A friendly crochet cow in a yellow gingham shirt, lavender overalls with rolled cuffs, straw sunhat, low sneakers/hoof shoes, carrying a wicker basket of veggies and a tiny milk bottle.

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
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together through front loops)
• scblo = single crochet in back loop only
• scflo = single crochet in front loop only
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• rep = repeat
• FO = fasten off
• PM = place marker

Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, cotton or cotton-blend for crisp stitches)
  1. Cow body: warm cream (A)
  2. Muzzle/inner ear: pale oatmeal (B)
  3. Horns/hooves: soft cocoa (C)
  4. Shirt main: butter yellow (D) + white (E) for gingham surface lines
  5. Overalls: pastel lavender (F)
  6. Shoes: cocoa (C) + natural straw beige for sole trim (G)
  7. Hat: wheat/straw yellow (H)
  8. Basket: natural rattan (I)
  9. Veggies: carrot orange (J), deep green (K), leaf green (L)
  10. Milk bottle: cream (M) + beige cap (N)
  11. Button details: tiny circles in H or wooden 6–8 mm (optional)
• Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for firm fabric (adjust to your tension)
• Safety eyes: 10 mm black, 1 pair
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill; optional pellet pouch for stability
• Tapestry needle, scissors, pins, stitch markers
• Thin cardboard scraps for shoe soles (optional)
• Lightweight craft wire (optional) to firm the basket handle

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge in the round: approximately 24–25 sc × 26–28 rnds = 10 × 10 cm using 2.75 mm hook.
• Finished height: ~25–26 cm (10 in) to hat brim when standing; proportions match the photo (large head, compact torso, short legs, rolled overall cuffs).

Construction Overview

Work in continuous rounds unless stated. Components: head, muzzle, ears (2), horns (2), body, arms (2), legs (2), tail. Clothing: short-sleeve gingham shirt (yoke + sleeves), lavender overalls (bib, straps, rolled legs), straw hat, shoes. Props: wicker basket + veggies, milk bottle.
Assembly order: legs → body → head → muzzle/eyes → ears → horns → arms → tail → shoes → shirt → overalls → hat → props.

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BODY

Head (A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc, PM. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 8–15: sc around. (42) — forms a tall, round head.
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 11–12, 9–10 sts apart.
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Stuff firmly, shaping gentle cheeks.
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 21: dec around. (6) FO, weave tail.

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Muzzle (B)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: sc around. (30)
Lightly stuff to a shallow dome; FO with long tail. Embroider two tiny nostrils (vertical stitches in C) spaced 2 sts apart near lower third.

Ears (make 2; A outer, B inner hint)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3. (12)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15)
Rnd 5–7: sc around. (15)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) × 3. (12)
Rnd 9: sc around; FO. (12)
Flatten; surface stitch a soft inner-oval in B on each ear.

Horns (make 2; C)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc. (4)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 2. (6)
Rnd 3: sc around. (6)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 2. (8)
Rnd 5–6: sc around; FO. (8)
Stuff lightly; leave base flat.

Body (A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7–10: sc around. (36)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 12–13: sc around. (42)
Insert optional pellet pouch at base.
Rnd 14: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 17–18: sc around. (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Rnd 20: sc around; FO leaving long tail. (18)
Stuff firmly; top should taper gently for neck.

Legs (make 2; start with C for hoof)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 3. (15)
Rnd 4–5: sc around. (15)
Rnd 6: switch to A; scblo around to form hoof edge. (15)
Rnd 7: sc around. (15)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) × 3. (12)
Rnd 9–14: sc around. (12)
Stuff; leave top unstuffed and flattened for sewing. FO.

Arms (make 2; start with C for hoof)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
Rnd 4: switch to A; scblo around. (9)
Rnd 5: sc around. (9)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) × 2, sc. (7)
Rnd 7–12: sc around. (7)
Lightly stuff the hand only. Flatten top; FO with long tail.

Tail (A + tuft C)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) × 2. (8)
Rnd 3–5: sc around; FO. (8)
Attach a short fringe of C at tip for tuft.

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SHOES (2) (C with G trim)

A rounded low sneaker/hoof shoe with light sole edge.

Sole:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: scflo around. (18)
Rnd 5: sc around; sl st in G around once for straw-colored edge; FO.

Upper:
Join C to FLO from Rnd 4.
Rnd 1: sc around. (18)
Rnd 2: sc around. (18)
Rnd 3: sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 5. (16)
Rnd 4: (6 sc, dec) × 2. (14)
Rnd 5: sc around; FO. Slip on after legs are attached. Add a tiny faux “stitch line” around the vamp with surface backstitch in G if desired.

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SHIRT: Short-Sleeve Gingham (D base, E lines)

Shirt is a snug yoke with short sleeves; gingham effect is applied after with surface stitches.

Yoke (worked in the round):
Ch 27; join carefully. (27)
Rnd 1: sc around. (27)
Rnd 2: sc 3, inc × 6, sc 9. (33)
Rnd 3: sc around. (33)
Rnd 4: sc 4, inc × 6, sc 9. (39)
Rnd 5: sc around. (39)
Rnd 6: sc 5, inc × 6, sc 9. (45)
Rnd 7: sc around; FO. (45)
Position so the 9 plain sts sit at back.

Sleeves (make 2):
Pick up 18 sts around each armhole opening (between front/back increases).
Rnd 1: sc around. (18)
Rnd 2: sc around. (18)
Rnd 3 (soft cuff): scblo around; sl st, FO. (18)

Gingham Lines (E):
On yoke and sleeves, surface stitch thin white lines: verticals every 3 sts; two horizontal bands around chest and sleeve middles. Keep lines delicate so the yellow remains dominant.

Fitting:
After body assembly, slide yoke over head; whipstitch lower edge to body at chest Rnds 11–12. Leave armholes free.

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OVERALLS: Lavender with Rolled Cuffs (F)

Bib-front overalls with pockets and two small “buttons.”

Leg (make 2):
Ch 22; join. (22)
Rnd 1: sc around. (22)
Rnd 2 (cuff ridge): scflo around. (22)
Rnd 3–6: sc around. (22)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, inc) × 4 + sc 2. (26)
Rnd 8–9: sc around. (26) FO first leg; do not cut second leg.

Join:
Ch 3; attach to first leg; sc around first leg 26, sc across ch-3 bridge, sc around second leg 26, sc across bridge. (54) Place PM at center back.

Rise & Waist:
Rnd 1: sc around. (54)
Rnd 2: (7 sc, dec) × 6. (48)
Rnd 3: sc around. (48)
Rnd 4: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)
Rnd 5: sc around. (42)
Rnd 6: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: sc around; FO. (36)
Turn up cuffs along FLO ridge to form neat rolls matching the photo.

Bib:
Row 1: With F, attach at center front of waistband, sc 14. (14)
Rows 2–10: sc across; ch 1, turn. (14)
Row 11 (curve): dec, sc 10, dec. (12)
Row 12: sc across; FO. (12)

Straps:
Attach at top bib corners. Ch 22 each; bring over shoulders to back, cross slightly, and sew to waistband about 8 sts from center back on both sides. Add 2 small round “buttons” at top bib corners (embroidered circles in H or beads).

Pockets (optional but visible):
Ch 8; Row 1: sc 7; Rows 2–4: sc 7; FO. Whipstitch one to right hip, one to bib center if desired (the photo shows one shaped pocket on the bib—use one pocket to match).

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STRAW SUNHAT (H)

Firm yet soft brimmed hat with a rolled band.

Crown:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: sc around. (30)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 8: sc around. (36)

Side Wall:
Rnd 9: scblo around. (36)
Rnd 10–11: sc around. (36)

Brim:
Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 13: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 14: sc around. (48)
Rnd 15: sl st around to firm; FO. Roll a narrow band from a separate chain: ch 60, sl st back; wrap around crown base and stitch ends overlapping slightly to match the photo’s rolled band effect.

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BASKET & VEGGIES

Wicker Basket (I)

Ch 8.
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6, 3 sc in last; rotate to other side, sc 6, 2 sc in end; PM. (18)
Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc × 3, sc 6, inc × 2. (24)
Rnd 3: scflo around to raise wall. (24)
Rnd 4–6: sc around. (24)
Rnd 7: sl st around for firm rim; FO.
Handle: ch 36; sl st to opposite rim points; FO. (Add a short wire inside before attaching if you want an arch.)

Carrots (J + L tops)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc. (4)
Rnd 2: sc around. (4)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 2. (6)
Rnd 4–7: sc around. (6)
Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) × 2. (8)
Rnd 9–11: sc around; stuff; FO. (8)
Leaves: attach L to top, ch 7, sl st back; repeat 3–4 times.

Green Veg (K)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3. (9)
Rnd 3–7: sc around. (9)
Rnd 8: dec × 3. (6) Stuff lightly; FO.
Optional ridges: surface stitch 3–4 vertical lines.

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MILK BOTTLE (M + N cap)

Body (M):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4–7: sc around. (18)
Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) × 4, sc 2. (14)
Rnd 9: sc around. (14)
Rnd 10 (neck): (sc, dec) × 4, sc 2. (10)
Rnd 11: sc around; FO. (10) Stuff firmly.

Cap (N):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: scflo around. (12)
Rnd 4: sc around; FO with long tail and sew to neck top.

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ASSEMBLY

Legs to Body

Pin legs to underside so hooves face forward and the cow stands naturally. Stitch flat tops to Body Rnds 2–3. Keep spacing even.

Join Body to Head

Place head squarely on body; ladder stitch Body Rnd 20 to Head Rnd 19. Add extra stuffing at the front before closing to support the muzzle.

Muzzle, Eyes, Ears, Horns

• Center muzzle so its top touches the eye line. Whipstitch around; insert a small puff of stuffing just before closing.
• Embroider a minimal smile line if desired.
• Fold each ear base slightly; sew symmetrically about 6–7 sts back from crown center so ears angle outward.
• Attach horns in front of ears with a slight forward tilt.

Arms & Tail

• Sew arms at shoulder line so hands rest beside the bib; slight forward angle allows holding bottle/basket.
• Attach tail at lower back center; add tuft.

Dress the Cow

1. Slide shoes on feet.
2. Fit shirt yoke over head; whipstitch neckline and lower edge to body so sleeves sit mid-upper arm. Add a couple of small white surface stitches on the front to continue the gingham look.
3. Pull overalls up from feet. Cross straps at back and sew to waistband; sew or glue two tiny round “buttons” to bib corners. Roll pant legs once along the FLO ridge.
4. Place straw hat on head; tack at two points inside band so it stays.
5. Put basket in right hand (as seen in photo) and stitch handle to palm with 2–3 invisible stitches.
6. Add milk bottle to left hand and tack lightly so it hangs straight.

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FINISHING & STYLING

• Face polish: embroider subtle brows one round above each eye; add the tiniest blush with pastel chalk if desired.
• Overalls seams: with F, surface stitch thin top-stitch lines along pocket edges and bib outline to mimic real denim seams, including the curved hip seam and small side pocket.
• Gingham clarity: keep white line spacing even (approx every 3 sts); avoid bulky knots to preserve the pastel feel.
• Photo-ready texture: do not brush fibers; the crisp cotton stitch definition is key to the natural, realistic look.

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Troubleshooting

• Neck wobble: reopen 4–5 stitches at the join, add more stuffing, and make a second ladder-stitch pass.
• Hat brim curling upward too much: add one extra increase rnd to Brim (repeat Rnd 13 logic) or steam-block gently over a bowl.
• Overalls too tight: change Rnd 2 join from ch-3 to ch-4 bridge and add 2 sts on waist shaping rounds.
• Shirt riding up: tack the back 3–4 sts of the yoke to body Rnd 13.

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Recap

You’ve created the Farmer’s Market Cow exactly like the photo: cream body, cocoa hooves and horns, bright safety eyes, a tidy oatmeal muzzle; sunny gingham shirt beneath lavender overalls with rolled cuffs; low brown shoes with straw-edge soles; and the essential market accessories—a wicker basket full of veggies and a tiny milk bottle. Keep tension snug for clean stitch definition, follow the assembly order, and enjoy styling your cow on a wooden table or in a garden corner for those soft, pastel lifestyle shots. Happy crocheting!