Free Cow Lovey Crochet Pattern – Baby Security Blanket

Looking for the perfect cuddly companion for your little one? This charming cow lovey combines the soft comfort of a security blanket with an adorable cow character that babies and toddlers will love. Measuring approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) when made with the recommended materials, this plush friend features sweet details like expressive safety eyes, cute little antlers, and distinctive cow markings that bring personality to every stitch.

Whether you’re an intermediate crocheter looking for your next project or searching for a heartfelt handmade gift, this cow lovey pattern delivers both cuteness and functionality. The plush velvet-style yarn creates an irresistibly soft texture that’s perfect for little hands to hold, while the blanket-style body provides comfort during naptime and bedtime.

Materials You’ll Need

To create this delightful cow lovey, gather the following supplies:

Yarn:

• Alize Velluto (100g/68m, 100% micropolyester):
  • Color #340 (Powder) – main body color
  • Color #60 (Black) – spots and details
  • Color #62 (Cream) – face and body accents
  • Color #329 (Brown) – hooves, antlers, and ears

Alternative Yarn Options:

• Bernat Blanket Sparkle
• Bernat Blanket Big Ball Yarn
• PREMIER PARFAIT XL
• PREMIER BASIX CHENILLE

Additional Supplies:

• 7mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes (18mm size)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Sewing pins
• Scissors
• Darning needle

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Essential Abbreviations

Before you begin, familiarize yourself with these crochet terms:

• MR – magic ring
• Ch – chain stitch
• Sc – single crochet
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
• Dec – decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)

Important Note: This toy is crocheted in continuous spirals without joining the rounds. Do not turn or slip stitch unless specifically stated in the pattern.

Pattern Instructions

Head

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #340 (Powder):

• Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring [6]
• Rnd 2. (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
• Rnd 3. (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
• Rnd 5. 24 sc around [24] – 1 round

Change yarn to Alize Velluto Color #62 (Cream):

• Rnds 6-7. 24 sc around [24] – 2 rounds

Color Change Instructions: To create smooth transitions, on the last stitch before the color change, insert your hook into the stitch, pull up a loop in the current color, yarn over with the new color and pull through both loops on the hook to complete the stitch in the new color.

In Round 8, begin crocheting the black spots using Color #60 (Black). Stitches worked in black are indicated:

• Rnd 8. 5 sc (cream), 3 sc (black), 2 sc (cream), 4 inc (cream), 10 sc (cream) [28]
• Rnd 9. 4 sc (cream), 2 sc (black), inc (black), 3 sc (black), inc (black), 6 sc (cream), inc (cream), 3 sc (cream), inc (cream), 6 sc (cream) [32]
• Rnd 10. 6 sc (cream), 3 sc (black), inc (black), 2 sc (black), 2 sc (cream), inc (cream), 2 sc (cream), inc (cream), 1 sc (cream), 3 sc (black), inc (black), 9 sc (cream) [36]
• Rnd 11. 6 sc (cream), 8 sc (black), 7 sc (cream), 8 sc (black), 7 sc (cream) [36]
• Rnd 12. 8 sc (cream), 5 sc (black), 9 sc (cream), 6 sc (black), 8 sc (cream) [36]
• Rnd 13. 9 sc (cream), 3 sc (black), 11 sc (cream), 4 sc (black), 9 sc (cream) [36]
• Rnd 14. 24 sc (cream), 2 sc (black), 10 sc (cream) [36]

Eye Placement: Install safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, with 10 stitches distance between them. Stuff the head lightly with fiberfill, inserting small amounts at a time to achieve the right shape.

Continue crocheting using Color #62 (Cream):

• Rnds 15-16. 36 sc around [36] – 2 rounds
• Rnd 17. (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
• Rnd 18. (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
• Rnd 19. (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
• Stuff head but do not overstuff.
• Rnd 20. (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
• Rnd 21. (dec) repeat 6 times [6]

Cut yarn leaving a few inches, use darning needle to thread through outside loops of remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close. Use needle to pull yarn end up into head to finish off.

Pro Tip: With your fingers, gently press the eyes into the head so they are slightly recessed for a more natural appearance.

Antlers (Make 2)

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #329 (Brown):

• Rnd 1. 4 sc in magic ring [4]
• Rnd 2. Inc, 3 sc [5]
• Rnd 3. Inc, 4 sc [6]
• Rnd 4. Inc, 5 sc [7]
• Rnd 5. Inc, 6 sc [8]

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #60 (Black):

• Rnd 1. 5 sc in magic ring [5]
• Rnd 2. 5 sc around [5] – 1 round
• Rnd 3. Inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc [8]
• Rnd 4. 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc [10]
• Rnd 5. 10 sc around [10] – 1 round
• Rnd 6. (dec) repeat 5 times [5]

Fasten off and leave long thread for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #329 (Brown):

• Rnd 1. 5 sc in magic ring [5]

Note: You will now work with half double crochets. Any increases will be half double crochet increases, and any decreases will be half double crochet decreases.

• Rnd 2. (inc) repeat 5 times [10 hdc]
• Rnds 3-4. 10 hdc around [10] – 2 rounds
• Rnd 5. 3 hdc, dec, 3 hdc, dec [8]

Change yarn to Alize Velluto Color #62 (Cream) or Color #60 (Black):

• Rnds 6-10. 8 hdc around [8] – 5 rounds

Fold the arm in half and crochet through two layers: 4 sc. Fasten off and leave long thread for sewing.

Tail

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #60 (Black):

• Rnd 1. 4 sc in magic ring [4]
• Rnd 2. (inc) repeat 4 times [8]
• Rnd 3. 8 sc around [8] – 1 round
• Rnd 4. (dec) repeat 4 times [4]

Change yarn to Alize Velluto Color #62 (Cream):

• Rnds 5-7. 4 sc around [4] – 3 rounds

Fold the tail in half and crochet through two layers: 2 sc. Fasten off and leave long thread for sewing.

Legs and Body

Using 7mm crochet hook and Alize Velluto Color #329 (Brown):

First Leg:

• Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring [6]

Note: You will now work with half double crochets. Any increases will be half double crochet increases, and any decreases will be half double crochet decreases.

• Rnd 2. (inc) repeat 6 times [12 hdc]
• Rnds 3-5. 12 hdc around [12] – 3 rounds
• Rnd 6. (dec) repeat 6 times [6]

Change yarn to Alize Velluto Color #62 (Cream):

• Rnds 7-17. 6 hdc around [6] – 11 rounds
• Rnd 18. (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
• Rnd 19. (1 hdc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
• Rnd 20. (8 hdc, inc) repeat 2 times [20]
• Rnd 21. 20 hdc around [20]

Fasten off and cut the yarn. The legs don’t get filled.

Second Leg:

• Crochet the second leg by repeating Rounds 1-21.

Joining Legs and Body:

• Rnd 22. 1 ch, 20 hdc on the first leg, 1 hdc in chain, 20 hdc on the second leg, 1 hdc on the back of chain [42]
• Rnd 23. 42 hdc around [42] – 1 round
• Rnd 24. (12 hdc, dec) repeat 3 times [39]
• Rnd 25. 39 hdc around [39] – 1 round
• Note: There may be a hole between the legs. This can be closed at the end by sewing. Gently knot each leg.
• Rnd 26. (11 hdc, dec) repeat 3 times [36]
• In Round 27, begin crocheting black spots using Color #60 (Black). Stitches worked in black are indicated:
• Rnd 27. 6 hdc (cream), 13 hdc (black), 17 hdc (cream) [36]
• Rnd 28. 4 hdc (cream), dec (cream), 2 hdc (cream), 2 hdc (black), dec (black), 4 hdc (black), dec (black), 4 hdc (cream), dec (cream), 4 hdc (cream), dec (cream), 4 hdc (cream), dec (cream) [30]
• Rnd 29. 9 hdc (cream), 5 hdc (black), 16 hdc (cream) [30]
• Rnd 30. (3 hdc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
• Rnd 31. 24 hdc around [24] – 1 round
• Rnd 32. (2 hdc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
• Rnd 33. 18 sc around [18] – 1 round

Fold the body in half and crochet through two layers: 9 sc. Fasten off and leave long thread for sewing.

Assembly Instructions

Follow these steps to bring your cow lovey to life:

Attaching the Antlers

Attach the antlers between rounds 13 and 15, with 6 stitches distance between them. Secure with pins first, then sew in place. Weave in all yarn ends.

Attaching the Ears

Attach the ears between rounds 13 and 14. Secure with pins and sew them in place. Weave in the yarn ends.

Creating the Nostrils

Make nostrils on the cow’s nose by marking points with pins between rounds 3 and 4, with 4 stitches distance between them. Make 5-6 stitches with thread from one pin to the other.

Attaching the Head

Attach the cow’s head to the lovey body between rounds 11 and 12. Make sure the eyes are looking straight ahead and the right side of the lovey is facing you. Sew securely and weave in the yarn ends.

Attaching the Arms

Attach the arms between rounds 29 and 31. Secure with pins first, then sew in place. Weave in the yarn ends.

Attaching the Tail

Attach the tail between rounds 23 and 24. Secure with pins and sew in place. Weave in the yarn ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your adorable cow lovey! This charming creation combines the security of a comfort blanket with an endearing animal friend that will become a cherished companion for years to come. The soft velvet yarn and thoughtful design details make this lovey perfect for naptime cuddles, bedtime comfort, or as a special handmade gift.

Remember that each cow lovey you create is unique, reflecting your personal touch and craftsmanship. Don’t hesitate to experiment with different color combinations or yarn types to make your cow lovey truly one-of-a-kind. Share your finished creations with fellow crocheters, and enjoy the joy this sweet cow brings to its lucky recipient!

Ready to start your next crochet adventure? Consider making matching loveys in different animal designs to create an entire collection of cuddly companions!

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