Crochet a Charming Amigurumi Bull

Looking for an impressive crochet project? This adorable amigurumi bull pattern creates a huggable stuffed animal that stands approximately 30 cm (11.8 inches) tall. With its distinctive horns, expressive face, and sturdy stance, this Amigurumi Bull bull plushie makes a wonderful handmade gift or a delightful addition to your own collection. The detailed pattern allows you to create a professional-looking finished product even if you’re relatively new to amigurumi.

Essential Materials for Your Amigurumi Bull

Before beginning your bull project, gather these materials:

• Yarn in multiple colors:
  • Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce in beige (1 skein)
  • Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce in brown (0.5 skein)
  • Himalaya Toffee Baby for the hair/tuft
• Crochet hooks:
  • 5.0 mm (main hook)
  • 3.5 mm (for tail)
• 18 mm safety eyes
• Two plastic circles for feet soles
• Black non-plush yarn for embroidering eyelashes and eyebrows
• Sewing thread and needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Understanding Amigurumi Bull Terminology

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations:

• R = round
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (2 single crochets worked together)
• […] = total stitch count at the end of the round
• (…) = repeat instructions within parentheses the specified number of times

Detailed Amigurumi Bull Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Bull Arms (Make 2)

Using brown yarn: Round 1: Chain 2, work 6 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 8, increase 1, repeat 2 times around [20 stitches] Rounds 5-6: Work 20 single crochets for two complete rounds [20 stitches per round] Round 7: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 5 times around [15 stitches]

Switch to beige yarn: Rounds 8-12: Work 15 single crochets for five complete rounds [15 stitches per round] Round 13: Single crochet 3, decrease 1, repeat 3 times around [12 stitches] Round 14: Single crochet 3, increase 1, repeat 3 times around [15 stitches] Rounds 15-19: Work 15 single crochets for five complete rounds [15 stitches per round]

Fold the top opening flat and join both sides with 7 single crochets across.

Amigurumi Bull Ears (4 Parts)

Beige Parts (Make 2):

Row 1: Chain 2, work 2 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook, chain 1, turn Row 2: Increase 1, single crochet 1, chain 1, turn [3 stitches] Row 3: Increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1, chain 1, turn [5 stitches] Row 4: Increase 1, single crochet 3, increase 1, chain 1, turn [7 stitches] Rows 5-8: Work 7 single crochets, chain 1, turn [7 stitches for 4 rows] Row 9: Decrease 1, single crochet 3, decrease 1, chain 1 [5 stitches]

Do not cut the yarn as you will continue crocheting.

Brown Parts (Make 2):

Row 1: Chain 2, work 2 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook, chain 1, turn Row 2: Increase 1, single crochet 1, chain 1, turn [3 stitches] Row 3: Increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1, chain 1, turn [5 stitches] Rows 4-7: Work 5 single crochets for four rows [5 stitches per row]

Place the beige part and brown part of the ear together with wrong sides facing each other. Using the beige yarn, crochet through both parts: 7 single crochets, increase 1, 7 single crochets, 5 single crochets, slip stitch, chain 1.

Fold the ear and join both sides with 3 single crochets across.

Horns (Make 2)

Using brown yarn: Round 1: Chain 2, work 4 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook [4 stitches] Round 2: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 2 times around [6 stitches] Round 3: Work 6 single crochets [6 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 3 times around [9 stitches] Round 5: Work 4 single crochets, increase 1, work 4 single crochets [10 stitches] Rounds 6-9: Work 10 single crochets for four complete rounds [10 stitches per round]

Tail

Using 3.5 mm crochet hook and beige yarn: Round 1: Chain 2, work 4 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook [4 stitches] Continue crocheting in a spiral to create a tail approximately 6-7 cm in length. Fold the top opening flat and join both sides with 2 single crochets across.

Legs, Body, and Head

First Leg

Using brown yarn: Round 1: Chain 2, work 6 single crochets in 2nd chain from hook [6 stitches] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches] Round 3: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 4: Single crochet 2, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 5: Work 24 single crochets into the partitions between the loops [24 stitches] Rounds 6-9: Work 24 single crochets for four complete rounds [24 stitches per round] Round 10: Single crochet 2, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches]

Switch to beige yarn: Rounds 11-14: Work 18 single crochets for four complete rounds [18 stitches per round] Round 15: Single crochet 1, decrease 1, repeat 6 times around [12 stitches] Round 16: Single crochet 1, increase 1, repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Rounds 17-18: Work 18 single crochets for two complete rounds [18 stitches per round] Round 19: Work 6 single crochets [6 stitches]

The first leg is now complete.

Second Leg

Rounds 1-18: Repeat the same pattern as for the first leg Round 19: Work 18 single crochets, chain 3, connect with the first leg with 1 single crochet, then work 11 single crochets [39 stitches total]

Continue with Body

Round 20: Work 26 single crochets, then (increase 1, single crochet 1) repeat 3 times, increase 1, work 9 single crochets [46 stitches] Rounds 21-25: Work 46 single crochets for five complete rounds [46 stitches per round] Round 26: Work 9 single crochets, 2 single crochets incorporating the tail, work 35 single crochets [46 stitches] Rounds 27-29: Work 46 single crochets for three complete rounds [46 stitches per round] Round 30: Work 26 single crochets, then (decrease 1, single crochet 1) repeat 4 times, decrease 1, work 6 single crochets [41 stitches] Round 31: (Single crochet 5, decrease 1) repeat 5 times, work 6 single crochets [36 stitches]

Rounds 32-36: Work 36 single crochets for five complete rounds [36 stitches per round] Round 37: (Single crochet 4, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Round 38: Work 13 single crochets, 7 single crochets incorporating the first arm, work 9 single crochets, 1 single crochet incorporating the second arm [30 stitches] Round 39: Work 6 single crochets incorporating the second arm, (single crochet 1, decrease 1) repeat 2 times, work 8 single crochets, decrease 1, single crochet 1, decrease 2 times, single crochet 1, decrease 1 [24 stitches] Round 40: (Single crochet 2, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [18 stitches]

Head Formation

Round 41: (Single crochet 2, increase 1) repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 42: Increase in each stitch around [48 stitches] Rounds 43-50: Work 48 single crochets for eight complete rounds [48 stitches per round]

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 53 and 54, positioning them 6 stitches apart from each other.

Round 51: Work 38 single crochets, (decrease 1, single crochet 1) repeat 3 times, decrease once using 1 loop from round 51 and 1 loop from round 52 [43 stitches] Round 52: (Single crochet 1, decrease 1) repeat 2 times, work 37 single crochets [42 stitches] Round 53: (Single crochet 5, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [36 stitches] Rounds 54-56: Work 36 single crochets for three complete rounds [36 stitches per round]

Round 57: Work 8 single crochets, 3 single crochets incorporating the first ear, work 15 single crochets, 3 single crochets incorporating the second ear, work 7 single crochets [36 stitches] Round 58: (Single crochet 4, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [30 stitches] Round 59: (Single crochet 3, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [24 stitches] Round 60: (Single crochet 2, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [18 stitches] Round 61: (Single crochet 1, decrease 1) repeat 6 times around [12 stitches] Round 62: Decrease 6 times around [6 stitches]

Fasten off and secure the end.

Muzzle

Using brown yarn: Make a chain of 7 stitches. Row 1: Work 5 single crochets, 3 single crochets into one loop [8 stitches] Row 2: On the opposite side of chain: Work 5 single crochets, 3 single crochets into one loop [8 stitches] Row 3: Work 5 single crochets, increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1 [10 stitches] Row 4: On the opposite side: Work 5 single crochets, increase 1, single crochet 1, increase 1 [10 stitches] Row 5: Work 7 single crochets, increase 2 times, single crochet 1 [12 stitches] Row 6: On the opposite side: Work 7 single crochets, increase 2 times, single crochet 1 [12 stitches] Rows 7-10: Work 12 single crochets for four complete rows [12 stitches per row]

Assembling Your Amigurumi Bull

Once all the pieces are complete, follow these assembly steps:

1. Sew the muzzle to the head between Rounds 43 and 50, adding some stuffing inside the muzzle before finishing
2. Embroider eyelashes with black thread above the safety eyes
3. Embroider eyebrows positioned 6 stitches apart and 1 row above the eyes
4. Check that all limbs are securely attached
5. Verify that all pieces are stuffed appropriately

Why Create an Amigurumi Bull?

Bulls symbolize strength, determination, and steadfastness in many cultures. This amigurumi bull captures these qualities while translating them into an adorable, huggable toy that appeals to both children and adults. The detailed pattern allows you to create a character with personality and charm, perfect for gifting or keeping as a special handmade treasure.

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Conclusion: Mastering Your Amigurumi Bull Creation

Creating this amigurumi bull offers a satisfying project that combines various crochet techniques. From the shaped muzzle to the distinctive horns and expressive face, each element contributes to a character with undeniable personality. The pattern’s detailed instructions make it accessible to intermediate crocheters, while the finished product has a professional appearance that belies its homemade origins.

This bull design is perfect for those looking to expand their amigurumi skills. The pattern incorporates techniques like working in continuous rounds, creating flat pieces, and joining components securely – all valuable skills that transfer to other crochet projects. The size makes it a substantial creation that offers a rewarding experience as you see your bull take shape over time.

The color combinations can dramatically alter the character of your bull. While the pattern suggests beige and brown as the primary colors, you might experiment with more vibrant hues for a playful toy or natural tones for a more realistic appearance. Adding special touches like a contrasting tuft of hair between the horns or embroidered details can make your bull truly unique.

As you complete your amigurumi bull, appreciate not just the adorable finished creation but also the skills you’ve honed through the process. Your bull represents hours of careful craftsmanship and creativity, resulting in a one-of-a-kind item that showcases your developing crochet abilities.

Happy crocheting, and may your bull bring strength, joy, and crafting inspiration to your home or to whoever receives this charming creation as a gift!