She is dressed in a romantic, pastoral wardrobe designed for a day of gathering herbs. Her dress is a lovely shade of pale lavender, reminiscent of the fragrant fields she calls home, and features delicate hand-embroidered lavender sprigs along the hemline. To protect against the gentle breeze, she wears an intricate cream lace shawl draped elegantly over her shoulders. A floral-style kerchief keeps her head tidy, and she walks comfortably in dark brown clogs. Her accessories complete the story: a bundle of freshly harvested lavender tied with rustic twine, a handmade bar of soap, and a tiny purple butterfly friend who has landed to say hello. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy combining amigurumi with detailed garment making and embroidery.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• tr – Treble Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Shell St – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same stitch
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Cream/White (Main Body)
• DK weight yarn in Chocolate Brown (Spots, Ears, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Pink/Peach (Muzzle, Udder)
• DK weight yarn in Pale Lavender (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Ivory/Off-White (Shawl, Horns)
• DK weight yarn in Green (Lavender stems) and Deep Purple (Lavender buds, Butterfly)
• Beige/Tan yarn (Soap bar)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nostrils, Eye details)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of twine or jute string

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the cow body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished cow stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The head features a distinct muzzle and color changes (or sewn-on patches) to create the brown spots. The body is pear-shaped with joined legs. The dress is worked from the waist up for the bodice and waist down for the skirt to achieve a nice drape. The lace shawl is worked in rows using a shell stitch pattern. The accessories are miniatures requiring fine detail work.

Body Parts

Head

Use Cream/White yarn. You will incorporate Brown spots using color changes (tapestry crochet) or sew them on later. This pattern assumes a main white head with brown ears.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–21: sc around (54). (Tip: To create the eye patch shown in the photo, switch to Brown yarn for 8-10 stitches on one side of the face from Rnd 12 to Rnd 18).
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Ensure one eye is inside the brown patch if you made one.

• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use Pale Pink/Peach yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 3, 4 sc in last ch. Turn: sc 3, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 2 inc, sc 5, inc (18).
• Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 5, inc, sc (22).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (22).

FO. Sew to the lower center of the face. Stuff lightly. Embroider two brown nostrils.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Chocolate Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (15)
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Flatten and pinch the base. Sew to the sides of the head.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Ivory yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
• Rnd 5: sc around. FO. Sew to top of head.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (Hooves/Shoes base).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18).
• Rnd 4: (BLO) sc around (18).
• Rnd 5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 3 dec, sc 6 (15).
• Change to Cream/White (Legs).
• Rnd 7: (BLO) sc around (15).
• Rnd 8–22: sc around (15). (Add random brown spots if desired).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42) (Incorporate brown patches here for the “spotted” look).
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 40–41: sc around (24)
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Brown (Hooves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–5: sc around (12)
• Change to White.
• Rnd 6–17: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Lavender Field Wardrobe

Lavender Garden Dress

Use Pale Lavender yarn and 3.0mm hook.

• Waist: Ch 34 (measure waist). Join. sc around (34).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (51).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3–14: dc around (51).
• Rnd 15: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a delicate scalloped hem. FO.
• Bodice: Attach yarn to waist foundation chain.
• Row 1: Work 14 sc across center front. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 2–6: sc across (14).
• Straps: Ch 20 from top corners of bodice. Sew to back waist.
• Embroidery: Using Green yarn, stitch vertical stems along the hem of the skirt (above the scallop). Using Dark Purple yarn, make French knots at the top of the stems to create lavender flowers.

Cream Lace Shawl

Use Ivory/Cream yarn. Worked flat in a triangle.

• Row 1: MR, ch 4 (counts as tr), 4 tr, ch 2, 5 tr. Ch 4, turn.
• Row 2: 2 tr in first st, tr in next 4, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-2 space, tr in next 4, 3 tr in last st.
• Row 3: Increase at start, end, and center point to maintain the triangle shape. Use (tr, ch 1, skip 1) sections to create “holes” or lace effect.
• Continue until shawl is large enough to wrap around the cow’s shoulders.
• Edging: (sc, ch 3, sc) in each space along the two angled sides. FO.

Floral Kerchief

Use Cream or patterned yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 2. 3 sc in 2nd ch. Turn.
• Row 2: inc, sc, inc (5). Turn.
• Row 3: inc, sc 3, inc (7). Turn.
• Continue increasing at the start and end of every row until the triangle covers the top of the head.
• Chain 25 at each side corner for ties. Embroider tiny flowers if using plain yarn.

Brown Clogs

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Oval start: sc 6, 3 sc in last, sc 5, inc (16).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc (22).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (22).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18).
• Rnd 6: sc 5, 4 dec, sc 5 (14). FO.

Farmhouse Accessories

Lavender Bundle

Use Green and Purple yarn.

• Stems: Ch 12 in Green. Sc back down. Make 5-6 of these.
• Flowers: At the top of each stem, work tiny popcorn stitches or cluster stitches in Purple to mimic the bud shape.
• Bundle them together and tie with a piece of twine. Stitch to the cow’s hand.

Handmade Soap Bar

Use Beige/Tan yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 6. sc 5.
• Row 2–8: sc across.
• Fold the rectangle to form a small block (sew sides). Stuff very firmly to keep it square.
• Cut a small strip of paper or fabric to wrap around the middle as a label.

Tiny Butterfly

Use Purple yarn.

• MR. (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) x 2 (Upper wings). (Ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st) x 2 (Lower wings).
• Tighten ring. Wrap yarn around center for body. Sew to the horn or the bouquet.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Lavender Dress.
2. Put on the Brown Clogs.
3. Drape the Lace Shawl over her shoulders.
4. Tie the Kerchief over her head (behind the ears/horns).
5. Stitch the Lavender Bouquet to one hand.
6. Place the Soap Bar near her or in a small pocket if you add one.
7. Sew the Butterfly to a horn or the flowers.

Your Lavender Cow is ready for a peaceful day in the garden! Enjoy the calm of crochet.