Calf Bob: An Adorable Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome, fellow crafters, to Crochetto! Get ready to embark on a delightful crochet journey as we create the most charming little companion – Calf Bob. This free crochet pattern is designed to be engaging and easy to follow, making it a joy for crocheters of all skill levels. With clear instructions and a touch of creativity, you’ll bring this adorable calf to life, ready to become a beloved toy or a sweet decoration. So grab your hook and yarn, and let’s make some magic!

Tools and Materials

• YarnArt Jeans yarn (03) – main color
• YarnArt Jeans yarn (18) – ears and snout
• YarnArt Jeans yarn (71) – horns
• For the scarf, any suitable yarn
• Hook – 2mm
• Safety Eyes – 8 mm
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Needle

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring (amigurumi ring)
• ch – chain stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (single crochet increase)
• dec – decrease (single crochet decrease)
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet

Body

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)x6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc)x6 (48)
9. (7 sc, inc)x6 (54)
10. 10-17. 54 sc (8 rows)
11. 18. 13 sc, (2 sc, dec)x6, 17 sc (48)
12. 19. 13 sc, (1 sc, dec) x6, 17 sc (42)
13. 20. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
14. 21. 36 sc
15. 22. (4 sc, dec)x6 (30)
16. 23-28. 30 sc (6 rows)
17. 29. (3 sc, dec)x6 (24)
18. 30. 24 sc
19. 31. (2 sc, dec)x6 (18)

Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

Legs (make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)x6 (30)
6. 6-9. 30 sc (4 rows)
7. 10. 9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc (24)
8. 11. (2 sc, dec)x6 (18)
9. 12-21. 18 sc (10 rows)
10. 22. (1 sc, dec)x6 (12)
11. 23. 6 dec

Cinch the opening closed. Cut the yarn.

Head

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)x6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc)x6 (48)
9. (7 sc, inc)x6 (54)
10. 10. (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11. 11-24. 60 sc (14 rows)
12. 25. (8 sc, dec)x6 (54)
13. 26. (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
14. 27. (6 sc, dec)x6 (42)
15. 28. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
16. 29. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
17. 30. (3 sc, dec)x6 (24)
18. 31. (2 sc, dec)x6 (18)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Insert safety eyes between rows 18 and 19, with 11 sc between them.

Arms (make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. 4-7. 18 sc (4 rows)
5. 8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
6. 9-18. 12 sc (10 rows)
7. 19. 6 dec

Cinch the opening closed. Weave in the yarn.

Hair

1. 6 sc in MR (6)

Start crocheting with loop stitches.

2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)x6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc)x6 (48)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Snout

Crochet in rounds.
Chain 7.

1. Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the last st, 5 sc (14)
2. 2 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, inc (20)
3. (1 sc, inc)x2, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc)x3, 5 sc, inc (26)
4. 4-5. 26 sc

Crochet an additional 3 sc, sl st.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Horns (make 2)

1. 6 sc in MR (6)
2. (1 sc, inc)x3 (9)
3. 9 sc
4. (2 sc, inc)x3 (12)
5. 5-6. 12 sc (2 rows)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 4)

Chain 7.

1. 2 sc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 3 dc in 1 st, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, ch 1 (13)
2. 2 sc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 3 dc inc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc (16)

Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Fold the milk-colored and pink pieces with wrong sides facing each other. Using the milk-colored yarn, single crochet around the edge, working 2 sc into each stitch. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Chain 16.
Starting from the 2nd chain from hook, 15 sc.
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Make a tassel using any method convenient for you.

Assembly and Decoration

• Sew the hair to the head.
• Fold the ears in half and sew them at the join between the hair and the head.
• Sew the horns to the hair, approximately at the same level as the ears.
• Sew the snout at eye level.
• Create facial indentations using a method convenient for you. Embroider eyebrows, whites of the eyes, eyelashes, and nostrils.
• I attached the arms and legs using thread jointing so they would be movable.
• Sew the arms approximately between rows 26-27.
• Sew the legs between rows 10-11.
• Sew the tail approximately between rows 11-12.

Scarf

Cast on 10 stitches on knitting needles, knit in 1×1 rib stitch.
When the scarf reaches about 30 cm in length, cast off stitches and sew the ends of the scarf together.

Congratulations! Your Calf Bob is ready! We hope you enjoyed creating this charming little friend. Don’t forget to share your finished **crochet patterns** for Calf Bob with us on social media using #CrochettoCalfBob. We love seeing your unique creations!

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