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“How to Crochet a Cow for Beginners”

Welcome to the world of cow crocheting! Whether you are a beginner or have been crocheting for a while this project is perfect for you. In this tutorial we will be teaching you how to crochet a cow. This cute and cuddly cow can be used as a decoration a toy or even a stress ball. So let’s get started!

The first thing you will need to do is gather your supplies. For this project you will need:

-A skein of worsted weight yarn in black white and brown

-A size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

-A tapestry needle

-A pair of scissors

With your supplies gathered let’s start by creating the cow’s head. To do this we will start with a magic ring. If you are not familiar with the magic ring technique don’t worry! We will include a tutorial on how to do this below.

To start make a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the ring. Then tighten the ring until it is firm but not too tight. Next crochet 2 sc stitches into each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches. In the next round you will crochet 2 sc stitches into the first stitch 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

Now it’s time to start shaping the head. To do this we will crochet 2 sc stitches into the first stitch 1 sc stitch into the next two stitches and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round you will crochet 2 sc stitches into the first stitch 1 sc stitch into the next three stitches and so on around. This will give you 30 stitches.

At this point you will start crocheting in the back loops only. This will give the head a nice rounded shape. To do this crochet 1 sc stitch into each stitch around. Do this for two rounds.

Now it’s time to start decreasing the stitches to shape the head. To do this crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next two stitches and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

To finish shaping the head crochet 2 sc stitches together around until you have 6 stitches remaining. Then cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches. Weave in the ends to secure.

Next we will start on the body. To do this make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring. Then tighten the ring until it is firm but not too tight. Next crochet 2 sc stitches into each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches. In the next round you will crochet 2 sc stitches into the first stitch 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

Now it’s time to start increasing the stitches to shape the body. To do this crochet 1 sc stitch into the first stitch 2 sc stitches into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round crochet 1 sc stitch into the first two stitches 2 sc stitches into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 30 stitches.

At this point you will start crocheting in the back loops only. This will give the body a nice rounded shape. To do this crochet 1 sc stitch into each stitch around. Do this for two rounds.

Now it’s time to start decreasing the stitches to shape the body. To do this crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next two stitches and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

To finish shaping the body crochet 2 sc stitches together around until you have 6 stitches remaining. Then cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches. Weave in the ends to secure.

Now it’s time to attach the head to the body. To do this align the heads so that the round you just finished crocheting on the head is facing the same round on the body. Then insert your hook into the first stitch of the head and the first stitch of the body and crochet them together with a slip stitch. Continue slip stitching the head and body together until they are securely attached. Weave in any loose ends.

Now it’s time to start working on the cow’s legs. For this project we will be making four legs. To start make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring. Then tighten the ring until it is firm but not too tight. Next crochet 2 sc stitches into each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches. In the next round you will crochet 2 sc stitches into the first stitch 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

Now it’s time to start increasing the stitches to shape the legs. To do this crochet 1 sc stitch into the first stitch 2 sc stitches into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round crochet 1 sc stitch into the first two stitches 2 sc stitches into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 30 stitches.

At this point you will start crocheting in the back loops only. This will give the legs a nice rounded shape. To do this crochet 1 sc stitch into each stitch around. Do this for two rounds.

Now it’s time to start decreasing the stitches to shape the legs. To do this crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next stitch and so on around. This will give you 24 stitches. In the next round crochet 2 sc stitches together 1 sc stitch into the next two stitches and so on around. This will give you 18 stitches.

To finish shaping the legs crochet 2 sc stitches together around until you have 6 stitches remaining. Then cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitches. Weave in the ends to secure.

Now it’s time to attach the legs to the body. To do this align the legs so that the round you just finished crocheting on the legs is facing the same round on the body. Then insert your hook into the first stitch of the leg and the first stitch of the body and crochet them together with a slip stitch. Continue slip stitching the legs and body together until they are securely attached. Weave in any loose ends.

The last thing we need to do is add the details to the cow’s face. For the eyes cut two small circles out of black felt and glue them onto the head. For the pupils cut two small circles out of white felt and glue them onto the black felt. For the nose cut a small triangle out of brown felt and glue it onto the head.

And that’s it! Your crocheted cow is now complete. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you found it helpful. Happy crocheting!

How do you make a slip knot for crocheting?

Make a loop with the end of the yarn and then poke the hook through the loop.

Pull the yarn through the loop and then tighten the knot around the hook.

How do you hold the yarn and crochet hook?

You can hold the yarn in your left hand and the crochet hook in your right hand or vice versa.

Some people also like to hold the yarn like a pen.

How do you do a foundation chain?

Make a slip knot on the hook and then yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the loop.

Continue doing this until you have the desired number of stitches.

How do you do a single crochet stitch?

Insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop.

Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

How do you do a half double crochet stitch?

Yarn over insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook.

How do you do a double crochet stitch?

Yarn over insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook) yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on hook.

How do you do a treble crochet stitch?

Yarn over twice insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop (four loops on hook) yarn over and pull through first two loops on hook yarn over and pull through next two loops on hook yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on hook.

How do you increase stitches?

To increase stitches you simply make two stitches in the same stitch.

How do you decrease stitches?

There are a few different ways to decrease stitches but the most common is to yarn over insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop yarn over insert the hook into the following stitch yarn over and pull up a loop yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

How do you work in the round?

When working in the round you join the end of the row to the beginning of the row with a slip stitch and then continue working in a spiral.

How do you change colors?

To change colors you simply cut the yarn at the end of the row and then join in the new color with a slip stitch.

How do you fasten off?

To fasten off you cut the yarn leaving a long tail and then insert the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

Pull the tail of the yarn through the loop on the hook and then tighten.

How do you weave in ends?

To weave in ends you thread the tail of the yarn onto a tapestry needle and then insert the needle through the stitches going under and over the top of the stitches.

What is the difference between a single crochet and a double crochet?

A single crochet is a basic stitch that is worked by inserting the hook into the next stitch yarn over and pull up a loop.