Celebrate the Year of the Ox with a charming crochet pattern that breathes life into this zodiac animal! This crochet adorable amigurumi ox features floppy hair, sweet little horns, and a jingle bell for a touch of fancy. Crafted with soft, lightweight yarns, it's a perfect gift that holds heartfelt significance for anyone born under the Ox sign. Whether displayed as a festive decoration or cherished as a playful toy, this ox with its unique, seamless design promises to be a joy to make and even more delightful to give.

Chinese New Year Ox

As lanterns glow and red envelopes shine, the Chinese New Year Ox pattern offers a plush piece of tradition to hold onto. This amigurumi ox with its cuddly shape, gentle eyes, and dainty horns carries the spirit of the festival wherever it goes. Made with snuggly yarn, it's more than just a toy; it becomes a keepsake.

Uses:

• Festive Decoration: Adorn your home with this ox to welcome wealth and prosperity in the New Year.
• Lucky Charm: Carry it with you as a symbol of diligence and strength from the Zodiac Ox.
• Educational Toy: Teach little ones about Chinese culture and the Zodiac in a playful way.
• Heartfelt Gift: Perfect for birthdays, it's a thoughtful present, especially for those born in an Ox year.
• Collectible: Add it to a collection of zodiac animals to complete your set.

Crochet Chinese New Year Ox Amigurumi

Materials:

• Coboo Yarn (lightweight level 3) in colours:
  • Tan (~45 g)
  • White (~5 g)
  • Taupe (~3 g)
• Super bulky Fluffy/eyelash tan yarn (~3 g) for the hair and tail (specifically "Moco Cafe Soft and Fluffy Knitting Yarn" in “Mocha latte” from Daiso)
• 2.75 mm Clover Amour Crochet Hook
• 5.5 mm Clover Amour Crochet Hook (for fluffy yarn)
• Yarn needle (a bent tip is helpful for attaching amigurumi parts)
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• 7.5 mm safety eyes
• Tan embroidery floss
• Gold jingle bell (optional – 0.5″/1.3 cm in height and width)

Abbreviations:

• Inc (increase) = Work 2 sc in the next stitch. [1 stitch becomes 2 stitches.]
• Dec (decrease, using the invisible decrease technique) = Insert hook into front loops of the next two stitches. Yarn over and draw through first two loops. Yarn over and draw through the remaining loops.
• Sc = Single crochet
• R = Round
• Ch = Chain
• Sl st = Slip stitch

Additional Information:

• This pattern suggests working in continuous rounds to avoid visible seams.
• The stitch count is crucial for maintaining the correct shape, so counting stitches after each round is advised.
• A unique construction method is used where the body and head are crocheted as one piece beginning with a foundation chain, which later splits into different sections for detailed shaping.
• Special techniques like chaining across for leg holes and eye indentation are used to add distinctive features to the amigurumi ox.

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