Free Masterclass: Crochet Calf (Teleta) by Svetlana Proskuryakova (@prοskuryakоva_knіts)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a bull (Yarik) and a cow (Arisha) using amigurumi techniques. The calves are dressed in crochet outfits. The boy is dressed in pants, and the girl is dressed in a dress. You can use any semi-cotton or cotton yarn, such as YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold, or Gazzal Baby Cotton. The clothing is non-removable and crocheted as part of the body. You can choose yarn colors to your liking or refer to the author’s photos for inspiration.
Materials & Tools:
- Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Main color 03, boots 26 or 64, pants 54, top 55 and 46, hands and horns 28)
- 2mm crochet hook
- 8mm safety eyes for toys
- Toy stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Plastic for soles
- Pins
- Needle for attaching details
- Scissors
All necessary materials can be purchased here.
Abbreviations:
- KA = Magic ring
- vp = Chain stitch
- ss = Slip stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase
- dec = Decrease
- (…) x n = Repeat n times
Crochet Instructions for the Calf (Teleta)
Head:
Stuff the head as you crochet.
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8-12. Rounds 8-12: 42 sc (5 rounds) - Round 13: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
- Round 14: 48 sc
- Round 15: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
16-17. Rounds 16-17: 54 sc - Round 18: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- Round 19: 48 sc
Insert the eyes between rounds 14 and 15, 8 sc apart.
- Round 20: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- Round 21: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- Round 22: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Round 24: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 25: 18 sc
Fasten off and leave the thread for sewing.
Ears (2 parts):
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
- Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
- Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
5-9. Rounds 5-9: 15 sc (5 rounds) - Round 10: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Fold and crochet together 6 sc.
Muzzle (Pink yarn):
- Round 1: 6 vp, starting from the second chain from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, turn the work, and crochet on the other side: 3 sc, inc (12)
- Round 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
- Round 3: sc, inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
- Round 4: sc, inc, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (30)
5-7. Rounds 5-7: 30 sc (3 rounds)
Fasten off, leave the thread for sewing.
Hands (2 parts):
Stuff the lower part of the hands only, start crocheting with black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA (6)
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- Round 4: 15 sc in the back loops
5-6. Rounds 5-6: 15 sc (2 rounds) - Round 7: Beige yarn: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
8-12. Rounds 8-12: 12 sc (5 rounds) - Round 13: Blue yarn: 12 sc in the back loops.
- Round 14: Blue yarn: 12 sc
- Round 15: Gray yarn: 12 sc
16-17. Rounds 16-17: Blue yarn: 12 sc - Round 18: Gray yarn: 12 sc
19-20. Rounds 19-20: Blue yarn: 12 sc
Fold and crochet together 6 sc. Leave the thread for sewing.
Repeat the same for the second hand.
Body & Legs:
Stuff the parts as you go, starting with red yarn.
- Round 1: 6 vp, starting from the second chain from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, turn the work, and crochet on the other side: 3 sc, inc (12)
- Round 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
- Round 3: sc, inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (24)
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (30)
For the sole, outline the foot and cut out cardboard or plastic soles. Attach them to the feet.
- Round 5: 30 sc in the back loops
6-7. Rounds 6-7: 30 sc (2 rounds) - Round 8: 9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc (24)
- Round 9: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)
- Round 11: 20 sc
Switch to beige yarn.
- Round 12: Work in the back loops: (8 sc, dec) x 2 (18)
13-17. Rounds 13-17: 18 sc (5 rounds)
Switch to blue yarn.
- Round 18: Work in the back loops: 18 sc
19-20. Rounds 19-20: 18 sc
Fasten off and leave the thread for sewing.
