Making Moo's Body

👉 Start with a Magic Ring

Begin by creating a Magic Ring. This loop of yarn allows you to start crocheting in a tight, circular shape.


Row 1

Crochet 8 Single Crochet (Sc) stitches into the Magic Ring.

  • Insert your hook into the ring, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
  • Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook to complete one Single Crochet (Sc). Repeat this 8 times.
  • Pull the loose end of the ring to close it tightly.


Row 2

Increase (Inc) in every stitch around.

  • Work 2 Single Crochet (Sc) stitches into each of the 8 stitches from Row 1.
  • At the end of this row, you’ll have 16 stitches.


Row 3

Alternate between Single Crochet (Sc) and an Increase (Inc).

  • For example: Single Crochet (Sc) in the first stitch, then Increase (Inc) in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 24 stitches.


Row 4

Alternate between two Single Crochets (2 Sc) and an Increase (Inc).

  • For example: Single Crochet (Sc) in the first stitch, Single Crochet (Sc) in the second stitch, then Increase (Inc) in the third stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 32 stitches.


Rows 5-13

Single Crochet (Sc) around.

  • Work one Single Crochet (Sc) into each stitch for a total of 32 stitches per row.
  • This forms the main body of Moo. Use a stitch marker to keep track of where each row begins.
  • On Row 9, change to the new color four Single Crochets ( 4 Sc), and repeat on each of the next 3 rows.


Place the Eyes

  • After completing Row 8, attach safety eyes between Rows 8 and 9.
  • Position the eyes approximately 4 stitches apart for a balanced look.


Row 14

Begin decreasing by alternating two Single Crochets (2 Sc) and a Decrease (Dec).

  • For example: Single Crochet (Sc) in the first stitch, Single Crochet (Sc) in the second stitch, then Decrease (Dec) in the third and fourth stitches. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 24 stitches.


Row 15

Continue decreasing by alternating one Single Crochet (Sc) and a Decrease (Dec).

  • For example: Single Crochet (Sc) in the first stitch, then Decrease (Dec) in the next two stitches. Repeat this pattern around.
  • You’ll now have 16 stitches.


Row 16

Decrease (Dec) in every stitch around.

  • Work a Decrease (Dec) in each stitch to reduce the total to 8 stitches.


Row 16+

Continue decreasing until the opening is small enough to close completely.

  • Once it’s small, Fasten Off (FO) and sew the opening shut using the yarn tail and a yarn needle
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