Crocheting Farm Animals - When you think of a farm, you think of these cute animals. In 2018, we held a fun CAL (crochet-along) where we shared free Crochet Patterns for 5 unique farm animals. The CAL has ended, but we’ve compiled the patterns and videos for you in this blog post. That way, you can get started right away. Crochet and collect them all!
Earlier, we kicked off the CAL featuring 5 unique birds. The “Collect & Crochet Them All” series turned out to be a huge success, and many customers have crocheted these adorable little birds. So it was time for a new CAL: farm animals. Annemarie Arts designed these incredibly cute Amigurumi, and every detail has been carefully thought out. These animals are a joy to look at and recognizable even to the youngest children. The farm animals make great gifts, and thanks to the handy carabiner hook, you can also attach them to your keychain or bag.
Crochet Farm Animals - Crochet Kit
Good preparation is half the battle. So be sure to pick up this fun and complete farm animal crochet kit. This kit includes everything (Stuffing, Safety Eyes, yarn, snap hooks, Patterns) you need to crochet all 5 farm animals. Handy, right?!
Crocheting Farm Animals - Free Crochet Patterns
Total materials used
Below is a list of all the materials you'll need to crochet all 5 farm animals. The Crochet Kit includes all of these materials—how convenient! The materials you'll need for each farm animal are listed in that animal's pattern.
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have in the following colors: Pastel Pink (46), Ecru (3), Teak (8), White (1), Soft Grey (95)
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have mini in the following colors: Peony Pink (38), Cardinal (31), Mustard (15), Bronze (18), Anthracite (99), Soil (28), Peach (42), and Chestnut (24)
- 2 mm Crochet Hook
- Pillow filling, 250 grams
- 5 pairs of black safety eyes, 6 mm
- 5 pairs of snap hooks
- Blush for rosy cheeks
Abbreviations
used l = chain
stitch = slip stitch
v = single crochets
hst = half double crochet
st = double crochet
dst = double crochet
Tips
The idea is to crochet the farm animal so tightly that no stuffing is visible. Annemarie likes to crochet with a 2mm Crochet Hook. Using a small Crochet Hook naturally results in very tight stitches. Adjust the Crochet Hook size as needed to suit your crocheting style.
TIP: For extra help, check out the videos in which Annemarie explains how to crochet the animals.
Basic Pattern: Farm Animals
The heads and bodies of the farm animals are all crocheted using the same basic pattern. The rest (such as the nose, arms, etc.) varies by animal, and the pattern is adjusted accordingly each time.
Basic color patterns for all 5:
Pattern 1 (Valerie the Pig): Pastel Pink
Pattern 2 (Chicken Klaartje): Ecru
Pattern 3 (Polly the Horse): Teak
Pattern 4 (Kiana the Cow): Soft Grey
Pattern 5 (still unknown): White
All farm animals have a blush on their cheeks. You can easily achieve this with blush.
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain, then crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Row 4: Crochet 1 chain. * Crochet 2 chains into the next chain, crochet 2 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with a chain 1 (24).
Row 5: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 4th double crochet (30).
Row 6: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 7: Chain 2. * Crochet 2 into the next single crochet, crochet 4. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with a chain 2 (36).
Rows 8 through 12: Crochet 36 single crochets in each row (36). Before continuing, place the safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, with 2 holes between them.
Row 13: Make 6 decreases. Crochet 2 chains. * Crochet the next 2 single crochets together, crochet 4 chains. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 2 single crochets (30).
Row 14: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 15: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (24).
Row 16: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (18).
Row 17: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 18: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (24).
Rounds 19 through 24:
Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Row 25: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 4th single crochet (30). Before continuing, stuff the head firmly with stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the stuffing isn’t visible between the stitches. Row 26: Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 27: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (24).
Row 28: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th st together (18).
Row 29: Before continuing to crochet the bodice, stuff it firmly with stuffing. Stuff it firmly, but make sure the stuffing isn't visible between the stitches.
Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (12).
Row 30: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 at a time. Fasten off. Pull the end thread through the last 6 stitches to close the last hole completely. Tuck the end thread inside.
Attachment Piece: Snap
Hook Always use the animal’s main color for the attachment piece.
Crochet back and forth. After each round, chain 1 and turn your work. This turning chain does not count as a stitch.
Row 1: Chain 3. Crochet 2 single crochets into the chain (2).
Rows 2 through 6: Crochet 2 single crochets in each row (2). Now thread your crocheted flap through the ring of the snap hook. Join the ends together with 2 slip stitches. Fasten off. Leave a long tail so you can sew the piece in place. Pin the piece to the back of the head at Round 8 and sew it securely in place with a few small stitches. For the chicken, attach the carabiner on Round 9 instead of
Turn it 8 times through the rooster's crest, and at the horse, secure it on its back through the mane with single crochets.
Crochet Pattern 1: Valerie the Pig
Oink, oink—Valerie the pig is the first farm animal! This adorable little pig loves to roll around in the mud and has a beautiful, soft pink color. Valerie has pink accents on her little nose and feet (in a different shade of pink than the rest of her body).
Click on the links below for the free pattern and the video, in which Annemarie explains how to crochet Valerie.
Free Crochet Pattern for Valerie the Pig
A video in which Annemarie explains how to crochet Valerie.
Crochet Pattern 2: Klaartje the Chicken
Cluck, cluck! Of course, no farm would be complete without a chicken. Every detail has been thought through with Klaartje the Chicken. She has an adorable red comb and yellow feet and beak. Are you going to crochet Klaartje?
Free Crochet Pattern: Klaartje the Chicken
A video in which Annemarie explains how to crochet Klaartje.
Crochet Pattern 3: Polly the Horse
This farm animal is loved by many! That’s no surprise, because this sweet little horse is a friend for life. Polly the horse has a wild mane and an orange-and-brown harness. Crochet Polly for a horse lover, and he or she will be very happy with this adorable keychain.
Free Polly Horse Pattern
A video in which Annemarie explains how to crochet Polly.
Crochet Pattern 4: Kiana the Cow
When you think of a farm, you think of... cows! Kiana is a beautiful little girl with endless details. For example, this little cow has light and dark brown spots, cute little tufts on her tail, and a light pink udder and snout. Even the youngest children will recognize a cow in this adorable keychain.
Free Crochet Pattern: Kiana the Cow
A video in which Annemarie explains how to crochet Kiana.
Crochet Pattern 5: Mies the Mouse
Unfortunately, there are mice on a farm, too. But if it’s Mies the mouse, that’s not a problem at all! Because this little mouse is very well-behaved and looks absolutely adorable. Mies has a pink tail, which really stands out because the rest of her is completely grey. Are you going to crochet Mies?
Crochet the basic pattern using Soft Grey.
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1: Using Soft Grey, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (9).
Rows 3 and 4: Crochet 9 single crochets in each row (9).
Row 5: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 3rd double crochet (12).
Row 6: Crochet 12 single crochets (12).
Row 7: Crochet 2 sc in every 4th sc (15). Fasten off.
Using Anthracite, embroider a little nose one stitch over row 1 in the center of the snout. Stuff the snout firmly with Stuffing and sew it in place with small stitches all around, just below the eyes on the front of the face.
Ears (2)
Row 1: Using Soft Grey, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 4th double crochet (15).
Row 4: Crochet 15 single crochets (15).
Row 5: Make 3 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (12).
Row 6: Crochet 12 sc (12). Fold your work flat and crochet the ear closed with a slip stitch. Single crochet off. Leave a long tail so you can sew the ear in place. Crochet another ear the same way. Secure the ears firmly on top of the head between rounds 2 and 9 (i.e., over rounds 3 through 8) using small stitches.
Legs (4x)
Row 1: Using Soft Grey, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (9).
Rows 3 through 9: Now crochet 9 single crochets in each row (9).
Row 10: Stuff the leg with a little stuffing. If necessary, use the back of your Crochet Hook to push the stuffing in.
Now make 3 decreases. Crochet every 2the and 3the v together (6). Fold your work flat and crochet the opening closed with a sl st.
Crochet a total of 4 legs. Single crochet the legs to either side of the body, making sure that both the front and back legs are positioned the same way.
Using Peony Pink, chain
16 stitches. Now crochet 15 slip stitches along the chain. Chain 2. Now crochet 15 slip stitches back along the other side of the chain. Fasten off. Neatly weave in the starting end. Secure the tail firmly with a small stitch between rows 25 and 26 on the back of the body.
Use blush to add a touch of color to your cheeks.
Video
Annemarie will teach you how to crochet a mouse named Mies.
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