Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Cow in Mint Garden Dress – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet cow is made with a large rounded head, soft beige muzzle, cream horns, one white ear, one black ear, and a mint garden dress decorated with sunflowers. The outfit includes yellow shirt details, buttoned straps, scalloped trim, mint sandals, a tiny brown crossbody bag with a ladybug, plus garden accessories: a straw hat, watering can, and flower pot.

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Finished Size

• Main cow doll: about 11 inches tall when made with sport or fine DK yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Straw hat: about 4 inches wide.
• Watering can: about 1.5 inches tall.
• Flower pot: about 2 inches tall including the flower.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners who can work in continuous rounds, increase, decrease, sew pieces neatly, and change colors. The doll uses simple crochet stitches, but there are many small decorative pieces, so take your time with shaping and assembly.

Materials

• Fine DK or sport weight cotton yarn in white, beige, cream, mint green, yellow, brown, black, tan, gray, terracotta, blue, pink, red, and small amounts of green.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, ladybug, and tiny details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread for sewn eyes.
• White embroidery thread for eye highlights.
• Small beige or wooden buttons, 2 pieces, about 6 mm.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle and sewing pins.
• Stitch marker.
• Scissors.
• Optional: plastic pellets for weight inside the body.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
• Rnd: round
• st: stitch

Gauge and Texture

Work tightly enough that no stuffing shows through the stitches. The photographed style has firm, even stitches with a smooth amigurumi texture. For the best shape, use a hook smaller than the yarn label suggests and stuff the head, muzzle, body, legs, and arms gradually.

The head should be slightly larger than the body, the muzzle should sit forward and low on the face, and the dress should flare gently over the hips. The arms hang at the sides, the legs are long and slim, and the sandals wrap around the front of the feet.

Important Construction Notes

• Work the cow in continuous rounds unless a section says otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.
• Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff flat pieces such as ears, straps, flowers, or the purse flap.
• The right ear is black on the outside, matching the photo. The left ear is white on the outside.
• The inner ears are tan beige, slightly smaller than the outer ears.
• The dress is made separately and pulled onto the body before the head is attached.
• All small appliques are sewn on after the main doll is assembled.

Main Head

Use white yarn. The cow has a rounded head with a wide face and a slightly tapered lower section where the neck joins. The muzzle will be sewn over the front later, so keep the front of the head smooth and evenly stuffed.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. (66)
12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc, repeat around. (72)
13. Rnd 13-21: sc around. (72)
14. Rnd 22: sc 10, dec, repeat around. (66)
15. Rnd 23: sc around. (66)
16. Rnd 24: sc 9, dec, repeat around. (60)
17. Rnd 25: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (54)
18. Rnd 26: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
19. Rnd 27: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
20. Rnd 28: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
21. Rnd 29: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
22. Rnd 30: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
23. Rnd 31: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

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Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, about 13 stitches apart. Position them slightly above the top of the muzzle area. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a rounded oval. FO with a long tail if sewing directly to the body.

Large Beige Muzzle

Use beige yarn. The muzzle is wide, raised, and oval. It covers the lower center of the face and gives the cow the soft rounded nose seen in the image. Work around a foundation chain to create an oval.

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, continue on the other side of the chain, sc 8, inc in last ch. (22)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. (28)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (36)
5. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, sc 9, sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 9, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. (44)
6. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, sc 10, sc 3, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 10, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc. (52)
7. Rnd 6-8: sc around. (52)
8. Rnd 9: sc 11, dec, repeat around. (48)
9. Rnd 10: sc around. (48)

FO with a long tail. Stuff the muzzle lightly at first. Pin it to the head from Rnd 15 down to Rnd 25, centered between the eyes. Add more stuffing before closing the final seam so the muzzle has a soft puffed shape.

Nostrils and Mouth

• Use brown embroidery yarn for two small nostrils.
• Place each nostril on the lower half of the muzzle, about 8 stitches apart.
• Make each nostril with 3 short horizontal stitches over the same spot.
• Use beige or light brown yarn to make a tiny curved mouth under the center of the muzzle.

Eyes and Facial Detailing

The eyes in the image are glossy and sweet, with white highlights and small lashes. If you use safety eyes, add the highlights with thread. If making the doll for a young child, embroider the eyes completely instead of using plastic parts.

• With white thread, stitch one small highlight on the upper outer side of each black eye.
• With black embroidery thread, add 2 tiny eyelashes beside each eye.
• Use a single strand of pink or light beige yarn to add soft cheek blush beside the muzzle.
• Keep all face stitches small so the expression remains gentle.

Outer Ears

Make one white outer ear and one black outer ear. The ears are large, rounded ovals. The white ear sits on the cow’s left side, and the black ear sits on the cow’s right side. Do not overstuff the ears.

White Outer Ear

1. Use white yarn. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, inc. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (28)
5. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 6, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. (36)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (36)

FO with a long tail. Flatten gently.

Black Outer Ear

Repeat the white outer ear pattern using black yarn. FO with a long tail. Flatten gently and set aside.

Inner Ear Panels

Make 2 in tan beige. These pieces are smaller and sit inside the outer ears, leaving a border visible around the edge.

1. Ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, inc. (12)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. (18)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (26)

FO with a long tail. Sew one tan inner panel onto each outer ear. Sew the white ear to the left side of the head between Rnds 12 and 20. Sew the black ear to the right side at the same height.

Cream Horns

Make 2 with cream yarn. The horns curve upward from the top of the head. Stuff lightly as you work. To create a gentle curve, stuff more on the outside edge and less on the inside edge before sewing.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (5)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 3. (6)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (6)
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, sc 3. (7)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (7)
7. Rnd 7: sc 3, inc, sc 3. (8)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (8)
9. Rnd 9: sc 4, inc, sc 3. (9)
10. Rnd 10: sc around. (9)
11. Rnd 11: sc 5, inc, sc 3. (10)
12. Rnd 12: sc around. (10)
13. Rnd 13: sc 4, inc, sc 5. (11)
14. Rnd 14: sc around. (11)

FO with a long tail. Sew the horns to the top of the head between Rnds 6 and 11, about 14 stitches apart. Angle the horn tips outward and slightly upward, matching the curved garden cow look.

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Body

Use white yarn for the basic body. The dress will cover most of the torso, but the white shoulders and arms remain visible. The body is pear-shaped, narrow at the neck and wider through the hips so the mint dress sits naturally.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 16: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
11. Rnd 17-19: sc around. (42)
12. Rnd 20: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
13. Rnd 21-23: sc around. (36)
14. Rnd 24: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
15. Rnd 25-26: sc around. (30)
16. Rnd 27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
17. Rnd 28: sc around. (24)
18. Rnd 29: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower half. Leave the top open for sewing to the head. FO with a long tail.

Legs

Make 2. The legs are long, white, and slim. They hang down below the mint dress. The sandals are made separately and sewn over the feet, so the foot shape should remain simple and rounded.

Foot and Leg

1. Use white yarn. Ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, inc. (12)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. (18)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across toe curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
5. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (26)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (26)
7. Rnd 6: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 12. (22)
8. Rnd 7: sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 11. (19)
9. Rnd 8: sc 4, dec 2 times, sc 11. (17)
10. Rnd 9: sc 3, dec, sc 12. (16)
11. Rnd 10-32: sc around. (16)

Stuff the foot firmly and stuff the leg evenly as you work upward. FO with a long tail. Sew the legs to the lower body between Rnds 5 and 8, leaving about 5 stitches between them.

Arms

Make 2. The arms are white with brown hooves. They hang straight at the sides, just below the dress straps. Keep the hands rounded and slightly fuller than the upper arm.

1. Use brown yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. Change to white yarn.
7. Rnd 8: BLO sc around. (12)
8. Rnd 9-25: sc around. (12)

Stuff the brown hoof and the lower half of the arm. Leave the upper arm lightly stuffed so it hangs naturally. Flatten the opening and sc 6 through both layers to close. FO with a long tail. Sew arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 25.

Yellow Shirt Panel

The photo shows a yellow shirt section under the mint pinafore dress. This piece is visible at the chest and side openings. It is made as a fitted tube and placed over the body before the mint dress.

1. Use yellow yarn. Ch 42, sl st to join, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around. (42)
3. Rnd 2-7: sc around. (42)
4. Rnd 8: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
5. Rnd 9-10: sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 11: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
7. Rnd 12: sc around. (30)

FO and weave in ends. Slide the yellow shirt tube onto the body. Position the top edge just under the shoulders. Add a few hidden stitches at the back to keep it in place.

Mint Garden Dress

The dress is the main outfit piece. It has a fitted mint bib, a flared skirt, straps over the shoulders, two small buttons, yellow scalloped edging, sunflower appliques, and a side yellow pocket. Work the skirt first, then add the bib and straps.

Mint Skirt

1. Use mint yarn. Ch 48, sl st to join.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around. (48)
3. Rnd 2: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (54)
5. Rnd 4: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
6. Rnd 5: sc around. (60)
7. Rnd 6: sc 9, inc, repeat around. (66)
8. Rnd 7-13: sc around. (66)
9. Rnd 14: sc 10, inc, repeat around. (72)
10. Rnd 15-17: sc around. (72)

Do not fasten off if you want to add the hem immediately. The skirt should flare lightly and sit over the lower body, ending above the knees.

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Yellow Scalloped Hem

1. Change to yellow yarn.
2. Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat around.
3. Join with sl st to first sc.

FO and weave in ends. Slide the skirt over the body, over the yellow shirt piece. The top edge should sit around the cow’s waist.

Mint Front Bib

Join mint yarn to the front center top edge of the skirt. Work back and forth in rows.

1. Row 1: sc 18 across the front of the skirt. Ch 1, turn. (18)
2. Row 2: dec, sc 14, dec. Ch 1, turn. (16)
3. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16)
4. Row 4: dec, sc 12, dec. Ch 1, turn. (14)
5. Row 5-9: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (14)
6. Row 10: sc across. FO. (14)

Center the bib on the front body. Sew the side edges of the bib lightly onto the yellow shirt so it stays flat.

Shoulder Straps

Make 2 with mint yarn. The straps cross over the shoulders from the front bib to the back skirt. They should be visible beside the cow’s neck.

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 23. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 23. FO with a long tail.

Sew one end of each strap to the top corners of the bib. Bring the straps over the shoulders and sew them to the back of the skirt. Sew a small beige button on each front strap end.

Yellow Side Pocket

The image shows a yellow pocket area on the right side of the dress. Make one small rounded rectangle.

1. Use yellow yarn. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (7)
3. Row 2-6: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (7)
4. Row 7: dec, sc 3, dec. (5)

FO with a long tail. Sew the pocket to the right front side of the skirt, leaving the top edge open if desired.

Sunflower Appliques for Dress

Make 2 medium sunflowers for the lower front of the skirt. Each flower has a brown center and bright yellow petals. Sew them near the hem, one slightly left and one slightly right, matching the sunny garden look.

Brown Center

1. Use brown yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Join with sl st and FO.

Yellow Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any front loop of the brown center.
2. Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, sl st into next stitch of center.
3. Repeat around to make 18 petals.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Sew the sunflowers onto the skirt with the centers flat and the petals slightly raised. Add a few tiny green straight stitches beside the flowers if you want a leafy detail.

Large Sunflower Head Decoration

This large sunflower sits near one horn, on the cow’s headband. It is slightly bigger than the dress flowers and should stand out clearly against the white head.

Large Brown Center

1. Use brown yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Join with sl st and FO.

Large Yellow Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to the center.
2. Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sl st into next stitch of center.
3. Repeat around to make 24 petals.
4. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Sew the large sunflower near the cow’s right horn. Angle it slightly forward, as if attached to a garden crown.

Small Daisy Flower on Headband

The image includes a small yellow-centered flower near the opposite horn. This flower adds balance to the large sunflower.

1. Use yellow yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO.
2. Join white yarn to any stitch.
3. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st into next center stitch.
4. Repeat until you have 6 petals.
5. FO with a long tail.

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Sew this small flower near the cow’s left horn. Add two tiny green leaves beside it.

Green Headband Vine

Use green yarn. This vine sits across the top of the head between the ears and horns. It holds the sunflower and small flower in place.

1. Ch 42.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across the chain.
3. FO with a long tail.

Pin the vine across the forehead, slightly above the eyes and under the horns. Sew it down with small stitches. Add the flowers and leaves after the vine is secure.

Tiny Leaves

Make 4 to 6 leaves with green yarn.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on the other side of chain, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st to base.
4. FO with a tail for sewing.

Mint Sandals

The sandals are mint with cream soles and white feet showing through the open front. Each sandal has a strap across the foot and a tiny bee decoration on top.

Cream Sole

Make 2 with cream yarn.

1. Ch 8.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 5, inc. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across toe, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (30)
5. FO and weave in ends.

Mint Upper Strap

Make 2 with mint yarn.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 12. FO with a long tail.

Sew each cream sole under a foot. Sew the mint strap across the top front of the foot, leaving the toe area visible. Add a small mint ankle line by chaining 18 and sewing it around the lower leg.

Tiny Bee for Sandals

Make 2. Use yellow and black embroidery yarn.

• With yellow yarn, make 6 sc in MR, join, and FO.
• Use black thread to embroider 2 short stripes across the yellow circle.
• Use white thread to add 2 tiny wing stitches on the sides.
• Sew one bee to the outer side of each sandal strap.

Brown Crossbody Bag

The bag is small, brown, and worn across the chest with a long strap. It rests on the front right side of the dress. A red ladybug sits on the flap.

Bag Body

1. Use brown yarn. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-10: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Row 11: sc around the entire rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Bag Flap

1. Use brown yarn. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Row 2-4: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Row 5: dec, sc 6, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
5. Row 6: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)

Sew the flap to the top edge of the bag body. Sew the side edges lightly so the bag has a small pouch shape.

Bag Strap

1. Use brown yarn. Ch 76.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across.
3. FO with a long tail.

Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Sew the bag to the lower front of the dress, then sew the strap ends behind the bag and over the shoulder.

Ladybug on Bag

1. Use red yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO.
2. Use black yarn to stitch a center line and 3 tiny spots on each side.
3. Use black yarn or thread to make a tiny head at one edge.
4. Sew the ladybug to the center of the bag flap.

Straw Garden Hat

The straw hat rests beside the cow. It has a flat crown, wide brim, blue bow, and pink flower. Use beige yarn and a firm tension so the brim holds its shape.

Hat Crown

1. Use beige yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 7-12: sc around. (30)

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Wide Brim

1. Rnd 13: FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
2. Rnd 14: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
3. Rnd 15: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
4. Rnd 16: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
5. Rnd 17: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
6. Rnd 18: sc around. (60)
7. Rnd 19: sl st around for a neat edge. FO.

Blue Hat Bow

• With blue yarn, ch 60 and FO. Wrap it around the crown base and tie a small bow.
• For fixed loops, ch 16, sl st back across, and sew each loop to the side of the hat.
• Make two short blue tails by chaining 12 twice and sewing them under the bow.

Pink Flower for Hat

1. Use yellow yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR, join, FO.
2. Join pink yarn. Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
3. Repeat in each stitch around for 6 petals.
4. FO and sew to the bow center.

Gray Watering Can

The watering can is a tiny accessory. It sits beside the cow and has a round body, handle, and spout. Use gray yarn and a smaller hook for a neat miniature shape.

Can Body

1. Use gray yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Rnd 10: dec around. (6)
9. FO and close.

Can Rim

1. Use gray yarn. Ch 16, sl st to join.
2. Rnd 1: sc around. (16)
3. FO and sew to the top of the can.

Handle and Spout

• For the handle, ch 18, sl st back across, and sew both ends to one side of the can.
• For the spout, ch 10, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. Sew one end to the opposite side of the can and angle it upward.
• For the spout head, make 6 sc in MR, join, and sew it to the spout tip.

Terracotta Flower Pot

The little flower pot completes the garden scene. It is terracotta with a small green stem, leaves, and a pink flower with a yellow center.

Pot

1. Use terracotta yarn. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
7. Rnd 7-9: sc around. (24)
8. Rnd 10: BLO sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
9. Stuff lightly.
10. Rnd 11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
11. FO and close.

Pot Rim

1. Join terracotta yarn to the front loops left from Rnd 10.
2. Sc around. (24)
3. Sl st around for a firm rim.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Stem, Leaves, and Flower

• For the stem, use green yarn and ch 12. Sl st back across. Sew the base to the pot top.
• For each leaf, ch 5, sc, hdc, dc, then sl st back to the stem. Make 2 leaves.
• For the flower center, make 6 sc in MR with yellow yarn.
• For petals, join pink yarn, ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st. Repeat around.
• Sew the flower to the top of the green stem.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the muzzle to the front of the head, centered below the eyes. Add stuffing before closing the final edge.
2. Sew the ears to the sides of the head. The white ear goes on the cow’s left side, and the black ear goes on the cow’s right side.
3. Sew the horns to the top of the head, angled outward.
4. Sew the head to the body with strong stitches around the neck opening. Add extra stuffing at the neck before closing.
5. Put the yellow shirt and mint dress on the body. Secure them with small hidden stitches.
6. Sew the dress straps over the shoulders and add the small buttons at the front.
7. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, slightly forward so they frame the dress.
8. Sew the legs under the body, making sure they hang evenly.
9. Add the sandals to the feet and sew the tiny bees to the sandal straps.
10. Sew the sunflower appliques to the skirt and the yellow pocket to the right side.
11. Attach the headband vine, large sunflower, small flower, and tiny leaves to the head.
12. Place the crossbody strap diagonally across the chest and sew the brown bag to the front hip area.
13. Add the ladybug to the bag flap.
14. Finish the eyes with white highlights, lashes, cheek blush, nostrils, and a tiny mouth.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the doll if you used buttons, safety eyes, or weighted pellets. Press gently with a towel and allow it to air dry completely before storing or displaying.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The muzzle is centered and softly raised.
• The ears are placed evenly, with the black ear on the cow’s right side.
• The horns curve upward and outward.
• The mint dress flares slightly and has a yellow scalloped hem.
• The dress has two straps, two buttons, two sunflower appliques, and one yellow side pocket.
• The brown bag crosses the body diagonally and includes the red ladybug.
• The sandals have mint straps and tiny bee decorations.
• The straw hat, watering can, and flower pot are finished as matching accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the cow away from strong sunlight for long periods, because bright yellow, mint, and pink yarn can fade over time. Store the doll upright or flat in a clean cotton bag. Avoid crushing the horns, ears, flower crown, and purse flap.

For dust removal, use a soft brush and light strokes. For small stains, dab gently instead of rubbing. Let every piece dry naturally. Do not use a dryer, iron, bleach, or harsh cleaning spray on the finished crochet doll.