Crochet Squishy Cow - Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Squishy Cow - Free Crochet Pattern

This is a pattern for this super chubby, squishy cow. The full video tutorial is available here

** This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**

Yarn used

- James C Brett Flutterby Chunky (3 colours)
- Small amount of medium weight pink/ black yarn for nostrils

Other items used

- US G/ 4.25mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Poly fill
- Safety eyes
- Stitch markers (optional)

*Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.

Abbreviations and stitches

• MR: Magic ring
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sk: skip a stitch
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• HDC inc: Half Double Crochet Increase (Stitch 2 HDC into the stitch)
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch)
• Dec: SC decrease using the invisible method
• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times

Body

R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4SC, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5SC, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6SC, inc) x 6 (48)
R9-17: 48SC (9 rounds)
R18: (6SC, dec) x 6 (42)
R19: (5SC, dec) x 6 (36)
Place safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 8 sts apart
R20: (4SC, dec) x 6 (30)
R21: (3SC, dec) x 6 (24)
R22: (2SC, dec) x 6 (18)
R23: (SC, dec) x 6(12)
R24: 6 dec (6)
Close and cut the yarn. Sew the hole closed.

Snout

R1: Ch 6, SC in 2nd ch from hook, 3SC, 3SC into last st,
Underside: 3SC, inc, sl st into 1st st of round (12)
R2: (3SC, 3 inc ) x 2
Sl st to close, and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing

Ears - Make 2 (One in each colour)

R1: 6 SC in a MR (6)
R2: (SC, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2SC, inc) x 3 (12)
R4-5: 12 SC
R6: (2SC, dec) x 3 (9)
Sl st to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing

Spots - Make 2

R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (SC, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2SC, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3SC, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (Inc, HDC Inc, inc, 2 sl st) x 6 (48)
Sl st to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing

Horns - Make 2

R1: 5SC in a MR
R2-3: 5 SC
Sl st to close. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing

Assembly

- Sew the snout between the eyes
- Sew the spots in place (top left and bottom right)
- Sew the ears and horns on to the head
- Embroider the nostrils
- Embroider the inner ear with white yarn if desired