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Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern

Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a Highland cow coaster set: four decorative coasters, a loop-stitch grass mat, and a cute cow head that stores them. It combines basic round motifs, loop stitch techniques for a textured mat, and small amigurumi shaping for the head and features. The instructions show yarn choices, hook sizes, and step-by-step rounds so you can make a playful and functional project.

Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or displaying, the cow head doubles as storage for the coasters and mat. Photos and measured rounds help you follow along and customise colours.

Why You'll Love This Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practical home decor with a whimsical amigurumi twist — a cow that stores its own coasters! I enjoy how the loop-stitch mat adds textural contrast to the simple round coasters and chunky head. The head is made using two strands of yarn for a squishy, speedy result that really feels handmade and substantial. The pattern encourages creative color choices for flowers and mat accents, so every finished set is unique. Making the horns, ears and nose separately and assembling them is one of my favorite finishing steps because the placement brings the cow's personality to life.

Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this set is for customisation—swap yarn colours to create different cow breeds or a whimsical fantasy animal.

I often use lighter pastel shades for a nursery-friendly version or deep browns and creams for a rustic look that suits farmhouse decor.

To make the set larger, I change to a thicker yarn and larger hook for the mat and coasters; conversely, choose finer yarn and smaller hooks for a tiny, keychain-sized version.

I sometimes embroider tiny freckles or a mouth on the cow for added personality; experiment with placements before securing permanently.

Try using safety eyes for a glossier look or simply embroider the eyes for a softer, child-safe finish.

Swap the loop-stitch mat for a pom-pom or bobble edge to change the texture and feel of the storage piece.

Mix two contrasting yarn weights in stripes for the coasters to create visual interest and highlight the sunflower-style edging.

I like to add a small hanging loop to the head so the set can be displayed on a peg or shelf; use a reinforced chain and secure it well.

Make themed sets by matching mat colours and coaster edging to seasonal palettes—try autumn tones, holiday reds, or spring pastels.

For a sturdier coaster, consider adding a thin felt backing glued or sewn on; this also protects furniture surfaces.

If you want more posability, insert light wire into the horns before stuffing and closing to shape them into expressive poses.

Don't be afraid to experiment with yarn textures—soft alpaca blends give a fluffy result while cotton creates a flatter, more utilitarian coaster.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining rounds; place a marker at the start of each round to maintain correct stitch counts and alignment. ✗ Overstuffing the nose or head causing distortion; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and stop when the form looks natural. ✗ Not checking stitch counts after increases and decreases; count at the end of each round to catch mistakes early and avoid reworking sections. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension for loop stitches on the mat; practice a small swatch first and keep a relaxed grip for even loops and consistent texture.

Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Highland cow coaster set with a cuddly cow head that stores four coasters and a loop-stitch mat. This pattern walks you through coaster motifs, a textured grass mat, and an adorable cow head with horns, ears and nose. You will love making this playful and practical handmade gift that doubles as decor and storage.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mungo Highland Cow Crochet Coaster Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    ImpeccableSolid Yarn by Loops & Threads(4.5 oz. /127.5 g; 285 yd. / 260 m) - used for coasters & cow head in Walnut and Lion Brand Skein Tones (Honey)
  • 02
    Ears: Walnut (same ImpeccableSolid Yarn)
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    Horns: Almond (same ImpeccableSolid Yarn)
  • 04
    Nose: Bernat Super Value (Topaz)
  • 05
    Mat: Lion's PrideWoolspunYarn (Forest Print - discontinued) or similar bulky yarn; various yarns and colours used for flowers
  • 06
    Yarn weight notes: bulky (size 5) used for grass mat with 6.5 mm hook; medium 4 weight used for flowers; either 4/5 weight will work for the grass depending on desired size

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5 mm (U.S. H/8) for coasters and some pieces
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    Crochet hook size 5.5 mm (U.S. H/9) for cow head
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 6.5 mm for loop-stitch mat (use size needed for your yarn)
  • 04
    Embroidery thread or black yarn for eyes
  • 05
    Tapestry / yarn needle
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    Small amount of stuffing for nose
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Optional: stitch counter

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— Abbreviations :

Info :

MC = magic circle. Ch = chain(s). Sc = single crochet. Sl st = slip stitch. Hdc = half double crochet. Dc = double crochet. Sp(s) = Space(s). St(s) = Stitch(es). * = repeat every step between this symbol. (#) = Number at the end of a round inside bracket indicates the total # of stitches for that round.

Info :

MEASUREMENTS: Cow head with coasters & mat inside: approximately 10" (L) x 6" (W) x 5.5" (H). Coasters: approximately 6.5" diameter each. Mat: approximately 8" diameter.

— Coasters :

Round 1 :

Colour WALNUT. Create MC, 6 sc into MC. Sl st to close round (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st (increase) around (12). Sl st to close round

Round 3 :

*2 sc in next st (increase), sc in next st* rep around (18). Sl st to close round

Round 4 :

Ch 1, *2 hdc into next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around (24). Sl st into ch 1 to close round

Round 5 :

Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp. Ch 1, skip next st. *2 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st* repeat around ending in ch 1 (36). Sl st to top of ch 2 to close.

Round 6 :

Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1). *3 hdc in next space, ch 1* repeat around ending with 2 hdc in last space. Sl st to top of ch 2 to close round (48). Fasten off.

Round 7 :

Colour HONEY. Join with sl st to round 6 cluster space. *Ch 14, sl st into same sp, sl st into next 2 sts, ch 10, sl st into same sp, sl st into next 2 st* repeat around. Fasten off.

— Cow Head :

Info :

Use 5.5 mm hook. To make the head, use 2 strands of yarn at the same time.

Round 1 :

MC, ch 2 (counts as hdc). 9 hdc in the MC. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (10).

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (20).

Round 3 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (30).

Round 4 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (40).

Round 5-12 :

Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join with sl st into ch 1 to close off round (40).

Round 13 :

Ch 1. *Hdc together (decrease stitch), Hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around. Join with sl st to close off round. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Info :

Use black embroidery thread or yarn to add eyes to the head. Tip: wait until the nose is complete and sewn onto the head before adding eyes. This will ensure correct eye placement to the nose.

— Horn (make 2) :

Info :

Use 5 mm hook. Working in continuous rounds. Starting at the tip of the horn.

Horn Instructions :

Create MC, 5 sc into MC, join with sl st (5). Sc around (5). 2 sc (increase), sc, 2 sc (increase), sc. (At this point the piece should start curling, flip it inside out and work the rounds from the outside.) Dc in next 6 sts. Sc in next 2 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Sc in next 3 sts. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st (increase). Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 4 sts. (All of the sc sts should be lining up in each row and you should start to see the horn curling.) Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st (increase). Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 3 sts. Dc in next 6 sts. Sc in next 4 sts. Dc in next 9 sts. Fasten off leaving long tail. Lightly stuff horns and shape as desired. Sew onto opposite sides of the head near the top.

— Ear (make 2) :

Info :

Use 5 mm hook. Working in continuous rounds.

Ear Instructions :

Create MC, 6 dc into MC, sl st to close. 2 dc in each st (increase) (12), sl st to close. (At this point the piece should start curling, flip it inside out and work the rounds from the outside.) Dc in each st around (12). Dc-together (decrease) in each st around (6). Fasten off leaving long tail (approximately 12") to sew onto head. Fold bottom of ear together and sew a few stitches with long tail to keep it pinched. Sew onto each side of the head. Sew each ear onto opposite sides of the head just under horn. Make sure both ears are facing the same direction.

— Nose :

Info :

Use 5 mm hook. Note: The nose uses a method in which the starting chain moves along the round so it will shift as you go. We are making an oval shape (not a circle).

Round 1 :

Ch 6. Sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc into end chain.

Round 1 Continued :

Continue around working in bottom side of ch 6. Sc into next 3 sts, 2 sc (increase) into end ch (12). Sl st into next ch (this will now count as the end of the previous row. The next sc will act as the first st in the next round).

Round 2 :

Sc in next 3 sts (put your marker into the 1st st and this will be the starting ch of the round). 2 sc in the next 3 sts (increase), sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts (18). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 3.

Round 3 :

Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts (increase), sc into the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts, sc into the last 3 sts (24). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 4.

Round 4 :

Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 5 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts (30). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 5.

Round 5-6 :

Sc around (30). No need to sl st to beginning first chain, just keep going around.

Round 7 :

Sc in next 4 sts. You should end around one of the corners of the oval (not in the middle). Fasten off leaving long tail (approximately 20"). Stuff lightly and sew onto bottom middle of the head.

— Mat :

Info :

I used a 6.5 mm hook, but use the size needed for your yarn. The method used to make the mat consists of loop stitches in a round. You can customise the size by increasing the number of sc between increases; total stitches increase by 6 each row.

Row 1 :

MC, 6 sc into MC, sl st to close (see video link for how to do this).

Row 2 :

2 sc into each st around (increase), sl st to close (12).

Row 3 :

*sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (28).

Row 4 :

*sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (24).

Row 5 :

*sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (30).

Row 6 :

*sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (36).

Row 7 :

*sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (42).

Row 8 :

*sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (48).

Row 9 :

*sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (54).

Row 10 :

*sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (60).

Row 11 :

*sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (66).

Info :

The small flowers on the mat are made using French Knots: Thread a yarn needle with the yarn colour of your choice and fold the yarn in half. Push the needle through the back of the mat to the front making sure to avoid poking through any loops. Pull up the needle and do a French Knot (wrap thread around bottom of the needle twice). Push the needle back through the mat making sure not to poke through the same hole you came up on (try to catch at least 1 stitch or else your flowers might pull through the back of the mat). Gently pull the yarn tight to make a French Knot. Scatter flowers throughout the mat adding occasional clusters of 2-3 together.

— Final Assembly :

Assembly :

Fold the mat and place inside the bottom of the head. Fold a coaster over the front and back of the head. Fold the remaining 2 coasters in half, then half again and stuff into the head with the loops hanging out the top. Sew nose to bottom middle of head, sew horns near top on opposite sides, and sew ears just under horns. Add eyes with black embroidery thread or yarn after nose is attached to ensure correct placement.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the mat and place it inside the bottom of the head so the looped surface sits inside the cow head base for texture and stability.
  • Fold one coaster over the front and back of the head and position it so it forms the face/covering; fold the remaining two coasters in half twice and stuff them into the head for bulk, leaving the loops sticking out the top for the mane effect.
  • Sew the nose onto the bottom middle of the head using the long tail left from the nose; stuff lightly before closing and ensure the nose sits centered.
  • Lightly stuff the horns and shape as desired, then sew each horn onto opposite sides of the head near the top so they mirror each other.
  • Fold the bottom of each ear together, stitch to pinch, and sew each ear onto the head just under the horns making sure both ears face the same direction.
  • After the nose is sewn in place, add eyes using black embroidery thread or yarn to ensure the eyes align correctly with the nose placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use two strands of yarn held together for the head to get the intended thickness and texture; this affects size and drape.
  • 💡Wait to embroider or add eyes until after the nose is sewn on; this ensures proper facial placement and balance.
  • 💡Practice the loop stitch on scrap yarn before starting the mat to get a consistent loop height and tension throughout.

This Mungo Highland Cow coaster set combines function and charm in one delightful handmade piece. Fold, stuff and tuck away coasters inside the cow head for a playful storage surprise. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or brightening your kitchen with a handcrafted accent. 🧶🐮✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished set with the cow head holding the mat and coasters measures approximately 10 inches long by 6 inches wide by 5.5 inches high when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, the mat was made using bulky yarn (size 5) with a 6.5 mm hook, and the head uses medium 4 weight yarn held doubled with a 5.5 mm hook; changing yarn weight and hook will affect final size, so adjust accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with working in rounds, increases, decreases, and basic stitches like sc, hdc and dc; familiarity with loop stitch or willingness to practice is recommended for the mat.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, yarn handling and how many custom details you add.