Crochet Tutorial: Cute Cow Couple – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet set features a cute cow couple dressed for a sunny garden day. The girl cow wears a light blue dress with white daisies, matching shoes, a floppy sun hat, and a tiny flower purse. The boy cow wears green overalls, an orange-and-white striped shirt, green shoes, a green garden hat with a sunflower, and carries a pumpkin-shaped bag. The set also includes a small watering can and a flower pot.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed for detailed amigurumi work. The cows are worked mostly in continuous rounds, with separate accessories sewn on after stuffing and shaping. Read the full pattern before beginning, especially the color-placement notes for the face patches, clothing, hats, bags, and flowers.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
• Finished girl cow height: About 8 inches tall when using sport weight cotton yarn
• Finished boy cow height: About 8 inches tall when using sport weight cotton yarn
• Construction: Legs and body are joined, head is sewn on, arms, ears, horns, clothing details, hats, and bags are attached separately
• Gauge: 6 sc and 7 rounds = about 1 inch in tight amigurumi crochet

Materials

• Sport weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in cream, white, light peach, tan, brown, black, pale pink, light blue, green, orange, yellow, gray, and small amounts of flower colors
• 2.25 mm crochet hook, or a hook small enough to make firm stitches
• 8 mm black safety eyes, two pairs
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Small buttons, 4 mm to 6 mm, for the boy overalls
• Embroidery floss in black, white, pink, and brown
• Optional: blush powder or pink textile crayon for cheeks

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• R: round or row

Important Notes Before You Start

Use tight stitches so the stuffing does not show. Stuff each piece gradually, especially the head, body, legs, and muzzle. The image has soft, rounded shapes, so avoid overstuffing the narrow arms, legs, ears, and hats. The face should stay gentle and slightly flattened at the muzzle area.

The cows use the same basic body shape, but the clothing, face patches, ears, shoes, hats, and bags make each doll different. For a matching couple, keep both heads close in size and place the eyes at the same height. The girl’s look is softer and floral; the boy’s look is garden-themed with green, orange, black, and sunflower details.

Shared Basic Head Shape for Both Cows

Make one head for the girl cow in cream. Make one head for the boy cow in cream. Color patches are added separately so the finished faces match the image more easily.

1. R1: With cream yarn, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8-R14: sc in each st around. 42 sts
9. R15: sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
10. R16: sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
11. R17: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts

Insert the safety eyes between R11 and R12, about 8 stitches apart. For the girl, place the eyes slightly lower and wider for a sweet look. For the boy, place one eye through the black patch later, or embroider a small white eye shine after the patch is sewn.

1. R18: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
2. Stuff the head firmly, shaping the lower face round.
3. R19: sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts
4. R20: dec around. 6 sts
5. Fasten off and close the opening.

Girl Cow Muzzle

The girl cow has a pale pink oval muzzle centered low on the face. It is rounded, slightly raised, and covers the lower front of the head.

1. R1: With pale pink, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts
4. R4: sc in each st around. 26 sts
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly before sewing.

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Sew the muzzle between R12 and R17 of the head. Keep the top edge slightly below the eyes. Embroider two small nostrils with pink or light brown thread, placing them 4 stitches apart near the center of the muzzle.

Boy Cow Muzzle

The boy cow has a larger pale pink muzzle with a soft farm-animal shape. Use the same construction as the girl’s muzzle, but add one extra round for a fuller snout.

1. R1: With pale pink, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts
4. R4-R5: sc in each st around. 28 sts
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly and sew to the front of the boy head between R12 and R17.

Embroider two nostrils with brown thread. Place them low on the muzzle and curve each nostril with two small stitches. This gives the boy cow the same gentle expression shown in the image.

Girl Cow Face Patches

The girl cow has warm tan patches on the upper face and sides. The easiest way to control the shape is to crochet thin appliques and sew them down smoothly.

Girl Top Forehead Patch

1. R1: With tan, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, turn. 8 sts
2. R2: ch 1, inc, sc 6, inc, turn. 10 sts
3. R3: ch 1, inc, sc 8, inc, turn. 12 sts
4. R4: ch 1, sc 12, turn. 12 sts
5. R5: ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec, turn. 10 sts
6. R6: ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the patch across the top front of the head, beginning around R6 and ending just above the eyes. Curve it gently so it looks like the soft tan forehead area in the image.

Girl Side Cheek Patches

1. R1: With tan, ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on the opposite side, inc in last ch. 10 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sts
3. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail. Make 2.

Sew one patch to each side of the head, slightly behind the eyes. Let the lower edge touch the cream cheek area but do not cover the pink muzzle.

Boy Cow Face Patches

The boy cow has a black patch around one eye and a tan patch on the opposite side. The black patch should be bold and irregular, like the image, while the tan patch softens the other side of the face.

Boy Black Eye Patch

1. R1: With black, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on the other side, inc in last ch. 12 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts
3. R3: sc 2, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2. 22 sts
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Place the patch over the boy cow’s right side of the face, covering one eye area. Insert or stitch the eye through the patch if possible. If the eye is already attached, cut a tiny opening in the patch center and fit it around the eye before sewing.

Boy Tan Side Patch

1. R1: With tan, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on the other side, inc in last ch. 14 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the tan patch to the opposite side of the boy head, beginning near the forehead and curving down toward one cheek. Keep part of the cream face visible between the patch and muzzle.

Ears for Both Cows

Each cow has wide, rounded ears. The girl has tan outer ears with pink inner ears. The boy has one tan ear and one black ear, matching the patchwork look in the image.

Outer Ear

1. R1: With tan or black, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4-R5: sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. R6: sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts
6. Flatten the ear and sc through both layers across the opening. 6 sts
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ear

1. R1: With pale pink, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Fasten off and sew to the inside of the outer ear.

For the girl, make two tan outer ears and two pink inner ears. For the boy, make one tan outer ear, one black outer ear, and two pale pink inner ears. Sew ears to the sides of the head between R9 and R13, angled slightly downward.

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Small Cow Horns

Both cows have short white horns at the top of the head. They should sit above the ears and point upward with a soft rounded tip.

1. R1: With white, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts
2. R2: sc in each st around. 5 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts
4. R4: sc in each st around. 6 sts
5. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not overstuff. Make 4 horns.

Sew two horns to each head between R5 and R7. Position them evenly, about 7 stitches apart, with the ears placed slightly lower and wider.

Girl Cow Hair Tuft and Yellow Flower Clip

The girl cow has a soft peach fringe at the top of the face and a yellow flower near one ear. This detail gives her the sweet dressed-up look from the image.

Hair Tuft

• Cut 12 strands of peach yarn, each about 4 inches long.
• Attach them with a latch-knot method across the forehead between the horns.
• Trim the strands to about 1 inch long, allowing them to curve forward.
• Use a yarn needle to split the strands slightly for a soft fringe.

Yellow Flower Clip

1. Center: With yellow or light brown, MR, 6 sc in ring, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
2. Petals: Join bright yellow to any center stitch. In each stitch work sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st. Repeat around for 6 petals.
3. Fasten off and sew the flower beside the girl’s left horn, slightly above the ear.

Boy Cow Hair Tuft

The boy cow has a pale beige fringe across the forehead. This fringe sits below the hat brim and gives the doll the soft farm-boy look shown in the image.

• Cut 14 strands of beige yarn, each about 4 inches long.
• Attach the strands across the front top of the head between R5 and R8.
• Trim the center strands slightly shorter than the side strands.
• Brush or separate gently with your fingers to create a smooth fringe.

Girl Cow Legs, Shoes, and Body

The girl cow has white legs, brown hoof soles, and light blue shoe cuffs. Her body is mostly covered by the light blue dress, so the torso is crocheted in blue after the legs are joined.

Girl Leg One

1. R1: With brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. R5: sc 6, dec 3 times, sc 6. 15 sts
6. R6: Change to light blue, sc in each st around. 15 sts
7. R7: BLO sc in each st around. 15 sts
8. R8: Change to white, sc in each st around. 15 sts
9. R9-R14: sc in each st around. 15 sts
10. Fasten off the first leg only.

Girl Leg Two

Make the second leg the same as the first, but do not fasten off. Stuff both legs firmly. Continue from the second leg to join the legs and begin the body.

Joining the Girl Legs

1. R15: From leg two, ch 3. Join to leg one with sc in any stitch. sc 14 around leg one, sc 3 across one side of the chain, sc 15 around leg two, sc 3 across the other side of the chain. 36 sts
2. R16: sc in each st around. 36 sts
3. R17: Change to light blue, BLO sc in each st around. 36 sts
4. R18-R22: sc in each st around. 36 sts
5. R23: sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R24-R25: sc in each st around. 30 sts
7. R26: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
8. R27-R28: sc in each st around. 24 sts
9. R29: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
10. R30: sc in each st around. 18 sts
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

Girl Dress Skirt

The girl cow’s dress has a rounded flared skirt in light blue with a scalloped lower edge and white daisy appliques. Work the skirt into the front loops left at R17 of the body.

1. Hold the body upside down with the feet pointing away from you.
2. Skirt R1: Join light blue to any front loop from body R17. ch 2, dc in same loop, 2 dc in each front loop around, sl st to first dc. 72 sts
3. Skirt R2: ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to first dc. 72 sts
4. Skirt R3: ch 2, dc 5, 2 dc in next st; repeat around, sl st to first dc. 84 sts
5. Skirt R4: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1; repeat around for scallops. Sl st to first sc.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Girl Arms

The girl cow has white arms with brown hoof tips. The arms are short, soft, and hang beside the dress bodice.

1. R1: With brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. 9 sts
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. 9 sts
4. R5: Change to white, BLO sc in each st around. 9 sts
5. R6-R13: sc in each st around. 9 sts
6. Stuff only the lower half. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across. 4 sts
7. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Make 2.

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Sew the arms to the body between R27 and R29. Angle them downward so the brown hooves rest near the sides of the blue dress.

Girl Dress Flowers

The skirt has white daisies with yellow centers. Add 5 flowers around the lower skirt and 1 small flower on the purse. The flowers should look soft and handmade, not perfectly flat.

Small Daisy

1. Center: With yellow, MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
2. Petals: Join white to any center stitch. In each stitch work sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat around for 5 petals.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Make 6 daisies. Sew 5 evenly around the girl’s skirt near the scalloped edge. Sew the remaining daisy to the front of the blue purse.

Girl Blue Sun Hat

The girl’s hat is a light blue floppy garden hat with a rounded crown, soft brim, and white daisies on one side. The hat should sit loosely on the head, just above the ears and horns.

1. R1: With light blue, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8: sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts
9. R9-R12: sc in each st around. 48 sts
10. R13: FLO sc 3, inc; repeat 12 times. 60 sts
11. R14: sc 4, inc; repeat 12 times. 72 sts
12. R15: sc in each st around. 72 sts
13. R16: sc 5, inc; repeat 12 times. 84 sts
14. R17: sc in each st around. 84 sts
15. Fasten off. Shape the brim flat with your fingers.

Embroider a thin tan line around the crown at R12. Sew two small daisies to the front side of the hat, placing them close together like the flowers in the image.

Girl Blue Purse

The girl cow’s tiny purse is light blue with a long strap and a white daisy on the front. It hangs at her side and matches her hat and dress.

1. R1: With light blue, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 6 on the other side, inc in last ch. 18 sts
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts
4. R4-R7: sc in each st around. 24 sts
5. R8: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
6. Stuff very lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across. 9 sts
7. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Purse Strap

1. With light blue, ch 48.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. Fasten off and sew each end to the purse sides.

Sew one small daisy to the front center of the purse. Place the strap over the girl cow’s shoulder and secure it with a hidden stitch at the back if needed.

Boy Cow Legs, Shoes, and Body

The boy cow wears green shoes, white legs, green overalls, and a white shirt with orange stripes. The legs are joined first, then the overalls and shirt are worked upward as part of the body.

Boy Leg One

1. R1: With black, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. R5: sc 6, dec 3 times, sc 6. 15 sts
6. R6: Change to green, sc in each st around. 15 sts
7. R7: BLO sc in each st around. 15 sts
8. R8: Change to white, sc in each st around. 15 sts
9. R9-R13: sc in each st around. 15 sts
10. R14: Change to green, sc in each st around. 15 sts
11. Fasten off the first leg only.

Boy Leg Two

Make the second leg the same way, but do not fasten off. Stuff both legs firmly, especially the feet, then continue joining.

Joining the Boy Legs and Making the Body

1. R15: From leg two, ch 3. Join to leg one with sc. sc 14 around leg one, sc 3 across one side of chain, sc 15 around leg two, sc 3 across the other side of chain. 36 sts
2. R16-R20: With green, sc in each st around. 36 sts
3. R21: sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
4. R22: sc in each st around. 30 sts
5. R23: Change to white, BLO sc in each st around. 30 sts
6. R24: With orange, sc in each st around. 30 sts
7. R25: With white, sc in each st around. 30 sts
8. R26: With orange, sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
9. R27: With white, sc in each st around. 24 sts
10. R28: With orange, sc in each st around. 24 sts
11. R29: With white, sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
12. R30: With white, sc in each st around. 18 sts
13. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

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Boy Overall Bib, Straps, and Shorts Cuffs

The green overalls sit over the striped shirt. The front bib is added separately, with two straps and small brown buttons. Three orange carrot shapes decorate the bib.

Overall Bib

1. R1: With green, ch 11. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10, turn. 10 sts
2. R2-R7: ch 1, sc 10, turn. 10 sts
3. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the bib to the front center of the boy body, beginning at body R20 and ending around R26. Keep the top straight and the lower edge slightly curved against the belly.

Overall Straps

1. With green, ch 20.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 19.
3. Fasten off. Make 2 straps.

Sew each strap from the top of the bib, over the shoulder, and to the back waist. Sew one small brown button on each front strap where it meets the bib.

Shorts Cuffs

1. Join green yarn to the front loop left at each leg R14.
2. sc in each front loop around. 15 sts
3. sl st to close and fasten off.
4. Repeat for the second leg.

Carrot Appliques

1. Carrot body: With orange, ch 4. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, sc 1 on opposite side, inc in last ch. 8 sts
2. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Make 3.
3. Carrot leaves: Join green to the top of each carrot, ch 3, sl st back into same spot, ch 3, sl st back again.

Sew the three carrots across the lower bib. Angle the two outside carrots slightly outward, keeping the center carrot straight.

Boy Arms

The boy cow has short arms with patchwork coloring. Make one cream arm with a dark hoof and one dark arm with a cream upper section if you want to match the image closely.

Boy Cream Arm

1. R1: With cream, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. 9 sts
3. R3-R7: sc in each st around. 9 sts
4. R8: Change to green, sc in each st around. 9 sts
5. R9-R11: sc in each st around. 9 sts
6. Stuff lightly. Flatten and sc through both layers across. 4 sts
7. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

Boy Dark Arm

1. R1: With black, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. 9 sts
3. R3-R7: sc in each st around. 9 sts
4. R8: Change to green, sc in each st around. 9 sts
5. R9-R11: sc in each st around. 9 sts
6. Stuff lightly. Flatten and sc through both layers across. 4 sts
7. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the arms to the boy body between R27 and R29. Let them hang downward along the sides of the overalls.

Boy Green Garden Hat

The boy cow’s hat is green with a brown band and a bright sunflower on the side. It has a rounded crown and a wide brim like the hat shown in the image.

1. R1: With green, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8: sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts
9. R9-R12: sc in each st around. 48 sts
10. R13: FLO sc 3, inc; repeat 12 times. 60 sts
11. R14: sc 4, inc; repeat 12 times. 72 sts
12. R15: sc in each st around. 72 sts
13. R16: sc 5, inc; repeat 12 times. 84 sts
14. Fasten off and shape the brim.

Brown Hat Band

1. With brown, ch 52.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. Wrap around the hat where the crown meets the brim and sew in place.

Sunflower for Hat

1. Center R1: With brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. Center R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Fasten off brown.
4. Petals: Join yellow to any stitch. In each stitch work sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st. Repeat around for 12 petals.
5. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the sunflower to one side of the green hat.

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Boy Pumpkin Bag

The orange pumpkin bag is small and rounded, with vertical ridges, a green leaf, and a short handle. It sits beside the boy cow like a garden harvest bag.

1. R1: With orange, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6-R11: sc in each st around. 30 sts
7. R12: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
8. R13: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
9. Stuff lightly so the bag stays soft but rounded.
10. R14: sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts
11. Fasten off and close.

Pumpkin Ridges

• Thread a long orange yarn tail through the center top and bottom of the pumpkin.
• Wrap the yarn around the outside and pull gently to create one groove.
• Repeat 5 more times, spacing the grooves evenly.
• Secure the yarn at the bottom and hide the end.

Pumpkin Handle and Leaf

1. Handle: With orange, ch 20, sl st in each ch across, sew both ends to the top sides of the bag.
2. Leaf: With green, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Fasten off and sew to the front top.
3. Stem: With brown, MR, 5 sc in ring, sc around for 3 rounds. Fasten off and sew to the top center.

Gray Watering Can

The tiny gray watering can sits behind the cows. It has a rounded body, open top, curved handle, and narrow spout. Use firm stitches so the shape holds well.

Watering Can Body

1. R1: With gray, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts
6. R6-R10: sc in each st around. 24 sts
7. R11: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
8. R12: sc in each st around. 18 sts
9. Do not close fully. Fasten off, leaving the top open.

Watering Can Rim

1. Join gray to any stitch at the top opening.
2. sc in each st around. 18 sts
3. sl st to close and fasten off.

Watering Can Spout

1. R1: With gray, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts
2. R2-R7: sc in each st around. 5 sts
3. R8: sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts
4. R9: sc in each st around. 6 sts
5. Fasten off and sew to one side of the can, angled upward.

Watering Can Handle

1. With gray, ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across. 17 sts
3. Fasten off and sew one end near the top back and the other end near the lower back.

Flower Pot with Tiny Flowers

The small flower pot is orange-brown with a rounded top and colorful tiny flowers. It adds the garden theme seen in the background of the image.

Pot

1. R1: With burnt orange, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. R5-R7: sc in each st around. 18 sts
6. R8: FLO sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
7. R9: sc in each st around. 24 sts
8. Fasten off.

Soil Insert

1. R1: With brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. Fasten off and sew into the top of the pot.

Tiny Flowers

1. Center: With yellow, MR, 5 sc in ring, fasten off.
2. Petals: Join any pastel color. In each stitch work sl st, ch 2, sc, ch 2, sl st.
3. Make 5 flowers in white, pink, lavender, pale blue, and yellow.
4. Sew flowers to the soil insert, clustering them at different heights.

Optional Green Hat for Background

The image also shows a separate green hat lying beside the dolls. You can make a second green garden hat using the boy hat instructions. Leave off the sunflower if you want it to look like a spare accessory, or add a brown band only.

Optional Blue Hat for Background

The image shows the girl’s blue hat placed beside the dolls. If you prefer the hat as a display prop instead of wearing it, make the hat exactly as written and place it next to the girl cow. Sew the daisies to the brim side so they remain visible from the front.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew each head to its matching body using the long body tail. Add extra stitches around the neck so the head does not wobble.
2. Sew ears to the sides of each head, then sew horns above the ears.
3. Sew the muzzles centered on the lower face. Add nostrils with small embroidery stitches.
4. Add the girl’s tan face patches and flower clip. Add the boy’s black eye patch, tan patch, and beige fringe.
5. Sew the girl’s arms under the shoulder area so they rest beside the dress.
6. Sew the boy’s arms under the shoulder area, close to the striped shirt rounds.
7. Attach the girl’s skirt flowers evenly around the hem.
8. Place the hats on the heads or display them beside the dolls, matching the image layout.
9. Add the purse to the girl and the pumpkin bag to the boy.
10. Place the watering can and flower pot behind the dolls for a complete garden scene.

For the eyes, embroider one small white stitch on the upper outer side of each black eye. Add short black lashes to the girl cow if desired. Keep the lashes small and angled outward so the face remains soft. Add light pink blush beside each muzzle for a gentle handmade finish.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or blush are used.
• Let the dolls air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the hats and bags separate during storage so the brims and straps do not bend.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both cows have matching rounded heads and soft pink muzzles.
• The girl cow has a blue dress, blue shoes, blue hat, daisy details, and blue purse.
• The boy cow has green overalls, orange-striped shirt rounds, green shoes, green hat, sunflower, and pumpkin bag.
• The horns are even, the ears are angled downward, and the face patches are smooth.
• The watering can, flower pot, and garden accessories are included for the full display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, avoid soaking the dolls. Use a damp cloth to clean small marks, then press gently with a dry towel. Do not twist the limbs, hats, bags, or flower petals. If the brim of a hat bends, reshape it with your fingers while slightly damp and allow it to dry flat.

Store the cow couple in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Long sunlight exposure can fade pastel blue, green, pink, and orange yarn. If gifting to a young child, embroider the eyes and buttons instead of using plastic safety eyes or small hard pieces.