This adorable bovine features a classic coat of warm brown with a creamy white face patch and muzzle. She is dressed for the occasion in a spirited Red and White striped dress, reminiscent of a classic gingham picnic blanket. To ward off the cool breeze in the shade of the fruit trees, she wears a cropped Deep Green bolero jacket, the color of fresh strawberry leaves.

Her accessories are meticulously crafted: a floral headband featuring white blossoms and tiny red berries, and jaunty red T-strap shoes. She carries the fruits of her labor—a jar of strawberry jam covered with a rustic cloth lid—and a delicious triangle sandwich for lunch. However, she isn’t dining alone; a tiny, industrious Ant wearing his very own sun hat has come along to join the feast. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who love storytelling through fiber art.

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
• Bobble St – (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, pull through 2) x 4, yarn over and pull through all loops (Used for berries).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Warm Brown (Body patches)
• DK weight yarn in White (Face, Body patches, Socks, Dress stripes, Flowers)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Red (Dress stripes, Shoes, Strawberries, Jam)
• DK weight yarn in Forest Green (Bolero, Leaves)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Sandwich bread, Ant Hat, Jam lid)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Brown (Ant)
• Scrap yarn in Pink (Sandwich filling) and Green (Lettuce)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Pair of 4mm beads or safety eyes (Ant)
• Pink embroidery thread (Nostrils)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles)

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, adding to the charm and playability of the doll.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The head is a sphere with a distinct color change for the white blaze on the face. The snout is a separate oval sewn onto the face. The body is formed by joining the legs, which feature integrated shoes and socks. The dress is worked from the waist up for the bodice and waist down for the skirt, utilizing color changes to create the striped/gingham effect. The bolero is a separate piece worked flat. The accessories—sandwich, jam jar, and ant—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Cow)

Head

Use Brown and White yarn. Start with Brown.

• 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 10–12: sc around (54).
• Face Blaze Colorwork:
• Rnd 13: sc 20 Brown, sc 14 White, sc 20 Brown.
• Rnd 14–18: Continue this pattern, widening the white section by 1 stitch on each side every round to create a wedge shape.
• Rnd 19–22: sc around, maintaining the wide white patch in the center.
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48). (Keep color pattern consistent).
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Insert safety eyes in the white section, between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced about 10 stitches apart.
• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use White or very Light Pink yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Oval start: sc 4, 3 sc in last, sc 3, inc (12).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc (18).
• Rnd 3: sc, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 3, inc, sc (22).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (22).

FO. Sew to the face below the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider nostrils with pink thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use 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 to the sides of the head. Add small beige horns (MR 4, inc to 6, sc 2 rounds) just above the ears.

Legs with T-Strap Shoes (Make 2)

Start with Red (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 4–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 7 (Strap): sc 5, ch 5, skip 6 front stitches, sc 5. (This creates the ankle strap opening).
• Change to White (Socks).
• Rnd 8: sc around into stitches and chains (16).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around.
• Rnd 12 (Sock Ruffle): (FLO) *ch 2, sl st in next* around.
• Change to Brown (Legs).
• Rnd 13: Work into BLO of Rnd 11. sc around (16).
• Rnd 14–22: sc around (16).

Stuff firmly. T-Strap Detail: Join Red yarn to the center toe of the shoe (Rnd 6). Chain 4, slip stitch to the center of the ankle strap (Rnd 7). FO.

Body

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

• Rnd 23: sc 16 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 16 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (40).
• Rnd 24: (9 sc, inc) repeat around (44).
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (44). (White tummy, Brown back).
• Rnd 31: (9 sc, dec) repeat around (40).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (40).
• Rnd 35: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (36).
• Rnd 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 40: sc around (30).
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 42: sc around (24).
• Rnd 43: (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 (or keep Brown for spots).
• Rnd 6–16: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Picnic Wardrobe

Gingham/Striped Dress

Use Red and White yarn. 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Start with Red. Ch 40 (measure waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Skirt (Stripes): Change color every 2 rounds.
• Rnd 3–4 (White): dc around (48).
• Rnd 5–6 (Red): (7 sc, inc) around (54) (using dc).
• Rnd 7–8 (White): dc around (54).
• Rnd 9–10 (Red): (8 sc, inc) around (60).
• Rnd 11–12 (White): dc around (60).
• Rnd 13–14 (Red): dc around (60).
• Rnd 15 (Blue or Red Hem): (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around. FO.
• Bodice: Join Red yarn to waist.
  Row 1: sc 16 across front. Turn.
  Row 2–5: sc across. (Create stripes if desired).
• Straps: Ch 20. Sew to back.

Green Bolero

Use Forest Green yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc across (25).
• Row 2: (inc) across (50).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 18, ch 6 (skip 8), sc 8.
• Row 5–8: sc across (46).
• Row 9: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each st for a textured edge. FO.

Strawberry Headband

Use Green yarn.

• Band: Ch 60. sc back. Join to circle.
• Flowers: White yarn. MR (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) x 5. Make 3.
• Strawberries: Red yarn. Bobble stitch or tiny ball (MR 4 sc, close). Make 3.
• Sew flowers and berries onto the green band. Place on the cow’s head.

Picnic Accessories

Jam Jar

• Jar Content (Red): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12, 18, 24. sc 6 rounds. (Cylinder).
• Lid Cover (Beige): MR 6 sc. Inc to 12, 18, 24, 30.
  Rnd 6: (FLO) (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a ruffle edge.
  Place Beige piece over the top of the Red cylinder. Tie a piece of twine or thin yarn around the “neck” to secure the lid cloth look.

Triangle Sandwich

Use Beige yarn (Bread).

• Row 1: Ch 2. sc 1 in 2nd ch. Turn.
• Row 2: Inc (2).
• Row 3: Inc, sc (3).
• Row 4: Inc, sc, inc (5).
• Continue increasing at ends until the triangle is the desired size. Make 2 triangles.
• Filling: Cut small pieces of pink and green felt or crochet messy chains. Sandwich them between the two beige triangles and sew the edges closed.

Picnic Ant

Use Dark Brown yarn.

• Body:
  1. Abdomen: MR 6, inc to 12, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Stuff.
  2. Thorax: Ch 2, sc 6 (small ball). Stuff.
  3. Head: Ch 2, MR 6, inc to 12, sc 2 rnds, dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Legs: Use stiff thread or wire to make 6 legs.
• Hat: Beige yarn. MR 6 sc. Inc to 12. sc 1 round. (FLO) inc around (brim). Glue to ant’s head.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Red Gingham Dress.
2. Put on the Green Bolero.
3. Place the Strawberry Headband on her head.
4. Stitch the Sandwich to one hand.
5. Loop the Jam Jar handle (add a chain handle) over her arm or place it by her feet.
6. Set the Picnic Ant on her shoulder or next to the jam.

Your Strawberry Picnic Cow is ready for a sweet summer day! Enjoy the sunshine.