Moo lovey free crochet amigurumi blanket pattern

Moo Lovey - Free Crochet Amigurumi Blanket Pattern

toddler boy hugging the moo lovey

The Moo Lovey is a sweet and snuggly amigurumi comfort blanket designed to become a baby’s favorite cuddle companion. Featuring an adorable crocheted cow head attached to a soft granny square-style blanket, this lovey blends playful charm with soothing texture. Made with KnitPal Merino Moments yarn, it offers a gentle, cozy feel that’s perfect for little hands to hold. With simple shaping, clear assembly steps, and a classic square blanket base, the Moo Lovey is a heartfelt handmade gift ideal for baby showers, newborn photos, or everyday snuggles.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos

What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Merino Moments (weight #5, 40% Merino /10% Silk / 30% Modal / 20% Java Cotton, 114 yds per 100 g)
    MC: Approximately 3 balls in White Winter
    CC: Approximately 1 ball in Yellow Honey

    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering eyes - 28" (70 cm)

  • Needles:
    US G-6 / 4 mm
    Or hook size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins

Details

  • Skill Level: Intermediate

  • Gauge: 

    A 4-round gauge swatch = 2" (5 cm) in diameter with US G-6 / 4 mm hook
    Swatch:
    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)

  • Measurements: 14" (35.5 cm) tall

Abreviations

  • CC: contrast color
  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • inc: increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch/space)
  • MC: main color
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sp(s): space(s)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (...) x # : repeat whatever is between the brackets the number (#) of times stated
  • = #sc : indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round

    Special Stitches

    • Invisible Decrease (dec): insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

    • Picot Stitch (p-cot): ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook

    Notes

    Unless noted otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

    Patterns 

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    EARS (MAKE 2)

    Use MC (White Winter)

    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc 3, inc)x 3. (15 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 4, inc)x 3. (18 sts)
    Round 5: (Sc 5, inc)x 3. (21 sts)
    Round 6: (Sc 6, inc)x 3. (24 sts)
    Rounds 7-9 (3 rounds): Sc 24.
    Row 10: Flatten opening of Ear, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers across row, turn. (12 sc)
    Row 11: Fold Ear in half, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers across row. (6 sc)

    Cut yarn and fasten off.

    MUZZLE

    Use CC (Yellow Honey)

    Round 1: Ch6, skip 1st ch, inc, sc 3, 4sc in last ch; working on other side of foundation chain, sc 3, inc. (14 sts)
    Round 2: (Inc)x 2, sc 3, (inc)x 4, sc 3, (inc)x 2. (22 sts)
    Rounds 3-4 (2 rounds): Sc 22.
    Sl st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the Head.

    HEAD

    Use MC (White Winter)

    Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
    Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)
    Round 6: (Sc 4, inc)x 8. (48 sts)
    Rounds 7-9 (3 rounds): Sc 48.

    In the next round, you will crochet the Ears on the Head. When indicated in the pattern, insert your hook in the first st of the Ear (Row 11), then insert your hook in the next st of the Head, then complete a sc through both layers. Continue to sc through both layers across the Ear (6 sc total).
    Note: Make sure the ear openings face the same direction.

    Round 10: (Join first Ear) sc 6, sc 18, (join second Ear) sc 6, sc 18. (48 sts)
    Rounds 11-17 (7 rounds): Sc 48.
    Round 18: (Sc, dec)x 16. (32 sts)
    Round 19: (Sc 2, dec)x 8. (24 sts)
    Round 20: (Sc, dec)x 8. (16 sts)

    Stuff the Head.

    Round 21: (Dec)x 8. (8 sts)

    Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Head.

    BLANKET

    Use MC (White Winter)

    Round 1: In a Magic Ring, ch2 (counts as 1 dc throughout), 2dc, ch2, (3dc, ch2)x 3, sl st in top of turning ch-2 to join. (12 dc, 4 ch-sps)
    Round 2: Ch2, 2dc in sp made by previous sl st, ch1, {(3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch 1) in next ch-sp}x 3, 3dc in same sp as turning ch, ch2, sl st in top of turning ch-2 to join. (24 dc, 4 ch1-sps, 4 ch2-sps)
    Round 3: Ch2, 2dc in sp made by previous sl st, ch 1, {(3dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) in next ch2-sp}x 3, (3dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, 3dc in same sp as turning ch, ch2, sl st in top of turning ch-2 to join. (36 dc, 8 ch1-sps, 4 ch2-sps)

    Cut yarn and fasten off. Attach CC in last sp made by previous sl st.

    Round 4: Ch2, 2dc in sp made by previous sl st, ch1, {(3dc, ch1) in each ch1-sp to next ch2-sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) in ch2-sp}x 3, (3dc, ch1) in each ch1-sp to next ch2-sp, 3dc in same sp as turning ch, ch2, sl st in top of turning ch-2 to join. (48 dc, 12 ch1-sps, 4 ch2-sps)

    Repeat Round 4 until you have 15 rounds total, continuing in color pattern: 3 rounds MC, 1 round CC.

    Join CC in any ch-sp and ch1.

    Round 16: Sc in same ch-sp, (3dc, p-cot, 3dc) in next ch-sp, {sc in next ch-sp, (3dc, p-cot, 3dc) in next ch-sp}x 29, sl st to join.

    Fasten off and weave in all the ends.

    ASSEMBLY

    ATTACHING THE MUZZLE

    Stuff the Muzzle and pin it on the Head.
    Sew the Muzzle on the Head using the yarn tail. Secure the yarn tail, then hide the end in the Head.

    EMBROIDERING THE EYES

    Using sewing pins, mark sts for the eyes (refer to photos):

    1. Mark a st in round 9, at an upper corner of the Muzzle. This is point A.
    2. Mark a second st 3 sts away from point A (towards the Ear). This is point B.
    3. Mark a third st one round above point B. This is Point C.
    4. Mark a fourth st directly beside point C, closer to the Ear. This is point D.

    With black cotton yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the eyes. Make a st from A to B, then between B and C, and finally from B to D.

    ATTACHING THE HEAD TO BLANKET

    Pin the Head in the center of the Blanket with the face pointing towards a corner of the Blanket. Using a 20 inch (50 cm) long strand of MC yarn and a tapestry needle, sew the Head on the Blanket.

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    Anna Rainous
    Posted on January 28, 2026
    Anna Rainous
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