Free Crochet Pattern: Little Plush Bull
By @barabatik_toys
Using this pattern, you can crochet a plush bull amigurumi. You can use any plush yarn suitable for crochet.
The designer offers different ways to style the face:
- Eyes with or without a white background.
- A nose with embroidered nostrils or a nose ring.
Using special hardware, you can also turn it into a keychain.
Finished Size: Approximately 13 cm.
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby
- 80337 – Brown
- 80343 – Dark Brown
- 80301 – White
- 80317 – Light Brown
- Thin yarn for sewing details
- Fluffy yarn for the tail
- Crochet hooks: 4 mm and 2 mm
- Safety eyes: 6-8 mm
- Stuffing
- Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
Everything you need can be purchased [here].
Stitch Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- dec – Decrease
- inc – Increase
- (…) x n – Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses n times
Pattern Instructions
Arms (Make 2)
Start with dark-colored yarn:
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 sc (6)
Switch to main color:
3-6. 6 sc (4 rounds)
Fold the piece in half and crochet 3 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Do not stuff the arms.
Ears (Make 2)
Using main color:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 inc (12), sl st
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with hoof color:
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 sc (6)
Switch to main color:
- 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Finish the first leg by fastening off the yarn. On the second leg, continue crocheting the body.
Body
- Ch 2, join the legs: 10 sc on the first leg, 2 sc along the chain, 10 sc on the second leg, 2 sc along the other side of the chain (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- 30 sc (30)
- 29 sc, 4 ch, sl st into the second ch from the hook, 3 sl st, then sl st into the same stitch (creates the tail), 1 sc (30)
The tail should be positioned between the legs!
9-12. 30 sc (4 rounds)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
14-15. 24 sc (2 rounds)
Attach the arms:
- 4 sc, crochet 3 sc together with the arm, 9 sc, crochet the second arm with 3 sc, 5 sc (24)
17-19. 24 sc (3 rounds) - (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff the body as you go.
Attach the ears:
- 4 sc, crochet 2 sc together with the folded ear, 7 sc, crochet the second ear, 3 sc (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
If you plan to use safety eyes, insert them now between rounds 19 and 20. Continue stuffing.
- 6 dec (6)
Close the hole, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail.
Snout
Using light brown yarn:
- Ch 4, inc in the second ch from the hook, 1 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, continue on the other side, 1 sc, inc (10)
- 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (14)
- 14 sc (14), sl st
Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Eyes (Optional, Make 2)
If you’ve already attached safety eyes, skip this step.
Using white yarn:
- 6 sc in MR, sl st
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Insert safety eyes.
Horns (Make 2)
Using cotton yarn and a 2 mm hook:
- 6 sc in MR
- 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
4-5. 9 sc (2 rounds)
Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Attach the safety eyes between rounds 19-20.
- Sew the snout below the eyes, stuffing it as you go.
- Sew the horns onto the top of the head, just above the ears.
- For the tail: attach a small piece of fluffy yarn at the end of the tail and brush it to make it fluffy. Trim as needed.
Optional Additions:
- Attach a chain or loop to turn it into a keychain.
- Add a ring to the snout or ear.
This plush bull makes a charming gift or keepsake! 🐂
