Designer: Elena Ivachenko Toys
Instagram: @elenaivanchenkotoys
Ravelry Store: Ivanchenko Olena
Difficulty Level: Intermediate

A Delightful Farmyard Pair To Add Handmade Charm To Your Collection

This free Bull Stepa and Cow Marta amigurumi pattern is designed by Elena Ivanchenko (YouTube) and brings two adorable farm friends to life in a compact size. Measuring approximately 9 cm (3.5 inches) tall when sitting, these charming characters make a wonderful handmade gift idea, soft crochet toy, or seasonal decoration.

Although rated Intermediate, the pattern follows a clear step-by-step structure that makes each stage enjoyable to crochet. Their cozy scarves and earmuffs add extra personality, while the small size keeps the project manageable and fun.

The design uses acrylic yarn for a neat finish, while plush yarn can create a larger and softer version. To complete Bull Stepa and Cow Marta, you only need yarn, stuffing, safety eyes, and a few basic tools. We sincerely thank Elena Ivanchenko for sharing this lovely pattern.

Materials and Tools

Yarn

• Alize Forever (White, Brown, Beige, Pink)
• YarnArt Begonia (Scarf and Earmuffs)

Other Materials

• 1.75 mm crochet hook
• 2.00 mm crochet hook (earmuffs)
• 2.00 mm knitting needles (scarf)
• 6 mm half-bead eyes
• Artificial eyelashes
• Hot glue gun
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR — magic ring
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase
• dec — decrease
• W — white yarn
• B — brown yarn
• (…) x n — repeat n times

HOW TO CROCHET A CUTE BULL AND COW AMIGURUMI

Body

Work with white yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9: 48 sc
R10: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R11–R13: 54 sc
R14: 4 sc B, 49 sc W, 1 sc B (54)
R15: 5 sc B, 47 sc W, 2 sc B (54)
R16: 6 sc B, 44 sc W, 4 sc B (54)
R17–R18: 8 sc B, 42 sc W, 4 sc B (54)
R19: 8 sc B, 14 sc W, 2 sc B, 27 sc W, 3 sc B (54)
R20: 7 sc B, 14 sc W, 4 sc B, 26 sc W, 3 sc B (54)
R21: 7 sc B, 13 sc W, 6 sc B, 26 sc W, 2 sc B (54)
R22: 6 sc B, 14 sc W, 7 sc B, 27 sc W (54)
R23: 5 sc B, 16 sc W, 5 sc B, 28 sc W (54)
R24: 2 sc W, 2 sc B, 19 sc W, 2 sc B, 29 sc W (54)
R25: 54 sc W
R26: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R27: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
R28: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R29: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
R30: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Stuff firmly.

R31: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R32: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R33: dec x 6 (6)

Close the opening.

Head

Start with white yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R9–R15: 48 sc
R16: 3 sc B, 44 sc W, 1 sc B (48)
R17: 4 sc B, 2 sc W, dec W, (6 sc W, dec W) x 5 (42)
R18: 5 sc B, dec W, (5 sc W, dec W) x 5 (36)
R19: 1 sc W, 3 sc B, dec, 1 sc B, 3 sc W, dec W, (4 sc W, dec W) x 4 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R21: 24 sc
R22: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R23: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R24: dec x 6 (6)

Close the opening.

Muzzle

Use beige yarn.

R1: Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd chain from hook: 2 sc in first stitch, 2 sc, 3 sc in last stitch, continue on the opposite side of the chain, 2 sc, 1 sc in last stitch (10)
R2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, inc (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, 1 sc, inc (22)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, 2 sc, inc (28)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, 3 sc, inc (34)
R6–R9: 34 sc
R10: (3 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, (3 sc, dec) x 3, 2 sc, 3 sc, dec (28)

Sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the muzzle to the head. Before closing completely, add stuffing. After sewing, you may lightly sculpt the lower part of the muzzle by making a stitch from the center downward and pulling gently.

Mouth

Use white yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4–R5: 18 sc

Sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the mouth onto the muzzle and embroider the nostrils.

Horns

Use beige yarn.

Ch 10 and join into a ring.

Work sc continuously in rounds, making 1 dec in each round.

Continue decreasing until 3–4 stitches remain.

Pull the opening closed.

The horn should have a curved shape.

Lightly stuff the horn and sew it to the head.

You may add a small tuft of hair between the horns.

Ears (Make 2)

Make one brown ear and one white ear.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4–R7: 18 sc
R8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R9–R10: 12 sc
R11: dec x 6 (6)

Pink Ear Insert

Work in turned rows.

R1: Ch 4, starting in the 2nd chain from hook: 3 sc, turn
R2: 3 sc, turn
R3: 3 sc, turn
R4: dec, 1 sc, turn
R5: Crochet 2 sc evenly around the piece, sl st

Leave a tail for sewing.

Sew the insert onto the ear.

Sew the ears to the head.

Position them slightly in front of the horns so they lie naturally and do not stand up like bunny ears.

Legs (Make 4)

The designer made three spotted legs and one plain leg. For a plain leg, work all stitches in white instead of the brown spot section.

Use brown yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Prepare cardboard insoles so the hooves keep their shape. Trace the hoof circle and cut the cardboard approximately 1–1.5 mm smaller than the crocheted circle.

R5: 24 sc in BLO
R6–R7: 24 sc
R8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Change to white yarn.

R9: 18 sc
R10–R12: 18 sc
R13: 5 sc W, 3 sc B, 10 sc W (18)
R14: 4 sc W, 6 sc B, 8 sc W (18)
R15: 4 sc W, 4 sc B, 10 sc W (18)
R16: 5 sc W, 2 sc B, 11 sc W (18)
R17–R18: 18 sc W

Stuff the hoof area firmly and the upper section lightly.

Fold flat and crochet through both layers: 9 sc.

Tail

Use white yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR
R2–R15: 6 sc

Make a tassel using white and brown yarn strands.

Scarf Cowl

Knit a rectangular piece to the desired length using 2.0 mm knitting needles.

The width should be approximately 5 cm.

Work in stockinette stitch, alternating colors as desired.

Sew the short ends together to form a cowl.