Crochet Cow Door Stop - Crafts Ideas

Add a touch of charm to your home with this delightful crochet cow door stop. Designed to be both functional and decorative, this adorable amigurumi-style cow features soft yet sturdy construction, perfect for holding doors open while adding personality to any room. Its unique details, such as colorful flowers, playful patches, and a happy expression, make it a standout piece that combines practicality with whimsy.

Functional and Cute Crochet Cow Door Stop

This crochet cow door stop is a practical way to keep doors in place while also serving as a cute piece of decor. Its soft yet weighted design ensures it’s effective for everyday use, while its handcrafted charm makes it a great gift idea for animal lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike!

Pattern Here

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) tall

Materials Needed:

White yarn (main body)
Black yarn (spots and tail)
Pink yarn (snout and inner ears)
Gray yarn (ears and patches)
Orange yarn (hooves)
Brown yarn (horns)
Small amounts of green, blue, yellow yarn (flowers)
Safety eyes (12 mm or suitable size)
Crochet hook (size 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Fiberfill stuffing
Weights (e.g., small bag of rice or stones) to make it a door stop
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
CH: Chain
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
INC: Increase (2 SC in the next stitch)
DEC: Decrease (SC 2 together)
SL ST: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off

Step 1: Head

Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: SC in the next 3 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (30 stitches)
Rounds 6-12: SC in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
Round 13: SC in the next 3 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 14: SC in the next 2 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, spaced about 7 stitches apart.
Round 15: SC in the next stitch, DEC, repeat around. (12 stitches)
Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
Round 16: DEC around. (6 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Use the tail to close the hole securely.

Step 2: Body

Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Rounds 5-10: SC in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 11: SC in the next 2 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 12: SC in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Insert weights to the bottom of the body and stuff the rest with fiberfill.
Round 13: SC in the next stitch, DEC, repeat around. (12 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Attach the body to the head securely.

Step 3: Legs (Make 4)

Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Change to white yarn.
Rounds 5-10: SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Stuff lightly and FO, leaving a tail. Attach all four legs to the base of the body.

Step 4: Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: With gray yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Attach the ears to the sides of the head.

Step 5: Horns (Make 2)

Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Rounds 2-4: SC in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Attach the horns above the ears.

Step 6: Snout

Round 1: With pink yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-5: SC in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Lightly stuff and sew the snout to the lower part of the face. Use black yarn to embroider nostrils and a smile.

Step 7: Tail

With black yarn, CH 10.
Row 1: SC in each CH across.
Add a tassel at the end of the tail and attach it to the back of the body.

Step 8: Flowers (Optional)

For each flower, use a bright yarn color and CH 4.
Round 1: Work 10 HDC into the first chain.
FO and attach the flowers to the top of the cow’s head.

Final Assembly

Attach all parts securely, making sure the weight is evenly distributed to keep the cow stable as a door stop.
Weave in all loose ends and trim excess yarn for a neat finish.

Your crochet cow door stop is now complete! This adorable and functional creation is ready to bring charm to your home while keeping your doors in place. Enjoy!