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Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft, square pillow shaped like a friendly bull with ears, horns, hair and an oversized snout. Designed for plush yarn, it is stuffed for a cosy feel and finished with sewn-on features for durability. The instructions include every round for each piece and step-by-step assembly guidance to help you finish a polished toy-pillow.

Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a gift or nursery accent, the Pillow-Bull uses easy repeats and clear shaping to achieve its look. Follow the rounds exactly and sew pieces securely for best results.

Why You'll Love This Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple plush yarn into a delightful character that feels like a hug. I enjoy how each small piece — ears, horns, hair and snout — adds personality to the pillow, and sewing everything together is satisfying and meditative. The pattern encourages careful shaping and placement, which makes the finished pillow look handmade and professional. I find it rewarding to customize colors and make several variations for gifts and home decor.

Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change the color palette to make a whole family of pillow-animals; try pastel shades for a nursery set or bold brights for a playful look.

I often swap the plush yarn for a worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a textured, less plush version for display only.

I like to add small crocheted accessories like a bow, scarf or tiny hat to personalize each pillow and give it extra character.

If you want an unstuffed cushion, you can sew two pillow panels together and insert a thin pillow insert instead of stuffing the amigurumi body directly.

I sometimes replace button eyes with embroidered eyes for a child-safe version, or use smaller buttons for a subtler expression.

Want a larger pillow? Use bulky yarn and a bigger hook and follow the same stitch counts to create an oversized cuddle pillow.

I enjoy embroidering small freckles or blush with yarn to change the expression and make each pillow unique.

Try different horn shapes or lengths by changing rounds in the horn pattern to create playful or realistic variants.

For seasonal decor, switch yarn colors and add themed appliques — pumpkins, hearts or snowflakes work beautifully on the face or body.

I recommend testing small changes on a sample swatch so you can see how color and yarn changes affect gauge and overall size before making the full pillow.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not fixing the beginning of each round; secure the start of every new circle with a pin or short thread to prevent the rounds from shifting. ✗ Stuffing too little or unevenly which causes flat corners or lumps; stuff gradually, filling corners and edges tightly and evenly before closing. ✗ Skipping stitch counts when shaping ears, nose or horns which results in mismatched pieces; count stitches after each round and mark increases or decreases. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning first which can lead to misaligned features; pin or clip ears, horns and snout in place and check symmetry before stitching. ✗ Leaving long tails unhidden which creates untidy finishes; always fasten off and weave ends inside the pillow body to hide them securely.

Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly Pillow-Bull amigurumi perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. This plush pillow features a soft square body, floppy ears, tiny horns, cute hair and a large snout — all worked in cozy plush yarn. Clear step-by-step rounds and assembly photos help you through each piece so you can create a charming handmade gift. You will enjoy shaping, sewing and finishing details to bring this sweet pillow-bull to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow-bull Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn (120 m / 100 g) - Beige (2 rolls) - main body
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - Pink (approx. 1 roll) - snout/nose
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - Brown (small amount) - ears, legs, arms, hair
  • 04
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn - White (small amount) - horns
  • 05
    Acrylic yarn (black) - small amount for eyebrows
  • 06
    Filler: hollofayber (polyester stuffing) - quantity to fill pillow

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size recommended on yarn package (approx. 3.5-5.0 mm)
  • 02
    Safety eyes or black beads/buttons for eyes (22 mm) or similar
  • 03
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 04
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers or pins
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    Pins for assembly
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    Optional: small stuffing tool or chopstick for corners

Progress Tracker

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— Pillow :

Round 1 :

90 ch, connect with the first loop

Round 2 - 37 :

90 sc (work in rounds for the rectangle/square panel)

Info :

Leave a long thread and sew the top of the pillow. We fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

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Fill tightly and evenly. Fill the cornerc of the pillow well. Sew and fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

— Ear (2 details) :

Round 1 :

21 ch

Round 2 :

We begin to crochet from the second loop from the hook: 1 hdc, 17 dc, 6 dc in 1 loop. On the back of the chain: 18 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st, 1 ch

Round 3 :

We begin to crochet from the second loop from the hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, inc, 17 dc, inc, inc, inc, 18 dc, inc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st, 1 ch

Round 4 :

We begin to crochet from the second loop from the hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 19 dc, inc, 1 dc, inc, inc, inc, inc, inc, 1 dc, inc, 18 dc, inc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Leg (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Arm (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Nose :

Round 1 :

20 ch

Round 2 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: 18 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop. On the back of the chain: 18 sc {39}

Round 3 :

3 sc in 1 loop, 18 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc {45}

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc {49}

Round 5 :

3 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc {53}

Round 6 :

4 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 21 sc, inc {57}

Round 7 - 9 :

57 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Horn (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic ring

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc) - repeat 2 times {8}

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc) - repeat 2 times {10}

Round 4 :

inc, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc {10}

Round 5 :

inc, inc, 2 sc, dec, dec, 2 sc {10}

Round 6 :

inc, inc, inc, 7 sc {13}

Round 7 :

1 sc, inc, inc, inc, inc, 8 sc {17}

Round 8 :

2 sc, inc, inc, inc, inc, inc, 5 sc, dec, dec, 1 sc {20}

Round 9 :

4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec, dec {20}

Info :

Fill. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Hair :

Round 1 :

We make 30 ch and connect with the first loop: sl st

Round 2 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st

Round 3 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st

Round 4 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st

Round 5 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st

Round 6 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st

Round 7 :

Make 30 ch and connect with the first loop in new chain: sl st. I made 7 rings. If you want more hair, you can do more rings. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew nose (between 9 and 17 rounds). Fill, do not sew up to the end.

Info :

Make a tightening: take a new thread, insert it into the needle, tie a knot. Insert the needle through the unstitched nose hole. We take out the needle in the middle of the lower part of the nose. We make a little seam and bring the needle in the place where the nostrils will be (distance between nostrils 14 sc)

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Make a seam nearby, pull out the needle at the bottom of the nose (in the middle) and tighten a little. Make a knot here.

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We make the second tightening on the other side. Fasten the thread at the bottom of the nose (inside). Cut off.

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Sew and fill the nose to the end. Fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

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Sew the ears in the corners of the pillow. The ear should be sewn on the front of the pillow. Fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

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Sew the horns on the top of the pillow. Fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

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Use button for eyes and sew. Distance between eyes 10-11 sc.

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Sew hair and fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

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Fill and sew legs and hands. Fasten the thread and hide it inside the pillow.

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Use black yarn and make eyebrows.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose to the front of the pillow between rounds 9 and 17; fill the nose, leave a small opening for shaping, then finish stuffing before closing securely.
  • Position and sew the ears into the front corners of the pillow, pinning them first to ensure symmetry and even placement before stitching them in place.
  • Attach the horns to the top center of the pillow, securing with several stitches and hiding the thread ends inside the pillow for a clean finish.
  • Sew on button eyes, spacing them approximately 10-11 single crochet stitches apart; secure buttons with thread or backing for safety.
  • Sew the hair loops onto the top front of the pillow (seven rings shown) and fasten the thread, hiding ends inside the pillow for a tidy look.
  • Sew and stuff the legs and arms in place along the bottom and sides of the pillow; fasten the thread and hide ends inside the pillow to secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread to keep your rounds aligned and prevent spiraling.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow firmly but evenly, paying special attention to corners to keep the pillow square and well-shaped.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check spacing and symmetry, then stitch securely and hide thread ends inside the pillow.

This adorable Pillow-Bull is a cozy, playful accent that doubles as a soft toy — perfect for kids and lovers of handmade decor. It uses plush yarn for a velvety finish and simple shaping to create a big, lovable snout and floppy ears. Make one in neutral tones or mix colors for a sweet personalized gift. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 28 x 28 centimeters when using the recommended plush yarn and hook size, though size may vary slightly depending on your tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but this will change the final size and texture; if you use thicker yarn, increase your hook and expect a larger, chunkier pillow.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic stitches like sc, inc and dec, how to work in the round and how to sew pieces together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, assembly time and attention to finishing details.