This charming bovine features a classic brown and white spotted coat, giving her a warm and natural appearance. She is the ultimate bohemian fashionista, dressed in a stunning floor-length maxi dress. The dress is a masterpiece of earth tones, featuring tiered layers of Mustard Yellow, Burnt Orange, and Deep Chocolate Brown, mimicking the sunset over a desert landscape. Over her dress, she wears a breezy, open-mesh cardigan in a neutral beige, perfect for those cool evenings by the campfire.

Her accessories define her style: a delicate flower crown of wild daisies rests on her head, and her hooves are adorned with intricate gladiator-style sandals that lace up her legs. She carries a suede-style bag with long fringe details, essential for holding her treasures. In her hands, she strums a miniature ukulele, ready to play a folk song. Her travel companion is a large, friendly Ladybug, a symbol of good luck on her journey. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who love color changing and creating detailed, layered outfits.

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
• Mesh St – (dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) repeated.
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Warm Brown (Cow Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Face Blaze, Muzzle, Flowers)
• DK weight yarn in Mustard Yellow (Dress Tier 1)
• DK weight yarn in Burnt Orange/Rust (Dress Tier 2)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Chocolate Brown (Dress Tier 3)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Cardigan, Bag, Horns, Uke Neck)
• DK weight yarn in Wood Brown (Ukulele Body, Sandals)
• DK weight yarn in Red and Black (Ladybug)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nostrils, Smile)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for ukulele structure and 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 dress is designed to be long and flowy, reaching the ankles.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first and joined to form the body. The head is a sphere with a distinct color change for the blaze. The maxi dress is the highlight, worked waist-down in expanding tiers to create volume. The cardigan is worked in rows using a mesh stitch. The sandals are soles with long chains for lacing. The accessories—ukulele, bag, and ladybug—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Cow)

Head

Use Warm 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 22 Brown, sc 10 White, sc 22 Brown.
• Rnd 14: sc 21 Brown, sc 12 White, sc 21 Brown.
• Rnd 15–19: sc 20 Brown, sc 14 White, sc 20 Brown.
• Rnd 20: sc 21 Brown, sc 12 White, sc 21 Brown.
• Rnd 21: (Brown) (7 sc, dec) around (48). (Switch back to fully brown).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Insert safety eyes in the Brown section, bordering the White blaze, between Rnds 17 and 18.
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) around (18).

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

Muzzle

Use White or Cream yarn.

• 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: sc, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 3 (24).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (24).

FO. Sew to the lower face. Stuff lightly. Embroider nostrils.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 3: sc around.
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
• Rnd 5: sc around.

Stuff lightly. Sew to the top of the head.

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 below the horns.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 8–20: sc around (15).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

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

• Rnd 21: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38).
• Rnd 22: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (40).
• Rnd 31: (8 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).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Bohemian Wardrobe

Tiered Maxi Dress

Use 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Use Mustard Yellow. Ch 40 (measure cow’s waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Tier 1 (Mustard):
• Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4–8: dc around (56).
• Tier 2 (Rust/Orange): Change color.
• Rnd 9: (BLO) (6 sc, inc) around (64).
• Rnd 10–14: dc around (64).
• Tier 3 (Dark Brown): Change color.
• Rnd 15: (BLO) (7 sc, inc) around (72).
• Rnd 16–22: dc around (72). (Floor length).
• Rnd 23: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a ruffle hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join Mustard yarn to front waist. Work sc rows to create a simple bib. Add straps that cross in the back.

Mesh Cardigan

Use Beige yarn. Worked flat in rows.

• Row 1: Ch 30. sc across (29).
• Row 2: (inc) across (58).
• Row 3: *dc 1, ch 1, skip 1* across (Mesh pattern).
• Row 4 (Armholes): Work mesh over 10 sts, ch 8 (skip 10), work mesh over 18 sts, ch 8 (skip 10), work mesh over 10 sts.
• Row 5–10: Work mesh pattern across.
• Row 11: sc around the entire edge to stabilize. FO.

Gladiator Sandals

Use Wood Brown yarn.

• Sole: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc. Rnd 2: inc around curves to make a flat oval.
• Laces: Ch 60 (long tail). Attach to the center toe of the sole. Ch 60 again.
• Place sole on foot. Criss-cross the long chains up the leg and tie a bow below the knee.

Flower Crown

Use Green yarn for the base.

• Ch 50 (measure head). Join circle.
• Flowers (Make 4-5): White yarn. MR, (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) x 5. Yellow knot in center.
• Sew flowers to the green chain loop.

Boho Accessories

Ukulele

Use Wood Brown and Beige yarn.

• Body (Brown): Make 2 flat pieces shaped like a figure-8. (Small circle on top of a big circle). Sew them together with a strip of cardboard inside for stiffness.
• Neck (Beige): Ch 5, sc 4. Work rows to make a rectangle. Sew to top of body.
• Details: Embroider 4 strings with black thread. Embroider a sound hole on the body.

Fringe Bag

Use Beige/Tan yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 11. sc 10. Work 15 rows.
• Fold the bottom up (10 rows) to make the pocket, leaving 5 rows as the flap. Sew sides.
• Fringe: Cut strands of yarn (approx 5cm). Loop them through the edge of the flap using a latch hook method. Trim evenly.
• Strap: Ch 50. Sew to sides.

Ladybug Companion

Use Red and Black yarn.

• Body (Red): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. sc 3 rounds. dec to 12, dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Head (Black): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
• Details: Embroider a black line down the back and black dots on the red body.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Tiered Maxi Dress.
2. Put on the Gladiator Sandals and lace them up.
3. Drape the Mesh Cardigan over her shoulders.
4. Place the Flower Crown on her head (around the horns/ears).
5. Hang the Fringe Bag cross-body.
6. Stitch the Ukulele to one hand.
7. Place the Ladybug by her feet or on her shoulder.

Your Boho Cow is ready for the music festival! Peace and love.