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This year I am releasing patterns each month for the Cuddle Buddies Baby Blanket. It's a crocheted blanket with nine cute animal appliques peeking out. Since I was born and raised in Wisconsin, it seems appropriate that the first animal pattern I release is an adorable cow.
While I love this little guy on the Cuddle Buddies blanket, he would also be cute on a hat, wall hanging, bag - anywhere you want to put a happy little cow. And the pattern is beginner friendly so anyone can make it!
While designing this little fellow, I decided I wanted the spots to be felt instead of crochet so the edges would be a little sharper. So, I made a cow spot template so creating the spots would be a breeze. You can find the free printable template at the bottom of this post.
Let's jump right into crocheting this cow!
Watch the full video tutorial here:
Supplies:
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Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in White, Black, Light Taupe and Pink
Very small amount of black felt
You can purchase a print-friendly, add-free pdf of this pattern here: Crochet Pattern INSTAND PDF DOWNLOAD Find Me Crafting Crochet Cow Cow Applique Crochet Cow Applique Cuddle Buddies Baby Blanket - Etsy
Gauge:
Not important for this project. If your cow’s face is a little larger or a little smaller it will still fit wonderfully.
Finished Measurements:
My completed cow measures 5 1/2 inches wide x 4 1/2 inches tall.
Yardage:
White – 13 yards
Small amounts of Black, Pink, Light Taupe
Stitch Abbreviations:
mc – magic circle
ch - chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
Notes:
All pieces use a G 4.0 mm hook except the eyes which use a B 2.25 mm hook.
The ch at the start of each row does not count as a stitch.
sl st to the first stitch of the row, not the chain.
The first stitch of the row SHOULD be in the same stitch you slip stitched into.
Cuddle Buddies Cow Pattern
Head
G 4 mm hook
With White yarn
row 1 - mc and place 8 sc in the mc, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (8)
row 2 – 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (16)
row 3 – (2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next) repeated around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (24)
row 4 – (1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next, 1 sc in the next) repeated around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (32)
row 5 – (2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next 3 stitches) repeated around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (40)
row 6 – (1 sc in the each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches) repeated around, sl st to the first sc (48)
My head measures 3 1/2 inches wide.
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing the head onto the blanket.
Muzzle
With Pink yarn
Ch 5
row 1 - Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each of the next 2 ch (3 total sc), 2 sc in the last ch, turn the ch so you are working on the second side of the ch. Sc in each of the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch, sl st to the first sc of the row, ch 1 (10)
row 2 - Sc in the same st as the join and in each of the next 3 stitches (4 total sc), 3 sc in the next, 1 sc in the next 6 stitches, sl st to the first sc in the row (15)
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing the muzzle onto the face.
Use a yarn needle and Black yarn to embroider the nostrils to the front of the muzzle.
Ears
Make two - one with Black yarn and one with White yarn.
row 1 - mc and place 4 sc in the mc, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (4)
row 2 – 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (8)
row 3 – (2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next) repeated around, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (12)
row 4 – (2 sc in the first stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches) repeated around, sl st to the first sc (16)
Finish off and leave a long tail. Use a yarn needle to stitch the bottom of the right side of the ear to the bottom of the left side so the ears curl. Leave the rest of the tail attached to sew the ears onto the blanket later.
Horns
Make 2
With Light Taupe
Ch 5
Sc in the second ch and in the remaining 3 ch (4)
Finish off and leave a long tail to sew the horns onto the blanket.
Hooves
Make 2
With Black
row 1 - mc and place 5 sc in the mc, pull the circle mostly closed (so it forms a half circle) ch 1, turn your work (5)
row 2 – 2 sc in each stitch (10)
Finish off and leave a long tail to sew onto the blanket.
Eyes
Make 2
B 2.25 mm hook
With Black yarn
Mc and place 6 sc in the mc, sl st to the first sc (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto the head. Tighten the magic circle and weave in the starting end.
Use White yarn and a yarn needle to add a “sparkle” to the eyes.
Assembling the Cuddle Buddies Blanket cow applique:
Here is a sketch of where I chose to put my cow on the blanket.
Use a yarn needle and the tails left from each of the body parts to sew the pieces onto one another and the blanket.
1. Sew the muzzle onto the head using the long tail from the muzzle.
2. Sew the eyes on about 2 rows above the muzzle with about 3 open stitches between.
3. Using the long tail on the head, sew the head onto the blanket block. I like to place this at the very bottom of the block so the hooves can hold onto the frame created by the blanket join.
4. Sew the horns on with about 8-9 stitches between them.
5. Sew just the back of the ears about 1 stitch from each of the horns. Stitch into the flat portion of the ear that is against the blanket so the curled portion of each ear is still raised up.
6. Sew the hooves onto the blanket with the back edge overlapping the cow’s head just a bit.
7. Print the cow spot template on paper, cut out the spots and trace them onto the back of some black felt. Cut out the felt spots and use permanent fabric glue to attach them to the cow’s head.
I hope you love this little cow as much as I do!
Happy crafting!
This pattern MAY NOT be copied, reproduced, altered, published or distributed in any way. You MAY sell finished products made with this pattern, but please credit me (Find Me Crafting).
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