Warm Intro
Hello, crochet friends! Meet Benny the Baby Bull, the sweetest little farm companion who’s ready to mosey into your heart. This easy-level amigurumi pattern will guide you through every stitch, from his tiny horns to his playful tail. Grab your hook and let’s get started!
Materials Needed
• Main color yarn (beige), worsted weight
• Accent color yarn (brown), worsted weight
• 4 mm (G) crochet hook
• 9 mm safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
R = Round
mc = Magic circle
sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = Invisible decrease (single crochet two together)
BLO = Back loops only
sl st = Slip stitch
F.o. = Fasten off
Pattern Instructions
1. Head & Body (worked in one piece, main color – total ~31 Rounds)
R1: mc, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R11: 30 sc (6 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, about 6 sts apart; begin stuffing head.
R12: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R14: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R15: dec ×6 (6)
— Now switch to body—
R16: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R17–R26: 36 sc (10 rounds)
Begin stuffing body firmly.
R27: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R28: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R29:
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R30: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R31: dec ×6 (6)
F.o., leave long tail for sewing.
2. Legs (make 4, start with hooves in accent color, then main color)
Begin in brown:
R1: mc, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R6: 12 sc (4 rounds)
Switch to beige, stuff lightly as you go.
R7–R11: 12 sc (5 rounds)
F.o., leave tail for sewing. Flatten top and sl st through both layers to close if desired.
3. Horns (make 2 in accent color)
R1: mc, 4 sc in ring (4)
R2–R3: 4 sc (2 rounds)
F.o., leave tail for sewing.
4. Ears (make 2 in main color)
R1: mc, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2: (inc, 2 sc) ×2 (8)
R3: 8 sc (1 round)
F.o., leave tail for sewing. Flatten slightly.
5. Muzzle (in accent color)
R1: mc, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: 12 sc (1 round)
F.o., leave tail for sewing. Lightly stuff then flatten.
6. Tail (in accent color)
Ch 15, sl st back along chain. F.o., leave tail for sewing. Add a small tuft of yarn at tip if you like.
Assembly Instructions
1. Attach the muzzle centered between the eyes on R7–R8 of the head.
2. Sew the horns to the top of the head, about 4–5 stitches apart.
3. Position ears on either side of the head, just below the horns; sew in place.
4. Evenly space all four legs around the body’s bottom; sew securely.
5. Sew the tail to the back of the body at R21.
6. Weave in any loose ends; trim excess yarn.
Warm Closing
Congratulations—Benny the Baby Bull is all stitched up and ready to join your herd of handmade friends! Thanks for crafting along. I hope this little bull brings smiles and cozy farmyard charm to your home. Happy crocheting!