This lavender Highland cow with her curly mane and tiny party hat is pure whimsy in yarn form. She sits about 8 inches tall, complete with a sweet snout, floppy ears, and a little flower bouquet. If you can crochet a basic ball and work continuous rounds, you can make her. Let’s turn some yarn into the fluffiest fairy-tale cow you have ever seen.
Why You Will Love This Highland Cow Crochet Pattern
Highland cows already win the cuteness contest in real life, and this amigurumi version takes it further with soft lavender tones and cream accents. She feels like she stepped straight out of a storybook.
The party hat is removable if you want a simpler everyday look, and the tiny bouquet adds just the right amount of charm. She makes a perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, or anyone who melts over handmade animals.
Skill level sits at confident beginner to intermediate. You need basic increases, decreases, and continuous rounds. IMO the curly hair is the real show-stopper—once those strands go on, she becomes irresistible.
Materials You Will Need
Gather these before you start so nothing interrupts the flow:
- Light lavender (body and head) — about 150 yards
- Pale pink/mauve (snout and inner ears) — about 30 yards
- Cream/off-white (feet, hands, eye patches, pom-pom) — about 40 yards
- Deep purple (party hat) — about 25 yards
- Gray or silver (curly hair) — about 20 yards
- Olive green (stems and leaves) — about 10 yards
- Light purple (tiny flowers) — about 5 yards
Use worsted weight (4) or DK weight (3). A 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm hook keeps stitches tight. Add 12 mm black safety eyes, polyester fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and a bit of pink embroidery floss for nostrils.
Cotton-acrylic blends give excellent stitch definition and hold up well for a huggable plush.
Abbreviations and Stitch Definitions
Here’s the quick reference you will actually use:
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (front loops only of next 2 stitches)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FLO = front loop only
- BLO = back loop only
All rounds work in continuous spirals. Move your stitch marker up every round so you never lose count.
Step by Step Crochet Pattern Instructions
Work every piece in continuous rounds unless the pattern says otherwise. Stuff as you go for the best shape.
Head (Make 1 in Light Lavender)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48)
Rnds 9–16: Sc around (48)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, about 8 stitches apart. Attach the eye patches first.
Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) around (42)
Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Rnd 22: (sc, dec) around (12)
Rnd 23: Dec around (6)
Close the hole and leave a long tail for sewing.
Here is the head once the eyes and patches sit in place and the shape starts looking sweet.
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Eye Patches (Make 2 in Cream)
Ch 5.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 2, 4 sc in last ch; work opposite side: sc 2, inc (12)
Rnd 2: Inc 2, sc 2, inc 4, sc 2, inc 2 (20)
Position on the face, then push the safety eye posts through the center of each patch and the head fabric.
Snout (Make 1 in Pale Pink)
Ch 7.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch: inc, sc 4, 4 sc in last ch; opposite side: sc 4, inc (16)
Rnd 2: Inc 2, sc 4, inc 4, sc 4, inc 2 (24)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) twice, sc 4, (sc, inc) 4 times, sc 4, (sc, inc) twice (32)
Rnds 4–6: Sc around (32)
Stuff lightly. Embroider two small vertical nostrils with pink floss. Sew centered below the eyes.
Body (Make 1 in Light Lavender)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48)
Rnds 9–18: Sc around (48)
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) around (42)
Rnd 20: Sc around (42)
Rnd 21: (5 sc, dec) around (36)
Rnd 22: Sc around (36)
Rnd 23: (4 sc, dec) around (30)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 24: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
Leave a long tail for attaching the head.
Watch the body take on that rounded pear shape that lets her sit perfectly.
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Arms (Make 2)
Start with cream for the hands:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnds 3–5: Sc around (12)
Change to light lavender:
Rnds 6–14: Sc around (12)
Stuff the hand lightly and leave the arm flexible.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with cream for the hooves:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
Rnds 4–6: Sc around (18)
Change to light lavender and work Rnd 7 in BLO around (18) for a neat ridge.
Rnds 8–12: Sc around (18)
Stuff firmly. Position them at the front base so she sits upright.
Ears (Make 2)
Outer ear in lavender: Ch 6, then work four rows of sc decreasing at the top. Inner ear in pale pink starts with ch 5 and follows the same shape but smaller. Layer them, sew together, and fold the base slightly when attaching.
Party Hat (Make 1 in Deep Purple)
Start with 4 sc in MR and increase gradually every other round until the base reaches about 24 stitches. Add one cream round near the brim for a stripe. Finish with a small cream pom-pom on the tip.
Here the deep purple cone and cream pom-pom start looking ready for a party.
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Curly Hair
Cut 6-inch strands of gray yarn. Pull folded strands through stitches on the top of the head with a lark’s head knot. Dampen the strands, wrap them tightly around a pencil, and let them dry for perfect curls. Concentrate the hair on one side for that classic windswept Highland look.
This is the stage where she suddenly looks like a real fluffy cow.
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Flower Bouquet (Optional)
Make 3–5 tiny five-petal flowers in light purple. Chain 10 for olive-green stems and create simple leaf shapes. Bundle everything together, wrap the base, and sew the bouquet into one hand.
Assembly Tips for Your Highland Cow Amigurumi
Pin first, sew second. Follow this order for the best results:
- Attach eye patches and eyes before closing the head
- Sew the snout centered below the eyes with a touch of stuffing behind it
- Join the head to the body at a slight angle for personality
- Position the legs at the front base so she sits balanced
- Sew the arms at shoulder level, angling one to hold the bouquet
- Add the ears slightly behind the eye line
- Attach the curly hair generously across the top and down one side
- Perch the party hat at a jaunty angle
Take your time. Placement decides whether she looks sweet or slightly startled.
Customization Ideas
Swap the lavender for classic brown and cream, soft pink for a Valentine version, or go full rainbow on the hair. Skip the party hat for everyday cuteness or replace it with a tiny bow. For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes and omit the small detachable flowers.
Want a bigger cow? Use a larger hook and bulkier yarn. Smaller? Drop to DK and a 2.5 mm hook.
FAQ’s
Is this pattern good for beginners?
Confident beginners who know continuous rounds, increases, and decreases can succeed. Absolute newbies should practice a simple sphere first, then jump in.
How long does one cow take?
Most makers finish in a weekend of focused sessions. The head and body take the longest; the smaller pieces and hair work up fast.
Can I sell the finished cows?
Usually yes for handmade items as long as you credit the designer. Always check the original terms if you plan larger sales.
What if my curly hair looks flat?
Dampen the strands thoroughly, wrap them tightly around a pencil or skewer, and let them dry completely before attaching. The curl sets permanently.
Do I need the party hat and bouquet?
No. They are optional extras. She still looks adorable as a plain lavender Highland cow.
Can I change the yarn weight?
Yes, but the finished size will change. Stick with worsted or DK and a tight hook for the intended 8-inch height.
Wrapping Up Your Highland Cow Amigurumi
You now have everything you need to create this sweet lavender Highland cow from the first magic ring to the last curly strand. She is going to look darling on a shelf, in a gift basket, or snuggled in little hands.
Thanks for choosing this pattern and spending your crafting time here. When you finish her, share a photo so the rest of us can admire that fluffy face. Happy crocheting—give that girl some extra love from me.
