Cuddle and Play Cow Blanket

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PATTERN INFORMATION

MATERIALS: ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):

Crochet Hook: Size 7 mm & 6.5 mm YO- Yarn Over (hook)
RS – Right Side
Yarn: Size 5 (Bulky) - King Cole Comfort
WS – Wrong Side
Chunky (1 skein = 116yd/106m in
Lp - Loop
3.5oz/100g)
Lps – Loops
Color A: White (421) ~ 900 yd (822 m). Bl – Back Loop (aka BLO – Back loop only)
You will need around 7.8 skein. Fl – Front Loop (aka FLO – Front loop only)
St – Stitch
Color B: Silver (461) ~ 430 yd (392 m). You
Sts - Stitches
will need 3.2 skein of this color.
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Color C: Soft Pink (425) ~ 20 yds (18m) Ch – Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Color D: Lemon (422) ~ 15 yds (14m)
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Alternative Yarns: Dc – Double Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together
Note: When using other yarn brand look
(single crochet decrease)
for same length to weight ratio (116yd in
[ ] – repeat the sequence in the square
3.5 oz) rather than yarn size as it may
brackets given amount of times indicated
vary largely from brand to brand.
after the bracket.
Look for suitable yarn substitute here: < > - all sts in this bracket are made all in
https://yarnsub.com/yarns/king_cole/co one st.
mfort_chunky Crocheting in a spiral round - Attach a
stitch marker on the front of the last stitch
Other: Hollowfibre filling around 0.88 oz
and move it up on the last stitch of each
(25g), White Ribbon 40” (100 cm), Black
round. Work first st of the new round directly
embroidery thread 85” (216 cm).
on top of the first st from previous round
Tools Needed: Yarn (blunt ended) without joining to it with sl st.
Needle, Standard/ sharp end large eye Crocheting in a round - Sl st to the first st on
needle, Scissors, Stitch Marker, Row the end of each round and make 1 starting ch
Counter. to start a new round. Make 1st st of the new
round in the 1st st (same st where you made
a joining sl st).

GAUGE to 4” x 4”:
Blanket: SPECIAL STITCHES INSTRUCTION:
10 sc x 12 rows using 7mm hook and Sc2tog – insert hook in next st, yo and pull
working in rows. up a loop, insert hook in the following st, yo
Head and Legs: and pull up a loop again, yo and pull
11 sc x 11 rows using 7mm hook, working through all 3 loops on your hook.
in a round and before stuffing. Alternatively use Invisible Sc Decrease.

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SIZES: ATTENTION: All content of this pattern,
Blanket Size: 34’’ (86 cm) width x 40’’ including but not limited to photographs,
(102cm) length. logos and text are owned by Aneta
Wawro - Crochet Arcade. A copy of this
IMPORTANT: Middle part with cow pattern or its content may not be sold,
pattern is 20” wide and both sides that reproduced, distributed, transmitted,
fold inwards are 7 ½ ” each. displayed, published or broadcast
without the prior written permission of
Folded Blanket Size: 13’’ (33 cm) width Crochet Arcade. You can NOT use my
x 10’’ (25 cm) height x 6’’ (15 cm) depth. photos to advertise your own makes from
Head Size: 4” width (10 cm) x 6” (15 cm) this pattern. You are not allowed to post
length (without ears). my ‘folding instruction’ anywhere. This
can only be printed out and enclosed to
Ears: 3” (7.5 cm) length. the blanket if you are gifting it to
someone.
Nose: 2” (5 cm) width x 1 ½” (4 cm)
height. This pattern can be printed for personal
Horns: 5/8” (1.5 cm) height. use only. Items made from this pattern
may be sold on the small scale but please
Legs: 5 ½ ’’ (14 cm) length. give credit to Crochet Arcade by linking to
my blog www.crochetarcade.co.uk or to
Tail: 6” length (15 cm)
my social media accounts if you're selling
the item online. You can tag me on
Instagram using @crochetarcade and use
#crochetarcade.

FROM THE AUTHOR:

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photos as possible in my patterns, so they are
easy to understand and follow but if you
happen to have any doubts regarding these
instructions please do not hesitate to contact
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IMPORTANT PATTERN NOTES

 Blanket is crocheted in rows of single crochets.
 If you haven’t made a graphghan before here is a very comprehensive video from The Crochet Crowd:
http://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-graphghans-picture-projects-tutorial/ - PLEASE DO WATCH IT.
 I’ve included 1 page chart for your reference in this pattern. In case you prefer using a picture chart rather than
written instructions.
 The blanket is designed in a way that you will only need maximum of 5 skeins of yarn at one time (3 white and
2 grey).There will be few rows that have more color changes but they are very short therefore you can just run
the other color in the middle of the sts like in tapestry crochet. I’ve highlighted those places on the chart. Letter
‘G’ on the white background means run grey inside the sts made in white. Letter ‘W’ on the grey background
means run white inside the sts made in grey. I’ve also highlighted the stitches that run the other color inside
them in the written part. NOTE: I used light grey for spots therefore the color running inside the sts is not visible.
If you are using more contrasting colors like black and white, the color running inside the sts will be quite visible,
it may be worth using a bobbin or another skein for those few sts rather than running the color through.
 Always leave around 6-8 inch tail when starting and fastening off. Weave in the yarn ends securely in the
opposite directions several times. Additionally in head and legs parts (especially where magic ring was used)
split the yarn in 2 and tie a knot (on the wrong side) around the stitch. It is likely the blanket will be played with
and washed a lot and this is to prevent it from unravelling in the future.
 When starting new color or after finishing with a color, you can crochet over the ends, closing them inside the
stiches of the same color. I wouldn’t recommend doing that for an entire end, just 3 to 4 sts. Weave in the
remaining part of an end in the opposite directions inside the sts of the same color, this way the ends will be
more secure.
 Use row counter or note a row number straight after you finish it. Alternatively print out the pattern and tick
the row as soon as you finish it.
 The blanket size and sections are well thought out and designed in the way that when folded, the cow has the
specific size. Because of this it’s important to check your gauge before you start making the blanket. The places
where the blanket folds are highlighted on the chart with turquoise color. There are 2 side sections in white that
fold towards the inside and then the blanket is folded in 3 parts. The 2 side sections are done in plain white and
are in separate columns in the written instruction table. To make the folding easier I’ve added a BLsc and FLsc
interchanging on the 19th and 50th st of each row. This creates a slightly thinner fabric in those places so the fold
falls easily in place. This is slightly visible and you can choose to make standard sc stitches in those places if you
don’t like the look of it.
 CHART LEGEND:

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Start Here
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COW GRAPHGHAN INSTRUCTION – Part 1

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS MIDDLE COW DIRECTIONS

ROW
RIGHT SIDE PATTERN LEFT SIDE

Make 89 ch with Color A (or start row 1 as a foundation sc). Make 1 sc

starting from 2nd ch from hook. Each row will have 88 single crochet sts.

1 18A, 1A, 11A, 23B, 6A, 7B, 3A, 1A, 18A

2 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 9B, 5A, 21B, 13A 1A (bl), 18A
3 18A, 1A (fl), 15A, 18B, 6A, 10B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
4 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 9B, 7A, 17B, 16A 1A (bl), 18A
5 18A, 1A (fl), 18A, 12B, 11A, 8B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
6 18A, 1A (bl), 1A,7B, 14A, 9B, 19A 1A (bl), 18A
7 18A, 1A (fl), 20A, 7B, 14A, 7B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
8 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 7B, 16A, 4B, 21A 1A (bl), 18A
9 18A, 1A (fl), 41A, 6B, 3A 1A (fl), 18A
10 18A, 1A (bl), 5A, 3B, 42A 1A (bl), 18A
11 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 3B, 3A, 3B, 35A 1A (fl), 18A
12 18A, 1A (bl), 33A, 6B, 1A, 5B, 5A 1A (bl), 18A
13 18A, 1A (fl), 3A, 15B, 32A 1A (fl), 18A
14 18A, 1A (bl), 32A, 16B, 2A 1A (bl), 18A
15 18A, 1A (fl), 2A, 16B, 32A 1A (fl), 18A
16 18A, 1A (bl), 10A, 5B, 18A, 15B, 2A 1A (bl), 18A
17 18A, 1A (fl), 3A, 12B, 19A, 7B, 9A 1A (fl), 18A
18 18A, 1A (bl), 8A, 9B, 19A, 10B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
19 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 3B, 1A, 4B, 18A, 11B, 7A 1A (fl), 18A
20 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 13B, 17A, 3B, 11A 1A (bl), 18A
21 18A, 1A (fl), 11A, 2B, 17A, 15B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
22 18A, 1A (bl), 4A, 16B, 5A, 5B, 20A 1A (bl), 18A
23 18A, 1A (fl), 18A, 8B, 3A, 17B, 4A 1A (fl), 18A
24 18A, 1A (bl), 3A, 19B, 1A, 9B, 18A 1A (bl), 18A
25 18A, 1A (fl), 17A, 30B, 3A 1A (fl), 18A
26 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 31B, 17A 1A (bl), 18A
27 18A, 1A (fl), 8A, 2B, 6A, 32B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
28 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 32B, 5A, 5B, 6A 1A (bl), 18A
29 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 6B, 4A, 32B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
30 18A, 1A (bl), 3A, 30B, 5A, 6B, 6A 1A (bl), 18A
31 18A, 1A (fl), 5A, 6B, 6A, 29B, 4A 1A (fl), 18A
32 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 26B, 8A, 5B, 5A 1A (bl), 18A
33 18A, 1A (fl), 4A, 7B, 7A, 25B, 7A 1A (fl), 18A
34 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 25B, 8A, 7B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
35 18A, 1A (fl), 4A, 7B, 10A, 24B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
36 18A, 1A (bl), 5A, 14B, 21A, 5B, 5A 1A (bl), 18A
37 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 3B, 24A, 12B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
38 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 8B, 36A 1A (bl), 18A
39 18A, 1A (fl), 38A, 4B, 8A 1A (fl), 18A
40 18A, 1A (bl), 50A 1A (bl), 18A
Continuation on the next page.

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COW GRAPHGHAN INSTRUCTION – Part 2

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS MIDDLE COW DIRECTIONS

ROW
RIGHT SIDE PATTERN LEFT SIDE

41 18A, 1A (fl), 50 A 1A (fl), 18A

42 18A, 1A (bl), 50 A 1A (bl), 18A
43 18A, 1A (fl), 50 A 1A (fl), 18A
44 18A, 1A (bl), 20A, 3B, 18A, 4B, 5A 1A (bl), 18A
45 18A, 1A (fl), 4A, 7B, 15A, 5B, 19A 1A (fl), 18A
46 18A, 1A (bl), 19A, 5B, 14A, 8B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
47 18A, 1A (fl), 5A, 8B, 13A, 12B, 12A 1A (fl), 18A
48 18A, 1A (bl), 7A, 16B, 14A, 5B, 8A 1A (bl), 18A
49 18A, 1A (fl), 9A, 3B, 15A, 18B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
50 18A, 1A (bl), 4A, 18B, 28A 1A (bl), 18A
51 18A, 1A (fl), 18A, 3B, 8A, 17B, 4A 1A (fl), 18A
52 18A, 1A (bl), 4A, 17B, 7A, 6B, 16A 1A (bl), 18A
53 18A, 1A (fl), 15A, 8B, 7A, 16B, 4A 1A (fl), 18A
54 18A, 1A (bl), 5A, 6B, 1A, 8B, 7A, 8B, 15A 1A (bl), 18A
55 18A, 1A (fl), 14A, 10B, 7A, 6B, 3A, 4B, 6A 1A (fl), 18A
56 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 9A, 3B, 8A, 11B, 13A 1A (bl), 18A
57 18A, 1A (fl), 8A, 16B, 26A 1A (fl), 18A
58 18A, 1A (bl), 25A, 22B, 3A 1A (bl), 18A
59 18A, 1A (fl), 2A, 23B, 21A, 2B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
60 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 4B, 20A, 23B, 2A 1A (bl), 18A
61 18A, 1A (fl), 3A, 22B, 20A, 4B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
62 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 5B, 20A, 20B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
63 18A, 1A (fl), 5A, 18B, 21A, 5B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
64 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 4B, 23A, 18B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
65 18A, 1A (fl), 4A, 18B, 23A, 4B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
66 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 2B, 23A, 18B, 5A 1A (bl), 18A
67 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 17B, 27A 1A (fl), 18A
68 18A, 1A (bl), 26A, 15B, 9A 1A (bl), 18A
69 18A, 1A (fl), 11A, 13B, 14A, 2B, 10A 1A (fl), 18A
70 18A, 1A (bl), 9A, 5B, 12A, 12B, 12A 1A (bl), 18A
71 18A, 1A (fl), 13A, 11B, 11A, 6B, 9A 1A (fl), 18A
72 18A, 1A (bl), 9A, 6B, 12A, 9B, 14A 1A (bl), 18A
73 18A, 1A (fl), 15A, 7B, 12A, 6B, 10A 1A (fl), 18A
74 18A, 1A (bl), 8A, 9B, 12A, 4B, 17A 1A (bl), 18A
75 18A, 1A (fl), 32A, 11B, 7A 1A (fl), 18A
76 18A, 1A (bl), 7A, 11B, 21A, 3B, 8A 1A (bl), 18A
77 18A, 1A (fl), 7A, 5B, 20A, 5B, 2A, 3B, 8A 1A (fl), 18A
78 18A, 1A (bl), 8A, 6A, 3B, 22A, 4B, 7A 1A (bl), 18A
79 18A, 1A (fl), 50A 1A (fl), 18A
80 18A, 1A (bl), 50A 1A (bl), 18A
Continuation on the next page.

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COW GRAPHGHAN INSTRUCTION – Part 3

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS MIDDLE COW DIRECTIONS

ROW
RIGHT SIDE PATTERN LEFT SIDE

81 18A, 1A (fl), 50A 1A (fl), 18A

82 18A, 1A (bl), 50A 1A (bl), 18A
83 18A, 1A (fl), 50A 1A (fl), 18A
84 18A, 1A (bl), 35A, 5B, 10A 1A (bl), 18A
85 18A, 1A (fl), 9A, 7B, 34A 1A (fl), 18A
86 18A, 1A (bl), 33A, 9B, 8A 1A (bl), 18A
87 18A, 1A (fl), 9A, 9B, 13A, 6B, 13A 1A (fl), 18A
88 18A, 1A (bl), 11A, 9B, 12A, 8B, 10A 1A (bl), 18A
89 18A, 1A (fl), 13A, 4B, 12A, 12B, 9A 1A (fl), 18A
90 18A, 1A (bl), 8A, 14B, 12A, 2B, 14A 1A (bl), 18A
91 18A, 1A (fl), 28A, 16B, 6A 1A (fl), 18A
92 18A, 1A (bl), 6A, 17B, 27A 1A (bl), 18A
93 18A, 1A (fl), 27A, 18B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
94 18A, 1A (bl), 4A, 20B, 26A 1A (bl), 18A
95 18A, 1A (fl), 26A, 20B, 4A 1A (fl), 18A
96 18A, 1A (bl), 4A, 20B, 18A, 4B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
97 18A, 1A (fl), 3A, 8B, 14A, 20B, 5A 1A (fl), 18A
98 18A, 1A (bl), 5A, 20B, 13A, 10B, 2A 1A (bl), 18A
99 18A, 1A (fl), 2A, 10B, 10A, 21B, 7A 1A (fl), 18A
100 18A, 1A (bl), 9A, 20B, 9A, 11B, 1A 1A (bl), 18A
101 18A, 1A (fl), 1A, 10B, 10A, 16B, 13A 1A (fl), 18A
102 18A, 1A (bl), 14A, 14B, 11A, 10B, 1A 1A (bl), 18A
103 18A, 1A (fl), 2A, 9B, 15A, 9B, 15A 1A (fl), 18A
104 18A, 1A (bl), 16A, 5B, 17A, 8B, 4A 1A (bl), 18A
105 18A, 1A (fl), 5A, 8B, 37A 1A (fl), 18A
106 18A, 1A (bl), 37A, 7B, 6A 1A (bl), 18A
107 18A, 1A (fl), 6A, 7B, 31A, 3B, 3A 1A (fl), 18A
108 18A, 1A (bl), 2A, 5B, 30A, 6B, 7A 1A (bl), 18A
109 18A, 1A (fl), 7A, 6B, 29A, 6B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
110 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 8B, 29A, 4B, 8A 1A (bl), 18A
111 18A, 1A (fl), 41A, 8B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
112 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 7B, 42A 1A (bl), 18A
113 18A, 1A (fl), 43A, 6B, 1A 1A (fl), 18A
114 18A, 1A (bl), 1A, 5B, 15A, 5B, 24A 1A (bl), 18A
115 18A, 1A (fl), 22A, 8B, 16A, 2B, 2A 1A (fl), 18A
116 18A, 1A (bl), 19A, 11B, 20A 1A (bl), 18A
117 18A, 1A (fl), 18A, 17B, 15A 1A (fl), 18A
118 18A, 1A (bl), 12A, 21B, 17A 1A (bl), 18A
119 18A, 1A (fl), 15A, 24B, 11A 1A (fl), 18A
120 18A, 1A (bl), 10A, 27B, 13A 1A (bl), 18A
Fasten off and weave in the ends as per pattern notes.

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TAIL: Using Color B and 7 mm hook make a magic
ring.
Pattern notes:
Tail is crocheted in a spiral round. 1) 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc)
2) 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
3) [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] x 6. (18 sc)
Using Color A (or D if preferred) and 7 mm hook
4) [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] x 9. (27 sc)
make a magic ring.

1) 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc)

Pattern notes:
2) Sc in each st around. (4 sc)
Turn your crochet to the WS, tighten the magic
3) 2 sc in each st around. (8 sc) ring and weave in the yarn end. Flip the leg back
4) [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] x 4. (12 sc) to the RS and continue the pattern below.

Pattern notes: 5) [sc in next st, sc2tog] x 9. (18 sc)

Turn your crochet to the WS, tighten the magic 6) to 8) Sc in each st. (18 sc)
ring and weave in the yarn end. Flip the tail back
to the RS and continue the pattern below. When making a sl sl to the first st of the round 8,
pull up color A and drop color B. Make remaining
5) [sc2tog, sc in next st] x 4. (8 sc) part of the leg in color A.
Stuff this section of the tail with small amount of
9) [sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] x 3. (15 sc)
polyester toy filling.
10) to 12) Sc in each st. (15 sc)
6) [sc2tog] x 4. (4 sc)
13) [sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] x 3. (12 sc)
Change color to B, cut off color A and tie couple
14) to 16) Sc in each st. (12 sc)
of knots with the starting tail of color B, hide the
17) [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] x 3. (9 sc)
ends inside the tail.
18) Sc in each st. (9 sc)
7) To 8) Sc in each st. (4 sc)
19) [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] x 3. (12 sc)
9) 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts. (5 sc)
20) Sc in each st. (12 sc)
10) To 14) Sc in each st. (5 sc)

Fasten off leaving around 12” tail for sewing. Pattern notes:
Fasten off leaving around 25” tail. Stuff the legs
with about 4 gram of polyester hollowfibre
filling. Sew the top of the leg together.

LEGS (Make 4):

Pattern notes:
Legs are worked in a round.
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CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED HEAD TYPE

There are so many cattle breeds and every cow has their own unique look. In this pattern I’ve created 3
types of heads and 2 types of ears for you to choose. You can make a cow with horns or without them.
Add a white or grey fringe on the top of the head according to your preferences. See examples below.

HEAD TYPE 1
Sew on the fringe

HEAD TYPE 2 Sew on a piece of

felt for middle
white area

HEAD TYPE 3
Sew on the fringe

Sew on a piece
of felt for the
spot under the
eye area

Make all the parts (nose, ears, and horns) first, they will be sewn on as the head is made.

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NOSE: Using chosen color and 7 mm hook make 3 ch.

1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc in next ch.

Pattern notes: Continue making sts on the other side of the
Nose is made in a round. Sl st to the first st chain in the bottom loops: 2 sc in next lp. (8
at the end of each round. Start a new round
sc)
with 1 starting chain.
2) <sc, hdc> in next st, <dc, dc, hdc> in next st,
Make the nose depending on your skills <hdc, dc, dc> in next st, <hdc, sc> in next st.
(photo below). (10 sts)
A) Pink or Grey nose with embroidery
nostrils – Use this method if you have Sl st to next st, leaving last 3 sts unworked and
good sewing skills and prefer this look. fasten off leaving around 25” long tail. Those 3
unworked sts will be sewn on to the 3 lps on the
B) Black nose - without embroidered
nostrils. head to help you sew on the nose in the correct
position. Use the starting tail to sew on the gaps
in the starting chain.

EMBROIDERING NOSTRILS: Using sharp ended

needle and embroidery thread (around 30”) in
black or dark grey color, embroider the nostrils
around the line in between the row 1 and 2. Start
by making longer horizontal stitches where the
bottom of [dc, dc, hdc] sts is and gradually make
sts more vertical as going up the bottom of the
sts from the round 2 as pictured below.
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EARS Type A – for head type 3 (Make 2): 3) Sc in next 7 sts, <sc, hdc> in the next st,
<hdc, sc> in the next st, sc in last 7 sts. (18
sts)
Pattern notes:
Ears type A are worked back and forth around
the chain. They are made as 2 parts and then Pattern notes:
joined together with the row of sc. Fasten off leaving 30” tail on each ear. Thread
the tail on the needle. Fold the bottom sides of
Use this type of ears for head type 3 and make the ear towards the middle of the ear so both
ears with either pink (C) or grey (B) inside. ends are touching each other. Sew the bottom
of the ears in that position. Examine the photo
below.
PART 1 – Inside of the ear:

Using Color B or C and 6.5 mm hook make 7 ch.

1) Starting form 2nd ch from hook make sc in

next 5 sts, 4 sc in last st. Continue making sts
on the other side of the chain in the bottom
loops: sc in last 5 lps, turn. (14 sts)

2) 1 ch, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in

last 6 sts. (16 sc)

Fasten off part 1. Use starting tail to sew any gaps

around the starting chain, weaving them in at the
same time.

PART 2 – Outside of the ear: Use the same

pattern as part 1 but using Color A and 7 mm
hook. Do not fasten off after finishing Part 2.

Place Part 1 on top of Part 2 and join the 2 parts

together by making the row of sts (row 3). Insert
your hook under both loops on both parts and
make sts as usual. Examine the photo below.

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EARS Type B – for head type 1 & 2 (Make 2):

Pattern notes:
Fasten off leaving 30” tail on each ear. Thread
Pattern notes:
the tail on the needle. Fold the bottom sides of
Ears type B are worked in rows. Turn at the
the ear towards the middle of the ear so both
end and start each row with 1 starting chain.
ends are touching each other. Sew the bottom
Use those ears for head made in color B (grey), of the ears in that position. Examine the
alternatively, if you prefer the thicker ear (type photos below.
A) you can also use it for this head but make
both parts in color B (grey).

Using Color B or A (same as the color of the head

you chose) and 7 mm hook make 2 ch.

1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sc)

2) 2 sc in next 2 sts. (4 sc)

3) To 4) 1 sc in each st. (4 sc)

HORNS (Make 2):
5) 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st.
(6 sc) Pattern notes:
6) Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4 sc) Horns are worked in a spiral round.

7) To 8) Sc in each st. (4 sc)

Using Color D and 7 mm hook make a magic ring.

1) 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc)

Make 1 ch and start making sc sts around the edge of
the ear by making 1 sc st in each side of the row on Tighten magic ring and weave in starting tail.
both sides. Make 2 sc sts on the top of the ear when
the 1st row was started. Total of 18 sc. 2) 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts. (5 sc)

Sl st to next st and fasten off leaving around 10”

long tail to sew on the horns later.

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HEAD:
Pattern notes:
Pattern notes: After the nose is in place, sew on the mouth
Head is worked in a spiral round. opening directly underneath it, using
embroidery thread and a sharp ended needle.
For more smiley expression, embroider the
Using Color A and 7 mm hook make 4 ch. line lower down, using the line between rows
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next sc, 4 sc 2&3 as a guide, as indicated on the photo
in last ch, rotate the chain and make below. Insert the needle in the edge of the
previous st each time, so the line that forms a
following sts in the bottom lps of the
mouth is continuous.
chains: 1 sc in next lp, 2 sc in last lp. (10 sc)
2) 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 4
sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last 2 sts. (18 sc)
3) [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] x 6. (24 sc)
4) Sc in each st to the end of the round. (24 sc)

Pattern notes:
Turn your crochet to the WS. Thread the
starting tail on the yarn needle and weave it in
very securely in the stitches by sewing around
6) Sc in each st to the end of the round. (24 sc)
any holes in the starting chain at the same
time. Flip it back to the RS and continue the 7) Repeat round 6. (24 sc)
pattern below.
8) [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] x 6. (18 sc)

5) Sc in next 6 sts, sc in BL of next 3 sts, sc in

the remaining 15 sts. (24 sc) Pattern notes:
Color changes start from here. If you are
making:
Pattern notes:
 Head type 3, do not change the color and
Using the end tail start sewing the top of the continue making entire head with color A.
nose on to the 3 front loops left when making
 Head type 2, pull up color B when
sts in BL in round 5. Make overcast sts catching
finishing last st of the round 8 and continue
only back lps from nose. Sew on the remaining
the rest of the pattern in color B. Ignore the
part of the nose to the head.
letters B and A at the end of each bracket.
 Head type 1, the color of each group of
sts is indicated after the square bracket.
Change color by pulling the new color
through last 2 lps of the previous st. Pull the
color towards the st when you need it, with
looser tension so you don’t pull on the sts.
Don’t run the color inside the stitches, you
can leave it behind on the inside of the head
as it won’t be visible.

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9) [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next

st]B, [sc in next 5 sts]A, [2sc in next st, sc in
next 2 sts]B, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st]B
x 3. (24 sc)

10) [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next

st]B, [sc in next 3 sts]A, [2 sc in next st, sc in
next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts]B.
(28 sc) 14) 10B, 4A, 16B. (30 sc)
15) [Sc in next 10 sts]B, [sc in next st, 2 sc in
next 2 sts, sc in next st]A, [sc in next 16
Pattern notes:
sts]B. (32 sc)
Mark both sc increases (2 sc in next st) in the
next round (11) with a short string of yarn as 16) [sc in next 10 sts]B, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in
soon as you make them. This is to mark where next st, sc in next 2 sts]A, [sc in next 16
to embroider the eyes later. sts]B. (33 sc)
17) [Sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts]B, [sc in next 9
sts]A, [sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog]B, [sc in next
2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts]B (30 sc)

18) [Sc in next 4 sts, sc in BL of next 3 sts, sc in

next st]B , [sc in BL of next 2 sts, sc in next
11) [Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st]B, [sc in next 5 sts, sc in BL of next 2 sts]A, [sc in next st,
3 sts]A, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 15 sts]B. sc in BL of next 3 sts, sc in next 9 sts]B . (30

(30 sc) sc)

12) 10B, 3A, 17 B. (30 sc) If making Head type 1, drop Color A (white) and
13) Repeat round 12. (30 sc) finish the rest of the head in Color B (grey).

19) [sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts] x 6. (24 sc)

Pattern notes: 20) [sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts] x 6. (18 sc)
Embroider the eyes over marked sts in the
round 11 making horizontal overcast sts
using around 55” of black or dark grey Pattern notes:
embroidery thread and sharp ended needle. Sew on the horns and ears over rows 18 & 19.
Make shorter sts on the edges and longer sts Exact place to start sewing on the ears is
in the middle (catching on adjacent rows). marked by loops left after the round 18.
Make sts all around the eye to fill in any gaps Stitches highlighted in yellow mark where to
and give them a rounder shape. If you chose sew on the horns and stitches highlighted in
black color for the head, make white stitches grey mark where to sew on the ears. Note: If
around the eye to make it visible. Check out you worked with different tension the
my ‘how to embroider eyes on amigurumi marked places might not end up in the same
tutorial’ here. Make one horizontal st above place. Adjust accordingly so they are aligned
each eye over 2 sts in between row 12 & 13 correctly. Stuff the head with toy filling.
to create eyebrows.

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ASSEMBLEY INSTRUCTION

SEWING ON THE LEGS:

Using yarn ends, sew on the flat side of the leg
over 5 rows, in places indicated by the pink color
on the picture chart. To help you locate the rows,
fold the blanket in 3 parts. The first part is the
cow, sew the legs at the front and back of each
side. Make several overcast sts on each side of
the leg, then tie a knot to secure the sts, weave
21) [sc2tog, sc in next st] x 6. (12 sc) in the rest of the yarn.

22) [sc2tog] x 6. (6 sc)

Pattern notes:
Using color A make loosely few sts over the
rows 16 to 18 for the fringe.
ATTATCHING RIBBONS:
Stuff the remaining part of the head with
polyester hollowfibre filling but be careful Cut 4 x 10” lengths of white ribbon (Don’t make
not to put in too much as it will start it any longer for a child safety). Seal the ends of
stretching the head and stuffing will show the ribbons so they don’t fray. Thread each
through the holes. Cut the yarn off and ribbon across one sc stitch on both sides of the
fasten off leaving a longer end. Thread the cow pattern in places indicated by purple color
end of the yarn needle and thread it through on the picture chart. Tie the knot around that sc
the front loops of all sts around, then pull on leaving 7” of ribbon on each side that will be used
the yarn tail to close the hole (To see the to tie the bottom of the cow to hold it together.
video instruction click here). Weave in the
yarn end securely inside the sts in opposite
directions several times to prevent it from
unravelling.

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SEWING ON THE HEAD:

Sew middle/bottom part of the head (rows 9 to
15) to the middle/front part of the blanket (row
1 to 7, sts 42 to 47) as shown on the photos
below. To help you find the middle, fold the
blanket in half and mark it.

SEWING ON THE TAIL:

Fold the blanket to form a sheep as per folding
instruction. Using yarn end sew on the tail to
top/back part of the cow’s body, making several
overcast sts. Weave in the remaining ends inside
the tail.

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