How to Crochet a Highland Cow
Cuthbert the cow has been wandering the Scottish Highlands in search of his friends and – most importantly – their St Andrew's Day feast! He's following the distant sound of the bagpipes to find his fellow Highland cows before the feast begins.
To celebrate St Andrew's Day, cosy up with this adorable pattern and make yourself a Highland cow. The crochet cow pattern is ideal for confident crocheters, so why not make this your next project!
Project and instructions by Mike Scriven and Jordon Graham (Beardie and Blondie).
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Colour A: Orange
Colour B: Cool Vanilla
Colour C: White
Colour D: Grey
Colour E: Light Pink
Abbreviations (Uk terms)
Dc: Double Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain
St: Stitch
Inc: 2 dc in next st
Dec: Dc2tog
Using yarn A.
Rnd 1: Work 6 loop into a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Work 2 loop into each. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 loop into next, 1 loop] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 loop into next, 2 loop] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2 loop into next, 3 loop] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2 loop into next, 4 loop] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 7-10: Loop around.
Rnd 11: [2 loop into next, 1 loop] 6 times, 24 loop. (42)
Rnd 11: [2 loop into next, 2 loop] 6 times, 24 loop. (48)
Rnd 12: [2 loop into next, 3 loop] 6 times, 24 loop. (54)
Rnd 13: [2 loop into next, 8 loop] 6 times. (60)
Rnd 14: [2 loop into next, 9 loop] 6 times. (66)
Rnd 15: [2 loop into next, 10 loop] 6 times. (72)
Rnds 16-17: Loop around.
Rnd 18: [Loop2tog, 10 loop] 6 times. (66)
Rnds 19-20: Loop around.
Rnd 21: [Loop2tog, 9 loop] 6 times. (60)
Rnds 22-23: Loop around.
Rnd 24: [Loop2tog, 8 loop] 6 times. (54)
Rnds 25-26: Loop around.
Rnd 27: [Loop2tog, 7 loop] 6 times. (48)
Rnds 28-29: Loop around.
Rnd 30: [Loop2tog, 6 loop] 5 times. (42)
Place safety eyes and begin stuffing.
Rnd 31: [Loop2tog, 5 loop] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 32: [Loop2tog, 4 loop] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 33: [Loop2tog, 3 loop] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 34: [Loop2tog, 2 loop] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 35: [Loop2tog, 1 loop] 6 times. (12)
Finish stuffing.
Rnd 36: 6 Loop2tog. (6)
Finishing: Fasten off and sew hole closed.
Using yarn A.
Rnd 1: Work 6 dc into a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Dc around.
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times. (9)
Rnd 4: Dc around.
Rnd 5: [Dc2tog, 1 dc] 3 times. (6)
Rnds 6-9: Dc around.
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
Nostrils (make 2)
Using B.
Rnd 1: Work 6 dc into a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Dc around.
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times. (9)
Finishing: Fasten first nostril off, continue to Nose from the second.
Nose
Using B.
Rnd 1: Dc around first nostril and then second, working 18 dc total. (18)
Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 3: Dc around.
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
Using yarn B.
Rnd 1: 5 ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc in next 3 sts, 4 dc in next st, 2 dc in next 4 sts. (16)
*Note: both sides of the ch should be worked.
Rnd 2: [3 dc in next st, 7 dc] 2 times. (20)
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
Using yarn C.
Rnd 1: Work 6 dc into a magic ring. (6)
Rnds 2-3: Dc around.
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times. (9)
Rnds 5-8: Dc around.
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
Using yarn D.
Rnd 1: Work 6 dc into a magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Dc around.
Change to yarn A.
Rnd 3: [2 dc in next st, 1 dc] 3 times. (9)
Rnd 4: [2 dc in next st, 2 dc] 3 times. (12)
Rnds 5-8: Dc around.
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
Using yarn E.
Rnd 1: 5 ch, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc in next 3 sts, 4 dc in next st, 2 dc in next 4 sts. (16)
*Note: both sides of the ch should be worked.
Finishing: Slst and fasten off.
- Stuff Nose gently and sew to face.
- Stuff Horns and sew to head.
- Fold Ears at one end and sew below Horns.
- Sew Tail to back of Body.
- Stuff Legs and sew them to the bottom of the Body, evenly spaced.
- Place/sew eyes if you haven't already.
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