Introducing the “Love Letter Writer” Cow, a romantic and classic character who embodies the charm of a bygone era. This sweet dairy cow features a lovely brown and white coat with a soft pink muzzle. She is dressed in a sophisticated “Dark Academia” inspired outfit, perfect for spending hours composing heartfelt notes. Her attire consists of a preppy cream dress with a beautifully pleated skirt, layered with a cozy chocolate brown wool vest. She steps out in style wearing classic two-tone spectator Oxford shoes.

To complete her poetic look, she wears a bright red beret tilted chicly to one side. Her accessories are essential for her craft: a cream envelope-shaped crossbody bag to carry her correspondence, a vintage quill pen, and a small bottle of purple ink. This pattern is detailed and textured, offering a delightful project for intermediate crocheters.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• FPdc – front post double crochet (for pleats)
• BPdc – back post double crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • Medium Brown (Cow spots/body)
  • White (Face blaze, dress, eye whites)
  • Light Peach/Beige (Muzzle)
  • Cream/Off-White (Dress, Bag, Horns)
  • Chocolate Brown (Vest, Hooves/Shoes)
  • Red (Beret)
  • Purple (Ink)
  • Black/Dark Grey (Ink cap, Shoes)
  • Gold/Yellow (Quill tip)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts and tiny items)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Small button for the bag
• Black embroidery thread for nostrils and shoe laces

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished cow stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the body parts should be tight to ensure stuffing does not show. The clothing is designed to be removable, so check the fit as you work, especially the vest over the dress.

Head

Use Medium Brown and White yarn. 2.5 mm hook. The head features a white “blaze” stripe down the center.

• Rnd 1: (Brown) MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (Brown) inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (Brown) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (Brown) (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (Brown) (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (Brown) (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (Brown) (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (Brown) (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (Brown) (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–14: (Brown) sc around (54).
• Begin Color Changes for Face Blaze:
• Rnd 15: (Brown) 24 sc, (White) 6 sc, (Brown) 24 sc (54)
• Rnd 16: (Brown) 23 sc, (White) 8 sc, (Brown) 23 sc (54)
• Rnd 17–19: (Brown) 22 sc, (White) 10 sc, (Brown) 22 sc (54)
• Rnd 20: (Brown) 23 sc, (White) 8 sc, (Brown) 23 sc (54)
• Rnd 21: (Brown) (8 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, (White) 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, (Brown) 1 sc, (8 sc, inc) x 2 (60)
• Rnd 22–24: (Brown) 24 sc, (White) 12 sc, (Brown) 24 sc (60)
• Rnd 25: (Brown) (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54) (Keep color pattern centered)
• Rnd 26: (Brown) (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27: (Brown) (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 28: (Brown) (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 29: (Brown) (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 30: (Brown) (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, on the brown section right next to the white blaze. Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Muzzle

Use Light Peach/Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 8, start in 2nd ch. 6 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate: 5 sc, inc (16)
• Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (27)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (27)

FO. Sew to the bottom center of the face. Stuff lightly. Embroider two slanted nostrils in dark brown.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Medium Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• 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 fold the base. Sew to sides of head.

Horns (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc (5)
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc (6)
• Rnd 3: inc, 5 sc (7)
• Rnd 4: sc around (7)

Stuff lightly. Sew to top of head, just inside the ears.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (Hooves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (18)
• Rnd 5: sc around (18)
• Change to Medium Brown (Leg).
• Rnd 6: BLO sc around (18)
• Rnd 7–20: sc around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with Medium Brown.

• Rnd 21: 18 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 18 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain (44)
• Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) repeat 4 times (48)
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (48)
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (42)
• Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (36)
• Rnd 38: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 39: sc around (30)
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 41: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (Hooves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
• Rnd 3: sc around (9)
• Change to Medium Brown.
• Rnd 4–16: sc around (9)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sc closed. Sew to shoulders.

Clothing

Cream Pleated Dress

Use Cream yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked top-down.

• Bodice:
• Row 1: Ch 29. Sc in 2nd ch and across (28). Turn.
• Row 2: (3 sc, inc) repeat across (35). Turn.
• Row 3: (4 sc, inc) repeat across (42). Turn.
• Row 4 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 6, skip 9, 12 sc, ch 6, skip 9, 6 sc. Turn.
• Row 5: sc across all sts and chains (36). Turn.
• Row 6–9: sc across (36).
• Pleated Skirt: Join to work in rounds.
• Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (72). Sl st to join.
• Rnd 11: Ch 2, *FPdc in next 2 sts, BPdc in next 2 sts* repeat around. (This creates the ribbing/pleat effect).
• Rnd 12–20: Repeat Rnd 11. Maintain the post stitches to form vertical pleats.
• Rnd 21: sl st around. FO.

Sleeves: Attach Cream yarn to armhole. Work 15 sc around. Work 12 rounds sc. FO.

Chocolate Brown Wool Vest

Use Chocolate Brown yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch and across (29). Turn.
• Row 2: (sc, inc) repeat across approx (44). Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): 7 sc, ch 7, skip 8, 14 sc, ch 7, skip 8, 7 sc. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across (42). Turn.
• Row 5–10: sc across (42).
• Row 11: sc across. FO.
• Edging: Sc around the entire vest opening and armholes for a clean look.

Spectator Oxford Shoes

Use Chocolate Brown and Cream yarn.

• Sole (Chocolate Brown): Ch 7, sc around increasing at ends (approx 18 sts). Work 2 rounds.
• Toe Cap (Chocolate Brown): Work front 8 sts in BLO. Dec rows until toe is covered. FO.
• Heel/Sides (Cream): Attach yarn to side of toe cap. Sc around heel to other side of toe cap. Work 3 rows.
• Heel Cap (Chocolate Brown): Surface crochet or color change on the back heel section for the last 2 rows to create the two-tone look.
• Laces: Use black thread to stitch small “X” laces on the cream instep.

Red Beret

Use Bright Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 sc (8)
• Rnd 2: inc around (16)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (24)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (32)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (40)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (48)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (56)
• Rnd 8–10: sc around (56)
• Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) around (48)
• Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec) around (40)
• Rnd 13: sc around. FO.
• Make a tiny “stalk” (ch 3, sc back) and sew to the top center.

Accessories

Envelope Crossbody Bag

Use Cream yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch and across (10).
• Row 2–20: sc across (10). (Long rectangle).
• Fold the bottom up (Rows 1-8). Sew sides.
• Flap: Decrease rows on the remaining top section to form a triangle point.
• Sew a small button to close.
• Strap: Ch 50. Attach to sides.

Quill Pen

Use White and Gold yarn.

• Feather: Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Work on other side of ch: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
• Tip: Wrap Gold yarn around the base of the feather shaft tightly. Stiffen with glue if needed.

Ink Bottle

Use Purple and Black yarn.

• Bottle: With Purple, MR, 6 sc. Rnd 2: inc around (12). Rnd 3: BLO sc around. Rnd 4-6: sc around. Rnd 7: dec around (6).
• Cap: Change to Black. Rnd 8: inc around (12). Rnd 9: BLO sc around. Rnd 10: dec around (6). FO.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the cream dress on the cow. The pleated skirt should flare out slightly.
2. Vest: Layer the brown vest over the dress.
3. Shoes: Put the two-tone Oxfords on the feet.
4. Hat: Place the red beret on the head, tilted to the side over one ear.
5. Bag: Hang the envelope bag crossbody.
6. Writing Tools: Stitch the quill pen to one hand and the ink bottle to the other, or place them in the bag.

Your Love Letter Writer Cow is ready to pen her next masterpiece! This classic and romantic figure adds a storybook charm to your collection.