She is dressed in a chic, effortless “Mori girl” style, wearing a loose-fitting oatmeal linen dress that allows for plenty of movement. Over this, she layers a textured moss green pinafore apron, practical yet stylish for gathering fresh produce. Her look is topped with a sweet floral headscarf tied neatly behind her ears, and she wears comfortable espadrille sandals on her hooves. She is fully prepared for her shopping trip with a stretchy net bag, from which a crusty baguette peeks out, alongside a wedge of fresh cheese. This pattern is perfect for those who love rustic, natural aesthetics and storytelling through crochet.

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
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Light Brown (Cow Body – Jersey color)
• DK weight yarn in Oatmeal/Beige (Linen Dress, Baguette)
• DK weight yarn in Moss Green (Pinafore Apron)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/White (Muzzle, Socks, Horns, Bag)
• DK weight yarn in Tan/Jute color (Espadrille soles)
• DK weight yarn in Yellow (Cheese)
• Scrap of floral fabric for headscarf (or use fine yarn to crochet one)
• 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, Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

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 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The cow is made in standard amigurumi style. The head is shaped with a wide muzzle. The body is light brown. The legs feature a color change to simulate socks and shoes. The outfit is layered: a base dress in oatmeal and a separate green apron. The net bag is made using chain spaces to create a mesh. The baguette and cheese are simple shapes.

Body Parts

Head

Use Light Brown yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• 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)
• 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. (Muzzle will be placed between them).

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

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

Muzzle

Use Cream/White yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8. Start 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 5, 4 sc in last ch. Turn: sc 5, inc (18).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 7, 2 inc, sc 7, inc (22).
• Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 7, inc, sc (26).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (26).

FO. Sew to face between the eyes. Stuff lightly before closing. Embroider wide nostrils with dark brown thread.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Cream/White 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.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Light Brown yarn.

• 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 below the horns. Fold them slightly to look relaxed.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Tan/Jute yarn (Espadrille Sole).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20) – creates the sole edge.
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (20).
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Change to Cream (Socks).
• Rnd 7: (BLO) sc 4, 4 dec, sc 4 (12).
• Rnd 8–9: sc around (12).
• Change to Light Brown (Skin).
• Rnd 10: (BLO) sc around (12).
• Rnd 11–20: sc around (12).

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

Body

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

• Rnd 21: sc 12 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 12 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (32).
• Rnd 22: (inc, 15 sc) repeat twice (34).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (40).
• Rnd 24–30: sc around (40).
• Rnd 31: (8 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: sc around (24).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Light Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

French Market Wardrobe

Oatmeal Linen Dress

Use Oatmeal/Beige yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waistband: Ch 36 (measure waist). Join. sc around (36).
• Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 4–14: hdc around (48). (Using hdc gives a nice drape like linen).
• Rnd 15: sc around. FO.
• Bodice: Attach yarn to front waist. Work 14 sc back and forth for 5 rows. Add straps.

Moss Green Pinafore Apron

Use Moss Green yarn. This goes over the dress.

• Waist Ties: Ch 20, sc 14 (waist panel), ch 20. Turn.
• Row 1: Work across the center 14 sts. sc across.
• Row 2–6: sc across. (Bib).
• Row 7: dec, sc 10, dec (12).
• Straps: Chain 25 from the top corners of the bib. Cross them at the back and sew to the waist ties.
• Skirt Overlay (Optional): If you want the apron to have a skirt, attach yarn to the bottom of the waist panel and work rows of dc to create a half-apron effect.

Headscarf

You can use a triangular piece of floral fabric, or crochet one:

• Use Cream or Floral colored yarn.
• Row 1: Ch 4. 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc across, 2 dc in last st.
• Repeat Row 2 until the triangle is wide enough to cover the head (approx 14 rows).
• Chain 30 off the side corners for ties.

Espadrille Straps

Use Tan yarn. Chain a long cord. Wrap it around the ankle of the cow (over the shoe/sock line) and tie a small bow to mimic lace-up sandals.

Market Accessories

String Net Bag

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc.
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (16).
• Rnd 3: *Ch 5, skip 1, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 4–10: *Ch 5, sc in next ch-sp* repeat around. (The bag will stretch).
• Rnd 11: sc 3 in each ch-sp to gather the rim.
• Handles: Ch 20. Sew to opposite sides of the rim.

Baguette

Use Oatmeal/Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (9). Stuff lightly as you go.
• Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) around (6). Close.
• Embroider 2-3 diagonal lines on top with darker brown yarn for the crust cuts.

Cheese Wedge

Use Yellow yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch. Turn.
• Row 2: inc, inc (4). Turn.
• Row 3: inc, sc 2, inc (6). Turn.
• Row 4–5: sc across.
• Make 2 of these triangles. Crochet a strip to join them together (sides). Stuff firmly.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Oatmeal Dress.
2. Put the Green Pinafore Apron over the dress.
3. Tie the Headscarf around her head.
4. Wrap the Espadrille straps around her ankles.
5. Place the Baguette and Cheese in the Net Bag.
6. Hang the bag on her arm.

Your Sunday Market Cow is ready for a relaxing weekend trip! Bon voyage!