We're over halfway through the set of Cookie Pals, with only 4 more to post after today! (Which still sounds like a lot, but since there are 11 total, we're making pretty good progress, I think.) Do you have a favorite so far? Today's addition is cute enough that she might just be your new #1. Meet Clementine the Cow! Clementine may just be a young heifer from a small farm, but she has big dreams. Her greatest wish is to be the first bovine prima ballerina. She's looking to buck the "bull in a china shop" stereotype with her grace and poise. She hasn't hit the big time yet, but Clementine loves to dance and knows the power of persistence, so don't count her out. She'll keep practicing and she'll be ready for the spotlight when her moment comes. You can make your own sweet cow friend with this crochet pattern. Clementine has the same basic construction as Beverly the Bear (with a few small differences that will be explained as we go), meaning that the head, body, and legs are all worked in one piece. Be sure to check out the pattern for Beverly, which has step-by-step photos that should be a useful reference for constructing the body. If you'd like an ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern (along with all of the other 10 Cookie Pal patterns), you can find one on Ravelry. It includes both a step-by-step photo version and a text only version of the pattern for simpler printing. Stitch Glossary: st(s) = stitch(es) ch = chain ss = slip stitch sc = single crochet inc = sc increase (work 2 sc in the same st) dec = sc decrease (decrease over 2 sc sts) hdc = half double crochet hdc inc = half double crochet increase (work 2 hdc in the same st) Materials:
Gauge: 2" = 10 sc sts 2" = 10.5 rows of sc Note: Unless otherwise specified, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining or turning. I recommend using a stitch marker and moving it after each round to help you keep your place. Snout: Using the accent color: Ch. 9 Round 1: inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 6 sts, inc, working up the other side of the ch, inc, sc in the next 6 sts, inc, ss to first sc to join (20) Round 2: ch 1, inc 2 times, sc in the next 6 sts, inc 4 times, sc in the next 6 sts, inc 2 times, ss to join (28) Round 3: ss, inc, sc, hdc inc, sc in the next 5 sts, hdc inc, inc, sc, ss (17) Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Using a bit of black yarn, stitch the nostrils and smile onto the front of the snout. I stitched the smile between rounds 1 and 3 and the nostrils are French knots between rounds 2 and 3, about 6 sts apart. Body: Using the main body color: Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle, pull taut to close (6) Round 2: inc 6 times (12) Round 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18) Round 4: [sc, inc, sc] 6 times (24) Round 5: [inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (30) Round 6: [sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (36) Round 7: [inc, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times (42) Rounds 8-11: sc around (42) Round 12: [sc in the next 3 sts, inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (45) Round 13: [inc, sc in the next 7 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (48) Round 14: [sc in the next 4 sts, inc, sc in the next 4 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (51) Rounds 15-17: sc around (51) Round 18: [sc in the next 4 sts, dec, sc in the next 4 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (48) Round 19: [dec, sc in the next 7 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (45) Round 20: [sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (42) Round 21: [dec, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times, (36) Let's pause crocheting here and add on the face. You'll notice that rounds 12-20 have created a head that protrudes slightly on one side; this is the front of the head where you’ll be adding the face. Place a stitch marker through the loop on your hook to hold your place while you decorate. Place the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, about 8 sts apart. Sew the snout you made earlier below the eyes, across rounds 14-19 using the tapestry needle and the long yarn tail. Begin stuffing the head and continue to stuff as you go. Remove the stitch marker and place the yarn loop back on your hook so that you can resume crocheting. Round 22: [sc in the next 2 sts, dec, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (30) Round 23: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (24) Round 24: [sc, dec, sc] 6 times (18) Round 25: [sc, inc, sc] 6 times (24) Round 26: [inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (30) Round 27: [sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (36) Rounds 28-35: sc around (36) Round 36: [sc in the next 2 sts, dec, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (30) Now we’re going to start forming the legs. Please pay careful attention to your stitch count as you go to ensure that both legs end up the same size. Round 37: sc in the next 11 sts, skip the next 15 sts, sc in the last 4 sts (15) Note: Once you finish the first 11 sts, you should be centered in the front of the cow. If you find that the face is slightly more to one side than the other, you can shift the stitches here to compensate (ex: sc in the first 9, skip the next 15, sc in the last 6). If it helps, you can mark the center stitch first. As long as you have 15 sts for each leg, the pattern will work. Rounds 38-40: sc around (15) Switch to accent color Round 41: sc around (15) Round 42: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times (12) Round 43: dec 6 times (12) Finish stuffing leg. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining sts and pull taut to close. Now it’s time to make the second leg using the sts we skipped back in round 37. Join the main color yarn (I like to join mine centered on the back side). There are a couple different options for starting the leg. I’m going to walk you through both and you can choose whichever you prefer. First, the easiest option: Leg Round 1: ss, sc in the next 14 sts (make sure you don’t crochet into the side of the first leg; you only want to use the 15 sts you skipped in round 37), sc into the ss you just made (15) You’ll notice that this leaves a small hole between the legs. You can easily sew this shut later with the yarn tail leftover from the end of the leg and no one will ever notice it. Leg Rounds 2-4: sc around (15) Switch to accent color Leg Round 5: sc around (15) Leg Round 6: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times (12) Continue to stuff the leg. Leg Round 7: dec 6 times (12) Finish stuffing leg. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining sts and pull taut to close. OR if you’re like me and are determined to sew as little as possible, you can use this second option for making the other leg: Leg Round 1: ss, begin to sc in the next 14 sts. Once you reach the side of the other leg, pick up several loops along the side of the leg by inserting your hook, yarning over, and pulling up a loop. Leave all the loops on your hook. Then insert your hook in the next stitch where you actually want to make a sc, yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through all of the loops on your hook to finish the st. Then sc around in the remaining sts and make your last sc into the ss you made at the beginning of the round (15) This will close up the gap between the legs so that you won’t need to sew it shut later. And the rest of the leg is the same from here: Leg Rounds 2-4: sc around (15) Switch to accent color Leg Round 5: sc around (15) Leg Round 6: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times (12) Continue to stuff the leg. Leg Round 7: dec 6 times (6) Finish stuffing leg. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining sts and pull taut to close. Arm (Make 2): Using the accent color: Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle, pull taut to close (6) Round 2: inc 6 times (12) Round 3: sc around (12) Switch to main body color Round 4: [dec, sc] 4 times (8) Rounds 5-7: sc around (8) Begin stuffing. Continue to stuff as you go. Round 8: [dec, sc in the next 2 sts] 2 times (6) Round 9: sc around (6) Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loops of the remaining sts and pull taut to close. Then sew one arm to each side of the body somewhere around rounds 25-28. Floppy Ear (make 2): Ch. 7 Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 4 sts, inc, working on the other side of the ch, inc, sc in the next 5 sts, turn (14) Round 2: ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, ss to the first sc to join. (14) Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Sew in place using the tapestry needle and the long yarn tails on both sides of the head across round 7. Horn (make 2): Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 4 sc into the circle, pull taut to close (4) Round 2: [inc, sc] twice (6) Rounds 3-5: sc around (6) Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Using the tapestry needle and long yarn tail, sew in place on top of both sides of the head, across rounds 4-5. Tail: Attach the main body color yarn where you want the tail to be. Ch 5 and fasten off securely. Trim the end of the tail, leaving a ½” yarn tail after the knot. Gently pull the fibers of the yarn tail apart to fray it. Weave in any remaining ends. You did it! Congrats on finishing your very own cuddly cow! I hope that you enjoyed making Clementine the Cow! If you have any questions or comments about the pattern, you can reach me in the comments section below, by email, or on social media. If you end up making one, I'd love to see a picture, so please share. And don't forget to check back next week for the next Cookie Pal! (If you don't want to wait, the PDF with all 11 Cookie Pals in one place is available on Ravelry.) Happy Hooking! Want to make sure you don't miss out on any future blog posts? Join my mailing list! (Spam free, I promise!) ***You're welcome to do whatever you'd like to with finished products made from this pattern but if you do sell them, I ask that you link back to my page. You may not copy this pattern, repost it anywhere (either altered or in its original form), or claim it as your own. You may not use any photos on this site for your own use. ***
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Liz
1/20/2024 05:40:16 am
How do make the tutu and the crown??
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