Velvet yarn is incredibly soft and luxurious, making it ideal for creating super cuddly toys. The Amigurumi Velvet Cow pattern shows you how to turn this plush yarn into an adorable, huggable toy. This tutorial guides you through crafting a cute lilac-spotted cow with charming details like small ears, curved horns, and delightful spots. The crochet amigurumi toy’s simple yet effective shapes make it perfect for gifting or as a unique decoration. Your finished cow will not only look amazing but also feel as soft as a cloud. Go ahead and watch the magic happening with yarn and hook!
Best Yarn Recommendations For Velvet Cow:
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- Velvet Yarn:
- Provides a soft, plush finish
- Amigurumi Yarn:
- Ensures durability and structure
- Velvet Yarn:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Alize Baby Best Yarn:
- Ideal for spots and horns
- Recommended Hook Size:
- Use a 3.5 mm hook
- Alize Baby Best Yarn:
- Outcome:
- Achieve a cuddly, well-shaped toy
How To Crochet Amigurumi Velvet Yarn Cow
Materials:
- Velvet yarn
- Amigurumi yarn for details
- Crochet hook (check the video description for specific recommendations)
Abbreviations:
- X: Single Crochet
- V: Increase (2 Single Crochets in one stitch)
- A: Decrease (Single Crochet two stitches together)
Main Body:
- Start: Magic ring
- Chain 1 and crochet 6X into the ring. Tighten the ring (6 stitches).
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch.
- (2X) in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: (X, V) * 6 (18 stitches).
- Round 4: (2X, V) * 6 (24 stitches).
- Round 5: (3X, V) * 6 (30 stitches).
- Round 6: (4X, V) * 6 (36 stitches).
- Round 7: (5X, V) * 6 (42 stitches).
- Round 8: (6X, V) * 6 (48 stitches).
- Round 9 to 21: 48X each round.
- Round 22: (6X, A) * 6 (42 stitches).
- Round 23: (5X, A) * 6 (36 stitches).
- Round 24: (4X, A) * 6 (30 stitches).
- Round 25: (3X, A) * 6 (24 stitches).
- Round 26: (2X, A) * 6 (18 stitches). Fill the cow and shape it accordingly.
- Round 27: (X, A) * 6 (12 stitches).
- Round 28: Decrease around (A) * 6 (6 stitches). Leave yarn long and cut to close.
Spot (Make 2):
- Round 1: 6X into the magic ring.
- Round 2: (V) * 6 (12 stitches).
- Round 3: (X, V) * 6 (18 stitches).
- Round 4: (2X, V) * 6 (24 stitches).
- Round 5: (3X, V) * 6 (30 stitches).
- Round 6: (4X, V) * 6 (36 stitches).
- Round 7: (5X, V) * 6 (42 stitches).
- In this row, use a combination of half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet to achieve the desired shape:
- Half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 2 triple crochet, 2 double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch.
- Repeat this group pattern around. Finish with one more slip stitch, leave yarn long, and cut.
- In this row, use a combination of half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet to achieve the desired shape:
Horn (Make 2, using yellow yarn):
- Round 1: 6X into the magic ring.
- Round 2: (V) * 6 (12 stitches).
- Round 3 to 5: 12X each round. Leave yarn long and cut.
Ear (Make 2):
- Round 1: 5X into the magic ring.
- Round 2: (V) * 5 (10 stitches).
- Round 3: (X, V) * 5 (15 stitches).
- Round 4: (2X, V) * 5 (20 stitches).
- Round 5 to 8: 20X each round.
- Round 9: (2X, A) * 5 (15 stitches).
- Round 10: (X, A) * 5 (10 stitches). Leave yarn long and cut.
Mouth:
- Chain 8.
- Starting from second chain from hook, 3X into the same chain, 6X across, and 3X into the last chain. Turn to work on the opposite side.
- 6X across to finish.
- Round 2: 18X around, finish with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn short for sewing and secure it.
Eyes and Details:
- Use felt for eyes or 16mm lock eyes as preferred.
- Sew on spots, ears, and horns in corresponding areas.
- For nostrils, perform embroidery following the desired pattern.
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