Intro
Make a cuddly amigurumi calf dressed as a café barista: cream beret, lilac tee, oatmeal apron with pocket and crossbody strap, brown-cream sandals, and a removable bubble-tea sling cup. The face features a peachy snout, safety eyes, and soft blush.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials

• Yarn (Worsted/Category 4, cotton or cotton blend for crisp stitches):
  1. A. Cream (main body & beret) ~150 g
  2. B. Light peach (snout & blush patches) ~25 g
  3. C. Light brown (ears tips, hoof bands, boba pearls) ~40 g
  4. D. Cocoa brown (inner ear spot & accent) ~10 g
  5. E. Lilac (T-shirt) ~40 g
  6. F. Oatmeal/ivory (apron, sandals, boba cup sleeve) ~60 g
  7. G. Light gray (boba cup lid & straw) ~25 g
• Hook: 3.25 mm (D/3) for firm amigurumi fabric
• Safety eyes: 12 mm (solid black)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, straight pins
• Cardboard circle (optional, for sandal soles; 2× 4.2 cm)
• Black and brown embroidery thread for nostrils and boba dots
• Small buttons or snaps (2) for apron back (optional)

Finished size: ~28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall when worked with the listed hook/yarn.

Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc two front loops together)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• … – repeat within asterisks
• (xx) – stitch count at end of round/row

Gauge: 8 sc × 8 rounds ≈ 1.5 in square in the round. Keep tension tight so stuffing doesn’t show.

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Notes Before You Start

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Use a marker for the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff firmly as you go, especially the head and snout for the rounded look.
• Color changes are made on the last pull-through of the previous stitch.
• For symmetrical placement, always align the invisible decreases at the sides when shaping.

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Head (Cream, worked bottom up)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
8. 6 sc, inc ×6 (48)
   9–14. sc around (48) – 6 rounds to form the tall cheese-wheel crown for the beret to sit snugly.
9. 6 sc, dec ×6 (42)
10. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
11. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30) – Insert eyes between Rnds 11–12, 12 sts apart.
12. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
13. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
14. sc, dec ×6 (12) – Stuff very firmly, sculpting a gentle oval.
15. dec ×6, sl st to close, fasten off, weave end (6)

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Snout (Light Peach)

1. Ch 7; starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 5, 3 sc in last; rotate to work underside: sc 4, inc in final st (14)
2. inc, sc 4, inc ×3, sc 4, inc ×2 (20)
3. sc around (20)
4. 4 sc, inc ×4 (24)
   5–6. sc around (24)
5. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18) – Lightly stuff to a soft pillow.
   FO leaving long tail. Stitch two nostrils with black thread: two small straight stitches 3 sts apart centered horizontally.

Attach: Centered between the eyes, bottom edge on Round 14 of head. Ladder-stitch around; add a bit more stuffing before closing.

Blush patches: With light peach (or pink embroidery floss), surface-embroider 5–6 small horizontal bars under each eye.

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Ears (Make 2 – Cream with light brown tips; add one inner spot in cocoa brown to the right ear)

Outer ear (worked from tip down):
With C (light brown):

1. MR 4 sc (4)
2. inc ×4 (8)
3. sc, inc ×4 (12)
4. 2 sc, inc ×4 (16)
5. Switch to A (cream), sc around (16)
6. 3 sc, inc ×4 (20)
   7–8. sc around (20)
   Fold flat; sc through both layers across 10 sts to seal (10). Leave a long tail for sewing.

Inner ear spot (optional for accuracy): With D, make a small irregular oval: MR 6 hdc, sl st, FO. Whipstitch on the front of the right ear near the base.

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Body (Cream with Lilac Tee Sleeves Showing)

Neck & yoke:

1. Attach A to head’s bottom center. Pick up 18 sts around the closed base (18)
2. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
3. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
4. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36) – Stuff neck firmly.

Switch to E (lilac) to mimic a shirt under the apron:
5–7. sc around (36)

Switch to A (cream) for body:
8. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
9. sc around (42)
10. 6 sc, inc ×6 (48)
11–15. sc around (48) – Tall barrel torso.
16. 6 sc, dec ×6 (42)
17. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
18. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30) – Begin stuffing.
19. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
20. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
21. sc, dec ×6 (12), FO leaving a long tail to close after legs are joined.

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Legs (Make 2 – Cream with hoof bands)

Leg tube:

1. With A, MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–7. sc around (18)
4. Switch to C (light brown) for hoof band, BLO sc around (18)
5. BLO sc around (18)
   10–12. Switch back to A, sc around (18)
   FO first leg. Work second leg but do not FO.

Join legs:
Ch 3, connect to first leg with sc, then sc around first leg (18), sc 3 across the bridge ch, sc around second leg (18), sc 3 across bridge other side (42).
Next round: 5 sc, inc ×6 (48) – This round sets the hip width so the apron hangs naturally.
Work 2 more rounds sc around, then FO and stitch closed to body opening with the tail from the body.

Stuff both legs and lower body firmly.

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Arms (Make 2 – Cream with lilac short sleeves)

1. With E (lilac) MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18) – short sleeve
4. Switch to A (cream), BLO 2 sc, dec ×4 (14)
   7–10. sc around (14)
5. 5 sc, dec ×2 (12)
   12–14. sc around (12)
   Stuff lightly from palm to mid-arm only. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers across 6 sts to close. Leave tails for sewing.

Attach: Sew to body Rnds 8–10 (counting from neck), slightly angled forward so the sling cup rests naturally.

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Tail (Cream with light brown tip)

1. With C, MR 4 sc (4)
2. sc around (4)
3. Switch to A, sc around for 5 rounds (4)
   FO leaving long tail. Sew centered at lower back just above the sandal line.

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Beret (Cream)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
8. 6 sc, inc ×6 (48)
   9–10. sc around (48)
9. BLO 6 sc, dec ×6 (42)
10. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
11. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
12. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
13. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18) – Try on the head; it should sit like a soft pancake.
14. Create the little nub: sc2tog ×5 (finish with 5 sts), chain 2, sl st back into next st. FO and weave in. Lightly tack beret to head along the back half so it tilts slightly forward.

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Sandals (Make 2 – Oatmeal with cream straps)

Soles:

1. With F, ch 8; in 2nd ch from hook sc 6, 3 sc in last; rotate: sc 5, inc (16)
2. inc, sc 5, inc ×3, sc 5, inc ×2 (22)
3. sc around (22)
   Optional: trace and cut matching cardboard ovals; insert later.

Side wall:
4. BLO sc around (22)
5. sc around (22)

Straps:

• Back heel cup: attach F at heel center; ch 7, sl st to opposite heel, turn, sc 7 back, FO.
• Front twin straps: attach F at outer toe; ch 5, skip 3, sl st; repeat once more 1 st behind the first to create two parallel straps. Secure ends.

Insert the cardboard oval, then sew sandals to the bottoms of the legs so the straps appear across the toes. Add a short brown band (C) on the leg just above each sandal: surface crochet a ring to mimic the photo’s ankle detail.

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Apron (Oatmeal)

Bib & skirt in one piece (worked flat):

1. Ch 17. Row1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (16).
   2–6. ch1, turn, sc across (16) – bib panel.
2. ch1, turn, inc, sc 14, inc (18)
3. ch1, turn, inc, sc repeat to last st, inc (27)
4. ch1, turn, sc across (27)
5. ch1, turn, 2 sc, inc across (36)
   11–14. ch1, turn, sc across (36) – skirt length.

Edging & straps:

• Do not FO. Rotating around, sc evenly down side, across bottom, and up the other side.
• At top corners, ch 26 each for neck loop; sl st back down the ch to thicken; continue edging across the top.
• Make one pocket: ch 9; Row1: sc 8; Row2–3: sc across; FO. Sew pocket centered on bib lower third.
• Make the crossbody strap: ch 62, sc back across; FO. Stitch one end at the right bib edge and the other to the opposite skirt edge so the strap runs diagonally as in the photo.
• Waist ties: ch 30 each side; sc back; FO. Tie at the back.
  Optional: add two tiny buttons/snaps at the back edges.

Finishing touches: Surface-embroider three “coffee bean” dots on the bib with C (light brown).

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Boba Sling Cup (Cream, Gray, Oatmeal, Brown)

Cup body (Cream):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
   5–7. sc around (24)
5. With brown embroidery thread, stitch 6 small filled circles “pearls” around lower body.

Sleeve (Oatmeal):

• Join F in FLO of Round 6: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc repeated 6 times to make a gentle ribbed ring. FO.

Lid (Light Gray):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. sl st in next, FO with tail. Lightly stuff cup and whipstitch lid on.

Straw (Light Gray):

• Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and back (4). Roll into a tiny tube; stitch upright into center of lid.

Sling:

• With F (oatmeal) ch 45, sc back; FO. Sew to cup sides opposite each other so it hangs at hip level.
• Add 3 tiny brown knots on the sleeve front to mirror the photo’s dotted texture.

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Face & Final Assembly

1. Snout: already attached; ensure bottom sits on head Round ~14.
2. Eyes: 12 mm placed between Rnds 11–12, 12 sts apart; tighten washers securely.
3. Ears: seam-closed ears sewn on Rnd 4 of the head from the crown line, about 12 sts behind each eye, angled slightly downward. Add the cocoa spot to the right ear front if you haven’t.
4. Beret: sit it slightly off-center; tack along back and one side so it tilts forward.
5. Arms: attach to the lilac yoke at Rnds 8–10 with a slight forward angle.
6. Tail: center back above sandal line.
7. Apron: dress from top down, tie at the back; fasten crossbody strap. Slip the boba sling cup onto the strap’s front so it rests at the left hip.
8. Nostrils & cheeks: embroider two vertical/oblique bars for each nostril; add a few pale peach bars for blush.
9. Pose & steam-block (optional): a quick waft of steam evens the apron hem and beret edge (avoid the safety eyes).

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Optional Props (Quick Makes)

Mini Sign “CLASSIC MATCHA BROWN SUGAR”

• Cut a small 5 × 7 cm card; crochet a slim teal frame: ch to fit, sc 2 rounds around the card; glue or blanket stitch in place.
• For the stand, crochet a tiny triangle (dc rows) and stitch to the back so it leans.

Counter Trays & Toppings

• Trays: with F, ch 9, sc rows for 5 rows; edge with sc; work a second one in C (brown) slightly smaller and stack.
• Cubes/Jellies: embroider a few dark knots with brown thread to scatter like toppings.

Blender Capsule

• Cylinder in light gray: MR 6, inc to 18, work 7 rounds; switch to cream for a band, then back to gray for two more rounds. Top with a slightly smaller circle lid.

(Props are non-essential; the main pattern above already yields the exact barista calf with beret, apron, sandals, and sling cup as pictured.)

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Troubleshooting & Tips

• Head tilts or flops: You likely under-stuffed the neck. Add more stuffing through the body opening before closing, or insert a short dowel wrapped in polyfill for extra support.
• Beret too tight/loose: Adjust by adding or removing one increase round in the beret before the side rounds.
• Apron riding high: Add 2 extra skirt rows or lengthen waist ties.
• Sling cup position: If it swings too low, shorten the sling by 2–4 chains.

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Care Instructions

Spot clean with mild soap and cold water. Do not machine wash if you used cardboard in soles; instead remove sandals gently or skip the cardboard when making for small children. Re-shape the beret and apron while damp and lay flat to dry.