This adorable bovine features a classic dairy cow coat with patches of soft brown and creamy white. She is dressed for a productive day in her workshop wearing a charming Light Blue dress featuring a beautiful scalloped hemline that adds a touch of elegance to her workwear. To protect her dress during the soap-making process, she wears a practical yet lovely Lavender Purple apron with a large front pocket for holding her tools.

Her look is completed with a vintage-style headscarf tied in a bow to keep her ears tidy, and comfortable cream-colored crochet shoes. In her hand, she holds a fresh bar of handmade lavender soap, ready for market, and she is accompanied by a cheerful yellow Rubber Duck, the perfect companion for a bubble bath. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy detailed clothing and storytelling 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
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for the dress hem).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in White (Main Body)
• DK weight yarn in Brown (Patches, Ears, Hooves/Hands, Muzzle spots)
• DK weight yarn in Light Blue (Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Lavender/Purple (Apron, Soap)
• DK weight yarn in Cream (Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow (Rubber Duck)
• DK weight yarn in Orange (Duck Beak)
• Patterned fabric or variegated yarn (Headscarf) – *Pattern provided for crochet version*
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Cow)
• Pair of 4mm beads or safety eyes (Duck)
• Brown embroidery thread (Nostrils, Eye details)
• Small piece of cardboard (for shoe soles)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of twine or jute string (to tie the soap)

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 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The head is a sphere with a sewn-on muzzle. The specific “spotted” look is achieved by changing colors between White and Brown on the head, arms, and legs. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy. The dress is worked from the neck down, featuring a detailed scalloped skirt. The apron is a separate piece with a functional pocket. The accessories—soap, mold, and duck—are miniatures.

Body Parts (Cow)

Head

Use White yarn (Main color) and Brown yarn (Spot color). 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).
• Face Patch: Rnd 13: sc 15 White, Change to Brown, sc 10, Change to White, sc 29.
• Rnd 14–17: Continue the color change to create a large brown patch over one eye area. (Adjust stitch counts to shape the patch naturally).
• 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 goes in the white section, one in the brown patch. 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 Tan yarn (or Brown if preferred).

• 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 two 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. Add small horns in beige if desired (MR 4, inc to 6, sc 2 rnds).

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Cream yarn (Shoes).

• 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).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (20).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 8: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 9 (Shoe strap): sc around.
• Change to White (Socks).
• Rnd 10: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 11–13: sc around.
• Rnd 14 (Sock Ruffle): (FLO) *ch 2, sl st in next* around.
• Change to Brown (Skin/Legs) or White (Mix it up).
• Rnd 15: Work in BLO of Rnd 13. sc around (14).
• Rnd 16–22: sc around (14).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Shoe Detail: Sew a tiny ribbon bow to the front of each shoe.

Body

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

• Rnd 23: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42). (Use White, add random Brown patches if desired).
• Rnd 31: (5 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).
• Rnd 41: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Brown (Hooves).

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

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Soap Maker’s Wardrobe

Light Blue Scalloped Dress

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

• Waist: Ch 40 (measure cow’s waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4–12: dc around (56). (Work until skirt is knee-length).
• Scallop Hem:
• Rnd 13: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st (Shell), skip 2 sts, sl st in next* repeat around.
• FO. This creates the beautiful wavy edge seen in the image.
• Bodice: Join yarn to the front waist loops.
  Row 1: sc 16 centered on front. Turn.
  Row 2–6: sc across (16).
• Sleeves/Straps: Ch 20 from top corners of bodice. Sew to back waistband.
  Cap Sleeves: Join yarn to the strap, work 1 row of hdc along the strap to create a small sleeve look.

Lavender Apron

Use Lavender/Purple yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 14. sc across (13).
• Row 2–12: sc across. (Main apron part).
• Row 13: sc around the edges for a clean finish.
• Pocket: Ch 8. sc across (7) for 5 rows. Sew this small square to the center of the apron.
• Ties: Ch 35, attach to top corner of apron, sc across top, Ch 35.
• Tie around the waist over the dress.

Headscarf

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

• Use a lightweight floral or variegated yarn.
• Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
• Row 2–8: Work a standard triangle shawl pattern until it fits over the head.
• Tie the two long ends into a bow on top of the head (between the ears and horns).

Craft Accessories

Handmade Soap Bar

Use Lavender yarn.

• Cube: Ch 7. sc 6. Work 6 rows. Make 2 squares (top/bottom).
  Make a strip for the sides: Ch 4, sc 3. Work rows until it fits around the perimeter of the square.
• Sew the strip between the two squares, stuffing firmly with fiberfill or a small block of foam to keep it perfectly square.
• Detail: Wrap a piece of rustic twine or jute string around the soap like a gift package.

Wooden Mold (Optional)

Use Brown yarn.

• Crochet a small open rectangle box. Ch 10, sc 9. Work 4 rows (Base). Work up the sides (BLO sc) for 3 rows.
• Insert a small piece of cardboard to keep it rigid.

Rubber Duck

Use Bright Yellow yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Head: MR 6, inc to 9. sc 2 rounds. dec to 5. Sew to top of body.
• Beak: Orange yarn. Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch. Sew to face.
• Wings: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch. Sew to sides.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Light Blue Dress.
2. Tie the Lavender Apron around her waist.
3. Place the Headscarf on her head, tying a bow at the top.
4. Stitch the Soap Bar to one of her hands.
5. Place the Soap Mold in the apron pocket or hanging from her arm.
6. Set the Rubber Duck by her feet.

Your Soap Maker Cow is ready to craft the finest batches! Enjoy the process.