Transport yourself to the rolling hills of the French or Italian countryside with the enchanting “Vineyard Lady Cow.” This pattern brings to life a rustic and elegant character, inspired by the traditional harvest festivals of Europe. Our subject is a charming Highland Cow, recognizable by her shaggy, warm brown coat and gentle demeanor. She is dressed in a stunning “Dirndl” style ensemble featuring a deep purple dress with a corset-style bodice, layered over a crisp white puff-sleeved blouse.

To complete her harvest look, she wears a light lilac apron and a matching triangular kerchief adorned with a grape cluster motif on her head. Her accessories are perfectly themed: she carries a woven wicker basket overflowing with fresh green and purple grapes, and for a touch of celebration, she has a miniature wine bottle and glass ready for the tasting. This heirloom-quality doll is perfect for collectors or as a centerpiece for a country-style home.

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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 same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• Bobble – (yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2) x 4, yarn over pull through all loops.
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Toffee Brown (Cow body and hair)
  • Beige (Snout and horns)
  • Deep Purple (Dress)
  • White (Blouse)
  • Lilac/Light Purple (Apron and Kerchief)
  • Dark Brown (Shoes and Basket)
  • Olive Green (Bottle and Grape leaves)
  • Violet and Lime Green (Grapes)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for doll and small items)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm or 12mm Black Safety Eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (for dress lacing and apron details)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Scissors, pins, stitch markers
• A small piece of cardboard or plastic for the shoe soles

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished Vineyard Lady Cow stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The gauge for the amigurumi parts (head, body, legs) should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The clothing can be worked with a slightly more relaxed tension for a nice drape.

Head

Use Toffee Brown yarn. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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 10–20: sc around (54)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 22–24: sc around (60)
• Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, spaced about 10–11 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Snout

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8, start in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate to work on underside: 5 sc, inc (16)
• Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (28)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (28)

FO. Sew to the center of the face, slightly overlapping the bottom of the eyes. Stuff lightly before closing. Embroider two nostrils with Toffee Brown yarn.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc (5)
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc (6)
• Rnd 3: inc, 5 sc (7)
• Rnd 4: inc, 6 sc (8)
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (8)
• Rnd 9: (dec, 2 sc) x 2 (6)

Stuff firmly. Sew to the sides of the head, curving upwards.

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Ears (Make 2)

Use Toffee 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 4–6: sc around (12)
• Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (9)

Flatten and sew below the horns.

Highland Hair (Shaggy Bangs)

Use Toffee Brown yarn. Cut roughly 30-40 strands of yarn, each about 4 inches long.

• Using a latch hook method (fold strand in half, pull loop through stitch, pull ends through loop), attach strands to the top of the head between the horns and slightly down the forehead.
• Trim the bangs so they don’t cover the beautiful eyes, but frame the face nicely.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Dark Brown (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7, start in 2nd ch. 5 sc, 3 sc in last. Rotate: 4 sc, inc (14)
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around (20)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (20)
• Rnd 7: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16) – Toe shaping
• Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc (14)
• Change to Toffee Brown (Skin).
• Rnd 9: BLO sc around (14)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (14)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Shoe Strap: Reattach Dark Brown yarn to the side of the shoe. Ch 8, sl st to the other side. FO.

Body

Continue with Toffee Brown.

• Rnd 23: 14 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 14 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (30)
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 39: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Toffee Brown (Hands).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–5: sc around (9)
• Change to White (Sleeves).
• Rnd 6: inc around (18) – Puff sleeve start
• Rnd 7–9: sc around (18)
• Rnd 10: dec around (9) – End puff
• Rnd 11–12: sc around (9)

Stuff hand and puff sleeve firmly. Flatten top and sew to body.

Outfit

Dark Purple Dirndl Dress

Use Dark Purple yarn. Worked from the waist up for the bodice, and waist down for the skirt.

• Waistband: Ch 36 (check fit around waist), sl st to join.
• Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around (36).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (72).
• Rnd 3–10: Ch 2, dc around (72).
• Rnd 11: sc around. FO.
• Bodice: Attach yarn to the back of the waistband.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc around (36). Work in rows to leave space for blouse details or just keep in rounds. Let’s work in rounds but create a square neckline.
• Rnd 2–4: sc around (36).
• Row 5 (Front Bib): Identify center 12 sts. Attach yarn. sc 12. Turn.
• Row 6–8: sc 12. Turn.
• Straps: Ch 15 from top corners of the bib. Sew to the back of the waistband.
• Details: Use Pink embroidery thread to create a crisscross “corset” lacing pattern on the front bib of the dress.

Lilac Apron

Use Lilac yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 16. sc in 2nd ch and across (15). Turn.
• Row 2–10: Ch 1, sc across (15).
• Ties: At the top corners, ch 30 for waist ties. FO. Tie around the waist over the purple dress.

Grape Kerchief

Use Lilac yarn. Worked as a triangle.

• Row 1: Ch 4, in 1st ch work: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3–6: Continue increasing (dc in each st, corner shell in ch-2 space) until it covers the head nicely.
• Decoration: Use Purple yarn to embroider a cluster of French knots (grapes) on the back point of the kerchief, and Green yarn for a small vine/leaf. Tie onto the head (under the horns).

Accessories

Wicker Basket

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc (8)
• Rnd 2: inc around (16)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (24) – Base rim
• Rnd 5–8: *sc 1, FPsc (front post sc)* repeat around. This creates a woven texture.
• Rnd 9: sc around.
• Handle: Ch 15. Sew to sides.

Grapes (Clusters)

Make one bunch in Violet and one in Lime Green.

• Grape Balls (Make 6-8 per bunch): Ch 3, Bobble st in 1st ch, ch 1 to lock. FO.
• Sew the bobbles together in a pyramid shape (3 on top, 2 middle, 1 bottom).
• Add a small Green ch-stem at the top. Place in basket.

Miniature Wine Bottle

Use Olive Green yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–7: sc around (12) – Body
• Rnd 8: (sc, dec) around (8) – Shoulder
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (8) – Neck
• Change to Beige (Cork).
• Rnd 12: sc around (8). FO. Stuff firmly.
• Label: Glue a tiny rectangle of paper or cream felt on the body.

Miniature Wine Glass

Use Clear/Grey or Light Blue yarn (or clear plastic craft cup).

• Bowl: MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around (12). Rnd 3-4: sc around. Rnd 5: dec around (6). Stuff lightly with red yarn (wine) or plain stuffing.
• Stem: Ch 4 off the bottom of the bowl. Sc back down.
• Base: Work 6 sc into the bottom of the stem chain. FO.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the dress on the cow. The puff sleeves of the body act as the blouse. Lace up the front bodice with pink thread.
2. Apron: Tie the lilac apron around the waist.
3. Kerchief: Place the triangular kerchief on the head, tying ends under the chin or behind the horns.
4. Basket: Place the basket on one arm, filled with the grape clusters.
5. Wine Set: Set the bottle and glass near the cow or tack them to her hands for a “cheers” pose.

Your Vineyard Lady Cow is ready for the harvest festival! Enjoy this taste of the European countryside.