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Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern

Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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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 Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Asher the Ox, a small, cuddly amigurumi with charming details like a muzzle, horns, ears and a bow. It uses simple continuous rounds and easy shaping to build the head, body, limbs and accessories. Clear notes explain where to place safety eyes, sew pieces together, and finish details for a neat result.

Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for beginner crocheters, the pattern uses single crochet increases and decreases for shaping. Full materials, stitch guide and step-by-step assembly notes are included to help you finish Asher beautifully.

Why You'll Love This Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a tiny personality to life with just a few simple shapes and careful placement. I enjoyed designing the little muzzle and tiny horns that give Asher his sweet expression. I also appreciate how friendly the construction is for newer crocheters — you only need basic stitches but you still get a polished finished toy. Making the bow and neckband is a fun and quick way to add color and charm, and I always smile when I see the finished little ox sitting on my shelf.

Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change Asher's personality by swapping colours; try gentle pastels for a nursery friend or warm neutrals for a rustic look.

Want a miniature keychain? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to make a mini version and add a keyring to the top of the head.

I often switch the bow colour or replace the bow with a tiny scarf to make different looks for every season.

You can embroider different expressions by altering eyebrow shapes or mouth placement to make Asher happy, sleepy, or surprised.

For a poseable version, I sometimes insert a short piece of wire into each arm before stuffing to allow slight movement.

Try using a fuzzy or textured yarn for the body to create a soft, fluffy ox with lots of tactile interest.

To customise the eyes, swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a totally soft toy-safe option suitable for babies.

I also like making a family set by sizing up or down the pattern; adjust hook and yarn weight for bigger or smaller friends.

Change horn style by altering increases to make them longer or shorter depending on the look you prefer.

Finally, add tiny props like a felt flower, a tiny hat, or a mini flag sewn to the paw to personalise your finished toy for gifting.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers while working in continuous rounds leads to lost starting points; place a marker at the start of every round and move it up to keep track of your rounds and increases. ✗ Under-stuffing or over-stuffing a piece makes shaping uneven and floppy; stuff gradually while crocheting, firm in the head and feet but reduce stuffing slightly toward the joins for smooth shaping. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases makes shaping go off; count your stitch totals after each round and correct immediately if numbers do not match. ✗ Attaching eyes or features without checking placement can make the face look off-center; pin eyes and the muzzle in place before sewing and compare to the photos or stitch counts described. ✗ Fastening off and leaving very short tails makes sewing pieces tricky; leave a long yarn tail when you fasten off so you have enough length to sew parts securely and weave in ends neatly.

Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Asher the Ox amigurumi with this beginner-friendly crochet pattern. You will enjoy simple rounds, clear instructions, and helpful assembly photos to guide you. Perfect as a handmade gift or a sweet decor piece, this pattern teaches basic shaping, simple color changes, and small accessory construction. Grab your hook and yarn and bring this cute ox to life!

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Asher the Ox Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Krea Deluxe organic cotton yarn: Colour A (Colour 18, Brown) - one ball
  • 02
    Krea Deluxe organic cotton yarn: Colour B (Colour 01, White) - one ball
  • 03
    Krea Deluxe organic cotton yarn: Colour C (Colour 10, Pink) - one ball for bow and neckband

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 02
    6 mm plastic safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Fibrefill / toy stuffing
  • 04
    Black embroidery thread (DMC Cotton Six-Strand Floss #310)
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • 08
    Darning and embroidery needles
  • 09
    0.7 mm brass jump ring

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— Head :

Info :

In colour 18, Brown. Starting from the top of the head.

Round 1 :

Start 8 sc in a magic ring [8]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 8 st [16]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 8 [24]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 8 [32]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 8 [40]

Round 6 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 8 [48]

Round 7-10 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Round 11 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 8 [56]

Round 12-14 :

Sc in all 56 st [56]

Round 15 :

(Sc in each of next 13 st, inc in next st) x 4 [60]

Round 16-19 :

Sc in all 60 st [60]

Round 20 :

(Sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 6 [54]

Round 21 :

(Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]

Round 22 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 23 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 24 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, dec) x 6 [30]

Info :

Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, 4 st apart (Picture 1). Use a single strand of black embroidery thread to sew eyebrows over round 12, with each approximately 2 stitches wide (Picture 1).

Info :

Start stuffing the head firmly with fibrefill and continue stuffing as you crochet the rest of the head.

Round 25 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 6 [24]

Round 26 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, dec) x 6 [18]

Round 27 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 6 [12]

Info :

Finish stuffing the head firmly with fibrefill.

Round 28 :

Dec x 6 [6]

Info :

Sl st and fasten off leaving a long yarn tail.

Info :

After Rnd 28, thread the tail through a needle. Weave the needle through the front loop of each of the 6 st, always going in the direction from the centre and under the front loop. Pull the yarn tail and the hole should close. Insert the needle through the middle of the hole and pull through the head. Fasten off and weave the yarn end in.

— Muzzle :

Info :

In colour 01, White. Starting from the centre of the muzzle. Ch 10. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.

Round 1 :

Into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, sc in each of next 7 ch, inc in next ch [20]

Round 2 :

Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next 3 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, 3-dc-bobble in next st, inc in each of next 2 st [26]

Round 3 :

Sc in all 26 st [26]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Stuff the muzzle with fibrefill.

— Body :

Info :

In colour 18, Brown. Starting from the base of the body.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

(Sc in each of next 4 st, inc in next st) x 6 [36]

Round 7 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st) x 6 [42]

Round 8 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, inc in next st) x 6 [48]

Round 9 :

(Sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st) x 6 [54]

Round 10-14 :

Sc in all 54 st [54]

Round 15 :

(Sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 6 [48]

Round 16 :

Sc in all 48 st [48]

Round 17 :

(Sc in each of next 6 st, dec) x 6 [42]

Round 18 :

Sc in all 42 st [42]

Round 19 :

(Sc in each of next 5 st, dec) x 6 [36]

Round 20 :

Sc in all 36 st [36]

Round 21 :

(Sc in each of next 10 st, dec) x 3 [33]

Round 22 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, dec, (sc in each of next 9 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 4 st [30]

Round 23 :

Sc in each of next 6 st, dec, (sc in each of next 8 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 2 st [27]

Round 24 :

Sc in each of next 2 st, dec, (sc in each of next 7 st, dec) x 2, sc in each of next 5 st [24]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly with fibrefill.

— Leg X 2 :

Info :

Start in colour 01, White. Starting from the base of the leg.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

Sc in each of next 9 st, (inc in next st, sc in next st) x 4, sc in each of next 7 st [28]

Round 6-7 :

Sc in all 28 st [28]

Round 8 :

Sc in each of next 7 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6, sc in each of next 3 st [22]

Round 9 :

Sc in each of next 4 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 6 [16]

Round 10 :

Sc in each of next 5 st, (dec, sc in next st) x 3, sc in each of next 2 st [13]

Round 11 :

Sc in next st, change to Colour 18, Brown yarn, sc in each of next 12 st [13]

Round 12-20 :

Sc in all 13 st [13]

Round 21 :

Sc in each of next 4 st [4]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.

Info :

Flatten the opening of the leg and sc in each of next 6 stitches through both layers to close the opening. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the foot (rounds 1 to 11) firmly with fibrefill and with gradually less further up the leg.

— Arm X 2 :

Info :

Start in colour 01, White. Starting from the tip of the arm.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 4 :

Sc in all 15 st [15]

Round 5 :

Dec x 2, sc in each of next 9 st, dec [12]

Round 6 :

Sc in next st, dec, sc in each of next 7 st, dec [10]

Info :

Change to Colour 18, Brown yarn.

Round 7-14 :

Sc in all 10 st [10]

Round 15 :

Sc in each of next 6 st [6]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.

Info :

Stuff the hand (rounds 1 to 6) firmly with fibrefill and with gradually less further up the arm. Flatten the opening of the arm and sc in each of next 5 stitches through both layers to close the opening.

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Inner Ear X 2 :

Info :

In colour 01, White. Starting from the centre of the inner ear.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Inc in all 6 st [12]

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 [24]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Weave all yarn tails in.

— Outer Ear X 2 :

Info :

In colour 18, Brown. Starting from the centre of the outer ear.

Round 1-4 :

Repeat instructions as for inner ear.

Info :

Do not fasten off. We will join the inner and outer ears together.

Info :

Place the backs of the inner ear and the outer ear together (Picture 2). With the outer ear facing you, sc in each of next 24 st through both pieces [24]. Fold the joined ear in half (Picture 3), ch 1, and work through both sides of the ears, sc in each of next 2 st, sl st in next st. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Info :

In colour 18, Brown. Starting from the tip of the tail.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc in next st) x 3 [9]

Round 3 :

(Sc in each of next 2 st, inc in next st) x 3 [12]

Round 4 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, inc in next st) x 3 [15]

Round 5-6 :

Sc in all 15 st [15]

Round 7 :

(Sc in next st, dec) x 5 [10]

Round 8 :

(Sc in each of next 3 st, dec) x 2 [8]

Round 9-13 :

Sc in all 8 st [8]

Info :

Stuff the end of the tail (rounds 1 to 8) firmly with fibrefill and with gradually less further along the rest of the tail. Flatten the opening of the tail and sc in each of next 4 stitches through both layers to close the opening. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Horn X 2 :

Info :

In colour 01, White. Starting from the tip of the horn.

Round 1 :

Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

Sc in all 6 st [6]

Round 3 :

Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st [7]

Round 4 :

Sc in all 7 st [7]

Round 5 :

Inc in next st, sc in each of next 5 st, inc in next st [9]

Round 6 :

Inc in next st, sc in each of next 7 st, inc in next st [11]

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the horn firmly with fibrefill.

— Bow :

Info :

In colour 10, Pink. Starting from one long edge of the bow with a long starting yarn tail, ch 50.

Round 1 :

Sl st in first ch to close the circle, be careful that the chain is not twisted. Ch 2, starting in the same stitch into which the sl st was made, hdc in each of next 50 ch [50]

Round 2-5 :

Into BLO, hdc in each of next 50 st [50]

Round 6 :

Into BLO, hdc in next st [1]. Leave the remaining stitches unworked

Info :

Sl st in next st and fasten off. Wind the yarn tail a few times around the middle of the bow to squeeze it together (Picture 4). Secure the ends and weave in the yarn tails at the back of the bow. Wrap the centre of bow around the main bow over the wound yarn that squeezed the middle together (Picture 5). Sew the ends together on the back of the bow. Pass a few stitches through the bow itself to prevent the centre of bow from sliding around. Fasten off, leaving long yarn tails for sewing.

— Centre of Bow :

Info :

In colour 10, Pink. Starting from one long edge of the centre of bow. We will crochet the centre of bow in rows. Ch 12.

Row 1 :

Into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 11 ch [11]

Row 2-3 :

Ch 1, turn, into 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 11 st [11]

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.

— Neckband :

Info :

In colour 10, Pink. Starting from one long edge of the neckband. With a long starting yarn tail, ch 32. We will work the neckband in rows.

Row 1 :

Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 31 ch [31]

Row 2 :

Ch 1, turn, starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 31 st [31]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

Sew the muzzle to the head over rounds 15 to 19 centred between the eyes, with the nostrils facing upwards. Stuff with fibrefill before sewing the muzzle fully to the head.

Step 2 :

Sew the body to the head. The opening of the body should fall over rounds 26 to 28 of the bottom of the head. Tilt the head slightly to give him a cuter look.

Step 3 :

Sew the arms between rounds 23 and 24 of the body, with the front corners of the arms 7 stitches apart across the front.

Step 4 :

Sew the legs to the body. The flat edge of each leg should be sewn over rounds 7 to 12 of the body and fall behind the midline of the body. Sew a few extra stitches along the legs to hold them snug against the body and prevent them from splaying out.

Step 5 :

Sew the ears to the head. The flat edge of each ear should be sewn between rounds 7 to 8 of the head. The front corners should be 18 stitches apart.

Step 6 :

Sew the horns to the top of the head. The base of each horn should be sewn over rounds 4 to 6 of the head, on the inside of each ear. The increases made over rounds 5 and 6 of the horns should face inwards.

Step 7 :

Sew the tail to the back of the body between rounds 7 and 8, centred between the legs. Wrap the neckband around his neck and sew the short edges together. Sew the bow to the front centre of the neckband (or place as you wish). Place a jump ring through a stitch just under one of the nostrils if desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the head over rounds 15 to 19, centred between the eyes, with the nostrils facing upwards; stuff the muzzle with fibrefill before sewing it fully to the head.
  • Sew the body to the head so the opening of the body falls over rounds 26 to 28 of the head; tilt the head slightly for a cute pose and sew securely.
  • Attach the arms between rounds 23 and 24 of the body, spacing the front corners of the arms 7 stitches apart across the front for symmetry.
  • Sew the flat edge of each leg over rounds 7 to 12 of the body so they fall behind the midline; add extra stitches along the legs to hold them snug and prevent splaying.
  • Sew the ears to the head between rounds 7 and 8, placing the front corners 18 stitches apart; join inner and outer ear pieces together before sewing.
  • Sew the horns to the top of the head so the base of each horn is sewn over rounds 4 to 6 on the inside of each ear, with the horn increases facing inward.
  • Wrap the neckband around the neck, sew the ends together, position and sew the bow to the centre of the neckband, and add a small jump ring through a stitch under one nostril if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated, and use stitch markers to mark the start of each round for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head fully and finish shaping with stuffing in place; use a single strand of embroidery thread for small eyebrow details.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but evenly: heavier stuffing in the head and feet for stability, with gradually less stuffing toward joins to help seam comfortably.

Your Asher the Ox is all finished and ready to bring smiles and handmade charm to any space. Thank you for making him with love and care — I hope he finds a special home with you or as a heartfelt gift. Share your creation using #littleaquagirl and #TheLittleHook to inspire others! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

If made with the recommended yarn and 2.5 mm hook, Asher measures approximately 12 cm / 4.5 inches tall from the tip of his horns to the base of the body.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared for size and firmness differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is classed as beginner-friendly, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish Asher in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and speed; making accessories like the bow and neckband may add extra time.

Where should I place the safety eyes and facial features?

Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, spaced 4 stitches apart. Sew small embroidered eyebrows over round 12 using a single strand of black embroidery thread.