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If you are looking for an irresistibly cute, cuddly, and quick crochet project, this Mini Plush Strawberry Cow Amigurumi is the perfect pattern for you! Designed with super-soft velvet chenille yarn, this adorable little farmhouse cow works up in just 2 hours and makes a wonderful pocket-sized gift or market bestseller.

Mini Strawberry Cow Quick Info

Beginner Friendly

🧶 Yarn Type Super Bulky (#6) Chenille / Velvet Yarn

🪡 Hook Size 4.5 mm (US 7) Crochet Hook

📏 Finished Size 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall

⏱️ Est. Time 1.5 - 2 Hours

Note: Work in continuous spirals without joining rounds unless specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Materials and Tools Needed

Main Body Yarn: 1 skein of White Super Bulky Chenille Yarn (e.g., Premier Parfait Chunky or Bernat Baby Blanket).
Spot & Snout Yarn: Pastel Strawberry Pink and Light Peach Chenille Yarn.
Horn & Hoof Yarn: Tan / Soft Beige Velvet Yarn.
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) ergonomic hook.
Safety Eyes: 1 pair of 10 mm black safety eyes.
Stuffing: Premium hypoallergenic polyester fiberfill.
Tapestry Needle: Large-eye yarn needle for assembling pieces.
Notions: Stitch markers and sharp yarn scissors.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Single Crochet Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
st(s): Stitch(es)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain stitch
FO: Fasten off

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

1. Head and Body (Worked as One Piece from Top Down)

Using White Chenille Yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc around (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnds 6-10: sc in each st around (30) [Insert 10mm safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, about 6 sts apart]
Rnd 11: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
Rnd 12: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18) — Start stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 13: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24) — Beginning the body section.
Rnds 14-18: sc in each st around (24)
Rnd 19: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Rnd 20: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12) — Finish stuffing the body firmly.
Rnd 21: 6 dec (6). FO and weave in the yarn tail.

2. Snout (Strawberry Pink Yarn)

Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of foundation chain: 1 sc, inc in last st (8).
Rnd 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14).
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (14). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the face between the eyes.

3. Ears and Horns (Make 2 of Each)

Ears (Make 2 in White or Pink): 6 sc in MR (6). Rnd 2: [1 sc, inc] x 3 (9). Rnds 3-4: sc in each st around (9). Pinch flat and FO.

Horns (Make 2 in Tan/Beige): 4 sc in MR (4). Rnd 2: [1 sc, inc] x 2 (6). Rnd 3: sc in each st around (6). FO.

4. Assembly & Finishing Touches

Sew the pink snout centered directly between and slightly below the safety eyes.
Embroider two small vertical nostrils on the snout using darker pink or brown thread.
Attach the horns on top of the head at Rnd 3, and sew the ears directly beside each horn at Rnds 4-5.
Embroider small strawberry patches or pink spots onto the cow’s body using simple satin stitches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I make this cow with regular acrylic worsted yarn?

Yes! If you use worsted weight (#4) yarn with a 3.25 mm hook, your finished strawberry cow will measure approximately 3.5 to 4 inches tall—making an ultra-cute pocket keychain!

How do I prevent holes in velvet yarn amigurumi?

Always size down your crochet hook by 1.0 mm to 1.5 mm from the recommended label size (using a 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm hook), and use the invisible decrease method for tight, seamless stitches.

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