Crochet Tutorial: Garden Cow Girl in Blue Striped Overalls with Strawberry Satchel and Flowered Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This garden cow girl amigurumi features a soft brown-and-cream cow head, pink muzzle, small horns, rounded ears, blue-green striped overalls, tan sandals, tiny flower hair accents, a strawberry satchel, a flowered sun hat, and a gray watering can. The finished doll is designed with a sweet seated garden look, short legs, rounded arms, and detailed accessories that match the cozy handmade style in the photo.

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

Finished Size

• Doll height: about 8.5 inches from feet to horn tips.
• Head width: about 4 inches across the ears, not including the ears.
• Overalls body width: about 3 inches across the widest part.
• Sun hat diameter: about 4.25 inches.
• Satchel: about 1.5 inches wide by 1.75 inches tall.
• Watering can: about 2.5 inches wide including spout and handle.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in warm brown, cream white, dusty pink, medium pink, light turquoise, medium turquoise, lime green, tan, caramel brown, gray, red, dark green, yellow, teal, purple, and small amounts of black and white.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll and accessories.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, strawberry seeds, and small details.
• 8 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two small beige buttons for overall straps, about 8 mm wide.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional: pink blush powder for cheeks and inner ears.

Abbreviations

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

Pattern Notes

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a row is clearly stated.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff firmly enough to hold shape, but do not overstuff the muzzle, ears, arms, or sandals.
• The cow head is slightly larger than the body. This creates the soft toy look shown in the photo.
• The overalls are crocheted directly into the body color changes, then straps and pocket are added separately.
• Change colors by finishing the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color.
• For clean stripes, carry the unused yarn inside the body only when the color is used again within 2 rounds. Otherwise cut and weave ends inside.

Color Plan

• Warm brown: body, arms, outer ears, head sides, sandals.
• Cream white: center face stripe and head top stripe.
• Dusty pink: muzzle, lower legs, inner ears, small arm cuffs.
• Light turquoise: overall stripes and straps.
• Medium turquoise: darker blue-green overall stripes.
• Lime green: green overall stripes, hat details, strawberry leaves.
• Caramel brown: satchel, satchel strap, pocket patch, sandal soles.
• Gray: watering can.
• Red: strawberry applique and red flower.

Head

The head is round with a slightly tall forehead, a cream center stripe, brown sides, and a pink oval muzzle sewn across the lower face. Work the head in joined color sections by changing colors as listed. Carry the unused yarn neatly inside only across short sections.

Head Base

• R1: With warm brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
• R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
• R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
• R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
• R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.

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Cream Face Stripe Shaping

From this point, the cream stripe sits centered on the front of the face. Keep the first stitch of the round at the back of the head. The cream section should line up vertically from forehead to nose.

• R10: Brown sc 20, cream sc 14, brown sc 20. 54 sts.
• R11: Brown sc 19, cream sc 16, brown sc 19. 54 sts.
• R12: Brown sc 18, cream sc 18, brown sc 18. 54 sts.
• R13: Brown sc 18, cream sc 18, brown sc 18. 54 sts.
• R14: Brown sc 17, cream sc 20, brown sc 17. 54 sts.
• R15: Brown sc 17, cream sc 20, brown sc 17. 54 sts.
• R16: Brown sc 17, cream sc 20, brown sc 17. 54 sts.
• R17: Brown sc 18, cream sc 18, brown sc 18. 54 sts.
• R18: Brown sc 19, cream sc 16, brown sc 19. 54 sts.

Insert safety eyes between R15 and R16, about 9 stitches apart, placing one eye on each brown side just beside the cream stripe. The eyes should sit slightly above the muzzle position, with the lower edge of each eye close to the future muzzle seam.

• R19: Brown sc 7, dec, repeat 2 times, brown sc 1, cream sc 14, brown sc 1, brown sc 7, dec, repeat 2 times. 48 sts.
• R20: Brown sc 6, dec, repeat 2 times, brown sc 1, cream sc 12, brown sc 1, brown sc 6, dec, repeat 2 times. 42 sts.
• R21: Brown sc 5, dec, repeat 2 times, brown sc 1, cream sc 10, brown sc 1, brown sc 5, dec, repeat 2 times. 36 sts.
• R22: Brown sc 4, dec, repeat around, keeping cream over the center 8 sts. 30 sts.
• R23: Brown sc 3, dec, repeat around, keeping cream over the center 6 sts. 24 sts.

Begin stuffing the head. Shape the top firmly and keep the lower face slightly rounded. Do not flatten the cream center stripe.

• R24: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R25: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
• R26: dec around. 6 sts.
• FO, leaving a tail. Thread through the front loops of the last 6 stitches, pull closed, and weave in.

Muzzle

The muzzle is a soft dusty pink oval with a rounded nose bridge. It sits across the lower cream face and overlaps slightly onto both brown cheek areas.

• R1: With dusty 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.
• R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
• 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.
• R4: sc around. 28 sts.
• R5: sc 6, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 16. 28 sts.
• FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Lightly stuff the muzzle. Pin it between R16 and R21 of the head, centered under the cream stripe. The top edge should touch the lower edges of the eyes. Sew around the full oval. Embroider two vertical nostril lines with medium pink yarn, each 3 stitches tall, placed 5 stitches apart.

Ears

The ears are wide, soft, and slightly cupped. Make two outer ear pieces in brown and two inner ear pieces in dusty pink. The pink inner ear is sewn inside, leaving a brown border visible.

Outer Ears, Make 2

• R1: With warm brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• R5: sc around. 24 sts.
• R6: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5. 22 sts.
• R7: sc around. 22 sts.
• Fold the ear flat and sc 11 through both layers. FO, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ears, Make 2

• R1: With dusty pink, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
• R2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one inner ear to each outer ear. Place the inner piece slightly low so the top brown rim remains visible. Pin ears to the sides of the head between R11 and R16. Angle each ear outward and slightly downward, like the photo. Sew securely through the folded edge.

Horns

The horns are short and rounded, sitting above the ears. They lean slightly inward and are stitched in tan.

• R1: With tan, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
• R2: sc around. 5 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
• R4: sc around. 6 sts.
• R5: sc 2, inc, sc 3. 7 sts.
• R6: sc around. 7 sts.
• FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff very lightly.

Make 2 horns. Sew them on top of the head between R8 and R11, each horn about 7 stitches away from the center cream stripe. The horn tips should point upward with a gentle inward angle.

Body and Overalls

The body is crocheted from the lower legs upward. The overalls are part of the body colorwork, using horizontal stripes in light turquoise, lime green, and medium turquoise. The upper chest is rounded, with two straps sewn over the shoulders and two beige buttons at the front.

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Legs, Make 2

• R1: With dusty pink, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
• R5: sc around. 18 sts.
• Change to lime green.
• R6: sc around. 18 sts.
• Change to light turquoise.
• R7: sc around. 18 sts.
• Change to medium turquoise.
• R8: sc around. 18 sts.
• Change to lime green.
• R9: sc around. 18 sts.
• For first leg, FO. For second leg, do not fasten off.

Join Legs and Build Body

• R10: With second leg still on hook, ch 3, join to first leg with sc in any stitch. Sc 17 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 18 around second leg, sc 3 across the other side of chain. 42 sts.
• R11: With light turquoise, sc around. 42 sts.
• R12: With medium turquoise, sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
• R13: With lime green, sc around. 48 sts.
• R14: With light turquoise, sc around. 48 sts.
• R15: With medium turquoise, sc around. 48 sts.
• R16: With lime green, sc 10, dec, repeat around. 44 sts.
• R17: With light turquoise, sc around. 44 sts.
• R18: With medium turquoise, sc around. 44 sts.
• R19: With lime green, sc 9, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.
• R20: With light turquoise, sc around. 40 sts.
• R21: With medium turquoise, sc around. 40 sts.
• R22: With lime green, sc 8, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
• R23: With light turquoise, sc around. 36 sts.
• R24: With medium turquoise, sc 7, dec, repeat around. 32 sts.
• R25: With lime green, sc around. 32 sts.
• Change to warm brown for neck.
• R26: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
• R27: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 28 sts.
• R28: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
• R29: sc around. 24 sts.
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to head.

Stuff the legs first, then stuff the body firmly. The lower body should stay slightly wider than the chest, matching the rounded overalls shape. Keep the front of the body centered between the two legs.

Overall Bib

The bib sits over the upper front body and creates the square-front look seen in the image. It is stitched separately and sewn from the waist up to the chest.

• Row 1: With light turquoise, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 2: sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 3: Change to lime green, sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 4: Change to medium turquoise, sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 5: Change to light turquoise, sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 6: Change to lime green, sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 7: Change to medium turquoise, sc across. 14 sts.
• Row 8: Change to light turquoise, sc across. 14 sts.
• FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Pin the bib to the front of the body from R19 to R25. Sew both side edges and the bottom edge. Leave the top edge neat and flat. The bib should reach just under the cow’s neck.

Overall Straps

• Strap 1: With light turquoise, ch 24. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 23. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
• Strap 2: Repeat the same as Strap 1.

Sew each strap from the back waist at R20, over the shoulder, to the top front corners of the bib. Cross the straps slightly at the back if needed. Sew one beige button to each front strap end. The buttons sit just above the bib edge, matching the photo.

Back Overall Waistband

• With medium turquoise, ch 37.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sc 36.
• FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the waistband around the body at R19. Place the seam at the back. This band helps define the top of the shorts section.

Small Front Patch

The overalls include a small garden-style patch on the lower left front. Use tan and caramel brown to make a tiny woven patch, then embroider short vertical lines like straw.

• Row 1: With tan, ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 2: sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 3: Change to caramel brown, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 4: sc 4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the patch to the front left side of the overalls between R15 and R18. Embroider 3 short dark brown vertical lines on the tan half and 2 short tan lines on the brown half.

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Arms

The arms are slim and hang down beside the body. They start with brown hands, include a small dusty pink wrist ring, and continue in warm brown.

• R1: With warm brown, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc around. 12 sts.
• R4: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 10 sts.
• R5: Change to dusty pink, sc around. 10 sts.
• R6: Change to warm brown, BLO sc around. 10 sts.
• R7-R17: sc around for 11 rounds. 10 sts.
• Stuff the lower half only. Flatten the top and sc 5 through both layers.
• FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Make 2 arms. Sew them to the sides of the body between R25 and R27. Angle them downward so the hands rest near the lower overalls, as shown in the image.

Feet and Sandals

The sandals are rounded, brown, and sit over the dusty pink lower legs. Each sandal has a raised sole, a front strap, and a tiny cream flower on the outside edge.

Sandal Soles, Make 2

• R1: With caramel brown, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along other side: sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
• R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
• R3: BLO sc around. 20 sts.
• R4: sc around. 20 sts.
• FO, leaving a long tail.

Sandal Front Straps, Make 2

• With warm brown, ch 9.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8.
• FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Slip one sandal sole over each foot. Sew the sole around the dusty pink foot at the ankle edge. Sew one strap across the front of each sandal from side to side, curving it over the toes.

Tiny Sandal Flowers, Make 2

• With cream yarn and 2.5 mm hook, MR.
• Work ch 2, sl st into ring, repeat 5 times for 5 small petals.
• Pull ring closed and FO.

Sew one tiny cream flower to the outer side of each sandal. Place each flower near the ankle edge, not on the toe.

Tail

The tail is small and mostly hidden behind the overalls, but it helps the cow look complete from the back.

• R1: With warm brown, ch 9.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 8.
• For the tail tuft, attach dusty pink to the end, ch 4, sl st in same end stitch, repeat 3 times.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail at the base.

Sew the tail to the back body at R17, centered just above the shorts. Let the tuft point downward.

Facial Embroidery

• With white yarn, embroider a small eye highlight on the upper outer side of each eye.
• With black yarn, embroider a short curved lash at the outer corner of each eye.
• With dusty pink yarn, stitch a soft curved smile under the muzzle center, about 5 stitches wide.
• With medium pink yarn, add 2 short nostril lines on the muzzle.
• Optional: Add light blush to the cheeks below the eyes and inside the ears.

Flower Hair Accents

The cow has tiny flowers near the horns and ears. Make one red flower, one yellow flower, one teal flower, and one small purple accent. Sew them around the base of the horns, with the teal flower near the right ear and the red-yellow cluster near the left horn.

Small Five-Petal Flower

• With chosen flower color and 2.5 mm hook, MR.
• Work ch 2, 2 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring.
• Repeat 4 more times for 5 petals.
• Pull ring closed. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
• With yellow yarn, make one small center stitch if desired.

Make one flower in red, one in yellow, one in teal, and one in purple. Sew the red and yellow flowers to the viewer’s left side near the horn. Sew the teal flower to the viewer’s right side in front of the ear. Add the purple flower slightly behind the teal flower.

Strawberry Satchel

The satchel is a small caramel-brown square bag worn across the body. It hangs on the cow’s right side and has a red strawberry applique on the front. The long strap crosses diagonally from the shoulder to the bag.

Bag Body

• Row 1: With caramel brown, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 2: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 3: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 4: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 5: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 6: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 7: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 8: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 9: sc across. 9 sts.
• Do not turn. Sc evenly around all 4 edges, placing 2 sc in each corner. Sl st to first border stitch.
• FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Bag Flap

• Row 1: With caramel brown, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 2: sc across. 9 sts.
• Row 3: sc 1, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 1. 7 sts.
• Row 4: sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1. 5 sts.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the straight top of the flap to the upper edge of the bag body. Let the tapered edge point downward. Do not stuff the bag.

Satchel Strap

• With caramel brown, ch 58.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 57.
• FO, leaving both tails for sewing.

Sew one strap end to each upper side corner of the bag. Place the strap diagonally across the doll from the left shoulder to the right hip. Tack the strap to the body with 2 hidden stitches at the shoulder and 2 hidden stitches near the back waist so it stays in place.

Strawberry Applique

• R1: With red, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
• R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
• R4: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
• R5: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
• Flatten slightly and shape the lower end into a soft point while sewing.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Strawberry Leaves

• With dark green, join yarn at the top of the strawberry.
• Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into top of strawberry.
• Repeat 3 more times for 4 leaves.
• FO and weave in.

Sew the strawberry to the center front of the satchel. With white yarn, embroider 6 tiny seed stitches on the strawberry, spacing them evenly in staggered rows.

Flowered Sun Hat

The sun hat is a separate accessory placed beside the cow in the photo. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, and colorful embroidered flowers. Use cream as the main hat color with small pink, green, and yellow flower details.

Hat Crown

• R1: With cream, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
• R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
• R7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
• R8-R12: sc around for 5 rounds. 36 sts.
• R13: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.

Hat Brim

• R14: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
• R15: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 50 sts.
• R16: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
• R17: sc around. 60 sts.
• R18: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 70 sts.
• R19: sc around. 70 sts.
• R20: sl st loosely around the brim edge. FO and weave in.

Shape the brim gently with your fingers so it lies flat but has a soft handmade curve. The brim should be wider than the cow’s head and look like the flowered hat sitting on the table in the photo.

Hat Flowers

• Use pink yarn to embroider 6 tiny flowers around the brim. Each flower is made with 5 small straight stitches meeting at one center point.
• Use yellow yarn to add 1 short center stitch to each flower.
• Use green yarn to add 2 small leaf stitches beside every other flower.
• Place flowers unevenly around the brim for a garden-picked look.

Gray Watering Can

The watering can is a small gray garden prop. It has a rounded body, short spout, top opening, and curved handle. It sits beside the cow and adds the garden theme visible in the image.

Can Body

• R1: With gray, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
• R6-R10: sc around for 5 rounds. 24 sts.
• R11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
• R12: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
• Stuff lightly.
• R13: dec around. 6 sts.
• FO and close the opening.

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Top Opening

• R1: With gray, MR, 8 sc in ring. 8 sts.
• R2: inc around. 16 sts.
• R3: BLO sc around. 16 sts.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the top opening to the upper center of the can body. Keep it slightly raised.

Spout

• R1: With gray, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
• R2-R6: sc around. 5 sts.
• R7: sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
• R8: sc around. 6 sts.
• FO, leaving a sewing tail. Do not stuff.

Sew the spout to the upper side of the can body, angled upward. Flatten the tip slightly and stitch it into a small oval.

Handle

• With gray, ch 18.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17.
• Ch 1, turn, sc 17 again along the same strip.
• FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Curve the handle from the upper back of the can to the lower back side. Sew both ends securely. The handle should arch high enough to be visible behind the can body.

Optional Garden Basket with Vegetables

A small garden basket appears in the background of the scene. Add this prop if you want the full display to match the photo more closely. The basket is tan with a curved handle and tiny vegetables inside.

Basket

• R1: With tan, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along other side: sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
• R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
• R3: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
• R4-R7: sc around. 24 sts.
• R8: sl st around. FO.

Basket Handle

• With tan, ch 24.
• Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 23.
• FO, leaving tails.

Sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket. Add simple vegetables by crocheting small red, orange, and green ovals, or by placing yarn scraps inside as garden produce.

Mini Carrot

• R1: With orange, MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
• R2: sc around. 5 sts.
• R3: sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
• R4: sc around. 6 sts.
• R5: sc 2, inc, sc 3. 7 sts.
• R6: sc around. 7 sts.
• FO and close.
• Leaves: With green, join to top, ch 5, sl st in same top stitch, repeat 3 times.

Mini Radish

• R1: With red, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• R2: inc around. 12 sts.
• R3: sc around. 12 sts.
• R4: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
• FO and close.
• Leaves: With green, ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 2, sl st to radish top. Repeat twice.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the muzzle to the head first, then complete nostrils and smile.
2. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, angled outward and slightly down.
3. Sew the horns above the ears, keeping them upright and slightly inward.
4. Add flower accents near the horns and ears.
5. Finish the body, overalls, bib, straps, buttons, patch, and waistband.
6. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body.
7. Attach the sandals to the feet and sew the tiny sandal flowers on the outside edges.
8. Sew the head to the body with the cream stripe centered over the bib.
9. Add the satchel strap diagonally across the chest and attach the bag at the right hip.
10. Place the flowered sun hat and watering can beside the finished cow for the garden display.

Joining the Head to the Body

Place the head on the neck opening with the muzzle facing forward. The cream stripe should align with the middle of the overalls bib. Pin the head in place before sewing. Use the long body tail to sew around the neck twice. Add extra stuffing into the neck as you sew so the head does not wobble.

The head should sit slightly forward, giving the cow a gentle, sweet expression. Do not tilt the head too far down because the muzzle and eyes need to remain visible from the front.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Check that both eyes are level and the muzzle is centered before tying final knots.
• Add a few short brown embroidery lines on both sides of the cream stripe to suggest soft cow fur texture.
• Use pink yarn to add one short cheek stitch under each eye.
• Shape the ears by pinching the lower sewn edge and securing with 2 extra stitches.
• Secure the satchel strap at the shoulder and back waist so it does not slide.
• Steam is not needed. Shape the brim of the sun hat by hand.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if you used safety eyes, buttons, or blush powder.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Keep the flower details and satchel applique away from rough pulling.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The cow has a brown head with a cream center face stripe.
• The pink muzzle is oval, lightly stuffed, and centered below the eyes.
• The ears are wide with pink inner panels.
• The small tan horns sit above the ears.
• The blue-green overalls have horizontal stripes, straps, and two front buttons.
• The front patch is sewn to the lower left side of the overalls.
• The satchel crosses the chest and has a red strawberry applique.
• The sandals are brown with tiny cream flowers.
• The sun hat is cream with colorful small flowers around the brim.
• The gray watering can includes a body, spout, top opening, and curved handle.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Store the cow upright or lying flat in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Place tissue paper inside the sun hat brim if storing for a long time.
• Use a soft makeup brush to remove dust from the muzzle, ears, flowers, and satchel.
• If the overalls flatten, gently reshape the body with your hands and let it rest overnight.
• Check sewn buttons and small flowers regularly if the doll is handled often.
• This finished item is best used as decor or a gentle handmade collectible.