Get hooked on crafting adorable Chubby Farm Animals with this easy crochet pattern—perfect for beginners and brimming with creative charm!

Who doesn’t love pocket-sized farm animals that bring a touch of charm to any setting? With these delightful patterns, you can make your own set of plump, cuddly farm friends, perfect for kids, animal-lovers, or even as cheerful decor. These crochet designs have been thoughtfully put together for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, ensuring an enjoyable experience at any skill level. From a round little cow to a fluffy chicken, each piece is designed to be irresistibly adorable.

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These patterns don’t just offer hours of engaging crocheting but also open doors to a variety of uses. You can turn them into keychains, desk decorations, gift toppers, or even soft toys for little hands to enjoy. They’re lightweight, portable projects that don’t demand much time or materials, making them perfect for crocheters who love quick, rewarding creations.

Beyond their cuteness, these farm animals are excellent for practicing different shapes, stitches, and techniques. Whether you’re making them as presents, selling them at craft fairs, or adding them to your personal collection, they’re guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day. Let these patterns inspire your next crochet adventure with their delightful designs and versatility! Fun, functional, and full of charm—they’re the perfect handmade keepsake.

Chubby Farm Animals Amigurumi Pattern (Cow, Pig, Chicken, Duck, Sheep)

Materials

• Milk cotton or similar soft DK (light worsted) yarn:
  • Main colors: Brown (cow), Yellow (chicken), Pink (pig), White (duck) and Beige/Skin (sheep)
  • Contrasts: White, Peach, Orange, Red, Black
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• (Optional) Glue/Hot glue for facial features
• (Optional) Small beads or safety eyes

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble/triple crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• BLO: back loop only

Special Notes

• Unless otherwise indicated, work in continuous rounds (do not join rounds). Use a stitch marker for the first st of each round.
• For sheep body R2–4: BLO for textured "wool."
• For the cow: Some rounds have color-changes and triple crochet clusters for “spots”.

Pattern

General Body (Cow, Pig, Chicken, Duck, Sheep: Rounds 1–22)

R1. With chosen main color, MR, 8 sc in ring [8]

R2. 8 inc (2 sc in each st around) [16]

R3. (sc, inc) x8 [24]

R4. (sc in next 2 sts, inc) x8 [32]

• For sheep: work R2–R4 in BLO (see sheep modifications below).

R5. (sc in next 3 sts, inc) x8 [40]

• For cow, see special instructions below for colorwork and spots.

R6. (sc in next 4 sts, inc) x8 [48]

R7. sc in each st around [48]

R8. (sc in next 5 sts, inc) x8 [56]

R9–10. sc in each st around [56]

R11.

• For cow/pig/sheep: 15 sc; change color (see notes for each); 4 triple crochet cluster (see below); 16 sc; change color; 4 triple crochet cluster; 15 sc (continue for a total of 56 sts, switching back to main color after each cluster. For pig: work in main color throughout, no color changes).
• For chicken/duck: sc in each st around [56]

R12–16. sc in each st around [56]
R17. Repeat R11 for cow/pig/sheep; for chicken/duck: sc around [56]

R18. (sc in next 5 sts, dec) x8 [48]

R19. (sc in next 4 sts, dec) x8 [40]

R20. (sc in next 3 sts, dec) x8 [32]

Stuff body firmly.

R21. (sc in next 2 sts, dec) x8 [24]

R22. (sc, dec) x8 [16]

• Fasten off, sew hole closed. Weave in ends.

Sheep-Specific Body Modifications

• R2–R4: All stitches in BLO.
• R11, R17: For clusters, alternate skin and white as indicated, and switch to white for remainder after R10.

Triple Crochet Cluster (for Cow, Cow/Pig/Sheep Spots)

In same st, repeat the following 4 times:

1. Yarn over twice, insert into st, yo and pull through (4 loops on hook).
2. Yo, pull through 2, yo, pull through 2. (One loop remains from each rep.)
3. On last rep, when 5 loops are on hook, switch color (if needed), yo and pull through all 5 loops, continuing in the next color.

Face Construction

Eyes: Black yarn embroidered between R8, approx 4 stitches apart.

Animal-Specific Details

Chicken

Beak

1. Make MR, 5 sc in ring.
2. Sl st to first sc, fasten off, weave in tail or glue below eyes.

Wings (make 2)

1. With yellow: ch 5.
2. Starting in 3rd ch from hook: dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in last ch.
3. Ch 1, sl st in same ch, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
4. Sew wings between rounds 9–10, about 6 stitches apart from eyes.

Comb

1. With red: At top center (between R1–R3), join yarn.
2. Ch 5, sl st into R2, ch 6, sl st into R1.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Duck

Beak

• Cut 10 cm yellow yarn. Use needle to embroider or knot below eyes.

Wings

• Same as chicken; use main body color.

Pig

Ears (make 2)

1. At R7, join pink yarn, ch 4.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: sc, next ch: hdc, next ch: dc.
3. Sl st into R3 of head, fasten off. Sew 2 sts apart from hands.

Snout

1. With pink or lighter pink: ch 4.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side of chain: sc, 2 sc in last ch.
4. Sl st to first st, fasten off. With black, embroider nostrils.
5. Glue/sew snout below eyes.
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Cow

Ears (make 2)

1. With peach: MR, 8 hdc in ring. Pull closed, sl st to first hdc.
2. Fasten off, leave a long tail. Sew below the horn at R6–7.

Hair Tuft

1. At F 5 center stitches between R2–R3, join brown yarn.
2. (Ch 8, sl st into next st), repeat 4 times.

Snout

• Make as for pig, with peach yarn.
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Sheep

Nose

• Embroider with black yarn at R9, centered between eyes.

Wool Tufts

1. At all back loops left over from R2–R4, join white yarn.
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2. (Ch 5, sl st in next back loop) repeat until all back loops are adorned.

Ears (make 2)

• Make as for cow, with beige or your chosen color. Sew at R5–6.
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Assembly

1. Sew on all appendages and face details as described above for each animal.
2. Weave in all remaining yarn tails.
3. Glue (or sew) pieces securely for child safety if gifting!

Conclusion

You now have a delightful set of chubby farm animals—cow, pig, sheep, chicken, and duck! Each features cute details and classic round bodies, perfect for gifts or decor.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

• Correction: On cluster rounds, be sure to confirm color changes and yarn-carrying order for a neat result.
• Tip: Use a stitch marker religiously—these animals are worked in spirals.
• Tip: For firmer toys, stuff tightly but avoid stretching stitches.
• Tip: Steam block body before assembly if needed for best shape.