigurumi
Gentle guardians of the meadow, cows have long symbolized quiet strength, abundance, and harmony. Revered as magical beings in myth and legend, they were among humanity’s first companions—life-givers whose steady presence helped us settle and thrive. Beneath their calm eyes lies an ancient kind of wonder, and that spirit shines through in this collection of crochet cow patterns. These amigurumi cows are perfect for farm-themed pretend play, storytelling, or simply as soft, huggable friends.
These crochet cow patterns celebrate everything we love about their real-life counterparts. They boast spotty or shaggy coats, soft textures, floppy ears, and one even has a cheeky tongue! You’ll find designs that feel almost lifelike, delightfully cartoonish, or straight out of a storybook pasture—each one a fun and unique crochet experience.
Some of these patterns are perfect for beginners, using basic amigurumi stitches and simple shaping. Others incorporate branching and merging or advanced amigurumi crochet stitches to create the interesting shapes and textures. To meet you where you are in your crochet journey, we’ve listed the larger and more detailed patterns first, then the smaller, simpler ones.
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Maizee the Cow
by Hooked by Kati
Maizee is the epitome of the classic piebald dairy cow, with a sweet face, black and white patches, and a rosy pink udder. Despite all these cute details, this free pattern is a no-sew pattern, with each piece crocheted into the body as you go! The roly poly plushie sits 6″ high, a perfect size for hugging.
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Hilda the Highland Cow
by Stella’s Yarn Universe
Highland cattle are famous for their long, shaggy coats, which this cow amigurumi captures beautifully—especially when worked in a furry textured yarn like alpaca or mohair blend. Follow the free video tutorial to crochet a basic cow with a smooth coat. Or upgrade to the paid PDF to learn how to crochet a cow with a shaggy coat using loop stitch.
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Strawberry Cow Doll
by Cottontail & Whiskers
This cow plush features so many adorable details! She has a distinctively cow-like shape, with a sloppy tongue, squishy nose, and horns. Meanwhile, a strawberry stem and tail, worked in a fresh and fruity color palette, give her a whimsical look. This paid pattern is rated as intermediate/advanced and offers a detailed photo tutorial.
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Little Cow
by Stella’s Yarn Universe
Though she’s small enough to hold in your hand, this little crochet cow is packed with details that make it a fun challenge to crochet. With the tapestry crochet color changes, this pattern is rated for intermediate or experienced crocheters. However, you could also work it in one color for an easier project. The free pattern comes with written instructions and a two-part video tutorial.
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One-Piece Amigurumi Cow
by Grace and Yarn
This cuddly amigurumi cow is worked in one piece, with just a few small details to sew on. The free pattern includes a step-by-step photo crochet tutorial. The finished stuffie measures 13 inches, and there is also a mini (8-inch version) of this cow, available here.
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Amigurumi Highland Cow
by Yarn and Chai
This squishy crochet cow plush puts a playful spin on the beloved Highland cow. This free, easy pattern comes with lots of detailed photos—not just for the crochet parts, but also for adding fringe and embroidering the eyes. In bulky (#5) chenille yarn, this one works up to a generous 12 inches tall.
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Millie the Cow
by Crochet 365 Knit Too
This free cow amigurumi pattern is manageable for crocheters of any skill level. She’s built from simple shapes, created with basic stitches and easy color changes. Each piece is crocheted separately and sewn together for an adorable result. A little simple sculpting gives the hooves a nice cloven shape.
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Chloe the Cow
by Cuddly Stitches Craft
This loveable crochet cow also comes together from basic shapes, using felt to easily create her black patches. A single black ear and sculpted eye sockets add extra cuteness. The free pattern is rated as intermediate and includes photos to help you through some of the more challenging parts.
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Mini Cow
by Amelia Makes
This beginner-friendly cow amigurumi measures 6 inches tall when sitting and uses just single crochet and slip stitch. Perhaps the most challenging part is sewing all the parts together. But the free pattern includes lots of detailed photos to help you get all the parts in the right place!
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Cute Cow Amigurumi
by DIY Fluffies
This cute little cow works up in just a few hours and is an ideal scrap yarn crochet project. Sport weight (#2) yarn will yield a tiny cow, perfect for using as a keychain or a pocket pet. For a larger, huggable stuffy you can use super bulky weight (#6) chenille.
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