Hold onto your crochet hooks and prepare for a stampede of creativity because today we’re talking about the whimsical world of crochet cow patterns! You just might find yourself saying “mooove over” to ordinary crochet projects after you’ve been charmed by these bovine buddies.

Picture this: you’re snuggled up on the couch with a cozy crochet blanket adorned with the cutest cow print, sipping your morning coffee and then setting it down on an adorable crocheted cow coaster. Who knows, maybe it’s cold and you’re even wearing a cow hat (no judgment here). It’s a scene straight out of a countryside dream, and we’re about to make it a reality! You don’t have to be a cowboy to enjoy these crochet cow patterns. 

From cuddly cow amigurumi patterns that’ll steal your heart to practical kitchen essentials like potholders, there’s no shortage of bovine-inspired projects to add a touch of whimsy to your home. But wait, there’s “moo”re! How about hanging a crocheted cow wall hanging in your living room to add a pop of personality? Or you could whip up one of the smaller projects like a precious cow rattle for the new baby in the family. The possibilities for all of these stunning crochet cow patterns are as vast as a sprawling pasture!

We’ve rounded up a whole herd of 25 free crochet patterns that cover everything from cute cow toys to functional home decor, ensuring there’s something for every skill level and style. So dust off those crochet skills, grab your favorite yarn, and let’s get ready to check out some pretty darn adorable crochet cow patterns. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired with the cutest crochet cow patterns!

Lil’ Bitty Cow

Thick and soft super bulky yarn weight makes short work of this snuggly single crochet cow plushie. She has the cutest little facial features and an adorable sunflower crown to boot. The best part is that this pattern is designed to be low sew, so you’ll learn a trick or two about joining pieces of amigurumi together without needing to break out the embroidery needle. 

Designer: Darling Maple Designs
Yarn: Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Lenny the Cow

This little cow with a big head is such a cutie pie. I love his floppy ears and the way his front legs are spread wide like he’s going in for a hug. Made with worsted-weight yarn, he fits snugly in the palm of your hand. If you want a larger stuffed animal, you could try making it with a thicker weight of yarn and the corresponding hook size. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches. Substitute the plastic safety eyes for embroidery if you’re making one for a little one for extra safety.

Designer: Cutiepie Crochet
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Strawberry Cow

You’ve probably never seen a cow on a farm that looks like this one but the iconic spots of colors, floppy ears, and stubby horns make this little guy easy to identify as a cow, even though he is not made in the traditional black and white yarn. There’s a lot of great ideas out there for alternative cow colors, but the pink strawberry cow is one of my favorites. All you need to know is how to single crochet.

Designer: Rose & Lily Amigurumi
Yarn: Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Star Cow Plushie

Say hello to the next one of our star-studded crochet cow patterns. This pattern gets creative with the color choice as well as the shape of the patches. The pattern calls for mostly single crochet stitches, although there are a few half double and double crochet stitches involved as well. This pattern is in video format, so it’s perfect for visual learners.

Designer: Corduroykidd
Yarn: Caron One Pound (Aran Weight #4)
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Cow Hat

Sometimes you or your kiddos might need a cute and silly cow hat for a last-minute costume or a farm animal themed day at school. You can’t go wrong with this classic black and white cow pattern! For this design, you’ll be using half double and double crochet stitches. The free crochet pattern is available in 4 different sizes.

Designer: Lovable Loops Crochet Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Amigurumi Cow

An orange and white color scheme makes this little cow stand out from the crowd. His spots are worked as part of the body using color changes, rather than as separate pieces that are sewn on later. You can choose to follow along with the free written tutorial, the 4-part video instructions, or a mix of both to suit your preference. You’ll only be using single crochet stitches for this design.

Designer: Ami Saigon
Yarn: Dahua Textile Products Milk Cotton (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free cow crochet pattern!
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Small Cow

How small exactly is this small cow? Well, he measures just 4″ tall, so the project is sure to work up in a jiffy. When the same pattern is made using blanket yarn instead, then the cow ends up being 11″ tall. How neat is that? The pattern is low sew, which makes limb placement easier. It is made using just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Chai Coffee Crochet
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Colourful Cow

This is the first one of our crochet cow patterns for stuffed animals where the cow is standing on 4 legs instead of 2. You might think that more realistic looking cows (or at least, more realistically posed) would be less cute, but I think this pattern is as cute as a button. Somehow they are even cuter in a pair with different colors.

Designer: Ella Crochet’s
Yarn: 4 Seasons Spot Saver USA Style (Aran Weight #4)
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Patchwork Strawberry Cow Square

This pattern uses the corner to corner crochet method to make a strawberry cow square. It can be used as a wall hanging, a tote bag, a throw pillow, or as part of a blanket. The patchwork style of this design makes it great for using up scraps of leftover yarn. The ears of the cow are worked separately and then sewn on so they can move freely.

Designer: Nine Inspired
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet cow pattern!
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Highland Cow

Highland cows have been rising in popularity lately in the crochet world, so you’ve probably seen these brown cows with long locks on your feed before. Now you can make one for yourself with this free crochet pattern. It works up quickly in super bulky blanket yarn and it’s also seriously soft. All you need to know is how to single crochet.

Designer: Lisa Auch Designs
Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Cow Baby Rattle

We’ve all been there: you get a last minute invite for a baby shower and you’re panicking because you really want to crochet something but you don’t know what you want to make. May I suggest a cute cow rattle? This is a fast and fun project that uses only small amounts of each color of yarn, so you can totally get away with using up yarn scraps. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Chai Coffee Crochet
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Amigurumi Cow Keychain

Crochet keychains are so satisfying to make because they work up so quickly and they’re super cute to boot. These adorable blue and white cows breaks the mold with their non-traditional color schemes. Small projects like this are great for gift giving (especially if you have a large family) or even for selling at craft fairs.

Designer: Ami Saigon
Yarn: Dahua Textile Products Milk Cotton (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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C2C Cow Print Blanket

No list of crochet cow patterns could be complete without a cow print design. You can use this graph to make a good size cow print blanket, so you can live your best cowboy life. I bet that you could even make matching throw pillows using a smaller subsection of the graph. The pattern is made in the C2C method which uses just chains and double crochet stitches.

Designer: Pixel Crochet
Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn #4
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Cow Amigurumi Penny

Penny the Cow has such a cute and inquisitive tilt to her head in this photo and it’s just so endearing. I love her long gangly limbs and the fact that she can stand up on her own. Penny is made using simple stitches and continuous rounds. The black patches on the body are crocheted separately and then sewn on, so you don’t have to worry about a color change in the middle of your project. 

Designer: Yarn Over with Natasha Smuts
Yarn: Charity (Saprotex) Double Knit Pullskein (DK Weight #3)
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Memphis the Moo Cow

Memphis the cow stands up on two legs, so she’s great for both displaying and for playing with. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches. It is made with super bulky weight yarn that’s soft and works up quickly. Whether you’re crafting it as a cuddly toy for a little one or a charming decoration for your home, Memphis is sure to bring joy wherever she goes!

Designer: Nicole Chase Blog
Yarn: Premier Yarns Just Chenille (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Strawberry Cow Mug Rug

Make your next cup of coffee even more enjoyable than usual by crocheting a custom mug rug for it. These adorable cow print coasters are even cuter in shades of pink and white. It’s like farm core meets Barbie core and I’m totally here for it. The pattern is made using just single crochet stitches and the tapestry crochet colorwork technique.

Designer: Dark N Twistyhousewife
Yarn: Lily (Spinrite) Sugar’n Cream Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free and easy pattern!
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Cow Wall Hanging

Add a dreamy touch of cottagecore style to your abode with this whimsical wall hanging. The design features a soft fringe, delicate scalloped edges, and a wooden dowel hanger. You’ll be using single crochet stitches and the intarsia colorwork technique for this design, which leaves “floats” of yarn on the wrong side of the work. Luckily, no one will see that side when the wall hanging is hung up.

Designer: Claudette’s Charms
Yarn: Aran Weight #4
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Cherry Blossom Cow

Move over strawberry cows, because there’s a new pink fruit-themed cow in town. This cherry blossom cow is as cute as a button with cherries in place of horns and little cherry blossom flower shaped patches on the body. The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches. I love the kawaii style of the crocheted eyes (plus, crocheted eyes are a safer option for little ones).

Designer: Crafty Kitty Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for this free and adorable amigurumi cow crochet pattern!
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C2C Cow

The next one of our crochet cow patterns guides you through the steps to crochet a delightful cow using the popular corner-to-corner technique, perfect for those looking to expand their crochet skills. Whether you’re making it as a gift for a fellow cow enthusiast or adding a whimsical touch to your own space, this C2C cow is sure bring a smile to your face!

Designer: Lovable Loops Crochet Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Cow Stocking

You’ll have to forgive me for including a seasonal pattern in a May round-up, but this cow stocking was just too cute to pass up. I love how goofy and cute the face looks but my favorite part has to be the flower shaped body patches. For this design, you’ll be using single and half double crochet stitches, working in the round.

Designer: Grace and Yarn
Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Caroline the Cow

Caroline the Cow is practically guaranteed to steal your heart with her charm! With her sweet expression and cuddly design, Caroline is the perfect project for gifting to little ones or for adding to your own crochet collection. It is getting more rare to see a large amigurumi design made with something other than blanket yarn, but Caroline manages just that. She is over a foot tall!

Designer: Jess Huff
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Cutie Pie Cow Hat

Fuzzy bulky weight yarn makes the cutest and softest looking cow crochet hat. This is such a fun beanie pattern and the ear flaps are so practical if you live somewhere that it gets very cold. The pattern calls for basic crochet stitches along with reverse single crochet stitches (a.k.a. crab stitches). It is available in toddler and child sizes and I love that it’s completely gender neutral making it a perfect gift for baby showers. 

Designer: Pretty Darn Adorable
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion’s Pride Woolspun and
Bernat Softee Baby Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Cow Potholder

Add some handmade charm to your farmhouse kitchen with this adorable potholder. I’m positively smitten with the heart shaped patch on the cow’s forehead and the dainty decorative edge. It’s super practical for keeping hot pots off your countertops and it also just looks plain amazing when you hang it up in your kitchen.

Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Mabel the Cow

Mabel the Cow makes an excellent first impression with the heart shaped patch around her eye and her blushing cheeks. Both of these details are cut out of felt rather than crocheted. This is such a great time saving tip that also looks great! The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches. It measures 17″ from horns to hooves.

Designer: Carolyne Brodie
Yarn: Red Heart Sport Solid (DK Weight #3)
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Colby the Cow

Last but not least (except in actual size maybe), meet Colby the Cow. From tall to small, we’re moving from an amigurumi cow pattern that is over 1 foot tall to one that is just 5 inches. Colby likes to accessorize with a little blue ribbon around his neck that has a small jingle bell on it. What a cute and fun detail!

Designer: The Cozy Chipmunk
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Cow Patterns

Whether you’re snuggling up with a crocheted cow blanket, adorning your kitchen with cow-themed coasters, or gifting a crochet amigurumi plushie to a loved one, these cute crochet cow patterns can offer a whimsical touch to every aspect of your life. 

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