Best Easy Crochet Highland Cow Free Crochet Pattern
Are you looking for the absolute best free pattern for a crochet highland cow? You have come to the perfect place! We have found this top-rated, incredibly easy crochet design that is guaranteed to be a huge hit. Whether you want a quick weekend project or a beautiful handmade gift, this pattern is fun, straightforward, and looks absolutely stunning when finished. Grab your softest yarn and let’s get started on your new favorite project!
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable and wonderfully shaggy pattern for you: the Crochet Highland Cow! If you love crafting charming farm animals with fun, fuzzy textures that are perfect for snuggling, this enchanting and totally unique highland cow is going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for market prep or special gifts, allowing you to whip up cute and cuddly toys in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, versatile size, you can easily adjust the size variations depending on the yarn used—swap out worsted weight for super bulky faux fur yarn to create a massive, huggable shaggy friend! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this adorable highland cow creation!
The fluff. The horns. The HAIR.
I couldn’t resist making a Highland Cow and this one might be my new favorite! There’s just something about that shaggy top and those sweet little faces that makes them extra lovable. Plus, this chunky yarn gives it the perfect structure while still keeping that soft, cuddly feel.
Materials:
-Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in colors Soft Taupe (2 skeins – light brown for main body, ears, hair, etc), Dark Taupe (dark brown for hooves and nostrils), and Natural (off white/cream color for snout and horns)
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– Size H Crochet Hook
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
– Two black Safety Eyes ( I recommend 15mm)
– Tapestry Needle
UPDATE: Bernat Softee Chunky is currently SOLD OUT. I would suggest Red Heart Super Easy as a replacement! It’s also a #6 Bulky weight with a similar texture. Color Ginger (light brown), Bark (dark brown), and Aran (cream). I actually think I might like these shades of brown slightly better for our highland cow!
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Note: This is a super bulky yarn that is typically paired with a size L crochet hook. For this project, I intentionally sized down to a H hook to create tighter stitches. This helps give the cow more structure and prevents the polyfil from showing through.
Bernat Softee Chunky turned out to be the perfect yarn for this design! The thickness and texture work especially well for smaller pieces like the ears and horns—no stuffing needed, yet they still hold their shape beautifully. Feel free to play around with the colors to make it your own. You could swap in dark brown for the body or even use it for the horns instead of cream.
Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide (at the widest point of the legs).
And a little behind-the-scenes moment… I had a bit of an oops and realized my memory card wasn’t in the camera while photographing most of this pattern. I’ll be working on a full video tutorial soon to walk you through the steps and show you exactly how to assemble this cutie cow!
Tail
Cut 6 long strands of light brown yarn.
Loop them halfway through a stitch at the center back bottom of the cow.
- Pull ends through to secure (like a fringe attachment)
- Divide into 3 sections and braid
- Tie a knot at the end
- Trim the ends for a small tassel fringe
I had so much fun designing this little guy (even if I had a tiny camera mishap along the way). If you make your own Highland Cow, I would LOVE to see it! Tag me so I can admire all that fluffy hair and personality.
