Crochet a Chubby Milky Cow Amigurumi

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Chubby Milky Cow

Creating an adorable chubby cow amigurumi is a delightful project for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. This charming brown and cream cow with its pudgy body and sweet facial features makes for a perfect handmade gift or addition to your amigurumi collection. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through creating this lovable character step by step.

Chubby Milky Cow Materials Needed

To create your chubby milky cow, you’ll need:

  • Yarn: Chunky yarn such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Yarn Art, or Premier Parfait in:
    • Cream/white (for the body)
    • Brown (for spots, muzzle, ears, etc.)
    • Light brown (for horns and accessories)
    • Pink (for cheeks)
    • Additional colors for accessories (optional)
  • Tools:
    • 4-5mm crochet hook (appropriate for chunky yarn)
    • 10-12mm safety eyes
    • Fiberfill stuffing
    • Stitch markers
    • Yarn needle
    • Scissors

Understanding the Pattern Abbreviations

Before starting, familiarize yourself with these common abbreviations:

  • Mr – Magic ring
  • Sc – Single crochet
  • Inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • Dec – Decrease (invisible decrease)
  • Slst – Slip stitch
  • Ch – Chain
  • Hdc – Half double crochet
  • Dc – Double crochet
  • BLO – Back loop only
  • FLO – Front loop only

Chubby Milky Cow Creating the Head

The head forms the foundation of your cow amigurumi:

  1. Make 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  2. Inc around to reach 12 stitches (12)
  3. Create a brown patch: “Sc, inc, Brown [sc, inc, sc], inc, (sc, inc)*3” (18)
  4. Continue with alternating cream and brown sections following the pattern to reach 24 stitches
  5. Increase to 30 stitches in round 5
  6. Increase to 36 stitches in round 6
  7. Increase to 42 stitches in round 7
  8. In round 8, work “10sc, [6sc], 26sc” to establish the color pattern (42) 9-13. Maintain 42 sc for 5 rounds
  9. Begin decreasing: “(5sc, dec)*6” to reach 36 stitches 15-17. Continue decreasing per pattern to reach 18 stitches

Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill to achieve the chubby appearance. Insert safety eyes between rounds 10-11, with approximately 6-7 stitches between them.

Chubby Milky Cow Facial Features

Ears (make 2)

  1. With brown yarn, make 8 sc in magic ring (8)
  2. Inc around to reach 16 stitches (16)
  3. Work 16 sc to complete (16)

Leave a long tail for sewing to the head between rounds 6-7.

Horns (make 2)

  1. With light brown yarn, make 4 sc in magic ring (4)
  2. Inc around to reach 8 stitches (8)
  3. Work 8 sc to complete (8)

Leave a long tail for sewing between rounds 3-4 of the head.

Nose

  1. Chain 8, then from the second chain from hook, crochet 6 sc, inc, and on the other side of the chain make 5 sc, inc (15)
  2. “Inc, 5sc, 3inc, 5sc, inc” to reach 20 stitches (20)
  3. Work 20 sc to complete (20)

Stuff lightly and sew between rounds 11-14 of the head.

Chubby Milky Cow Body Options

You can create either a sitting or standing cow depending on your preference.

Body – Sitting Version

  1. In cream yarn, make 8 sc in magic ring (8)
  2. Inc around to reach 16 stitches (16)
  3. “(Sc, inc)*8” to reach 24 stitches (24)
  4. “(3sc, inc)*6” to reach 30 stitches (30) 5-10. Work 30 sc for 6 rounds (30)
  5. “(3sc, dec)*6” to reach 24 stitches (24)
  6. Work 24 sc (24)
  7. “(2sc, dec)*6” to reach 18 stitches (18)

Stuff firmly while crocheting to maintain the chubby appearance.

Body – Standing Version

  1. Start with brown yarn for the legs, making 6 sc in magic ring (6)
  2. Inc around to reach 12 stitches (12) 3-4. Work 12 sc for 2 rounds (12)
  3. Change to cream yarn and work 12 sc (12)

Make two legs, then join them with chain stitches: 6. Work across both legs and the chain to create a single body piece (28) 7. Increase to 32 stitches in round 7 8-11. Work 32 sc for 4 rounds (32) 12-17. Begin decreasing according to the pattern to shape the body

Don’t forget to stuff the body very firmly to achieve the characteristic chubby appearance.

Chubby Milky Cow Arms and Legs

Arms

  1. With brown yarn, make 8 sc in magic ring (8)
  2. Work 8 sc (8) 3-7. Change to cream yarn and work 8 sc for 5 rounds (8)

Leave a long tail for sewing to the body around round 16.

Legs for Sitting Cow

  1. With brown yarn, make 6 sc in magic ring (6)
  2. Inc around to reach 12 stitches (12) 3-4. Work 12 sc for 2 rounds (12)

Stuff lightly and sew between rounds 4-6 of the sitting body.

Chubby Milky Cow Accessories

Tiny Heart

  1. Chain 3, then in the first chain, crochet: 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 dc
  2. Chain 2 and slip stitch to complete

Leave a long tail to sew to the body.

Tail (Optional)

For the brown end:

  1. Make 5 sc in magic ring (5)
  2. Inc around to reach 10 stitches (10) 3-4. Work 10 sc for 2 rounds (10)
  3. Decrease to 5 stitches (5)

For the cream part:

  1. Make a chain of 6 stitches with long tails at both ends
  2. Sew one end to the brown part and the other to the body
  1. Make 8 sc in magic ring (8)
  2. Work 8 hdc inc to reach 16 stitches (16)

Make 2 pieces and sew them together, leaving an opening. Add straps with dark brown yarn.

Ice Cream Bag

For the cone:

  1. With light brown yarn, make 4 sc in magic ring (4)
  2. Inc around to reach 8 stitches (8)
  3. Work 8 sc (8)
  4. “(Sc, inc)*4” to reach 12 stitches (12)
  5. Change to your chosen ice cream color and work 12 sc (12) 6-10. Continue following the pattern, decreasing toward the top

For decoration, work in the front loops of round 6, making ch 2 and sc to the next stitch around.

Assembly Tips

  1. Head: Stuff very firmly for a chubby appearance. Position eyes between rounds 10-11 with 6-7 stitches between them.
  2. Facial Features:
    • Sew ears between rounds 6-7 of the head
    • Attach horns between rounds 3-4
    • Position the nose between rounds 11-14
    • Embroider a simple smile with black thread
    • Add small pink cheek patches below the eyes
  3. Body:
    • For the sitting version, attach the head directly to the body
    • For the standing version, sew the head to the neck opening
    • Attach arms to the sides of the body around round 16
    • For the sitting cow, position legs at the bottom front of the body
    • Add the optional tail to the back
  4. Accessories:
    • Position the tiny heart on the front of the body
    • If making the cookie or ice cream bag, attach to one of the hands

Final Touches

Gently shape your cow by manipulating the stuffing through the fabric. Ensure all parts are securely attached and that your cow sits or stands stably. If necessary, add more stuffing to maintain the chubby appearance that makes this design so charming.

The finished chubby cow stands approximately 6-8 inches tall (depending on your yarn choice) and features an adorable spotted pattern with a sweet, friendly face. Its plump body and cute accessories make it impossible not to love!

This amigurumi project combines simple crochet techniques with thoughtful color changes to create a character full of personality. Whether made as a gift or for yourself, this chubby milky cow is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.Réessayer

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Conclusion

Your Chubby Milky Cow amigurumi is now complete, bringing to life an adorable, huggable companion with its distinctive brown and cream color scheme and irresistibly plump appearance. This charming creation showcases the beauty of handcrafted items and the satisfaction that comes from creating something special with your own hands.

The chunky yarn gives this amigurumi a particularly soft, squeezable quality that makes it perfect for gifting to children or displaying in your home. The cow’s expressive face, with its carefully positioned safety eyes and embroidered smile, gives it a personality all its own, while details like the tiny horns, ears, and optional accessories like the cookie bag or ice cream cone add to its charm.

What makes this project particularly satisfying is the versatility it offers. You can choose between a sitting or standing position, customize the colors to suit your preference, and add personal touches that make your cow unique. Each crocheter who follows this pattern will create a slightly different cow, reflecting their individual style and technique.

Beyond the finished product, the process of creating this amigurumi offers its own rewards—from the meditative quality of working the stitches to the creativity of assembling and embellishing the finished pieces. The techniques employed in this project, from color changes to three-dimensional shaping, provide valuable practice for crocheters looking to enhance their amigurumi skills.

Whether this was your first amigurumi project or your fiftieth, this Chubby Milky Cow stands as a testament to your patience, skill, and creativity. Its charming appearance and huggable form make it not just a craft project, but a creation that brings warmth and whimsy into the world—a small but meaningful contribution to the joy of handmade things.