I want to see your cows! Whether they are lopsided, missing an ear, or have rainbow spots, every crochet cow has a personality.
Barnaby wasn’t usually drawn to amigurumi. He preferred sturdy, practical things—socks, scarves, doilies that could withstand a hurricane. But the drawing accompanying the pattern was charming. It depicted a stout, square-jawed cow with eyes that seemed to hold the wisdom of the ages and a smile that suggested it knew a very good joke. Crochet Cow Pattern
If your cow doesn't look like the photo, check these three things: Crochet Cow Pattern (Amigurumi)
Look for a pattern labeled "seamless" or "one-piece" body. Sewing legs onto a body is the hardest part of amigurumi; patterns where the legs are worked continuously from the body will save your sanity. Start by creating a magic ring
On his shelf, the original cow—the Guernsey of Infinite Comfort—sat watching him. Barnaby picked up his hook. He grabbed some bright yellow yarn. He didn't need a pattern anymore. He just needed to make something that would make the world a little softer, one stitch at a time.