Free Crochet Strawberry Cow Pattern: Chubby Amigurumi Plushie

Free Crochet Strawberry Cow Pattern Chubby Kawaii Amigurumi Plushie

Pastel cottagecore charm and sweet farm aesthetics come together in this Free Crochet Strawberry Cow Pattern. Featuring soft pink dairy patches, a chubby oval snout, and two miniature textured strawberry horns with green calyx leaf caps, this project is a proven bestseller for craft fairs and a delightful gift for plushie lovers.

Why This Project Is Great

Viral Kawaii Appeal: One of the most sought-after amigurumi designs on Pinterest and Etsy.
Seamless Body Construction: The head and torso are worked in a single continuous piece to eliminate wobbly neck seams.
Modular Horn & Snout Accents: Quick 5-minute components that add immense personality and texture without complicated assembly.

Skill Level & Specifications

Skill Level: Easy / Intermediate Beginner (Requires working in the round, color changing, and basic component attachment)
Finished Size: Approx. 5.5 inches (14 cm) seated height in worsted cotton (or 10 inches in bulky chenille)
Time to Make: 2 to 2.5 hours
Terminology: US Terms

Materials Needed

Main Yarn: 75 yards of Category 4 Worsted Cotton in Cream White (Recommended: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran)
Patch Yarn: 40 yards in Pastel Strawberry Pink
Horn & Snout Yarn: 15 yards in Berry Red and 5 yards in Sage Green (for strawberry leaves)
Hook: 3.50 mm (US E/4)
Eyes: 10mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes
Poly-Fil stuffing, stitch markers, and tapestry needle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head & Body (Worked in One Piece from Top Down)

Rnd 1: In Cream White, 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] × 6. (30)
Rnds 6–10: Sc in each of the 30 sts around. (Work 6 sts in Pink on Rnd 8 to create a forehead patch). (30)
Eye Placement: Insert 10mm safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, spaced 7 stitches apart.
Rnd 11: [Sc in next 3 sts, inv-dec] × 6. (24)
Rnd 12 (Neck Round): [Sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec] × 6. (18) Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 13 (Body Expansion): [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] × 6. (24)
Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] × 6. (30)
Rnds 15–19: Sc around for 5 rounds, introducing random 4-to-6-stitch Pink patches on the back and flanks. (30)
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 3 sts, inv-dec] × 6. (24)
Rnd 21: [Sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec] × 6. (18) Stuff body firmly.
Rnd 22: [Sc in next st, inv-dec] × 6. (12)
Rnd 23: Inv-dec × 6. (6) Fasten off, cinch opening shut.

2. Oval Snout (In Pink)

Chain 5. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc in next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch to pivot. Working down underside of chain: sc in next 2 chs, inc in last ch. (10 sts). Rnd 2: Inc, 2 sc, inc × 3, 2 sc, inc × 2 (16). Rnd 3: Sc around (16). Fasten off leaving tail. Embroider two small vertical nostrils with black floss and sew centered between the eyes across Rnds 9–12.

3. Strawberry Horns (Make 2)

In Berry Red: Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4). Rnd 2: [1 sc, inc] × 2 (6). Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] × 2 (8). Rnd 4: Sc around (8). Fasten off.
Calyx Leaves (In Green): Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in last ch (repeat 4 times to make 4 tiny pointed leaves). Sew directly beneath the red strawberry horn. Attach both horns to top of head on Rnd 4.

Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting

Snout looks square instead of oval: Make sure you pivot smoothly around the foundation chain ends without skipping stitches.
Color change jumps: Always switch to your new yarn color on the final yarn-over of the stitch before the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add strawberry seeds?
Thread golden-yellow embroidery floss onto a tapestry needle and make 1-stitch horizontal dashes scattered across the pink body patches.