Stitch Your Own Adorable Little Bull: A Free & Easy Amigurumi Guide

ByEmila Lorein

Free Amigurumi Little Bull Crochet Pattern: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fun, charming amigurumi project to add to your handmade toy collection? This adorable plush little bull features a cozy knitted cowl scarf, cute folded ears, and a uniquely flat-topped square body construction that makes it quick and easy to stitch. Standing around 6 inches tall, this finished toy makes a delightful gift for kids, nursery decor, or a cozy desk companion.

This tutorial uses standard US crochet terms and breaks down every piece step by step, from the tiny hooves to the finished assembly. Grab your hook, some scrap yarn, and let’s get crocheting!

Project Details & Specifications

  • Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
  • Finished Size: Approx. 6 inches (15–16 cm) tall
  • Language & Terms: English (US Crochet Terminology)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Sport / Fine (Type 2) or Light Worsted Yarn (e.g., YarnArt Jeans or cotton-acrylic blend)
    • Main Color: Brown (approx. 30g)
    • Complementary Color: Dark Brown or Black (for hooves, horns, and inner ears)
    • Muzzle Color: Off-White or Cream
    • Scarf Color: Mustard Yellow or Green
    • Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn for eyebrows and nostrils
  • Crochet Hook: Size B-1 / C-2 (2.0 mm)
  • Knitting Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) for the cowl scarf
  • Safety Eyes: 6 mm (1 pair)
  • Fiberfill Stuffing
  • Tapestry Needle & Scissors
  • Stitch Marker

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
  • [ ]: Total stitch count at the end of the round

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern Instructions

Arms (Make 2)

Start with the Complementary Color (Dark Brown/Black).

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (inc) x 6 [12]
  3. 12 sc [12]

Switch to the Main Color (Brown).

  1. 12 sc [12]
  2. 12 sc [12]
  3. 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc [9]
  4. 9 sc [9] (Rounds 7–14, 8 rounds total)

Stuff only the lower part of the arm lightly. Fold the top opening flat and crochet 4 sc across both edges to close. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Each ear consists of two flat circles (one inner layer, one outer layer) joined together.

Inner Ear (Make 2 in Complementary Color):

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (inc) x 6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Fasten off and cut the yarn.

Outer Ear (Make 2 in Main Color):

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (inc) x 6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Do not cut yarn. Place the wrong sides of the inner and outer ear pieces together. Work through both layers to join them:

  1. 18 sc around the perimeter joining both pieces [18]

Fold the base of the ear in half and crochet 2 sc across the base to pinch it into shape. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with the Complementary Color.

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (inc) x 6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]

Switch to the Main Color.

  1. 24 sc [24]
  2. 24 sc [24]
  3. 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc [18]
  4. 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc [15]
  5. 15 sc [15] (Rounds 9–12, 4 rounds total)

Stuff the lower part of the leg firmly. Crochet an additional 4 sc to align the fold properly (ensure decreases are centered on the front). Fold the top edge flat and crochet 7 sc across both sides to close. Fasten off.

Body and Head (Worked in One Piece)

Worked from the bottom up in Main Color.

Place both legs parallel facing forward. Attach yarn to the outer corner of the first leg, crochet 7 sc across the leg, ch 3, then 7 sc across the second leg. Now work in the round around both sides of this base join:

  1. Work 7 sc along front edge of first leg, 3 sc along chain, 7 sc along second leg; turn around and work 7 sc along back edge of second leg, 3 sc along chain, 7 sc along first leg [34]
  2. 16 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc [36]
  3. (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]
  4. 24 sc, (inc, 6 sc) x 2, inc, 3 sc [45]
  5. 45 sc [45] (Rounds 5–12, 8 rounds total)
  6. 24 sc, (dec, 6 sc) x 2, dec, 3 sc [42]
  7. 42 sc [42]
  8. Attaching Arms: 20 sc, 4 sc crochet together with first arm, 14 sc, 4 sc crochet together with second arm [42]
  9. 42 sc [42] (Rounds 16–28, 13 rounds total)

Safety Eyes Placement: Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 24 and 25, leaving a space of 6 stitches between them.

  1. Attaching Ears: 2 sc crochet together with first ear, 22 sc, 2 sc crochet together with second ear, 16 sc [42]
  2. 42 sc [42]
  3. 42 sc [42]

Adjust stitch placement slightly if needed so the final fold aligns symmetrically. Stuff the body firmly and evenly. Fold the top opening flat across the top of the head and sew/crochet closed through both loops across the top seam. Fasten off and hide the yarn end inside the head.

Muzzle

Worked in Cream/Off-White Color.

Ch 7. Start in 2nd chain from hook:

  1. 5 sc, 3 sc in last chain stitch; work on opposite side of foundation chain: 4 sc, inc [14]
  2. inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc [20]
  3. 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 [26]
  4. 26 sc [26]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Horns (Make 2)

Worked in Complementary Color.

  1. MR, 5 sc [5]
  2. 5 sc [5] (Rounds 2–5, 4 rounds total)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Knitted Cowl Scarf

Using 2.5 mm knitting needles and Scarf Color yarn:

  1. Cast on 6 stitches (includes 2 edge selvage stitches).
  2. Work in Stockinette Stitch (Knit 1 row, Purl 1 row) until the band reaches the desired length to comfortably wrap around the bull’s neck.
  3. Bind off all stitches, leaving a short tail.
  4. Sew the short ends together to create a continuous cowl loop. Weave in loose ends.

Assembly & Finishing Touches

  1. Attach the Muzzle: Position the muzzle directly below the safety eyes between Rounds 16 and 23. Center it relative to the eyes. Sew in place using the yarn tail, adding a small amount of fiberfill stuffing inside before closing completely.
  2. Embroider Details: With thin black embroidery thread or black yarn, embroider two vertical nostrils onto the muzzle and two neat eyebrow lines above the safety eyes.
  3. Attach Horns: Sew the horns onto the top seam of the head, roughly 3 to 4 stitches inward from each corner. Gently curve the horn tips inward.
  4. Dress Up: Slip the knitted cowl scarf around the bull’s neck.

Congratulations! Your handmade amigurumi bull is complete!

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