Meet Benny the Bull – Your New Crochet Companion!
Get ready to fall head over heels for the most adorable little farmyard friend you’ll ever create! Benny the Bull is a sweet, cuddly baby bull who’s just waiting to become someone’s favorite snuggle buddy. With his soft brown body, cream-colored snout, and the most endearing little expression, this charming amigurumi will steal hearts wherever he goes. Whether you’re crocheting for a special little one or adding to your own collection of handmade treasures, Benny is sure to bring smiles and warm fuzzy feelings to everyone he meets!
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium weight (4) yarn in brown and cream
- Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook
- Eyes: 12mm safety eyes
- Thread: Black embroidery thread for details
- Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
Abbreviations
- R = Round
- mc = magic circle
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- BLO = back loop only
- sl st = slip stitch
- F.o. = fasten off
Pattern Instructions
Head (Brown)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30)
R6: 4 sc, inc repeat around (36)
R7-R12: sc in each st around (36)
R13: 4 sc, dec repeat around (30)
R14: 3 sc, dec repeat around (24)
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 6 stitches apart
R15: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18)
Stuff firmly
R16: sc, dec repeat around (12)
R17: dec around (6)
F.o., weave in end
Body (Brown)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: 2 sc, inc repeat around (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc repeat around (30)
R6-R12: sc in each st around (30)
R13: 3 sc, dec repeat around (24)
R14: 2 sc, dec repeat around (18)
Stuff firmly
R15: sc, dec repeat around (12)
R16: dec around (6)
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Snout (Cream)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4-R6: sc in each st around (18)
Stuff lightly
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Ears (Make 2 – Brown)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: sc, inc repeat around (9)
R3: 2 sc, inc repeat around (12)
R4-R6: sc in each st around (12)
R7: 2 sc, dec repeat around (9)
Don’t stuff
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Arms (Make 2 – Brown)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3-R8: sc in each st around (12)
Stuff lightly
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Legs (Make 2 – Brown)
R1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: sc, inc repeat around (18)
R4: BLO sc in each st around (18)
R5-R7: sc in each st around (18)
R8: sc, dec repeat around (12)
R9-R12: sc in each st around (12)
Stuff firmly
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Horns (Make 2 – Cream)
R1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R2-R4: sc in each st around (4)
Don’t stuff
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Tail (Brown)
R1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R2-R8: sc in each st around (4)
Don’t stuff
F.o., leave long tail for sewing
Assembly Instructions
- Attach the snout: Position the cream snout on the lower half of the head, centered between the eyes. Sew securely in place.
- Add facial features: Using black embroidery thread, create two small nostrils on the snout and embroider a sweet little smile just below.
- Attach ears: Position ears on top of the head, slightly angled outward. Sew firmly to the head.
- Add horns: Sew the small cream horns between the ears on top of the head.
- Connect head to body: Sew the head securely to the top of the body.
- Attach arms: Position arms on either side of the body, about 2 rounds down from the neck. Sew in place.
- Attach legs: Sew legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them so Benny can sit upright.
- Add the tail: Attach the tail to the back center of the body.
- Final touches: Weave in all remaining ends and give Benny a gentle shape with your hands.
Welcome Benny to the Family!
Congratulations on creating your very own Benny the Bull! This sweet little guy is now ready to embark on countless adventures and bring joy to whoever is lucky enough to cuddle him. The combination of his gentle brown coloring and cream accents makes him absolutely irresistible, and I just know he’s going to become a treasured friend. Don’t forget to take lots of photos of your finished Benny – handmade amigurumi creations like this deserve to be celebrated! Whether he finds a home on a nursery shelf or becomes a beloved travel companion, Benny is sure to spread happiness wherever his little hooves take him. Happy crocheting, and enjoy every snuggle with your new bull buddy! 🐂💕
