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Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern

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

About This Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a cozy Highland cow coaster set featuring four decorative coasters, a looped flower mat and a sweet cow head that doubles as storage. You will learn textured loop stitches, small amigurumi shaping for the head, and how to assemble the set into a delightful display. The pattern uses common stitches with clear round-by-round instructions.

Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes yarn and tool recommendations, full round instructions for every piece, and simple finishing tips. A lovely project for gifting or decorating your tea-time table.

Why You'll Love This Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines functional home decor with an adorable amigurumi character that feels special. I enjoy the playful contrast between the lacy sunflower-style coasters and the chunky textured mat — it makes every cup of tea feel celebratory. The head construction is satisfying: working two strands together gives a wonderful squishy texture and fast progress. Sewing the features on and watching the cow come to life is always one of my favorite moments.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by swapping colours for different moods; try pastel tones for a softer look or bold contrasts for a whimsical feel.

If you want a mini version, use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny coasters and a pocket-sized cow head.

For a chunkier, cuddly aesthetic, double up bulky yarn or use a larger hook for the head and coasters to produce a plusher result.

I often add embroidered eyebrows or a tiny felt tongue to change the expression and personality of the cow.

Try swapping the sunflower-style coaster edging for scallops or picots for a different decorative effect around the edges.

You can make the mat larger by continuing increases in the loop-stitch rounds; remember the stitch count increases by six each round.

I sometimes substitute safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a more toy-like finish, but be mindful of safety for childrens items.

To make the horns straighter or more curved, adjust the stuffing amount and sew additional shaping stitches along the horn length.

Combine yarns with subtle heather or variegated effects in the mat to create a natural grassy look with depth and colour variation.

If you prefer, add a hanging loop to the top and turn one coaster into a small ornament by reducing rounds and stuffing lightly.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can lead to losing the beginning of your round; place a marker at the start of each round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Stuffing too firmly in the nose or horns causes distortion of shape and makes sewing awkward; stuff lightly, shape gradually, and add more if needed. ✗ Changing hook sizes mid-project without adjusting tension will change finished size; swatch and match gauge or adjust hook consistently when changing yarn weights. ✗ Failing to fold and pin parts before sewing can produce asymmetry in placement; pin ears, horns and nose in place and check placement from all angles before sewing.

Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern

Make a delightful Mungo Highland Cow coaster set with four coasters, a cuddly cow head, horns, ears, a nose and a textured mat. This pattern walks you through each piece step-by-step so you can create a charming handmade gift or home accent. Perfect for makers who enjoy playful designs with texture and simple assembly.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mungo Highland Cow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Impeccable Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads (4.5 oz. / 127.5g; 285 yd. / 260 m) - Walnut for coasters & cow head
  • 02
    Lion Brand Skein Tones (Honey) - used as accent colour for coasters & details
  • 03
    Impeccable Solid Yarn - Ears: Walnut
  • 04
    Impeccable Solid Yarn - Horns: Almond
  • 05
    Bernat Super Value (Topaz) - Nose
  • 06
    Lion's Pride Woolspun Yarn (Forest Print - discontinued) - Mat (various colours for flowers and grass effect)
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    Various bulky (size 5) yarns for grass mat and medium #4 weight for flowers (approx amounts depend on colours used)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (U.S. H/8) - for coasters
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 5.5 mm (U.S. H/9) - for cow head
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 6.5 mm - recommended for mat loop stitches (or size needed for your yarn)
  • 04
    Embroidery thread or black yarn for eyes
  • 05
    Tapestry / yarn needle
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    Small amount of stuffing for nose and horns
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Optional: stitch counter

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— COASTERS :

Round 1 :

Colour WALNUT. Create MC, 6 sc into MC. Sl st to close round (6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st (increase) around (12). Sl st to close round

Round 3 :

*2 sc in next st (increase), sc in next st* rep around (18). Sl st to close round

Round 4 :

Ch 1, *2 hdc into next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around (24). Sl st into ch 1 to close round

Round 5 :

Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp. Ch 1, skip next st. *2 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st* repeat around ending in ch 1 (36). Sl st to top of ch 2 to close.

Round 6 :

Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1). *3 hdc in next space, ch 1* repeat around ending with 2 hdc in last space. Sl st to top of ch 2 to close round (48). Fasten off.

Round 7 :

Colour HONEY. Join with sl st to round 6 cluster space. *Ch 14. Sl st into same sp, sl st into next 2 sts. Ch 10, sl st into same sp, sl st into next 2 sts* repeat around. Fasten off.

— COW HEAD :

Info :

To make the head, use 2 strands of yarn at the same time.

Round 1 :

MC, ch 2 (counts as hdc). 9 hdc in the MC. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (10).

Round 2 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (20).

Round 3 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *Hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (30).

Round 4 :

Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc into same st. *Hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st into top of ch 2 to close round (40).

Round 5-12 :

Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join with sl st into ch 1 to close off round (40).

Round 13 :

Ch 1. *Hdc together (decrease stitch). Hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around. Join with sl st to close off round. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Info :

Use black embroidery thread or yarn to add eyes to the head. Tip: wait until the nose is complete and sewn onto the head before adding eyes. This will ensure correct eye placement to the nose.

— HORN (make 2) :

Horn (P1) :

Use 5 mm hook. Working in continuous rounds starting at the tip: Create MC, 5 sc into MC, join with sl st (5). Sc around (5). 2 sc (increase), sc, 2 sc (increase), sc. Dc in next 6 sts. Sc in next 2 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Sc in next 3 sts. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st (increase). Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 4 sts (all of the sc sts should be lining up in each row and you should start to see the horn curling). Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st (increase). Dc in next 2 sts. Sc in next 3 sts. Dc in next 6 sts. Sc in next 4 sts. Dc in next 9 sts. Fasten off leaving long tail. Lightly stuff horns and shape as desired. Sew onto opposite sides of the head near the top.

— EAR (make 2) :

Ear (P1) :

Use 5 mm hook. Working in continuous rounds: Create MC, 6 dc into MC, sl st to close. 2 dc in each st (increase) (12), sl st to close. (At this point the piece should start curling, flip it inside out and work the rounds from the outside.) Dc in each st around (12). Dc-together (decrease) in each st around (6). Fasten off leaving long tail (approximately 12") to sew onto head. Fold bottom of ear together and sew a few stitches with long tail to keep it pinched. Sew onto each side of the head so both ears face the same direction.

— NOSE :

Info :

Use 5 mm hook. Note: The nose uses a method in which the starting chain moves along the round so it will shift as you go. We are making an oval shape (not a circle).

Round 1 :

Ch 6. Sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc into end chain. Continue around working in bottom side of ch 6. Sc into next 3 sts, 2 sc (increase) into end ch (12). Sl st into next ch (this will now count as the end of the previous row. The next sc will act as the first st in the next round).

Round 2 :

Sc in next 3 sts (put your marker into the 1st st and this will be the starting ch of the round). 2 sc in the next 3 sts (increase), sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts (18). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 3.

Round 3 :

Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts (increase), sc into the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next 3 sts, sc into the last 3 sts (24). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 4.

Round 4 :

Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc into next 3 sts (increase), sc into next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 5 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next (increase), sc into the next 2 sts (30). Sl st into first st to end this row. Next st is the beginning of Round 5.

Round 5-6 :

Sc around (30). No need to sl st to beginning first chain, just keep going around.

Round 7 :

Sc in next 4 sts. You should end around one of the corners of the oval (not in the middle). Fasten off leaving long tail (approximately 20"). Stuff lightly and sew onto bottom middle of the head.

— MAT :

Info :

I used a 6.5mm hook, but use the size needed for your yarn. The method used to make the mat consists of loop stitches in a round. The total number of stitches will increase by 6 with every row.

Row 1 :

MC, 6 sc into MC, sl st to close (see video link above for how to do this)

Row 2 :

2 sc into each st around (increase), sl st to close (12)

Row 3 :

*sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (28)

Row 4 :

*sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (24)

Row 5 :

*sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (30)

Row 6 :

*sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (36)

Row 7 :

*sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (42)

Row 8 :

*sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (48)

Row 9 :

*sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (54)

Row 10 :

*sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (60)

Row 11 :

*sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st (increase)* repeat around, sl st (66)

Info :

The small flowers on the mat are made using French Knots. Thread a yarn needle with the yarn colour of your choice and fold the yarn in half. Push the needle through the back of the mat to the front making sure to avoid poking through any loops.

Info :

Pull up the needle and do a French Knot (wrap thread around bottom of the needle twice). Push the needle back through the mat making sure not to poke through the same hole you came up on (try to catch at least 1 stitch or else your flowers might pull through the back of the mat). Gently pull the yarn tight to make a French Knot. Scatter flowers throughout the mat adding the occasional cluster of 2-3 together.

— FINAL ASSEMBLY :

Final Assembly :

Fold the mat and place inside the bottom of the head. Fold a coaster over the front and back of the head. Fold the remaining 2 coasters in half, then half again and stuff into the head with the loops hanging out the top. Sew horns onto opposite sides near the top of the head, sew ears just under the horns, sew nose to bottom middle of the head, then add eyes with embroidery thread after nose placement is confirmed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the mat and place inside the bottom of the head so it forms the base for the coasters and gives the head shape.
  • Fold one coaster over the front and back of the head for structure, then fold the remaining two coasters in half twice and stuff them into the head with the looped edges protruding for the hair effect.
  • Sew horns onto opposite sides of the head near the top, ensuring they are symmetrical and secure; lightly stuff the horns before closing.
  • Attach ears to each side of the head just under the horns, folding the ear bottoms and stitching to create a pinched, natural ear shape.
  • Sew the oval nose onto the bottom middle of the head, stuff lightly before final stitching, and weave in ends neatly with a yarn needle.
  • Add eyes using black embroidery thread or yarn after the nose is sewn in place to ensure correct spacing and expression.
  • Pin parts first and check placement from all angles before permanently sewing to achieve balanced, symmetrical features.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working continuous rounds and the nose oval method.
  • 💡Stuff components lightly and gradually; overstuffing can distort shapes and make sewing difficult.
  • 💡Pin and check placement of horns, ears and nose before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct orientation.
  • 💡When making the mat, use the hook recommended for your yarn weight to achieve the desired loop texture and size.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to avoid excessive finishing time and to keep the interior tidy.

This charming Mungo Highland Cow set turns everyday cups into a delightful moment of handmade joy. The combination of cosy coasters, a looped flower mat, and a soft cow head makes a gorgeous gift or a fun centerpiece for your home. Enjoy stitching every textured round and happy finishing touches! 🧶🐮✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The cow head with coasters and mat inside measures approximately 10" (L) x 6" (W) x 5.5" (H); coasters are approximately 6.5" diameter each and the mat approximately 8" diameter.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and texture will change; use appropriate hook sizes for your chosen yarn and note the mat was made with a larger hook for loop stitches.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and working in rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how many decorative details you add.