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Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern

Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern
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3-4 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern

This Chubby Milky Cow pattern is designed with chunky yarn to create a soft, huggable amigurumi that works up quickly and easily. The pattern features a charming cream-colored body with brown spots, sweet floppy ears, tiny horns, and an oval-shaped nose that gives this cow its distinctive character. You'll love how the chunky yarn creates that perfectly plump, squishy texture that makes this little cow irresistible to cuddle. With options for both sitting and standing poses, plus adorable accessories like miniature cookie bags and ice cream cones, this pattern offers endless creative possibilities.

Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The simple construction and clear round-by-round instructions make this pattern accessible for beginners while still being enjoyable for experienced crocheters. The chunky yarn means your project grows quickly, giving you that satisfying sense of progress with every stitch.

Why You'll Love This Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simplicity with charm in the most delightful way. The chunky yarn makes every stitch feel productive and rewarding, and watching this adorable cow take shape so quickly is incredibly satisfying. I love how customizable it is—you can choose between sitting or standing positions depending on your preference, and the tiny accessories add such a playful touch. The chubby proportions give the cow an irresistibly huggable quality that makes it perfect for gift-giving or keeping as your own crafting companion. Plus, the pattern's flexibility with yarn brands means you can create this cutie with whatever chunky yarn you have on hand!

Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create different personalities for each cow I make! Sometimes I swap the cream and brown colors completely to create a chocolate-colored cow with cream spots, which gives such a different but equally adorable look. You could also try using pastel colors like soft pink or lavender for a whimsical fantasy cow that's perfect for nursery décor.

For the accessories, I've added tiny felt flowers to create a flower crown, or made a miniature milk bottle prop instead of the cookie bag for a farm-themed touch. If you're making this as a gift for someone who loves a particular food, customize the accessories—maybe a tiny pizza slice bag or a donut pouch instead of the ice cream cone!

I've also experimented with embroidering little eyelashes above the safety eyes for a sweeter, more feminine expression, or adding pink blush to the cheeks with fabric paint or embroidery thread. Some makers love adding a little bell inside the tail or body to create a gentle jingling sound.

The chunky yarn opens up so many possibilities too—try a sparkly or variegated chunky yarn for a magical, unique effect. You could even make a whole farm family by adjusting the colors and spots patterns to create different cow personalities!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Overstuffing the head and body can distort the chubby shape—stuff firmly but leave room for the yarn to maintain its soft, rounded appearance ✗ Forgetting to count stitches when working the spotted pattern on the head can throw off placement—use stitch markers to track your rounds carefully ✗ Placing safety eyes too far apart or too close together changes the cow's expression—position them between rounds 10-11 with 6-7 stitches between for the sweetest look ✗ Sewing the nose too high or too low affects the cow's face proportions—attach it between rounds 11-14 for the most balanced, adorable expression ✗ Using too much tension with chunky yarn can make the fabric stiff—keep your stitches relaxed to maintain the soft, cuddly texture this pattern is designed for

Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable chubby milky cow with this delightful amigurumi pattern! This chunky yarn project brings to life a sweet cream and brown spotted cow complete with charming details like tiny horns, floppy ears, and an adorable heart accent. Perfect for quick crochet sessions, this pattern includes options for both sitting and standing positions, plus fun accessories like cookie bags and ice cream cones. Whether you're making a cuddly companion for yourself or a heartwarming gift for someone special, this plump little cow is sure to bring smiles with its endearing chubby design and lovable personality.

Beginner Friendly 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chunky yarn in cream/white color (less than one skein)
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chunky yarn in brown color (less than one skein)
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby chunky yarn in light brown color (less than one skein)
  • 04
    Alternative chunky yarns: Yarn Art Dolce, Premier Parfait, or similar bulky/chunky weight yarn

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4-5mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes (10mm or 12mm)
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Felt (for cookie chocolate chips - optional)
  • 08
    Red yarn (for strawberry accessory - optional)
  • 09
    Green yarn (for strawberry leaf - optional)

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— Head - cream :

Round 1 :

Mr 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

Sc, inc, Brown [sc, inc, sc], inc, (sc, inc)*3 (18)

Round 4 :

Sc, inc, sc, [sc, inc, 2sc, inc], 2sc, inc, [2sc, inc], 2sc, inc, sc (24)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, [3sc, inc, 3sc], inc, 2sc [sc, inc, 3sc], inc, 3sc, inc (30)

Round 6 :

2sc, inc, 3sc, [sc, inc, 4sc, inc] 4sc, inc, [4sc] inc, 4sc, inc, 2sc (36)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 2sc, [3sc, inc, 3sc] 2sc, inc, 5sc [inc, sc] 4sc, inc, 5sc, inc (42)

Round 8 :

10sc, [6sc], 26sc (42)

Round 9-13 :

42sc (42)

Round 14 :

(5sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 15 :

2sc, dec (4sc, dec)*5, 2sc (30)

Round 16 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 17 :

sc, dec (2sc, dec)*5, sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off & cut the yarn. Try to stuff the head enough with filling to get a chubby head. Insert the eyes between r.10-11, 6-7 stitches between.

— Ears - brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 8sc (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3 :

16sc (16)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail to sew them between r.6-7 of the head.

— Horn - light brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 4sc (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

8sc (8)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew them between r.3-4 of the head.

— Nose - brown :

Round 1 :

Ch 8, 2nd ch from hook, crochet 6sc, inc, on the other side of ch 5sc, inc (15)

Round 2 :

inc, 5sc, 3inc, 5sc, inc (20)

Round 3 :

20sc (20)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff it a little bit, and sew it between r.11-14 of the head.

— Arms - brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 8sc (8)

Round 2 :

8sc (8)

Round 3-7 :

cream 8sc (8)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing on the body r.16.

— Legs - sitting - brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs & sew them between r.4-6 of the body - sitting.

— Body - sitting - cream :

Round 1 :

Mr 8sc (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 5-10 :

30sc (30)

Round 11 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 12 :

24sc (24)

Round 13 :

(2sc, dec)*6 (18)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff filling while crochet.

— Body - standing - brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 6sc (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12sc (12)

Round 5 :

cream 12sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off and make another leg but don't cut off the yarn. Continue making ch 2 and join the first leg.

Round 6 :

12sc + 2sc (first side of the chains) + 12sc + 2sc (other side of the chains) (28)

Round 7 :

3sc, inc (6sc, inc)*3, 3sc (32)

Round 8-11 :

32sc (32)

Round 12 :

(14sc, dec)*2 (30)

Round 13-14 :

30sc (30)

Round 15 :

Sc, (5sc, dec)*4, sc (26)

Round 16 :

Sc, (4sc, dec)*4, sc (22)

Round 17 :

sc, (3sc, dec)*4, sc (18)

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail and sew it to the head. Don't forget to feed the body with alotttt of filling. He wants to be chubbyyy.

— Tiny Heart :

Instructions :

Make ch 3, crochet everything into the first ch: 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2 and slst. Leave a long tail of yarn. Sew it on the body.

— Tail :

Brown part Round 1 :

mr 5sc (5)

Round 2 :

5inc (10)

Round 3-4 :

10sc (10)

Round 5 :

5dec (5)

Info :

Weave in the rest of yarn and hide the yarn.

White/cream part :

Make a long 6 chains. Don't forget to leave a long tail of yarn for both end. Sew one tail of yarn to the brown part, and the other to the body of the cow, between r.8-9, or r.3-4 of the sitting body.

— Cookie bag :

Round 1 :

Mr 8sc (8)

Round 2 :

8 hdc inc (16)

Info :

Make 2 pieces and sew them together but let it open otherwise cowie can't use it as a bag. Use another darker felt or yarn so make the chocolate on cookie.

— Ice cream bag - cone - light brown :

Round 1 :

Mr 4sc (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

8sc (8)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc)*4 (12)

Round 5 :

Change to another color 12sc (12)

Round 6 :

BLO (2sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 7 :

16sc (16)

Round 8 :

(2sc, dec)*4 (12)

Round 9 :

(sc, dec)*4 (8)

Round 10 :

4dec (4) Fasten off & weave in the rest.

Info :

Insert your hook at FLO (r.6) Make ch 2, sc to the next stitch, repeat until done. Make a tiny strawberry for topping if you want.

— Strawberry - red :

Round 1 :

Mr 4sc (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

8sc (8)

Round 4 :

4dec (4)

Info :

Fasten off & cut the yarn.

— Strawberry leaf - green :

Round 1 :

Mr 4sc (4)

Round 2 :

sc, make ch 3, 2nd ch from hook and crochet 2 slst. Sc to the next two stitches. sc, make ch 3, 2nd ch from hook and crochet 2 slst.

Info :

Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by sewing the opening of round 17 of the head to the opening of round 13 (sitting) or round 17 (standing) of the body.
  • Position and sew the ears to the sides of the head between rounds 6-7, making sure they're symmetrical and evenly spaced.
  • Attach the horns to the top of the head between rounds 3-4, placing them slightly apart for a cute look.
  • Sew the nose to the center of the face between rounds 11-14, stuffing it lightly before fully attaching to create dimension.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the body at round 16 (standing) or at appropriate position for sitting version.
  • Sew the tiny heart accent to the chest or body area in a position that looks most appealing to you.
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body between rounds 8-9 for standing version or rounds 3-4 for sitting version.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout the project to track your place, especially during the color changes in the spotted pattern on the head.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body generously to achieve the signature chubby look, but avoid overstuffing which can distort the shape.
  • 💡The pattern specifies chunky yarn (Himalaya Dolphin Baby or similar), but you can adjust hook and yarn size to create different sized cows.
  • 💡When working the brown spots on the head in rounds 3-7, pay close attention to the bracket instructions for color placement.
  • 💡The sitting and standing body options give you flexibility—choose based on your preference or make both for variety.
  • 💡Optional accessories (cookie bag, ice cream cone, strawberry) add charm but aren't necessary for completing the basic cow.

This absolutely adorable Chubby Milky Cow pattern brings together the joy of quick chunky yarn projects with the sweetness of an irresistible farm friend! The combination of cream and brown creates that classic Holstein look, while the chubby proportions make this cow impossible to resist cuddling. Whether you choose the sitting or standing version, your finished creation will radiate charm with its sweet expression, floppy ears, and tiny heart detail. The optional accessories like cookie bags and ice cream cones add playful personality that makes this cow even more special. Perfect for gift-giving or keeping as your own handmade treasure! 🐄🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use regular worsted weight yarn instead of chunky yarn?

Yes, you can use regular worsted weight yarn with a smaller hook (around 3mm), but your finished cow will be much smaller and take longer to complete. The chunky yarn creates that signature plump, squishy look and allows the project to work up quickly.

What size will my finished cow be with the recommended materials?

Using 4-5mm hook with Himalaya Dolphin Baby or similar chunky yarn, your finished cow will be approximately 15-20cm (6-8 inches) tall depending on your tension and how much you stuff it.

Do I need to make both the sitting and standing versions?

No, choose whichever version you prefer! The sitting version is slightly simpler and quicker, while the standing version with joined legs offers a more traditional posture. Both are equally adorable.

Are the accessories (cookie bag, ice cream cone) required?

The accessories are completely optional! The basic cow is complete without them, but they add extra cuteness and personality. You can make all, some, or none of the accessories based on your preference.

How do I create the brown spots on the cream-colored head?

The pattern includes color change instructions in brackets within rounds 3-7 of the head. Simply switch to brown yarn when you see the bracket indicators, work those stitches in brown, then switch back to cream. The brackets show exactly where the spots should be placed.

What's the best way to attach the safety eyes for the cutest expression?

Place the eyes between rounds 10-11 with 6-7 stitches of space between them. Position them before stuffing the head completely so you can see the placement from different angles and adjust for the sweetest look.