Welcome to this delightful project that captures the essence of a warm, rustic summer day. This design features a charming black and white dairy cow dressed in her Sunday best, complete with a vibrant red poppy headband and a delicate lace apron. She is accompanied by a tiny, viral-worthy harvest mouse friend. This project is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to add a high-quality, detailed amigurumi to their collection. If you are looking to buy yarn for this project, I recommend checking online retailers like Amazon or your local craft store for high-quality cotton blends which give the stitches excellent definition. The estimated cost to make this heirloom-quality set is roughly $15 to $25 depending on the yarn brands you choose to purchase. Using premium mercerized cotton will elevate the finish, making it perfect for gifts or decor.

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

Supplies and Materials

To recreate the exact look from the photo, you will need the following materials. When you buy your supplies, ensure you have enough yardage of the main colors.

• Yarn: Sport weight or DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors: White (Main), Black (Patches/Hooves), Bright Red (Dress/Shoes/Poppies), Beige/Tan (Mouse), Golden Yellow (Wheat), and a scrap of Pink (Nose embroidery).
• Crochet Hook: 2.5mm (or size B/1) for a tight gauge.
• Safety Eyes: 10mm or 12mm for the cow, 4mm beads for the mouse.
• Fiberfill Stuffing: High-quality polyester filling.
• Wire: Floral wire for the wheat stalks (optional).
• Tapestry Needle, Scissors, and Stitch Markers.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• st: Stitch

Part 1: The Dairy Cow

Legs (Make 2)

We begin with the red shoes. Stuff firmly as you go.

1. R1: With Red yarn, ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook. inc, 3 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to work on other side: 3 sc, inc. (14)
2. R2: inc, 4 sc, (inc) x 4, 4 sc, inc. (20)
3. R3: sc in each st around. (20)
4. R4: In BLO, sc in each st around (creates the sole edge). (20)
5. R5-6: sc in each st around. (20)
6. R7: 6 sc, (dec) x 4, 6 sc. (16) – Shape the toe.
7. R8: 6 sc, (dec) x 2, 6 sc. (14) – Change to White yarn in the last st.
8. R9: In BLO, sc in each st around. (14)
9. R10-18: sc in each st around. (14)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. Ch 3 and join to the first leg with a sl st to begin the body.

Body

1. R19: sc 14 (first leg), sc 3 (on chain), sc 14 (second leg), sc 3 (on other side of chain). (34)
2. R20: (inc, 16 sc) x 2. (36)
3. R21-25: sc in each st around. (36) – Note: You can randomly substitute 3-4 stitches with Black yarn here to create cow spots on the belly if desired, though most is covered by the dress.
4. R26: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
5. R27-31: sc in each st around. (30)
6. R32: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
7. R33-35: sc in each st around. (24)
8. R36: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
9. R37: sc in each st around. (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.

Head

The head is shaped like a bulbous pear. We start with the snout in White.

1. R1: With White, ch 6. Start in 2nd ch. inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn: 4 sc. (12)
2. R2: (inc) x 2, 3 sc, (inc) x 3, 3 sc, inc. (18)
3. R3: (sc, inc) x 2, 3 sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc. (24)
4. R4-6: sc in each st around. (24)
5. R7: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
6. R8: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
7. R9: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
8. R10: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
9. R11-16: sc in each st around. (48)
   Note: At this stage, crochet two oval patches separately in Black (ch 4, sc around) and sew them onto the face where the eyes will go, or simply embroider large black patches later. Insert safety eyes through the black patches between R10 and R11.
10. R17: (sc 6, dec) x 6. (42)
11. R18: (sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)
12. R19: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
13. R20: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
14. R21: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
15. R22: (sc 1, dec) x 6. (12)
16. R23: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close the hole. Embroider nostrils with pink yarn.

Arms (Make 2)

1. R1: With Black yarn, MR 6 sc.
2. R2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. (9)
3. R3: sc in each st around. (9)
4. R4: Change to White. sc in each st around. (9)
5. R5-14: sc in each st around. (9)
6. R15: Flatten the top and sc through both layers to close.

Ears & Horns

Ears (Make 2): With White, MR 6 sc. R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9). R3: (sc 2, inc) x 3 (12). R4-6: sc around. R7: (sc 2, dec) x 3 (9). Fold and sew to head.
Horns (Make 2): With Beige/Tan, MR 4 sc. R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6). R3: sc around. Sew between ears.

Part 2: The Outfit

Red Dress

Worked from the neck down (Raglan style).

1. R1: With Red, ch 20, join to form a circle (ensure it fits over the neck).
2. R2: sc in each st around. (20)
3. R3: (sc 4, inc) x 4. (24)
4. R4: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
5. R5: sc 5 (back), ch 6 (skip 5 for armhole), sc 10 (front), ch 6 (skip 5 for armhole), sc 5 (back).
6. R6: sc in each st and chain. (32)
7. R7-9: sc in each st around. (32)
8. R10: (sc 3, inc) around. (40)
9. R11: (sc 4, inc) around. (48)
10. R12: (sc 5, inc) around. (56)
11. R13-20: sc in each st around. (56)
12. R21: Change to Black yarn. sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Attach black yarn to the neckline and work 1 row of sc for the trim.

Lace Apron

Use white yarn and work in rows.

1. Waistband: Ch 40 (ties included). Fasten off. Reattach yarn at the center 12 stitches of the chain.
2. Row 1: sc 12. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, skip 1, sc, skip 1, *5 dc in next st (shell), skip 1, sc, skip 1* repeat across. End with 2 dc in last st. Turn.
4. Row 3: ch 1, sc in first dc, *5 dc in next sc, sc in center of shell* repeat across.
5. Row 4-6: Repeat the shell pattern to desired length.
6. Border: Work sc evenly around the edges of the apron panel.

Part 3: Accessories

Poppy Headband

Band: With Green or Red yarn, ch until long enough to wrap around the head. Sl st to join.
Poppy Flower (Make 4-5):

1. Center: With Black, MR 5 sc. Sl st to join.
2. Petals: Change to Red. *ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, sl st to next st* repeat 5 times for 5 petals.

Sew flowers onto the headband.

Bundle of Wheat

With Golden Yellow yarn.

1. Stalk: Ch 15.
2. Grain: *ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), sl st in next ch of main stalk* repeat down for about 6-7 picots to create the wheat texture.
3. Stem: Sl st down the rest of the chain.

Make 5-6 stalks. Bundle them together and tie with a piece of yarn. You can insert thin floral wire inside to make them stand upright.

Part 4: The Harvest Mouse

This miniature friend is worked in a continuous spiral using Beige/Tan yarn.

1. Head/Body: MR 6 sc.
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. R4-7: sc around. (18)
5. R8: (sc 1, dec) around. (12) – Stuff firmly.
6. R9: dec around. (6)
7. Fasten off and close.
8. Ears (Make 2): MR 6 sc. Do not close circle completely, keep it cupped. Sew to head.
9. Tail: Ch 10 with pink yarn, sl st back down. Sew to the back.
10. Details: Use pink yarn to embroider a nose and black thread for eyes.

Assembly

1. Sew the head firmly to the body.
2. Attach the arms to the sides of the body just below the neck.
3. Place the dress on the cow. Tie the apron around the waist.
4. Place the poppy headband on the head, positioning it in front of the horns.
5. Sew or glue the wheat bundle to one of the cow’s hands.
6. Attach a single stalk of wheat to the mouse’s paw.

Your Poppy Field Cow and her Harvest Mouse friend are now complete! This set makes a stunning display piece or a precious toy for a child. Be sure to check your tension to ensure the doll stands on its own.