This guide outlines a cozy path to create your crochet cow, one step at a time. Make this charming cow from white yarn to brighten anyone's day. Its most striking features are a generously sized pink nose and two distinctive black spots – one sitting like a cap on its head and the other gracing the lower back. As you follow the pattern, you'll see this adorable cow take shape, creating a whimsical friend from just a few skeins of yarn.
Crochet Cow Pattern
Terms (Us):
- Sc=single Crochet (X-stitch)
- Hdc=half Double Crochet
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Dc= Double Crochet
- Inc = Increase
- Dec Invisible Decrease
- Ch=chain
- Mr = Magic Ring
- Fo = Fasten Off
Materials:
- Yarn In Any Size In White, Dark Grey, Pink
- Hook In Corresponding Size
- Yarn Needle
- Polyester Fiberfill
- Scissors
Head (Make 1 In White Yarn):
- 1. Sc 6 Into Mr
- 2. Inc X6 (12)
- 3. (Sc, Inc) X6 (18)
- 4. (2 Sc, Inc) X6 (24)
- 5. (3 Sc, Inc) X6 (30)
- 6.-17. Sc 30 (Sc 30 For 12 Rounds)
- 18. (3 Sc, Dec) X6 (24),
Begin Stuffing The Head
- 19. (2 Sc, Dec) X6 (18)
- 20. (Sc, Dec) X6 (12)
- 21. Dec X 6 (6), Fo
Snout (Make 1 Using Pink Yarn):
- 1. Sc 6 Into Mr
- 2. Inc X 6 (12)
- 3. (Sc, Inc) X6 (18)
- 4.-13. Sc 18 (Sc 18 For 10 Rounds)
- 14. (2 Sc, Dec) X6 (18),
Stuff Snout
- 15. (Sc, Dec) X6 (12)
- 16. Dec X 6 (6), Fo
Ears (Make 2, One In Grey, One In White):
- 1. Ch 7
- 2. Sc In Second Ch From The Hook, Hdc, Dc, Dc, Hdc, Sl St, Ch 1, Turn
- 3. Sc6, Fo
Body (Make 1 Using White Yarn):
- 1. Sc 6 Into Mr
- 2. Inc X6 (12)
- 3. (Sc. Inc) X6 (18)
- 4. (2 Sc, Inc) X6 (24)
- 5. (3 Sc, Inc) X6 (30)
- 6. (4 Sc, Inc) X6 (36)
- 7. (5 Sc, Inc) X6 (42)
- 8.-16. Sc 42 (Sc 42 For 9 Rounds)
- 17. (5 Sc, Dec) X6 (36)
- 18. (4 Sc, Dec) X6 (30),
Begin Stuffing The Body
- 19. (3 Sc, Dec) X6 (24)
- 20. (2 Sc, Dec) X6 (18)
- 21. (Sc, Dec) X6 (12)
- 22. Dec X 6 (6), Fo
Front Legs (Make 2):
Start With Grey
- 1. Sc 6 Into Mr
- 2. Inc X6 (12)
- 3. Switch To White Yarn: Sc 12
- 4.-6. Sc 12,
Fo, Leave Tail For Sewing
Back Legs (Make 2):
- 1. Follow Steps 1-6 Of Front Legs, But Do Not Fasten Off
- 2. Ch 1, Turn, Sc 6 (6)
- 3. Ch 1, Turn, Sc 6 (6)
- 4. Ch 1, Turn, Sc 6 (6), Fo
Spots (Make 2 In Grey):
- 1. Sc 6 Into Mr
- 2. Inc X 6 (12)
- 3. (Sc, Inc) X6 (18)
- 4. (2 Sc, Inc) X6 (24)
- 5. (3 Sc, Inc) X6 (30)
Tail (Make 1):
Either Braid Three Pieces Of White Yarn Into A Tail To Make A 3-4 Cm Long Tail Or Make A Basic Crochet Cord Using This Technique:
- Make A Slip Knot On The Needle, Leaving A Long Tail.
- Wrap Working Yarn Around Index Finger And Yarn Tail Around Thumb.
- So Both Sides Of The Yarn Make Kind Of A V-shape.
- Hold On To The Bottom Of The Slip Knot With Your Right Hand To Make Sure It Stays Straight.
- Loop The Yarn Tail On Your Thumb Around The Needle From Front To Back So You Have Two Loops On Your Hook.
- Yarn Over With The Working Yarn From Your Index Finger And Pull The Working Yarn Through Both Loops On The Hook.
- Repeat Until Desired Length.
- Fo And Fray The Yarn Ends On The Tail
Assembly:
Sew Legs Onto the Bottom Of the Body, Slightly Pointing Outwards.
Use Pins To Fix Lega To Body And Try Out The Best
Placement Before Sewing.
Sew Snout To Head. Than sew One Spot To Side Of The Head And One To The Top Of The Body. Sew Ears To Head. Embroider Eyes
On the Head (Or Use Oval Safety Eyes) And Nose Holes On the Snout.
Attach Tail To Body.
Free crochet pattern by @laststitchontheleft
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