Emma the Fox - A Free Crochet Pattern

Meet sweet Emma the Fox, measuring at 13 inches tall she is ready to cuddle! Emma is the newest addition to my Forest themed animals and also comes in a boy version. You can find Eli here!

The Grace and Yarn Crochet Group is growing and I love seeing your projects and the patterns you're working on. 

If you haven't joined yet, head on over and share your WIP, ask questions and engage with a warm community who also love to crochet! I'll keep you updated on new patterns, giveaways, and tutorials!

In most of my patterns I use plastic safety eyes, they are easy and fast to install. However, they are not recommended for children under 3. 

If you are making this for a little one or don't have the size needed on hand, I recommend using my crochet thread eyes as an alternative!

Are you new to amigurumi? Be sure to check out my tips and materials page to help you get started!

You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! 

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Materials:

· Size 4 worsted weight yarn (I used 100g I Love This Yarn in Desert Glaze, 25g for dress colors (A: top and B: bottom), you will also need a small amount of brown, white, and black

· 3.5 mm crochet hook (these are my favorite to use!)

· 10.5 mm safety eyes

· Black embroidery thread for eyelashes

· Scissors and tapestry needle

· Stuffing (Poly-Fil and Morning Glory are my top favorites!)

· Stitch markers

US Abbreviations: 

MC- Magic circle

SC- Single crochet

SC INC- Single crochet increase

DC INC- Double crochet increase

INV DEC- Invisible decrease

HDC- Half double crochet

DC- Double crochet

*Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round, I like using a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

Here we go!

Legs and Body-

Legs: Make 2 - Using brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, repeat around (18 SC)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, repeat around (24 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, repeat around (30 SC)

Rounds 6-8: SC around (30 SC)

Round 9: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (24 SC)

Round 10: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (18 SC)

Round 11: SC around (18 SC) Change to orange

Rounds 12-24: SC around (18 SC)

Fasten off (when you finish the 2nd leg do not fasten off, proceed to round 25)

*Round 25 joins the legs together and starts the body

Round 25: Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC, SC in the remaining stitches around the leg, when you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains, SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start.

Rounds 26-35: SC around (42 SC) Change to dress color B

Round 36: SC around (42 SC)

Round 37: SC in back loops only (42 SC) Change to dress color A

Rounds 38-41: SC around (42 SC)

Round 42: SC in the first 5 stitches, INV DEC, repeat around (36 SC)

Round 43: SC in the first 4 stitches, INV DEC, repeat around (30 SC)

Round 44: SC around (30 SC) Change to orange

Round 45: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC, repeat around (24 SC)

Rounds 46-47: SC around (24 SC)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing

Head- 

With orange

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (18 SC)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (24 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (30 SC)

Round 6: SC in the first 4 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (36 SC)

Round 7: SC in the first 5 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (42 SC)

Round 8: SC in the first 6 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (48 SC)

Round 9: SC in the first 7 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (54 SC)

Rounds 10-18: SC around (54 SC)

Note: Here is where we will add the eyes before we start closing the head. Insert the eyes between rows 16 and 17, 8 stitches apart. Place your eyes where you would like them and then remove to embroider your eyelashes before attaching the washer to the back. (This creates a little hole to help see where you want your eyelashes to go)

Round 19: SC in the first 7 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (48 SC)

Round 20: SC in the first 6 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (42 SC)

Round 21: SC in the first 5 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (36 SC)

Round 22: SC in the first 4 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (30 SC)

Round 23: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (24 SC) *Continue to stuff the head firmly

Round 24: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (18 SC)

Round 25: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, repeat around (12 SC)

Round 26: INV DEC around (6 SC)

Fasten off and sew remaining part closed, weave in your end

Ears- 

Make 2

Starting with brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 SC

Round 2: SC around (8 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (12 SC) Change to orange

Round 4: SC around (12 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (16 SC)

Rounds 6-8: SC around (16 SC)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Nose- 

With white

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch (12 SC)

Rounds 3-4: SC around (12 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, repeat around (18 SC)

Round 6: SC around (18 SC)

Round 7: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (24 SC)

Round 8: SC around (24 SC) Change to orange

Round 9: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next, repeat around (30 SC)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Take your black yarn and tapestry needle; make a ‘V’ and pass through across as shown below. Pass through a few more times from the bottom center to the top until your nose is filled in:

Assembling the head-

Sew the nose onto head centered evenly with the eyes as pictured below (Optional: Use pins to hold in place as you sew) Stuff the nose lightly just before sewing is complete. Next, sew the ears starting at the 3rd round and ending at the 8th.

Dress- 

To work the bottom part of the dress, have your fox’s body towards you and feet away from you (see pictures below for example) and we’ll work around:

With dress color B create a slip knot and attach with a slip stitch to one of the front loops from round 37 (for a cleaner look attach at the back of the body).

Round 1: Ch 2, DC in the same stitch and in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to the first DC (42 DC)

Round 2: Ch 2, *1 DC in each of the first 2 stitches, DC INC in the next, *repeat around, join with a slip stitch to the first DC (56 DC)

Rounds 3-9: Ch 2, 1 DC in the same stitch and in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch to the first DC (56 DC)

Fasten off and weave in ends

Arms- 

Make 2

*Lightly stuff the bottom of the arms only*

With brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC, repeat around (15 SC)

Rounds 4-5: SC around (15 SC)

Round 6: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC, repeat around (10 SC) Change to orange

Rounds 7-13: SC around (10 SC) Change to dress color A

Rounds 14-20: SC around (10 SC)

At the end of round 20 pinch the arm flat and make 5 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.

Bow-

 Make 1 of each size

Small - Working in a magic circle make 5 DCs, slip stitch, 5 DCs, and slip stitch again, pull your string tight and wrap it around the middle of the bow 4 times. Tie/secure in the back and cut your string leaving a long section to sew with. Sew onto the ear of your choice. 

Medium - Working in a magic circle make 7 DCs, slip stitch, 7 DCs, and slip stitch again, pull your string tight and wrap it around the middle of the bow 4 times. Tie/secure in the back and cut your string leaving a long section to sew with. Sew onto the dress.

Attaching everything together- 

Sew the head onto the body, making sure to have the facial features centered. Add extra stuffing as you go to keep it firm and less wobbly. Next sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 44. Lastly sew your bow onto the body at round 36.

Your fox is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making her, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

Thank you, 

Stephanie

Eli the Fox - A Free Crochet Pattern

I'm excited to introduce you to Eli the fox, my newest pattern in the Forest animals series! He is soft, cuddly and courageous! Best of all, he works up fast.

Eli measure 13 inches tall, just like Emma the fox!.

I'm so happy many of you are joining Grace and Yarn Crochet Group, it has been a great joy to see your WIPs! 

If you haven't joined yet head on over and share your latest creation, ask questions and engage with a warm community who also love to crochet! I'll keep you updated on new patterns, giveaways, and tutorials as well!

In most of my patterns I use plastic safety eyes, they are easy and fast to install. However, they are not recommended for children under 3. 

If you are making this for a little one or don't have the size needed on hand, I recommend using my crochet thread eyes as an alternative!

Are you new to amigurumi? Be sure to check out my tips and materials page to help you get started!

You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! 

Save this to your Pinterest board to come back to later,

Add this to your Ravelry queue 

or

Purchase an ad-free printable PDF in my Etsy shop!
(you can also purchase a combo PDF here that includes Eli and Emma the Fox at a discounted price!)

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Materials:

· Size 4 worsted weight yarn (I used 100g I Love This Yarn in Desert Glaze, you will also need a small amount of brown, white, black and choice of shirt color

· 3.5 mm crochet hook

· 10.5 mm safety eyes

· Scissors and tapestry needle

· Stuffing (Poly-Fil and Morning Glory are my top favorites!)

· Stitch markers

US Abbreviations:

MC- Magic circle

SC- Single crochet

SC INC- Single crochet increase

INV DEC- Invisible decrease

HDC- Half double crochet


*Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round, I like using a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

Legs and Body-

Legs: Make 2 - Using brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, rep around (18 SC)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, rep around (24 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, rep around (30 SC)

Rounds 6-8: SC around (30 SC)

Round 9: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24 SC)

Round 10: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18 SC)

Round 11: SC around (18 SC) Change to orange

Rounds 12-24: SC around (18 SC)

Fasten off (when you finish the 2nd leg do not fasten off, proceed to round 25)

*Round 25 joins the legs together and starts the body

Round 25: Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC, SC in the remaining stitches around the leg, when you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains, SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start.

Rounds 26-29: SC around (42 SC) Change to shirt color

Rounds 30-41: SC around (42 SC)

Round 42: SC in the first 5 stitches, INV DEC, rep around (36 SC)

Round 43: SC in the first 4 stitches, INV DEC, rep around (30 SC)

Round 44: SC around (30 SC) Change to orange

Round 45: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC, rep around (24 SC)

Rounds 46-47: SC around (24 SC)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing

Head- 

With orange

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, rep around (18 SC)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (24 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (30 SC)

Round 6: SC in the first 4 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (36 SC)

Round 7: SC in the first 5 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (42 SC)

Round 8: SC in the first 6 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (48 SC)

Round 9: SC in the first 7 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (54 SC)

Rounds 10-18: SC around (54 SC)

Note: Here is where we will add the eyes before we start closing the head. Insert the eyes between rows 16 and 17, 8 stitches apart.

Round 19: SC in the first 7 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (48 SC)

Round 20: SC in the first 6 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (42 SC)

Round 21: SC in the first 5 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36 SC)

Round 22: SC in the first 4 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30 SC)

Round 23: SC in the first 3 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24 SC) *Continue to stuff the head firmly

Round 24: SC in the first 2 stitches, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18 SC)

Round 25: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12 SC)

Round 26: INV DEC around (6 SC)

Fasten off and sew remaining part closed, weave in your end

Ears- 

Make 2

Starting with brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 SC

Round 2: SC around (8 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, rep around (12 SC) Change to orange

Round 4: SC around (12 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (16 SC)

Rounds 6-8: SC around (16 SC)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Nose- 

With white

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch (12 SC)

Rounds 3-4: SC around (12 SC)

Round 5: SC in the first stitch, SC INC in the next, rep around (18 SC)

Round 6: SC around (18 SC)

Round 7: SC in the first 2 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (24 SC)

Round 8: SC around (24 SC) Change to orange

Round 9: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC in the next, rep around (30 SC)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing 



Take your black yarn and tapestry needle; make a ‘V’ and pass through across as shown below. Pass through a few more times from the bottom center to the top until your nose is filled in:

Assembling the head- 

Sew the nose onto head centered evenly with the eyes as pictured below (Optional: Use pins to hold in place as you sew) Stuff the nose lightly just before sewing is complete. Next, sew the ears starting at the 3rd round and ending at the 8th. 

Arms- 

Make 2

*Lightly stuff the bottom of the arms only*

With brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each stitch around (12 SC)

Round 3: SC in the first 3 stitches, SC INC, rep around (15 SC)

Rounds 4-5: SC around (15 SC)

Round 6: SC in the first stitch, INV DEC, rep around (10 SC) Change to orange

Rounds 7-13: SC around (10 SC) Change to shirt color

Rounds 14-20: SC around (10 SC)

At the end of round 20 pinch the arm flat and make 5 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.

Attaching everything together- 

Sew the head onto the body, making sure to have the facial features centered. Add extra stuffing as you go to keep it firm and less wobbly. Next sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 44.

Last step is to make the collar and waistband:

Collar- Make a chain that reaches around the fox’s neck (we all crochet with different tension so your number may be different than mine, for reference I chained 34), HDC in the 2nd chain from your hook and in each chain across. Fasten off and sew around the neck.

Waistband- Make a chain that reaches around the hips of the fox, I chained 40, HDC in the 2nd chain from your hook and in each chain across. Fasten off and sew around your fox at round 29.

Your fox is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. 

Let me know if you have any questions with this pattern or any of my other patterns, I would be happy to help. 

Thank you, 

Stephanie

Easy Crochet Mop Cover - A Free Pattern and Tutorial

Earlier in the week I shared with you my tutorial for the Crunch Stitch, and today I have a fun and re-usable pattern to go with it! 

I love to use my sweeper mop because of how easy it is. When I ran out of the disposable cloths that came with it I didn't want to buy more. 

I wanted to make something I could re-use. I googled for patterns and didn't find what I had pictured in my head to use. 

There are so many great patterns out there, but my favorite stitch for washing and scrubbing is the crunch stitch. So I decided to make my own.

The texture in the crunch stitch is why I love it for cleaning and the look of the uniformed stitches is an extra bonus. 

There are few stitches involved making it a great project to whip up quickly while watching your favorite show. 

Because they make up fast and affordably they make great gifts and inventory for a craft fair! 

Below I have used I Love This Cotton Yarn by Hobby Lobby. They have a great color selection, the yarn doesn't fade as much or as quickly as others I've tried, and it's nice and soft to work with. I used one skein to make one mop cover and still had 1/4 of the skein left over! 

These mop covers measure 10 inches long and 5 inches wide.

My posts are usually amigurumi related as it's a huge passion of mine! So, in case you're thinking my niche has changed, worry no more. I will be back on track with a new pattern for you next week that adds to my forest animal friends!

PIN this to save for later or purchase an ad-free printable PDF in my Etsy or Ravelry store at a low cost!

You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern! 

This post contains affiliate links, please click here for more info. Thank you for supporting Grace and Yarn!

Materials:

 - 130 yards of cotton yarn
 - 4mm crochet hook (these are my favorite to use!)

 - Scissors

 - Tapestry needle to weave in ends

 - Stitch markers (optional, they can come in handy to keep rows even)

US Abbreviations:

• Ch - Chain
• HDC - Half double crochet
• Sl st - Slip stitch
• SC - Single crochet

Gauge:

22 rows should be a 5" x 5" square, adjust your hook size accordingly if your sample swatch is a different size (Example: Try going up a hook size if your swatch is smaller; Go down a hook size if your swatch is bigger)

Here we go!

Chain 25

Row 1: HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in the next, repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn (24 stitches)

NOTE- Each row will always start with a HDC and end with a slip stitch, this is one of my favorite parts because it helps me keep my rows even so I don't miss or add a stitch.

 It can also be handy to put a stitch marker in the last stitch of each row, this way when you reach the end you see where you need to place your last stitch. 



Row 2: HDC in the first stitch, sl st in the next, repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn (24 stitches)

Rows 3-76: Repeat row 2 

Your work should measure 16 inches long, do not fasten off, continue with border below

Border: SC around each of the four sides of your work completing 2 SC in each corner. This gives the cover a nice finished work and makes sewing a breeze!

Sewing:

Fold each side in 3 inches and sew sides together. I sewed down through the stitches and back up the next to give it a nice layered look. Weave in your ends.

You are done and ready to mop! 

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I'm curious, will you make these for yourself or someone else in mind?

The Crunch Stitch - A Free Crochet Tutorial

One of my all time favorite stitches is the Crunch Stitch! I love it for the texture it brings and simplicity involved to make it. 


The crunch stitch is comprised of HDC and slip stitch, that's it!

This texture makes it perfect for washing and scrubbing. In fact, it is my favorite stitch to use for my wash cloths and dish cloths.


 It is also great for blankets, loveys, scarves..the list could go on and on.

To make the crunch stitch you will want to have the desired weight of yarn and crochet hook for the project you plan to complete. 


For a reference I like to use worsted weight yarn and my 5mm crochet hook if I am using it for a blanket, lovey or scarf. 


When working with cotton yarn for wash cloths etc, I like to use my 4mm hook.

I will have a free pattern for you later this week that uses this beautiful stitch! *Update: My Easy Crochet Mop Cover pattern is now posted*

PIN this tutorial here to save it for a future project!

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Materials:

 - For this example below I am using 4mm hook and cotton yarn (I Love This Cotton Yarn), but as stated above you can use what is needed for your project

 - Scissors

 - Tapestry needle to weave in ends

 - Stitch markers (optional, they can come in handy to keep rows even)

US Abbreviations:

• Ch - Chain
• HDC - Half double crochet
• Sl st - Slip stitch

Let's get crocheting!

Chain a multiple of 2 + 1 to start 

Row 1: HDC in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in the next, repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn



NOTE- Each row will always start with a HDC and end with a slip stitch, this is one of my favorite parts because it helps me keep my rows even so I don't miss or add a stitch. 


It can also be handy to put a stitch marker in the last stitch of each row, this way when you reach the end you see where you need to place your last stitch. 

Row 2: HDC in the first stitch, sl st in the next, repeat until the end of the row, ch 1 and turn


Repeat row 2 until you have the desired length


That's it! Easy, simple, beautiful stitch!

What have you made with the crunch stitch?

Amigurumi Cow - A Free Crochet Pattern

Cows are one of my daughter's favorite animals, they have officially decided that they will be farmers when they grow up! While we don't have room in our back yard for a real one I knew they would enjoy a plushie friend in the meantime.

These cows are slightly larger than most of my patterns but still work up fairly quickly at 13 inches tall. The legs and body are made as one piece with the head sewn on separately. The neck has a nice proportion to keep it sturdy for hours of play.

And those spots! They may just be my favorite details along with those cute snouts!

Since writing this pattern I have added a duck pattern to join them on the farm. Also added are a mini cow pattern (so you can make your own family) and a mini pig pattern!

I have loved seeing all of your cows in the Grace and Yarn Crochet Group on Facebook, all the different colors and variations are so cute!

I'd love to know what other farm animals you would like to see? Feel free to leave a comment in the group or message below!

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Pattern

PIN this pattern to your crochet board here!

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You can also find a discounted bundle here for both sizes!

You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern!

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If you're new to amigurumi be sure to check out the Tips to Learning Amigurumi page! It's packed full of mini tutorials and helpful photos to cover all the basics!

For this pattern I used plastic safety eyes, if you don't have these on hand or prefer crocheted eyes for little ones I recommend this alternative here!

Materials

• Size 4 worsted weight yarn (150g of white yarn; small amounts of brown or black, pink for the nose, and beige for the horns)
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• 15mm safety eyes
• Black crochet/embroidery thread for the eyelashes (optional)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle (I love the bent tips!)
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers (a piece of scrap yarn works great!)

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

MC - Magic circle

SC - Single crochet

SC INC - Single crochet increase

INV DEC - Invisible decrease

DC - Double crochet

St(s) - Stitch(es)

*Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round, I like using a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.*

Legs

Make 2 - Starting with black or brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)

Round 5: SC in the back loops only (24)

Rounds 6-10: SC around (24))

Change to white

Rounds 11-21: SC around (24)

Fasten off on the first leg only. When you finish the 2nd leg proceed to round 22 to join the legs.

Round 22: Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC, SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains, SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains (you will have SC on both sides of the 3 chains now) (54)

(Here's an example of a leg join from Katie the Koala pattern)

This completes your join and is where your next round will start.

Rounds 23-38: SC around (54)

Round 39: SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (48)

Round 40: SC around (48)

Round 41: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (42)

Round 42: SC around (42)

Round 43: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)

Round 44: SC around (36)

Round 45: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)

Rounds 46-47: SC around (30)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Head

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)

Round 6: SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (36)

Round 7: SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (42)

Round 8: SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (48)

Round 9: SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (54)

Round 10: SC in the first 8 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (60)

Rounds 11-21: SC around (60)

Here is where we will attach the safety eyes. Place them 6 stitches apart between rounds 17-19. If you would like to add eyelashes I recommend having them in place before securing the backs of your eyes.

Round 22: SC in the first 8 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (54)

Round 23: SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (48)

Round 24: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (42)

Round 25: SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (36)

Round 26: SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (30)

Round 27: SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (24)

*Continue to stuff the head firmly*

Round 28: SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next, rep around (18)

Round 29: SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next, rep around (12)

Round 30: INV DEC around (6)

Fasten off and sew remaining part closed, weave in your end.

Snout

This piece is worked crocheting on both sides of a foundation chain to create an oval shape. You will want to keep your chain fairly tight to help avoid the look of 'holes'.

Ch 10

Round 1: SC in the 2nd chain from hook, SC in the next 7 chains, 3SC in the last chain. Working down the other side of your foundation chain (see picture below), SC in the next 7 chains, complete 2SC in the last chain (which is also the first chain we started with) (20)

Round 2: 2SC in the first st, SC in the next 7, 2SC in each of the next 3, SC in the next 7, 2SC in each of the last 2sts (26)

Round 3: 2SC in the first st, SC in the next 9, 2SC in each of the next 4 sts, SC in the next 9, 2SC in each of the last 3 sts (34)

Rounds 4-7: SC around (34)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Ears

Make 2 with black or brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 SC

Rounds 2-3: SC around (8)

Round 4: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (12)

Round 5: SC around (12)

Round 6: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (16)

Rounds 7-13: SC around (16)

Fold ear in half and SC across the top as pictured below, then fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Horns

Make 2 with beige

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 9 SC

Rounds 2-7: SC around (9)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Assembling the Head

- Sew the snout centered between the eyes stuffing as you go.

 - Next, sew the ears onto the head at the 6th round on each side.

- Lastly, sew the horns evenly placed between the ears.

Arms

Make 2 stuffing lightly at the bottom and starting with black or brown

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 8 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (16)

Round 3: SC in the back loops only (16)

Rounds 4-7: SC around (16)

Change to white

Rounds 8-23: SC around (16)

At the end of round 23 pinch the arms flat and SC across the top to close, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Spots

Make 2 of each size

Large Spot - 

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)

Round 5: SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (30)

Round 6: SC in the first 4 sts, 2DC in each of the next 2 sts, rep around (42)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Medium Spot - 

Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: SC in the first st, SC INC in the next, rep around (18)

Round 4: SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next, rep around (24)

Round 5: SC in the first 2 sts, 2DC in each of the next 2 sts, rep around (36)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Attaching Everything Together

 - Sew the head onto the body, making sure to have the facial features centered. Add extra stuffing as you go to keep it firm and less wobbly.

- Next, sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 46.

- Lastly, sew a large and medium spot onto the front and back of the body.

You're sweet cow is now complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern, thanks so much for stopping by!