Pattern Specifics Measurements: Approximately 5” tall (sitting) or 7” tall (standing) Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted Yardage: color A (white): 60 yds, color B (pink): 5 yds, color C (black): 14 yds, color D (brown): 28 yds Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyesSpecial Stitches SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook. Body Using color A (shown as white): R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts) R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts) R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts) R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. Fill with stuffing.

Head Using color B (shown as pink):R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R4: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)Using color A (shown as white): R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts) R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts) R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts) R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts) R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts) R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts) Fill head with stuffing. R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts) R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts) R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts) R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts) Fill head with stuffing. R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts) Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ear 1 Using color C (shown as black):R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts) R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)Insert hook through the remaining 2 unworked sts, pinch the bottom of the ear to bring each end together, and working through both sides, join the ear with 1 SC. See tutorial photos.Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.Ear 2 Using color C (shown as black): R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts) R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Legs (make 2) Using color D (shown as brown):R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts) R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts) R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)R5: work in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts) R6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts) R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts) Using color A (shown as white): R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts) R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts) Fill with stuffing. R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

Tail Using color A (shown as white):R1: Ch 5, turn, 1 SC in second ch from hook and each ch to end. (4 sts) Cut yarn, leaving strand for sewing. Fasten off. Using color C (shown as black): Join yarn to the end of the tail. See tutorial photos. R1: Ch 10, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the end of tail, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.R2: Ch 10, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the end of tail, creating a loop. Do not fasten off. R3: Ch 10, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the end of tail, creating a loop.Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Assembly & Finishing See tutorial photos.Attach each ear pointing downward, over R14-15, leaving about 10 sts between each ear.Attach horns on the inside of each ear, leaving 1 stitch between the ear and horn, over R14-15.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out, attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the bottom of the head.Attach horns on the inside of each ear, leaving 1 stitch between the ear and horn, over R14-15.Attach each ear pointing downward, over R14-15, leaving about 10 sts between each ear.Attach legs over R4-5 of body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 8 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 15 sts between each arm across the front of the body.Using color D (brown), embroider lines for the hooves by wrapping yarn around R3-5 of the middle of each arm and R3-6 of the middle of each leg.Attach spots around the body as desired.I hope you enjoyed this free cow crochet pattern!