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Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft cow squishmallow plushie using chenille yarn with color-change details and tiny accessories. You will crochet the head/body, nose, ears, strawberries and horns, then sew them together for a finished toy. The pattern uses standard amigurumi techniques and includes step-by-step rounds and assembly tips.

Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed round-by-round instructions guide you through shaping and color placement. Photographs show placement and finishing so your plushie looks just like the sample.

Why You'll Love This Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into an irresistibly squishy plushie that feels wonderful to hold. I enjoy the playful color-block sections and tiny strawberry horn details that give the cow so much personality. Making this becomes a relaxing, satisfying project from first stitch to final assembly. I also love how customizable it is — you can choose any color palette and small accessories to make each cow unique.

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Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern: try different color combinations to change the personality — pastel shades for a sweet look or bold colors for a playful vibe.

I often make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for keychain-sized pals.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier toy, swap to a bulky chenille yarn and a larger hook for a bigger result.

Try embroidered details instead of safety eyes for a softer, baby-safe toy.

Add wire into the horns or ears for slight posability if you want a toy that can hold a pose.

Experiment with different horn decorations — tiny flowers or felt shapes look lovely instead of strawberries.

I sometimes change the nose shape or make a heart-shaped patch to personalize the face.

Make a whole family by using the same pattern in different sizes and colors to create a set of matching squishmallows.

I also like attaching small crocheted accessories like scarves or bows for seasonal themes and gifting.

Don’t be afraid to mix yarn textures — a fluffy yarn for spots can add interesting tactile contrast to the chenille body.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working color blocks will cause misaligned sections; place markers at color-change boundaries to keep track of where each color starts and ends. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts as you go and shape the piece before closing to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases leads to shape errors; count your stitches at the end of each round to confirm you have the correct total. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight when using chenille yarn makes the fabric stiff and difficult to join; maintain relaxed, even tension and practice on a swatch if needed.

Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly cow squishmallow plushie with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work simple amigurumi techniques, color changes, and sewn-on features to create a soft, squeezable friend. Clear round-by-round instructions and photo references help guide you through assembly. Perfect for gifting or making a charming addition to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Cow Squishmallow Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100g Soft Chenille yarn in white, pink, red and mint green (as listed)
  • 02
    Cotton filling for stuffing (amount as needed to achieve firm, squishy shape)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm
  • 02
    Stitch marker
  • 03
    Sewing needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Cotton filling
  • 06
    Hot glue gun
  • 07
    Plastic safety eyes

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— Materials :

Infos :

100g Soft Cgenille Yarn in white, pink, red and mint green. Crochet hook size 3.5mm. Stitch maker. Sewing needle. Scissors. Cotton filling. Hot glue gun. Plastic safety eyes.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

MR : Magic Ring. st(s) : stitch(es). sl st : slip stitch. ch: chain. SC: single crochet. INC : increase. DEC: DECrease.

— Head :

Round 1 :

10 Ch, 14 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch 13 SC, 9 SC, 3 SC in one st, 9 SC, 12 SC, INC (48)

Round 2 :

2 INC, 11 SC, 8 SC, 5 INC, 8 SC, 11 SC, 3 INC (58)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC) 2 times, 11 SC, 8 SC, (SC, INC) 5 times, 8 SC, 11 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times (68)

Round 4 :

17 SC, 31 SC, 20 SC(68)

Round 5 :

(2SC, INC) 2 times, 11 SC, 8 SC, (2SC, INC) 5 times, 8 SC, 11 SC, (2SC, INC) 3 times (78)

Round 6-7 :

19 SC, 36 SC, 23 SC(78)

Round 8 :

18 SC, 38 SC, 22 SC(78)

Round 9 :

17 SC, 40 SC, 21 SC(78)

Round 10 :

16 SC, 42 SC, 20 SC(78)

Round 11 :

15 SC, 44 SC, 19 SC(78)

Round 12 :

14 SC, 46 SC, 18 SC(78)

Round 13 :

13 SC, 48 SC, 17 SC(78)

Round 14 :

12 SC, 50 SC, 16 SC(78)

Round 15 :

11 SC, 52 SC, 15 SC(78)

Round 16 :

10 SC, 54 SC, 14 SC(78)

Round 17 :

9 SC, 56 SC, 13 SC(78)

Round 18 :

8 SC, 58 SC, 12 SC(78)

Round 19 :

7 SC, 60 SC, 11 SC(78)

Round 20 :

6 SC, 62 SC, 10 SC(78)

Round 21 :

5 SC, 64 SC, 9 SC(78)

Round 22 :

4 SC, 66 SC, 8 SC(78)

Round 23 :

3 SC, 75 SC(78)

Round 24-29 :

78 SC(78)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

Round 30 :

30 SC, 13 SC, 35 SC(78)

Round 31 :

29 SC, 16 SC, 33 SC(78)

Round 32 :

27 SC, 19 SC, 31 SC(78)

Round 33 :

(11SC, DEC) 2 times, 11SC, DEC, 10 SC, SC, DEC, (11SC, DEC) 2 times (72)

Round 34 :

20 SC, 32 SC, 20 SC(72)

Round 35 :

(3SC, DEC) 3 times, 4 SC, 4 SC, (3SC, DEC) 6 times, SC, 3 SC, (3SC, DEC) 3 times (60)

Round 36 :

16 SC, 29 SC, 15 SC(60)

Round 37 :

2 SC, DEC, 12 SC, 10 SC, (2SC, DEC) 2 times, 11 SC, 13 SC, DEC (56)

Round 38 :

15 SC, 27 SC, 14 SC(56)

Round 39 :

(5SC, DEC) 2 times, SC, 4 SC, DEC, (5SC, DEC) 3 times, (5SC, DEC) 2 times (48)

Info :

*stuffing*

Round 40 :

(2 SC, DEC) 3 times, SC, SC, DEC, (2SC, DEC) 5 times, (2 SC, DEC) 3 times (36)

Round 41 :

(SC, DEC) 3 times, SC, DEC, (SC, DEC) 5 times, (SC, DEC) 3 times (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing

— Nose :

Round 1 :

6 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch 4 SC, W, 3 SC, INC (12)

Round 2 :

INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 3 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times, 3 SC, (SC, INC) 2 times (24)

Round 4 :

2 SC, INC, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC) 3 times, 3 SC, (2 SC, INC) 2 times (30)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Ear (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 SCin a MR (6)

Round 2 :

INC 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, inc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, inc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, inc) 6 times (42)

— Strawberry (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Row 1 (Red): 6 SCin a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Row 2: (SC, inc) 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

Row 3: (2 SC, inc) 3 times (12)

Round 4 :

Row 4: (3 SC, inc) 3 times (15)

Round 5 :

Row 5: (4 SC, inc) 3 times (18)

Round 6-7 :

Row 6-7: 18 SC(18)

Round 8 :

Row 8: (SC, inc) 6 times (12)

Round 9 :

Row 9: 6 DEC (6)

Round 10 :

Row 10 (Mint) slst, 4 Ch hook on the 2nd stitch: slst, 2 SC(repeat 5 times)

— Horn (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Row 1: 6 Sc in a Mr (6)

Round 2 :

Row 2: (Sc, Inc) 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

Row 3: 9 Sc (9)

Round 4 :

Row 4: (2Sc, Inc) 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

Row 5: 12 Sc (12)

Round 6 :

Row 6: (3Sc, Inc) 3 times (15)

Round 7 :

Row 7: 15 Sc (15)

Info :

*Stuffing*

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the nose on the face and create the nostrils.

Info :

Making sure the eyes are centred.

Info :

Sew the two strawberry to form the horn.

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And sew 2 ears to almost 2 strawberries.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose on the face and create the nostrils by positioning the nose over the center front and stitching with the long tail left for sewing.
  • Make sure the plastic safety eyes are centred on the face before fixing; place and check symmetry before fastening.
  • Sew the two strawberries together or side-by-side to form the horn cluster and attach them to the top of the head to form the horn decoration.
  • Position and sew the two ears near the top sides of the head, aligning them with the horn/strawberry assembly and securing firmly with hidden stitches.

Important Notes

  • 💡Before you start, carefully read what you need to know and prepare all tools listed to avoid interruptions during crocheting.
  • 💡Any changes for larger or smaller sizes will be indicated at the start of each pattern piece; check the start of each section for size notes.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly while shaping to avoid lumps and to achieve a smooth, squishy finish.

This adorable Cow Squishmallow is designed to be soft, squeezable, and full of personality. It features cute strawberry horn details and a friendly snout for extra charm. Make one as a gift or keep it for cozy cuddles! 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished plushie size depends on your tension and yarn, but using the recommended chenille yarn and 3.5mm hook results in a small to medium squishmallow suitable for cuddling.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and make a swatch to check gauge before starting.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and benefits from basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though the time will vary by experience and how many accessories you sew on.