How to Crochet Strawberry and Chocolate Cow for Beginners

Crochet chocolate and specifically strawberry cow were very popular and unique amigurumi ideas. So, in this post, we have shared a tutorial from Tejerella on how to crochet both strawberry and chocolate cow dolls. They differ from usual amigurumi of these types because of their miniature size and low-sew making.

The difficulty level is however suitable for intermediates. The tutor has kept the core body pattern for both of these cow amigurumi same except for on feature in the head and colors. This cow will be a lovely toy, or a unique gift, too.

Below, you will find the deeper insights about these crochet Strawberry and Chocolate tutorial. You can find the complete video guide for crocheting them at the end of this post.

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Skills Needed: Forming a magic ring, working single crochets, and alternating increases and decreases to shape the body. Bobble stitches are used to mimic strawberry legs, while additional skills such as seamless color changes, assembling parts symmetrically by sewing, and creating detailed embellishments like flowers and horns.

Guide Span: 43 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: You can also crochet a lot of other themes like banana, watermelon and can also crochet just a basic cow doll if you avoid the color changes. You can also crochet it in a large size by adjusting the hook size and yarn weight.

Crochet Strawberry and Chocolate Cow Tutorial

The crochet strawberry cow tutorial results in a whimsical amigurumi for your combining the two of kid's favorite desserts. The tutorial covers step-by-step instructions for creating each part, from the bobble-stitched strawberry arms to the spots. Ideal for decorative purposes or gifting it will be a great guide for improving you skills. The tutor has provided Eng subtitles as an on-screen written pattern but the verbal instructions are in Spanish.

Starting the Body: The tutorial begins with a magic ring and eight single crochets, gradually increasing rounds to form the cow's body. The pattern alternates single crochets and increases for shaping.
Adding Strawberry Details: Bobble stitches are introduced to create strawberry-like spots on the cow’s body, with seamless color changes between pink and white yarn for contrast.
Ears, Tail, and Accessories: Instructions include crocheting ears, a tail, and a tiny horn using magic rings and basic increases. Additional details like flowers and a stem are crafted using chains and slip stitches.
Final Assembly: All parts, including safety eyes, nose, and ears, are securely attached. The tutorial emphasizes proper stuffing and alignment for a professional finish.

Abbreviations

Following are the abbreviations that the tutor used for crocheting the strawberry and chocolate cow with quick guides for crocheting each:

Single Crochet (Sc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Magic Ring (Mr): Form a loop, insert hook into the loop, yarn over, pull up a loop, and crochet into the ring.
Chain Stitch (Ch): Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook.
Slip Stitch (Sist): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch and loop on the hook.
Half Double Crochet (Hdc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.
Double Crochet (Dc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Increase (Inc): Crochet two stitches into the same stitch.
Decrease (Dec): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
Back Loop Only (Blo): Crochet into the back loop of the stitch only.
Front Loop Only (Flo): Crochet into the front loop of the stitch only.
Bobble Stitch (Bo): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, repeat to have multiple loops, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
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