This delightful heifer features a classic white coat patterned with warm chocolate brown spots, giving her a natural and endearing look. Her fashion sense is effortlessly chic, inspired by timeless French style. She wears a crisp Blue and White Striped Dress that evokes the feeling of a Breton shirt, paired with a vibrant Red Silk Scarf tied jauntily at her neck for a pop of color.

To complete the look, she wears a classic Black Beret tilted perfectly to the side and comfortable Brown Loafers for standing on her hooves all day. She is fully equipped for her trade, carrying a freshly baked Baguette in a paper bag and holding a buttery, golden Croissant. Her companion is a proud and colorful Rooster with a magnificent tail, waking the village up for fresh bread every morning. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy colorwork and creating detailed, themed accessories.

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
• Color Change – Work the stitch until the last two loops are on the hook, then pull through with the new color.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in White (Cow Body)
• DK weight yarn in Chocolate Brown (Spots, Hooves, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Classic Blue (Dress Stripes)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Red (Scarf, Rooster Comb)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Beret)
• DK weight yarn in Golden/Tan (Croissant, Baguette)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Light Pink (Muzzle, Udder)
• Scrap yarn in Green, Yellow, Orange (Rooster)
• 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)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles)

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 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, allowing for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a sewn-on muzzle. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy, formed by joining the legs. To achieve the “spotted” look, you will use tapestry crochet techniques to switch between White and Brown on the head and legs. The dress uses color changes for the stripes. The beret is worked in a flat circle that curls under. The accessories—baguette, croissant, and rooster—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use White yarn as the base and Chocolate Brown for spots. Use 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: (White) 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 10–12: sc around (54).
• Spot Pattern: Rnd 13: sc 15 White, Change to Brown, sc 8, Change to White, sc 31. (Creates a brown patch over one eye area).
• Rnd 14–17: Continue the color change, shifting the brown patch slightly or keeping it oval-shaped over the eye.
• Rnd 18–21: sc around in White (54).
• 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. One eye should be inside the brown patch, the other on white. Spaced about 10 stitches apart.

• 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 Beige/Light Pink 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 face below the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider nostrils.

Ears (Make 2)

Make one White and one Brown.

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

Flatten and sew to the sides of the head.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 3–4: sc around. FO. Sew near ears.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (Hooves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Change to White.
• Rnd 7: (BLO) sc around (18).
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (18). Optional: Add a small brown spot on one leg using color change for 3-4 stitches over 2 rounds.

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

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 18 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 18 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (44).
• Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (48). (Mainly White with optional brown spots).
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (42).
• Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (36).
• Rnd 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 40–42: sc around (30).
• Rnd 43: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 44: sc around.

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (Hooves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–4: sc around.
• Change to White.
• Rnd 5–16: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The French Wardrobe

Blue & White Striped Dress

Use Blue and White yarn. 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Start with Blue. Ch 40 (measure waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt (Stripes): Change color every 2 rounds.
• Rnd 3–4 (White): dc around (48).
• Rnd 5–6 (Blue): (7 sc, inc) around (54) (using dc).
• Rnd 7–8 (White): dc around (54).
• Rnd 9–10 (Blue): (8 sc, inc) around (60) (using dc).
• Rnd 11–12 (White): dc around (60).
• Rnd 13–14 (Blue): dc around (60). FO.
• Bodice: Join Blue yarn to waist.
  Row 1: sc 16 across front. Turn.
  Row 2: Change to White. sc across.
  Row 3: Change to Blue. sc across.
  Row 4–5: Continue stripes.
• Straps: Ch 20 in Blue. Sew to back waistband.

Black Beret

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 10–12: sc around (54). (Widest part).
• Rnd 13: (7 sc, dec) around (48).
• Rnd 14: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 16–17: sc around (36). FO.
• Stem: Ch 4, sl st back. Sew to top center.

Red Silk Scarf

Use Bright Red yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). 3 dc in last st.
• Row 3: Repeat Row 2 pattern to make a small triangle.
• Ties: At the two side corners, Ch 25. FO. Tie around the neck.

Brown Loafers (Make 2)

Use 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 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 7, 4 dec, sc 7 (18). FO.

Bakery Accessories

The Baguette

Use Golden/Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–25: sc around (12). (Long tube).
• Rnd 26: dec around (6). Close.
• Details: Use a darker brown thread to embroider 3-4 diagonal slashes on top for the crust scores.

The Croissant

Use Golden/Tan yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 12. sc across (11).
• Row 2: dec, sc to end (10).
• Row 3: sc to last 2, dec (9).
• Continue decreasing 1 st per row until 1 st remains. You have a long triangle.
• Roll the triangle up from the wide base to the tip. Curve the ends inward to form a crescent. Sew in place.

Mini Rooster

Use Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow yarn.

• Body (Green/Blue mix): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Head (Red): On top of body, MR 6, sc 2 rounds. Close.
• Comb: Ch 3 loops on top of head in Red.
• Beak: Yellow stitch.
• Tail: Loop ch-10 strands of different colors (Red, Blue, Green) to the back of the body to create the rooster tail.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Striped Dress.
2. Put on the Brown Loafers.
3. Tie the Red Scarf around her neck, positioned to the side.
4. Place the Black Beret on her head, tilted.
5. Tuck the Baguette under her arm (you can crochet a small rectangle bag for it if desired).
6. Stitch the Croissant to her hand.
7. Place the Rooster by her feet.

Your French Baker Cow is ready to say “Bon Appétit”! Enjoy the crochet journey.