The Amigurumi Taurus is an adorable crochet bull that captures the essence of the Taurus zodiac sign with its sturdy yet cute appearance. This amigurumi features rounded horns, a sweet face with blushing cheeks, and a little tuft of hair on top, making it a delightful addition to any collection. The pattern combines basic crochet stitches with easy shaping techniques to create a character that symbolizes strength and stability, perfect for any Taurus enthusiast or amigurumi lover.
How to Crochet the Amigurumi Taurus
To create your Amigurumi Taurus, you will need to crochet different components, including the head, body, arms, legs, and horns, which are then assembled to bring this charming zodiac character to life.
Round 3:Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat around. (18 sts)
Continue increasing until you have 42 sts. Work even rounds until the head measures approximately 3 inches. Start decreasing to shape the bottom of the head.
Body:
Start with beige yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Continue increasing until you have 36 sts.
Work even for 12 rounds, then begin decreasing to close the bottom.
Horns (Make 2):
Use white yarn.
Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring.
Round 2:Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat around. (6 sts)
Work even for 4 rounds. Fasten off, stuff lightly, and attach to the top of the head.
Arms and Legs (Make 4):
Use beige yarn for the arms and brown for the hooves.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
Work even for 4 rounds for arms and 6 rounds for legs. Attach to the body.
Ears (Make 2):
Use beige yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Round 2:Sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat around. (9 sts)
Work even for 2 rounds, then fasten off and sew onto the sides of the head.
Tail:
With brown yarn, ch 10, and sl st back down the chain. Create a small tassel at the end and attach it to the back of the body.
Finishing Touches:
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9 of the head.
Embroider a small nose and mouth using black thread. Add blush to the cheeks using pink embroidery thread.
Stuff all parts firmly and sew together securely.
Congratulations! Your Amigurumi Taurus is ready to charm with its adorable bull persona and become a treasured part of your zodiac crochet collection.
