This beautiful bovine features a classic brown and white coat, giving her a grounded, earthy look that contrasts stunningly with her celestial wardrobe. She is dressed in a magnificent “Midnight Blue” gown, reminiscent of the deep night sky, intricately embroidered with shimmering silver stars. Over her dress, she wears a mysterious, sheer black cape that floats around her like a nebula. Perched upon her head is a soft, pointed wizard-style hat in matching blue, adorned with a silver crescent moon charm. She steps quietly through the observatory in elegant silver pointed shoes.

Her accessories are the tools of an astronomer: a handheld telescope for spotting distant planets and a rolled-up star map charting the galaxies. Her faithful companion in the dark hours is a wise little Owl, complete with tiny wire spectacles, ready to help her decipher the mysteries of the universe. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy embroidery details and creating themed accessory sets.

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
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Warm Brown (Cow Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Face Blaze, Muzzle, Socks)
• DK weight yarn in Midnight Blue (Dress, Hat)
• DK weight yarn in Silver/Grey (Shoes, Telescope detail, Stars)
• Fine weight Black yarn or Tulle fabric (Cape)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Antique Gold (Telescope, Map)
• Scrap yarn in Brown/Beige (Owl)
• Silver embroidery thread (Star embroidery)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Cow)
• Pair of 6mm safety eyes or beads (Owl)
• Craft wire (for Owl glasses and Moon charm)
• 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 hat adds additional height.

Construction Overview

The cow is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the silver shoes, and are joined to form the body. The head is a sphere with a color change technique to create the white blaze on the forehead. The dress is worked from the waist down to create a full skirt, which is then embroidered. The cape can be crocheted with a very loose stitch or made from fabric. The hat is a cone shape worked in rounds. The accessories—telescope, map, and owl—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 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 in soft pink or brown.

Horns (Make 2)

Use White or 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 with Silver Shoes (Make 2)

Start with Silver/Grey (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). (Pointed toe shaping).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 8: sc around.
• Change to Brown (Legs). (Or white if you want socks).
• Rnd 9: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (14).

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 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (42).
• Rnd 31: (5 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 Stargazer’s Wardrobe

Midnight Blue Star Dress

Use Midnight 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: (6 sc, inc) around (64).
• Rnd 5–16: dc around (64). (A-line shape).
• Rnd 17: (sc, ch 2, skip 1) around for a subtle edge. FO.
• Bodice: Join Blue yarn to front waist. Work sc rows to create a simple top. Add straps that cross in the back.
• Stars: Using Silver embroidery thread, stitch small 5-point stars or asterisk shapes randomly all over the skirt.

Sheer Black Cape

Use Fine Black yarn (sock weight) and a larger hook (3.5mm) to create an open, sheer effect.

• Row 1: Ch 20 (Neck). sc across.
• Row 2: (inc) across (40).
• Row 3: *ch 5, skip 2, sc in next* repeat across. (Mesh stitch).
• Row 4–15: Ch 5, turn, sc in the ch-5 loop of the previous row. Repeat until cape is desired length.
• Row 16: Work a simple shell edge in the loops.
• Add a black ribbon tie at the neck.

Pointed Moon Hat

Use Midnight Blue yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 sc.
• Rnd 2: sc around.
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (6).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) around (8).
• Rnd 6: sc around.
• Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) around (10).
• …Continue increasing every other round until the base is wide enough for the head (approx 48-54 sts).
• Brim: Work 2 rounds of sc. Then work one round of Reverse SC (Crab Stitch) for texture.
• Moon: Bend a small piece of silver wire into a crescent shape and stitch/glue it to the tip or band of the hat.

Astronomer’s Accessories

Telescope

Use Beige and Silver yarn.

• Main Tube (Beige): MR 6, inc to 12. BLO sc around. Work 15 rounds.
• Lens End (Silver): Change to Silver. (1 sc, inc) around (18). sc 2 rounds. dec to 12. Stuff firmly. Close.
• Eye Piece (Silver): Attach Silver to the start MR. Ch 2, dc around.

Star Map

Use Beige/Parchment yarn or felt.

• Map: Crochet a flat rectangle: Ch 15, sc across for 10 rows.
• Details: Embroider constellations (Big Dipper, Orion) using fine black thread.
• Roll it up and tie with a piece of dark yarn. Stitch to the cow’s hand.

Mini Owl Companion

Use Brown and Beige yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 4 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close.
• Wings: Ch 4, sc back. Sew to sides.
• Face: Cut two tiny circles of white felt for eyes. Glue black beads on top.
• Glasses: Bend thin craft wire into a tiny figure-8 spectacle shape. Glue to the owl’s beak area.

Assembly

1. Dress the cow in the Midnight Blue Dress.
2. Drape the Sheer Black Cape over her shoulders and tie at the neck.
3. Place the Pointed Hat on her head, possibly over one ear.
4. Stitch the Telescope to one hand.
5. Stitch the Rolled Map to the other hand.
6. Place the Owl by her feet or perched on the telescope.

Your Stargazer Cow is ready to discover new worlds! Keep looking up.