Meet the Farm Fresh Milk Cow – a tiny crochet cow standing at her wooden milk stand, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt, cream jumper dress with little embroidered daisies, a brown newsboy cap, and holding a small tote bag ready for a glass milk bottle.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• st – stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• FO – fasten off
• (…) – stitch count at end of round/row
• … x n – repeat instructions between * * n times

Materials

• DK / light worsted weight yarn (cotton or cotton-blend) in:
  1. Cream/ivory – main body and head
  2. Soft peach or light blush – muzzle and inner ears
  3. Medium brown – hooves, hair patch, shoes, hat
  4. Light beige – horns
  5. Cream (separate ball if you like) – jumper dress and tote bag
  6. Dusty blue – shirt stripes
  7. Light green and soft yellow – embroidery for flowers on dress
• 2.25–2.75 mm crochet hook (B–C)
• 8 mm black safety eyes (2)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle and sewing needle
• Stitch markers and pins

Gauge & Finished Size

Keep your stitches tight so stuffing does not show. With DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the finished cow is about 17–18 cm (around 7 in) tall including the cap.

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff firmly but not to the point of stretching stitches.
• Color changes for the striped shirt and small details are worked cleanly and woven in on the wrong side.

Construction Overview

You will crochet:

• Head, muzzle, ears, horns, small hair patch
• Body, legs, arms, tail
• Striped shirt (simple body wrap + sleeve tops)
• Cream jumper dress with bib, straps, and flower embroidery
• Brown newsboy cap
• Brown shoes
• Cream tote bag

Then you will assemble everything and add a miniature glass bottle (non-crochet prop) to complete the look.

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Cow Body

Head (cream)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc in each st (12)
3. sc, inc x 6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc x 6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc x 6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc x 6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc x 6 (42)
   8–13. sc around (42) – 6 rounds

Place safety eyes later; keep working.

14. 5 sc, dec x 6 (36)
15. 4 sc, dec x 6 (30)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, about 7–8 stitches apart. Lightly stuff head.

16. 3 sc, dec x 6 (24)
17. 2 sc, dec x 6 (18)
18. sc, dec x 6 (12)
19. dec around (6)

FO, pull tail through front loops to close. Shape into a soft ball.

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Muzzle (peach)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x 6 (12)
3. sc, inc x 6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18)

FO with long tail. Stuff lightly so it is rounded but not protruding too far.

With dark brown or black thread, embroider:

• A small rounded rectangle nose centered at top of muzzle.
• A short vertical line down, then a soft “Y” smile on each side.

Set aside.

Horns (make 2, light beige)

1. MR, 4 sc (4)
   2–4. sc around (4)

FO with tails for sewing. Do not stuff; pinch slightly into a cone.

Ears (make 2, cream with peach inside)

Outer ear (cream):

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. sc, inc x 3 (9)
3. 2 sc, inc x 3 (12)
   4–6. sc around (12)

FO, leaving a tail.

Inner ear (peach):

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. sc, inc x 3 (9)
3. sc around (9)

FO, leaving a short tail.

Flatten both pieces. Sew each inner ear centered onto a cream ear on the side that will face forward. Fold the base slightly to give the ear a gentle curve.

Small Hair Patch (brown)

1. MR, 5 sc (5)
2. sc, inc x 2, sc (7)
3. sc around (7)

FO with tail. You will place this between the horns under the cap.

Body (cream)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc x 6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc x 6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc x 6 (30)
   6–10. sc around (30)
6. 3 sc, dec x 6 (24)
   12–14. sc around (24)
7. 2 sc, dec x 6 (18)
8. sc around (18)

Stuff body firmly, slightly more at the bottom. FO with tail for attaching head later.

Legs (make 2, brown hooves + cream)

Start with brown.

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. sc, inc x 3 (9)
3. 2 sc, inc x 3 (12)
   4–5. sc around (12)

Change to cream.

6–8. sc around (12)

Stuff leg firmly.

9. Flatten top, crochet 6 sc through both layers to close. FO with sewing tail.

Arms (make 2, brown hooves + striped top)

Start with brown.

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. 2 sc, inc x 2 (8)
   3–4. sc around (8)

Change to cream.

5. sc around (8)

Change to dusty blue.

6. sc around (8)

Change to cream.

7. sc around (8)

Repeat color changes for one more pair of rounds if you want extra sleeve length:

8. dusty blue, sc around (8)

Lightly stuff only the brown “hoof” area; keep upper arm soft for posing.

9. Flatten opening and work 4 sc through both layers (4)

FO with long tail. Stripes should finish with dusty blue near the shoulder, as in the photo.

Tail (cream with brown tip)

1. With brown: MR, 4 sc (4)
2. sc around (4)

Change to cream.

3–5. sc around (4)

FO with tail. No stuffing needed.

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Striped Shirt Body

This is a simple band that wraps around the torso under the jumper dress.

With cream, ch 26.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (25) – cream
Row 3: join dusty blue, ch 1, sc across (25)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across (25) – dusty blue
Row 5: change to cream, ch 1, sc across (25)

FO leaving a long tail.

Wrap this band around the upper body so the stripes run horizontally and the seam sits at the back. Sew short ends together. Slide up so the top edge is just under where the head will sit. The striped arms will visually continue the shirt.

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Cream Jumper Dress

Use cream yarn.

Skirt

Round 1: ch 30, join with sl st, taking care not to twist (30)
Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first (30)
Round 3: ch 1, 4 sc, inc x 6, sl st (36)
Round 4: ch 1, 5 sc, inc x 6, sl st (42)
Round 5–7: ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st (42)

FO and weave in. Slip the skirt up from the legs to the waist so it sits over the shirt band.

Waistband & Bib

Reattach cream yarn at the center front, working into the top edge of Round 2 of the skirt.

Row 1: ch 1, work 14 sc across the front top edge (14)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (14)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

This rectangle should sit snugly against the belly.

Bib Panel

Continue from the same piece:

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 10 sc, sc2tog (12)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across (12)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across (12)

FO. This gives a small slightly curved bib like in the photo.

Straps

Attach cream yarn to the top left corner of the bib.

Strap 1: ch 14, FO with tail.

Attach yarn to the top right corner.

Strap 2: ch 14, FO with tail.

Cross the straps at the back, try the dress on the cow and sew strap ends to the back of the waistband. The straps should sit close to the neck, matching the look of the jumper dress.

Tiny “Buttons” on Bib

With brown yarn, embroider two small French knots or sew two tiny brown stitches where the straps meet the bib front.

Flower Embroidery on Skirt

With green yarn, embroider two small stems and leaves on the front lower part of the skirt, left and right. With yellow yarn, add a tiny circle at the top of each stem for the flower centers and a few short straight stitches around each center for petals. Match placement to the photo: low near the hem, one flower on each side.

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Newsboy Cap (brown)

Worked in joined rounds.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc, join (6)
Round 2: ch 1, inc in each st, join (12)
Round 3: ch 1, sc, inc x 6, join (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc, inc x 6, join (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 3 sc, inc x 6, join (30)

Rounds 6–8: ch 1, sc in each st, join (30) – sides of the cap

Brim

Round 9: ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, inc x 6, sc in next 9 sts, join (36) – increases are centered at the front

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same first st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next x 5, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts, join.

FO and weave in ends. The brim should project forward and curve slightly downward, like a soft newsboy cap.

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Shoes (make 2, brown)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: sc, inc x 3 (9)
Round 3: 2 sc, inc x 3 (12)
Round 4: BLO, sc around (12)
Round 5: sc around (12)

FO leaving tail.

Slip each shoe over a leg hoof. If you want a snug fit, add a tiny stitch at the back of the heel to hold it in place.

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Tote Bag (cream)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: sc, inc x 3 (9)
Round 3: 2 sc, inc x 3 (12)
Round 4: BLO, sc around (12)
Rounds 5–7: sc around (12)

Round 8: sc, dec x 4 (8)

FO and weave in the inside end.

Handle

Attach cream yarn to one side of the rim.

ch 10, sl st into the opposite rim stitch to create a handle loop. FO and secure ends inside.

The tote should be small enough to hang from the cow’s hand and hold a miniature glass milk bottle prop.

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Assembly

• Join Legs to Body
  Sew legs to the bottom of the body, slightly apart so the cow can stand balanced. Make sure the front of the shoes faces forward.
• Attach Tail
  Sew the tail to the back of the body near the lower center. Let the brown tip point slightly downward.
• Dress the Body
  1. Wrap the striped shirt band around the upper torso and sew the back seam.
  2. Slide the jumper skirt into place at the waist.
  3. Cross the straps at the back and sew securely to the waistband.
• Add Head
  Sew the head onto the body, aligning the face with the center of the bib. Take time to stitch all around firmly.
• Muzzle, Horns, Hair & Ears
  1. Pin the muzzle between the eyes and a little below them; sew around, blending edges into the head.
  2. Place the hair patch slightly above the center of the forehead. Stitch in place.
  3. Position horns just above the hair patch on each side; sew firmly.
  4. Attach ears just under the horns, angling them outward and slightly downward to frame the face.
• Arms
  Sew arms to the sides of the body at the level of the shirt top. Angle one arm relaxed at the side and the other slightly forward to hold the tote.
• Cap & Shoes
  Place the newsboy cap on the head so the brim tilts a bit forward. You can add a stitch at the back to keep it secure or leave it removable. Adjust shoes and tack them if desired.
• Tote
  Slip the tote handle over the forward arm. Add a small glass milk bottle into the tote to match the miniature milk stand vibe (the bottle is a purchased miniature prop, not crocheted).

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Finishing Touches

• Check that all pieces are firmly attached and all yarn tails are woven in.
• Shape the cow gently, pressing stuffing where needed to keep the body straight and the head upright.
• Smooth the dress, adjust the straps, and make sure the embroidery and stripes are visible from the front.

Your Farm Fresh Milk Cow is now ready to stand beside a tiny wooden milk stall with real miniature bottles and plants, just like in the photo.