Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.
This pattern teaches you how to crochet Asher the Ox, a small amigurumi toy with horns, a bow and sweet facial details. The design uses simple rounds and small accessories to create an expressive little companion. Detailed instructions and photos are included to guide you through every part.
Perfect for gifting or decorating nurseries and shelves. Suitable for crocheters learning toy construction and finishing techniques.
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a classic amigurumi shape with tiny, expressive details like the nostrils and bow that bring Asher to life. I enjoyed designing the small horns and ears so they sit with a gentle, friendly tilt. I love how quickly the toy comes together while still allowing for personalization with color choices. It is satisfying to finish and makes a heartfelt handmade gift that shows care and skill.
I love how easy it is to customise Asher by swapping colours; try a dusky blue for the body or soft beige for a neutral look.
If you want a larger version, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook — this will give you a cuddly, chunky Asher.
To make a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, and add a keyring where the tail or neckband attaches.
I often change the bow colour or add tiny embroidered cheeks to alter personality; experiment with blush, buttons or felt accessories.
Try embroidering different eyebrow shapes or mouth expressions to give Asher a happy or sleepy face.
For a posable toy, you can insert thin wire into limbs before stuffing to create bendable arms and legs.
Use safety eyes of a different size for a more whimsical look, or embroider eyes for a softer, child-safe finish.
Swap the horn colour to contrast or make the horns slightly longer by adding a few extra rounds for a stylised appearance.
I like adding a small pocket or tiny scarf instead of the bow — it makes Asher look like he has a little outfit.
Don't be afraid to mix textures: a fluffier yarn for the bow or neckband can create a lovely contrast with the cotton body.
Create Asher the Ox, a sweet pocket-sized amigurumi with soft curves and sweet details. This pattern gives you step-by-step, photo-supported instructions so you can crochet a lovable ox toy for gifts or display. Perfect for crafters who enjoy small toys and neat finishing work — you'll cherish the finished result.
Start 8 sc in a magic ring [8]
Inc in all 8 st [16]
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 8 [24]
(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 8 [32]
(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 8 [40]
(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 8 [48]
Sc in all 48 st [48]
(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 8 [56]
Sc in all 56 st [56]
(Sc in each of next 13 st, inc in next st) x 4 [60]
Sc in all 60 st [60]
(Sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 6 [54]
(Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]
(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]
(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]
(Sc in each of next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]
Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, 4 st apart (Picture 1). Use a single strand of black embroidery thread to sew eyebrows over round 12, with each approximately 2 stitches wide (Picture 1).
Start stuffing the head firmly with fibrefill and continue stuffing as you crochet the rest of the head.
(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]
(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]
(Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]
Finish stuffing the head firmly with fibrefill.
Dec x 6 [6]
Sl st and fasten off leaving a long yarn tail.
After Rnd 28, thread the tail through a needle. Weave the needle through the front loop of each of the 6 st, always going in the direction from the centre and under the front loop. Pull the yarn tail and the hole should close. Insert the needle through the middle of the hole and pull through the head. Fasten off and weave the yarn end in.
In colour 01, white. Starting from the centre of the muzzle. Ch 10. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.
Into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, sc in each of next 7 ch, inc in next ch [20]
Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in each of next 3 st, sc in each of next 5 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, inc in each of next 2 st [26]
Sc in all 26 st [26]
Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the muzzle with fibrefill.
In colour 18, brown. Starting from the base of the body.
Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Inc in all 6 st [12]
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]
(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]
(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 6 [42]
(Sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 6 [48]
(Sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st) x 6 [54]
Sc in all 54 st [54]
(Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]
Sc in all 48 st [48]
(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]
Sc in all 42 st [42]
(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]
Sc in all 36 st [36]
(Sc in each of next 10 st, dec) x 3 [33]
Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 9 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 4 st [30]
Sc in each of next 6 st, dec, (sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [27]
Sc in each of next 2 st, dec, (sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 5 st [24]
Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the body firmly with fibrefill.
Leg X 2 (start in Colour 01, white). Starting from the base of the leg.
Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Inc in all 6 st [12]
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
(Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Sc in each of next 9 st, (inc in next st, sc in next st) x 4, sc in each of next 7 st [28]
Sc in all 28 st [28]
Sc in each of next 7 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6, sc in each of next 3 st [22]
Sc in each of next 4 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6 [16]
Sc in each of next 5 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 3, sc in each of next 2 st [13]
Sc in next st, change to Colour 18, Brown yarn, sc in each of next 12 st [13]
Sc in all 13 st [13]
Sc in each of next 4 st [4]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked
Flatten the opening of the left leg and sc in each of next 6 stitches through both layers to close the opening.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sc in each of next 11 st [11]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked
Flatten the opening of the right leg and sc in each of next 6 stitches through both layers to close the opening.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Inner ear X 2 (in Colour 01, White). Starting from the centre of the inner ear.
Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Inc in all 6 st [12]
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]
(Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]
Sc in each of next 4 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6 [16]
Sc in each of next 5 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 3, sc in each of next 2 st [13]
Sc in next st, change to Colour 18, Brown yarn, sc in each of next 12 st [13]
Sc in all 13 st [13]
Sl st in next st and fasten off. Weave all yarn tails in.
Outer ear X 2 (in Colour 18, Brown). Starting from the centre of the outer ear.
Repeat instructions as for inner ear.
Do not fasten off. We will join the inner and outer ears together.
Place the backs of the inner ear and the outer ear together. With the outer ear facing you, sc in each of next 24 st through both pieces [24]. Fold the joined ear in half, ch 1, and work through both sides of the ears, sc in each of next 2 st, sl st in next st.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail (in Colour 18, Brown). Starting from the tip of the tail.
Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]
(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]
(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]
Sc in all 15 st [15]
(Sc in next st, dec) x 5 [10]
(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 2 [8]
Sc in all 8 st [8]
Stuff the end of the tail (rounds 1 to 8) firmly with fibrefill and with gradually less further along the rest of the tail.
Flatten the opening of the tail and sc in each of next 4 stitches through both layers to close the opening.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Horn X 2 (in Colour 01, White). Starting from the tip of the horn.
Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Sc in all 6 st [6]
Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st [7]
Sc in all 7 st [7]
Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st [9]
Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st [11]
Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the horn firmly with fibrefill.
Bow (in Colour 10, Pink). Starting from one long edge of the bow. With a long starting yarn tail, ch 50.
Sl st in first ch to close the circle, be careful that the chain is not twisted. Ch 2, starting in the same stitch into which the sl st was made, hdc in each of next 50 ch [50]
Into BLO, hdc in each of next 50 st [50]
Into BLO, hdc in next st [1]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked
Sl st in next st and fasten off.
Wind the yarn tail a few times around the middle of the bow to squeeze it together (Picture 4). Secure the ends and weave in the yarn tails at the back of the bow. Wrap the centre of bow around the main bow over the wound yarn that squeezed the middle together (Picture 5). Sew the ends together on the back of the bow. Pass a few stitches through the bow itself to prevent the centre of bow from sliding around.
Fasten off, leaving long yarn tails for sewing.
Centre of bow (in Colour 10, Pink). Starting from one long edge of the centre of bow. We will crochet the centre of bow in rows. Ch 12.
Into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 11 ch [11]
Ch 1, turn, into 2nd st from hook, sc in each of next 11 st [11]
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.
Neckband (in Colour 10, Pink). Starting from one long edge of the neckband. With a long starting yarn tail, ch 32. We will work the neckband in rows.
Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 31 ch [31]
Ch 1, turn, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 31 st [31]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the muzzle to the head over rounds 15 to 19 centred between the eyes, with the nostrils facing upwards (Picture 6). Stuff with fibrefill before sewing the muzzle fully to the head.
Sew the body to the head. The opening of the body should fall over rounds 26 to 28 of the bottom of the head (Picture 7). Tilt the head slightly to give him a cuter look.
Sew the arms to between rounds 23 and 24 of the body, with the front corners of the arms 7 stitches apart across the front.
Sew the legs to the body. The flat edge of each leg should be sewn over rounds 7 to 12 of the body and fall behind the midline of the body (Picture 8). Sew a few extra stitches along the legs to hold them snug against the body and prevent them from splaying out.
Sew the ears to the head. The flat edge of each ear should be sewn between rounds 7 to 8 of the head (Picture 9). The front corners should be 18 stitches apart (Picture 9).
Sew the horns to the top of the head. The base of each horn should be sewn over rounds 4 to 6 of the head, on the inside of each ear (Picture 10). The increases made over rounds 5 and 6 of the horns should face inwards.
Sew the tail to the back of the body between rounds 7 and 8 (Picture 11), centred between the legs.
Wrap the neckband around his neck and sew the short edges of the neckband together. Sew the bow to the front centre of the neckband (Picture 12), or in any position as you wish. Place a few stitches along the "wings" of the bow to hold the bow against the neckband. If you prefer, you can also sew the bow to the centre of the neckband, prior to wrapping the neckband/bow around his neck and sewing it close.
Place a jump ring through a stitch just under one of the nostrils (Picture 13).
This adorable Asher the Ox amigurumi is designed to bring a little handmade joy to any shelf or nursery. The pattern includes clear instructions for head, body, limbs and charming accessories so you can complete him with confidence. Share your finished Asher using the hashtags and spread the handmade love! 🧶✨
If made with the recommended yarn and 2.5 mm hook, Asher measures approximately 12 cm / 4.5 inches tall from tip of horns to base of body.
Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect sizes to vary with gauge.
This pattern is rated beginner, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.
Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and pace; assembly and finishing may add extra time.
