Hilde The Cow

Using Color brown

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the head.

R1: 4 sc into a magic circle {4 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 4 times in 2nd chain from hook {4 sts}

R2: (sc, 3sc) 2 times {8 sts}

R3: (sc, 3sc) 4 times {16 sts}

R4: sc in next 2 sts, (3sc, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times, 3sc, sc {24 sts}

R5: sc in next 3 sts, (3sc, sc in next 5 sts) 3 times, 3sc, sc in next 2 sts {32 sts}

R6: sc in next 4 sts, (3sc, sc in next 7 sts) 3 times, 3sc, sc in next 3 sts {40 sts}

R7: sc in back loop only in next 40 sts {40 sts}

Back through both loops.

R8-15: sc in next 40 sts {40 sts}

Place 12mm eyes between R11-12, leaving 9 stitches between the eyes. Don't secure eyes just yet.

R16: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 8 times {32 sts}

R17: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 8 times {24 sts}

Pin the top of the snout between R9/10 and the bottom between R14/15 of the head.

Go through a stitch of the head.

Then through a stitch of the snout.

Continue this all the way around.

Secure the safety eyes.

Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.

Make sure not to overstuff, the top should lay somewhat flat.

R18: (dec, sc) 8 times {16 sts}

R19: (dec) 8 times {8 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut.

How To Close An Amigurumi Piece Video

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If you like Hilde The Cow, make sure to check out my Zara The Zebra Free Crochet Pattern.