Knitting Tutorial: Highland Cow Amigurumi in Striped Outfit – Free Knitting Pattern

This friendly knitted Highland cow amigurumi is dressed exactly like the image: a rust-brown shaggy cow with cream horns, round ears, a soft pink muzzle, a green-and-orange striped cardigan, green pants, brown sandals with tiny white flowers, a striped pom-pom hat, a brown shoulder bag with a bee motif, and two small knitted apples. The finished toy has a cozy autumn handmade look with clear shaping and firm amigurumi structure.

 

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Finished Size

• Main Highland cow: about 12 inches tall from feet to top of hair, when knitted with DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.
• Striped hat: about 3 inches tall including pom-pom.
• Brown shoulder bag: about 3 inches wide and 2.75 inches tall, not counting strap.
• Small apples: about 1.25 inches across each.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch after firm stuffing.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in rust brown for the cow head, body, arms, legs, ears, and hooves.
• DK weight yarn in pale pink for the muzzle.
• DK weight yarn in cream for horns and small shoe flowers.
• DK weight yarn in sage green for pants, cardigan ribbing, hat stripes, and leaves.
• DK weight yarn in warm orange for cardigan stripes, hat stripes, hair accents, and apple shading.
• DK weight yarn in tan brown for cardigan stripes and sandals.
• DK weight yarn in golden yellow for pocket, flower, and bee body.
• Small amounts of blue, white, green, red, and dark brown yarn for flowers, apples, bee, and details.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• 2.5 mm needles for firmer small accessories.
• Four 8 mm wooden buttons for the cardigan front.
• Two 6 mm black safety eyes or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scrap yarn or removable markers.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St/sts: stitch/stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• M1L: make 1 left increase.
• M1R: make 1 right increase.
• St st: stockinette stitch.
• Garter stitch: knit every row when worked flat.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written for a firm knitted amigurumi fabric. Knit tightly enough so the stuffing does not show. Most body pieces are knitted in the round, while clothing pieces are worked flat or in small tubes for clean edges. Stuff each part gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the face because the muzzle needs to sit softly forward.

The Highland cow in the image has a large round head, a smaller compact body, short rounded arms, straight green pants legs, and a shaggy fringe covering the forehead. The cardigan sits over the body with visible front buttons, a tiny golden pocket, and horizontal autumn stripes. The horns are cream and curl upward behind the flower crown.

Color Stripe Sequence for Cardigan and Hat

• Stripe A: sage green, 2 rounds or rows.
• Stripe B: warm orange, 2 rounds or rows.
• Stripe C: tan brown, 2 rounds or rows.
• Stripe D: sage green, 2 rounds or rows.
• Repeat this sequence for the cardigan body, sleeves, and hat to match the cozy striped outfit in the image.

Head

Use rust brown yarn and 2.75 mm needles. Work in the round. The head is round and slightly wider through the cheeks, with the face covered by long yarn hair at the top.

1. CO 8 sts. Divide evenly over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K1, Kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *K2, Kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *K3, Kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *K4, Kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 11-22: K all sts for 12 rounds.
13. Rnd 23: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around. 42 sts.
14. Rnd 24: K all sts.
15. Rnd 25: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
16. Rnd 26: K all sts.
17. Rnd 27: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
18. Pause to place eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, about 9 sts apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the pink muzzle position.
19. Stuff the head firmly, shaping the cheeks round and full.
20. Rnd 28: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
21. Rnd 29: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
22. Rnd 30: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
23. Rnd 31: K2tog around. 6 sts.
24. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

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Pink Muzzle

The muzzle is a soft oval patch sitting low on the face. It is knitted separately in pale pink, then sewn on with the lower edge slightly rounded.

1. With pale pink yarn, CO 8 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5-9: Work in stockinette stitch, beginning with a purl row.
7. Row 10: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
8. Row 11: P all sts.
9. Row 12: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the muzzle to the lower center of the head, with its top edge just below the eyes. Add a small vertical dark brown stitch at the lower center for the mouth. Use three short pink stitches at each lower side to create the textured cheek look shown in the image.

Body

The body is mostly hidden by the cardigan and pants, but it needs a solid pear-shaped base so the toy sits well. Use rust brown yarn.

1. CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K1, Kfb; repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *K2, Kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7-18: K all sts for 12 rounds.
9. Rnd 19: *K6, K2tog; repeat around. 35 sts.
10. Rnd 20: K all sts.
11. Rnd 21: *K5, K2tog; repeat around. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 22: K all sts.
13. Rnd 23: *K4, K2tog; repeat around. 25 sts.
14. Rnd 24: K all sts.
15. Rnd 25: *K3, K2tog; repeat around. 20 sts.
16. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base flat and the neck narrow.
17. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Legs

Make two legs. The visible lower feet are rust brown, while the pants cover the upper legs in sage green. Each leg is knitted as one piece from hoof upward.

First Leg

1. With rust brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K3, Kfb; repeat around. 20 sts.
6. Rnds 5-8: K all sts.
7. Change to sage green for pants.
8. Rnd 9: K all sts.
9. Rnd 10: *K4, Kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Rnds 11-26: K all sts.
11. Stuff the foot and leg firmly, leaving the top slightly softer for sewing.
12. BO all sts. Leave a long tail.

Second Leg

Repeat the same instructions for the second leg. Sew both legs to the lower body with 4 sts between them at the inner top edge. Angle the feet slightly outward so the sandals will show clearly from the front.

Arms

Make two short rounded arms. Each arm has a rust brown hoof hand and a striped sleeve matching the cardigan.

1. With rust brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-6: K all sts.
5. Change to sage green.
6. Rnd 7: K all sts.
7. Rnds 8-9: Work orange stripe, K all sts.
8. Rnds 10-11: Work tan brown stripe, K all sts.
9. Rnds 12-13: Work sage green stripe, K all sts.
10. Rnds 14-15: Work orange stripe, K all sts.
11. Rnds 16-18: Work sage green stripe, K all sts.
12. Stuff lightly at the hand and lower arm. Leave the upper sleeve flatter for sewing.
13. Rnd 19: *K2, K2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
14. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Sew arms to each side of the body just below the neck. Position them slanting downward at about a 35-degree angle, matching the relaxed pose in the image.

Ears

Make two rust brown ears. They are small rounded side ears with a slight cupped shape.

1. CO 8 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Rows 5-8: Work in stockinette stitch.
7. Row 9: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
8. Row 10: P all sts.
9. Row 11: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Fold the cast-on edge slightly and stitch it closed to cup the ear. Sew one ear to each side of the head at Rnds 15-18, behind the hair fringe. The ears should sit wide and rounded like the image.

Cream Horns

Make two horns in cream yarn. The horns curve upward and sit behind the flower crown.

1. CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-2: K all sts.
3. Rnd 3: K2, Kfb, K2, Kfb. 8 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: K3, Kfb, K3, Kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rnds 8-10: K all sts.
7. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Stuff very lightly. To create the curved horn shape, pass the yarn tail through the inside curve and pull gently before sewing. Sew horns to the top sides of the head, about 8 sts apart, angled outward and upward.

Shaggy Forehead Hair

The Highland cow’s fringe is one of the most important details. Use rust brown and a few warm orange strands. The hair should cover the forehead and fall toward the muzzle.

1. Cut 40 strands of rust brown yarn, each 5 inches long.
2. Cut 10 strands of warm orange yarn, each 5 inches long.
3. Using a tapestry needle or crochet hook, attach strands along the top front of the head from Rnd 8 to Rnd 15.
4. Attach 3 strands at each point by folding them in half and knotting them firmly through a knitted stitch.
5. Fill the top center first, then add strands toward both ears.
6. Trim the fringe to about 2 inches long at center and 1.5 inches near the sides.
7. Brush lightly with fingers only. Do not comb aggressively because the rustic strand texture should remain visible.

Flower Crown

The flower crown has one yellow flower in the center, two blue flowers, small green leaves, and sits between the horns above the shaggy hair.

Yellow Center Flower

1. With yellow yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb in every st. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Roll the strip into a small flower and stitch through the base several times.
8. Embroider three tiny dark brown stitches in the center.

Blue Side Flowers

1. Make two. With blue yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb in every st. 8 sts.
5. BO all sts.
6. Gather the cast-off edge into a small flower shape.
7. Add a small yellow stitch in the center.

Leaves

1. Make four small leaves. With green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1R, K1, M1L, K1. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, SSK, K2tog. 3 sts.
7. BO all sts.

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Sew the yellow flower at the top center of the head. Place one blue flower on each side, with green leaves tucked under the flowers. Secure all pieces firmly through the hair and head fabric.

Striped Cardigan

The cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up. It has green ribbing, autumn stripes, a button band, and a small golden pocket on the lower right front. The front remains open so the wooden buttons are visible.

Cardigan Body

1. With sage green yarn, CO 48 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: K1, P1 rib across.
3. Change to stripe sequence.
4. Row 5 RS: K all sts in orange.
5. Row 6 WS: P all sts in orange.
6. Rows 7-8: Work tan brown in stockinette stitch.
7. Rows 9-10: Work sage green in stockinette stitch.
8. Rows 11-12: Work orange in stockinette stitch.
9. Rows 13-14: Work tan brown in stockinette stitch.
10. Rows 15-16: Work sage green in stockinette stitch.
11. Row 17: K10 for right front, BO 4 for armhole, K20 for back, BO 4 for armhole, K10 for left front.
12. Place right front, back, and left front on separate needles or holders.

Right Front

1. Work on 10 sts only.
2. Rows 18-24: Continue stripe sequence in stockinette stitch.
3. Row 25: K2tog, K to end. 9 sts.
4. Row 26: P all sts.
5. Row 27: K2tog, K to end. 8 sts.
6. Row 28: P all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Back

1. Work on 20 sts only.
2. Rows 18-28: Continue stripe sequence in stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Left Front

1. Work on 10 sts only.
2. Rows 18-24: Continue stripe sequence in stockinette stitch.
3. Row 25: K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 9 sts.
4. Row 26: P all sts.
5. Row 27: K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 8 sts.
6. Row 28: P all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Cardigan Button Bands

1. With sage green yarn, pick up and knit 24 sts along the right front edge.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Repeat for the left front edge.
5. Sew four wooden buttons down the center front, spaced about 5 rows apart.

Cardigan Sleeves

Make two sleeves if you prefer a separate cardigan construction. For this toy, the striped sleeve is already included in the arm pieces. To create the visible cuff edge, pick up 16 sts around each sleeve opening and knit 3 rounds in sage green ribbing. BO loosely.

Golden Pocket

The small pocket sits on the cow’s lower right cardigan front. Use golden yellow yarn.

1. CO 8 sts. Work flat.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts for garter edge.
3. Rows 3-8: Work stockinette stitch, beginning with a knit row.
4. Row 9: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
5. Row 10: P all sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the pocket onto the right lower cardigan front, leaving the top edge slightly open. Add two short tan stitches at the upper corners so it looks attached but still softly dimensional.

Green Pants

The pants are already knitted into the legs, but the image shows a separate waistband and straight legs. Add these finishing details after attaching the legs.

1. With sage green yarn, pick up 40 sts around the waist where the cardigan lower edge meets the pants.
2. Rnds 1-4: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. BO in rib pattern.
4. At the bottom of each pant leg, pick up 24 sts around the ankle.
5. Rnds 1-3: K all sts for a subtle rolled hem.
6. BO loosely.

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Brown Sandals

Make two sandals in tan brown yarn. They wrap around the rust brown feet and show open toes in the image.

Sandal Sole

1. With tan brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3-8: K all sts.
5. Row 9: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
6. Row 10: K all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sandal Toe Strap

1. CO 16 sts with tan brown yarn.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew the sole under the foot. Wrap the toe strap across the front of the foot, leaving the rust brown toe visible. Stitch both strap ends to the sides of the sole. Repeat for the second sandal.

White Shoe Flowers

1. Make two. With white yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb in every st. 8 sts.
5. BO and gather into a tiny flower.
6. Add one yellow stitch in the center.
7. Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal strap.

Striped Pom-Pom Hat

The hat is separate and sits beside the cow in the image. It uses the same sage green, orange, and tan striping as the cardigan, with a ribbed green brim and a fluffy pom-pom.

1. With sage green yarn, CO 48 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-8: K2, P2 rib around.
3. Rnds 9-10: Change to orange and K all sts.
4. Rnds 11-12: Change to tan brown and K all sts.
5. Rnds 13-14: Change to sage green and K all sts.
6. Rnds 15-16: Change to orange and K all sts.
7. Rnds 17-18: Change to tan brown and K all sts.
8. Rnds 19-20: Change to sage green and K all sts.
9. Rnd 21: *K6, K2tog; repeat around. 42 sts.
10. Rnd 22: K all sts.
11. Rnd 23: *K5, K2tog; repeat around. 36 sts.
12. Rnd 24: K all sts.
13. Rnd 25: *K4, K2tog; repeat around. 30 sts.
14. Rnd 26: *K3, K2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
15. Rnd 27: *K2, K2tog; repeat around. 18 sts.
16. Rnd 28: *K1, K2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
17. Rnd 29: K2tog around. 6 sts.
18. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close top.

Pom-Pom

1. Wrap sage green, orange, and tan brown yarn around three fingers about 45 times total.
2. Tie tightly through the center with a 10-inch strand.
3. Cut both looped ends.
4. Trim into a round pom-pom about 1.25 inches wide.
5. Sew securely to the top of the hat.

Brown Shoulder Bag

The bag is knitted in brown yarn with a flap, small button, long strap, and bee decoration. It sits to the side of the cow in the image, but you can also place it over the shoulder.

Bag Body

1. With brown yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: K all sts for a firm bottom edge.
3. Rows 5-22: Work stockinette stitch, beginning with a knit row.
4. Rows 23-26: K all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Fold the piece upward so the lower 12 rows form the front and back of the bag. Sew the side seams. Leave the upper section as the flap.

Bag Flap Shaping

1. With the flap open, use the existing top section.
2. Fold flap downward over the bag front.
3. Use the yarn tail to tack both lower flap corners lightly.
4. Sew one small button at the center lower flap.

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Bag Strap

1. CO 5 sts with brown yarn.
2. Work garter stitch for 70 rows, or until strap measures about 11 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end of the strap to each upper side of the bag.

Tiny Bee Decoration

1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: Work stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts and gather into a tiny oval.
4. Use dark brown yarn to embroider two horizontal stripes.
5. With white yarn, stitch two tiny wings above the bee body.
6. Sew bee to the lower right front of the bag.

Knitted Apples

The image includes two small apples near the toy. Make one red-orange apple and one green-orange apple. Both use the same base pattern.

Apple Body

1. With apple color yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K1, Kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-9: K all sts.
7. Rnd 10: *K1, K2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 11: K2tog around. 8 sts.
10. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

Thread a long yarn tail from top to bottom and back to top. Pull gently to create the apple’s dimpled shape. Repeat twice so the apple becomes round but slightly flattened at top and bottom.

Apple Color Details

• For the red apple, embroider warm orange vertical stitches around one side.
• For the green apple, embroider orange and tan stitches around the lower side.
• Add a dark brown stem by making 5 straight stitches at the top.
• Add one small green leaf using the leaf pattern from the flower crown section.

Tail

The cow has a small rust brown tail with a warm orange tassel visible on the right side.

1. With rust brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 18 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Cut 8 strands of warm orange yarn, each 3 inches long.
5. Knot the strands to the end of the tail and trim to 1 inch.
6. Sew the tail to the back right side of the body, just below the cardigan hem.

Facial Embroidery

• Place black eyes securely between head Rnds 15 and 16, about 9 sts apart.
• Sew the pink muzzle so it overlaps the lower face and covers the center front from Rnds 17-24.
• Use dark brown yarn to make one small vertical stitch at the lower center of the muzzle.
• Add two tiny nostril stitches on the upper muzzle, spaced 4 sts apart.
• Keep the expression simple and gentle, matching the handmade cow face in the image.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the body first. Use a strong ladder stitch around the neck opening twice.
2. Attach both legs to the lower body, keeping them parallel with the feet facing forward.
3. Sew arms to the body sides under the shoulder line.
4. Attach ears to the sides of the head before adding the horns.
5. Sew horns behind the top hairline, angled upward and outward.
6. Add the shaggy hair fringe, then trim gently.
7. Sew the flower crown over the top of the hair between the horns.
8. Put the cardigan on the body and secure it with small hidden stitches at the shoulders and side seams.
9. Sew the buttons and golden pocket onto the cardigan.
10. Add sandals and white shoe flowers.
11. Place the bag, hat, apples, and tail as shown in the image.

Detailed Knitting Tips for the Image-Accurate Look

Keep the body fabric firm and compact. A loose gauge will make the toy look floppy instead of amigurumi-style. The Highland cow should have a rounded head, a short body, and small limbs. When stuffing, roll small pieces of fiberfill before inserting them so the surface stays smooth.

The cardigan should sit slightly boxy, with the lower rib resting at the waist. Do not make the cardigan too long because the green pants must remain visible below it. The sleeves should end before the rust brown hoof hands, leaving the hands clearly exposed.

The stripes should look warm and rustic, not perfectly commercial. Carry yarn loosely up the inside edges when working small flat pieces, or cut each stripe color and weave in ends for a cleaner finish. Keep the orange stripes bright because they help match the autumn feeling of the image.

For the hair, the strands should not be too thin. Use the same DK yarn and trim only after the horns and flower crown are attached. The fringe should look full across the forehead and slightly uneven at the tips, like the soft shaggy Highland cow hair in the photo.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are sewn, check the face from the front. The muzzle should be centered, the eyes should sit evenly, and the horns should be balanced behind the flower crown. Add tiny corrective stitches if one side tilts.

• Secure all buttons tightly with several passes of sewing thread or yarn.
• Hide yarn tails deep inside the stuffed body.
• Shape the ears by pinching the lower edge and sewing through the fold.
• Steam blocking is not recommended for the stuffed cow, but the cardigan and bag may be lightly flattened before attaching.

Care Notes

This knitted Highland cow is best used as a decorative handmade toy. Because it has buttons, small flowers, and sewn accessories, it is not recommended for babies or pets. Handle the flower crown, bag strap, and pom-pom gently.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if using wooden buttons or safety eyes.
• Let the toy air dry fully before storing.
• Reshape the hair fringe with fingers after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, large, and firmly stuffed.
• The pink muzzle is centered below the eyes.
• The rust brown shaggy hair covers the forehead.
• The cream horns sit behind the flower crown.
• The cardigan has green, orange, and tan stripes.
• Four buttons are sewn down the front opening.
• The golden pocket is attached on the lower front.
• The green pants are visible below the cardigan.
• The brown sandals have tiny white flowers.
• The hat, bag, apples, and tail are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished Highland cow in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Long sun exposure may fade the warm orange, green, and rust brown yarn. If the toy is displayed on a shelf, gently dust it with a soft cloth or clean makeup brush.

For long-term storage, wrap the cow loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the flower crown, horns, pom-pom, or bag strap. Keep the apples and hat in the same storage box so the full set remains together.

• Avoid bleach, hot water, and tumble drying.
• Do not pull the hair fringe; separate strands gently with fingers.
• If a button loosens, remove it and sew it back securely before display.
• If the cardigan stretches, reshape it by hand and let it rest flat overnight.

Your Highland cow amigurumi is now complete, with the striped outfit, flower crown, cozy accessories, shoulder bag, hat, apples, and tiny shoe flowers arranged to match the image as closely as possible in knitted form.