Step into a world of timeless elegance and eternal romance with the “Vintage Rose Cow.” This exquisite amigurumi design captures the nostalgic charm of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, blended with the pastoral sweetness of a classic dairy cow. This isn’t just a toy; it is a keepsake that tells a story of love and refined style.

The character features a gentle brown and white spotted dairy cow, designed with a soft, rounded muzzle and kind eyes. She is dressed for a sophisticated evening or a romantic promenade in a luxurious burgundy dress made from velvet yarn, giving it a rich, tactile texture. The dress is accented with a high-necked, pristine white Victorian lace collar that frames her face beautifully. Her accessories are modest yet chic: a black pillbox hat with a mysterious mesh veil, sensible low-heeled black shoes, and a darling heart-shaped handbag. To complete the theme of “Eternal Romance,” she is accompanied by a pair of inseparable miniature lovebirds—one blue and one orange—snuggled together.

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
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• Yarn:
  • DK or Sport weight cotton yarn in: Chocolate Brown, White (for the cow), Black (shoes/hat), Bright Blue, and Bright Orange (for birds).
  • Velvet or Chenille Yarn (Fine/DK weight) in Deep Burgundy/Wine Red (for the dress). Note: If you cannot find velvet yarn, regular acrylic works, but velvet adds the requested texture.
  • Lace weight or fingering weight cotton in White (for the collar).
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (for the cow and birds), 3.0 mm (for the velvet dress), 1.5 mm (for the lace collar).
• Notions:
  • 10mm Black Safety Eyes.
  • Small piece of black tulle or netting (for the veil).
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Yarn needle and embroidery needle.
  • Black embroidery thread.
  • Stitch markers.

Gauge & Size

The finished cow stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge should be tight for the body to prevent stuffing from showing. The dress tension should be checked to ensure it fits over the cow’s body.

Pattern Instructions: The Cow

Head (Brown and White)

Work in a continuous spiral. The color changes create the classic dairy cow pattern. Carry the unused yarn behind the active stitches.

• Rnd 1: (White) 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: (White) inc in each st around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (White) (sc 1, inc) x 6. [18]
• Rnd 4: (White) (sc 2, inc) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 5: (White) (sc 3, inc) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 6: (White) (sc 4, inc) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 7: (White) (sc 5, inc) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 8: (White) (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 9–11: (White) sc around. [48]
• Start Color Changes for the “Mask” look:
• Rnd 12: (Brown) sc 14, (White) sc 20, (Brown) sc 14. [48]
• Rnd 13: (Brown) sc 15, (White) sc 18, (Brown) sc 15. [48]
• Rnd 14: (Brown) sc 16, (White) sc 16, (Brown) sc 16. [48]
• Rnd 15–19: (Brown) sc 17, (White) sc 14, (Brown) sc 17. [48]
• Rnd 20: (Brown) sc 18, (White) sc 12, (Brown) sc 18. [48]
• Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, placing them in the Brown sections just on the edge of the White blaze.
• Rnd 21: (Brown – continue in all Brown for back of head) (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 22: (Brown) (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 23: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 24: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Stuff the head firmly.
• Rnd 25: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Muzzle (Light Pink or White)

Use Light Pink for a soft contrast or White for a classic look.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn. 3 sc, inc. [12]
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. [18]
• Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, 4 sc, (sc 1, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (sc 1, inc) x 2. [24]
• Rnd 4–5: sc around. [24]
• Fasten off. Sew to the center of the face below the eyes. Stuff lightly before closing. Embroider two nostrils using Dark Brown or Black thread.

Ears (Make 2 – Brown)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. [9]
• Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x 3. [12]
• Rnd 4: (sc 3, inc) x 3. [15]
• Rnd 5–8: sc around. [15]
• Rnd 9: (sc 3, dec) x 3. [12]
• Flatten the ear. Fold the bottom corners together and sew to the side of the head.

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Horns (Make 2 – Beige/White)

• Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. [4]
• Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 2. [6]
• Rnd 3–4: sc around. [6]
• Fasten off. Sew near the ears.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Black (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. sc 4, 3 sc in last. Turn. sc 3, inc. [12]
• Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. [18]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc), 3 sc, (sc 1, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (sc 1, inc) x 2. [24]
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around. [24]
• Rnd 5–6: sc around. [24]
• Rnd 7: sc 6, dec x 6, sc 6. [18]
• Change to White (Socks/Stockings) or Brown (Skin).
• Rnd 8: BLO sc around. [18]
• Rnd 9–20: sc around. [18]
• Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg.
• Shoe Strap: Reattach Black yarn to the side of the shoe. Ch 8, attach to the other side.

Body

Continue with the leg color (White or Brown).

• Rnd 21: Ch 3, join to the first leg with a sc. Sc 18 (leg 1), sc 3 (chain), sc 18 (leg 2), sc 3 (chain). [42]
• Rnd 22: (sc 6, inc) x 6. [48]
• Rnd 23–28: sc around. [48]
• Change to Brown (if you were using White for socks).
• Rnd 29: (sc 6, dec) x 6. [42]
• Rnd 30–31: sc around. [42]
• Rnd 32: (sc 5, dec) x 6. [36]
• Rnd 33–35: sc around. [36]
• Rnd 36: (sc 4, dec) x 6. [30]
• Rnd 37–39: sc around. [30]
• Rnd 40: (sc 3, dec) x 6. [24]
• Rnd 41: sc around. [24]
• Rnd 42: (sc 2, dec) x 6. [18]
• Fasten off. Stuff firmly. Sew the head to the body.

Arms (Make 2 – Brown)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3–15: sc around. [12]
• Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to shoulders.

The Vintage Outfit

Burgundy Velvet Dress

Use Velvet/Chenille Yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. This dress is worked from the top down.

• Row 1: Ch 27. sc in 2nd ch and across. [26]. Turn.
• Row 2: (sc 1, inc) around. [39]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 7), sc 13, ch 6 (skip 7), sc 6. [25 sts + 12 ch]. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains. [37]. Turn.
• Row 5–9: sc across. [37]. (This is the fitted bodice).
• Skirt: Join to the first st with a sl st to work in rounds.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around. [74]. Join.
• Rnd 11–20: Ch 2, dc in each st around. [74]. (Adjust length to preference).
• Rnd 21: sc around for a finished hem. Fasten off.
• Sew a small button or snap to the back of the bodice to close.

Victorian Lace Collar

Use Lace Weight White yarn (or split a DK yarn) and 1.5 mm hook.

• Row 1: Ch 30 (measure around the cow’s neck). sc in 2nd ch and across. Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st. *Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next* repeat across. Turn. (Eyelet row).
• Row 3: *Ch 3, skip 1, sc in next* repeat across. Turn.
• Row 4 (Shells): *5 dc in the ch-3 space, sc in the next ch-3 space* repeat across.
• Fasten off. Tie around the neck using the eyelet row or sew a small pearl button.

Pillbox Hat

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. [18]
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. [24]
• Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. [30]
• Rnd 6: BLO sc around. [30] (This creates the sharp edge).
• Rnd 7–9: sc around. [30]
• Fasten off.
• Veil: Cut a small rectangle of black tulle or netting. Gather one side and sew it to the inside front rim of the hat, letting it drape down over the cow’s eyes slightly.

Accessories & Miniatures

Heart Handbag

Use Burgundy or Red yarn.

• Lobes (Make 2): 6 sc in MR. Inc to 12. Sc 1 round. Fasten off first lobe. Do not fasten off second.
• Join: sc into the first lobe, crochet around it (12), then crochet around the second lobe (12). [24 total].
• Rnd 1: sc around [24].
• Rnd 2: (sc 4, dec) x 4. [20].
• Rnd 3: (sc 3, dec) x 4. [16].
• Rnd 4: (sc 2, dec) x 4. [12]. Stuff lightly.
• Rnd 5: dec around. [6]. Close opening.
• Handle: Ch 15. Attach to the top of the lobes.

Lovebirds (Make 1 Blue, 1 Orange)

Use 2.5 mm hook.

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
• Rnd 2: inc around. [12]
• Rnd 3–5: sc around. [12]
• Rnd 6: dec, sc 10. [11]
• Rnd 7: dec, sc 9. [10]
• Rnd 8: dec around. [5]. Fasten off.
• Beak: Embroider a tiny yellow or black triangle.
• Wings: Embroider small wings on the side or crochet a tiny oval (ch 3, sc around) and sew on.
• Stitch the two birds side-by-side so they are snuggling.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the burgundy velvet dress.
2. Attach the white lace collar around the neck, over the dress.
3. Sew or pin the pillbox hat (with veil) to the head, slightly tilted to the side.
4. Place the heart handbag in one hand (sew a stitch to secure).
5. Place the pair of lovebirds in the other hand or sitting near the cow’s feet.

Your “Vintage Rose Cow” is now ready to grace your home with her eternal romance and classic beauty!