Amigurumi Bull Senya

Amigurumi Bull Senya

This plush amigurumi bull named Senya is crocheted using Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook. The bull is about 50 cm tall, excluding the horns. The legs are movable thanks to the use of joints, and you’ll also find instructions for making a Christmas hat for Senya in this pattern.

The design is by @mimiknittedtoys. Follow them on Instagram for more cute and detailed crochet patterns!

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (3.5 skeins) and Himalaya Koala (white for finishing)
  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
  • Safety Eyes (approximately 20 mm or larger)
  • Black Yarn for embroidering eyebrows and eyelashes
  • Joints for the legs
  • White Felt for eye sclera (optional)
  • Sewing Needles, Scissors, and Threads
  • Stuffing (fiberfill)

Abbreviations:

  • KA – Magic ring
  • vp – Chain stitch
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • ( … ) * n – Repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
  • (12) – The number of stitches at the end of the row

Legs (Make 2)

Start by crocheting the hooves in a contrasting color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  7. 36 sc in the back loops only
    8-12. 36 sc for 5 rounds (36)

Now change to the main body color for the bull:

  1. 36 sc in the back loops only
  2. 36 sc
  3. 6 dec, (1 sc, dec) * 8 (22)
  4. 8 inc, 14 sc (30)
  5. (1 sc, inc) * 8, 14 sc (38)
    18-23. 38 sc for 6 rounds (38)
  6. (17 sc, dec) * 2 (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
  10. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
  11. 6 dec (6)

At row 26–27, insert the joint (45-50 mm) between the two rounds.

Go back to row 13. When the leg is finished, crochet 36 sc into the front loops using the hoof color.

Arms (Make 2)

Start crocheting the hooves in the contrasting color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  7. 36 sc in the back loops only
    8-11. 36 sc for 4 rounds (36)

Now change to the color of the bull’s shirt:

  1. 36 sc in the back loops only
  2. (2 sc, dec) * 9 (27)
  3. 25 sc, dec (26)
    15-27. 26 sc for 13 rounds (26)

Fold the detail in half and crochet 13 sc together. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Return to row 12. When the arm is done, crochet 36 sc in the front loops using Himalaya Koala white yarn.

Ears (Make 2)

Crochet in the main bull color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

Start crocheting the bull’s body in the main color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
  9. (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
  10. (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)

For the next round, we will make increases for the belly, marking the beginning of the round:

  1. (1 sc, inc) * 12, 36 sc (72)

Crochet in a spiral for 10 more rounds, changing to the shirt color in row 19, crocheting row 19 in the back loops only.

12-21. 72 sc for 10 rounds (72)

Before row 22, check how much the work has shifted compared to the marker in row 11, and adjust the starting point if necessary.

  1. (1 sc, dec) * 12, 36 sc (60)
    23-24. 60 sc for 2 rounds (60)
  2. (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
  3. (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
  4. 48 sc (48)
  5. (14 sc, dec) * 3 (45)
  6. (13 sc, dec) * 3 (42)
  7. (12 sc, dec) * 3 (39)

Go back to row 19. When the body is finished, crochet 72 sc in the front loops using Himalaya Koala white yarn.

  1. (11 sc, dec) * 3 (36)
  2. (10 sc, dec) * 3 (33)
  3. (9 sc, dec) * 3 (30)
  4. 30 sc (30)

Finish off and cut the yarn.

Horns (Make 2)

Crochet in the hoof color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
    2-3. 6 sc for 2 rounds (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  3. 9 sc (9)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
  5. 12 sc (12)

Cut the yarn, stuff the piece, and leave a tail for sewing.

Head

Crochet the head in the main bull color:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
  8. (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
  9. (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
  10. (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)
  11. (9 sc, inc) * 6 (66)
    12-23. 66 sc for 12 rounds (66)

For eyes, insert safety eyes between rows 20 and 21 with a distance of about 8-9 sc. Choose eyes of 20 mm or larger for the best effect.

  1. (1 sc, inc) * 6, 21 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 6, 21 sc (78)
    25-27. 78 sc for 3 rounds (78)
  2. (11 sc, dec) * 6 (72)
  3. (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66)
  4. (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
  5. (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
  6. (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
  7. (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
  8. (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
  9. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
  10. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  11. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
  12. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
  13. 6 dec (6)

Pull the hole closed and cut the yarn.

Muzzle

Crochet the muzzle in a contrasting color (peach, beige, or light pink):

  1. Chain 8.
  2. From the second chain from the hook: inc, 5 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 6 sc on the other side (16)
  3. 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, inc (22)
  4. (1 sc, inc) * 2, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc, inc (28)
  5. (2 sc, inc) * 2, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 3, 7 sc, inc (34)
  6. (3 sc, inc) * 2, 5 sc, (3 sc, inc) * 3, 8 sc, inc (40)
  7. (4 sc, inc) * 2, 5 sc, (4 sc, inc) * 3, 9 sc, inc (46)
    8-9. 46 sc for 2 rounds (46)

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Mouth

Crochet the mouth in the same color as the muzzle:

  1. 6 sc in KA (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly and Shaping

  1. Attach the muzzle below the eyes and proceed with the shaping.
  2. Perform 3 rounds of shaping with a large needle and strong yarn (YarnArt Jeans or similar). The thread should pass over the eyes and mouth to create expressive features.
  3. Attach the head to the body securely.
  4. Attach the arms right under the head, above the legs.
  5. Attach the ears on either side of the head, a few rows above the eyes.
  6. Attach the horns above the ears.
  7. Optionally, create a small woolen tuft using merino wool for a fun touch and attach it firmly to the head.

Christmas Hat (Optional)

Crochet the Christmas hat using the same color as the shirt:

  1. Chain 72 and join into a circle.
    2-5. 72 sc for 5 rounds (72)
  2. (10 sc, 8 ch, skip 8 sc, 25 sc, 8 ch, skip 8 sc, 21 sc) (72)
    7-24. Continue in a pattern, making decreases and shaping the hat.
  3. Close the hat, leaving a small opening to attach the pompom.

Pom-pom: Crochet a small white pompom with Himalaya Koala yarn and attach it to the tip of the hat.

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