{"product_id":"crochet-highland-cow-pattern","title":"Crochet Highland Cow Pattern","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet Highland Cow Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland cows have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and this crocheted one is no different. With that wild loop-stitch fringe across the forehead, the big glossy eyes, and the chunky chenille body that practically begs to be squeezed, this is the kind of finished piece that people pick up off your market table without even meaning to. Make one and you will understand immediately why everyone wants one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/Chubby-Highland-Cow-4-angle.png?v=1786540764\" alt=\"\" width=\"446\" height=\"446\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull instructions for all parts: arms, legs, body, head, nose, ears, horns, and three-layer hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair diagram with reference photos showing all three rows of fringe so the placement is clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly guide with 15 numbered reference photos throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean, modern finish that reads boutique, not homemade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 6 chenille yarn (Chenille Home Slim used in original), less than half a ball (under 125g) in Terracotta for the main body, and a small amount of Sand for accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm safety eyes (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished size: approximately 10.5 inches from bottom of body to top of horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches used: magic ring (mr), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), decrease (dec), slip stitch (sl st), chain (ch), front loops only (FLO), back loops only (BLO), fasten off (F\/O)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Advanced beginner to intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to know magic ring, single crochet, increase and decrease, and a basic color change. The arms are crocheted directly into the body rather than sewn on, which is a technique the pattern walks you through clearly. If you have finished a plushie before, you are ready for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Crocheters Will Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChenille yarn gives the finished cow that irresistible velvety texture that makes people reach out and touch it without thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe arms are crocheted directly into the body at round 21, so they sit perfectly aligned with the legs and there is no awkward sewing to get them straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree separate rows of loop-stitch hair build up into that iconic fluffy Highland fringe, and the diagram makes the placement easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 10.5 inches, this cow is substantial enough to be a real statement piece on a shelf or a genuinely impressive handmade gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two-color construction is straightforward, with a clear switch between the sand accent hooves and the terracotta body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered reference photos at every key stage mean you can check your work against the original as you go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished cows sell extremely well at markets and craft fairs, so this pattern works just as hard for sellers as it does for personal projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenille yarn enthusiasts, plushie makers ready to level up, market sellers looking for a crowd-pleaser, and anyone who has ever seen a Highland cow and immediately wanted a tiny soft one to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne cow, one evening, a finished piece that genuinely turns heads. Start the legs and you'll have the body done before you put your hook down!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crochet Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321107267772,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0392\/7484\/files\/Chubby-Highland-Cow-1-hero.png?v=1787674323","url":"https:\/\/crochetskein.com\/products\/crochet-highland-cow-pattern","provider":" Crochet Skein","version":"1.0","type":"link"}