GRANNY COW

ABBREVIATIONSch - chainsp - spacesl st - slip stitchsc - Single Crochetdc - Double CrochetBLO - Back Loop OnlyFLO - Front Loop OnlyRnd - Roundsk - skipst(s) - Stich(es)inc - Increasedec - DecreaseYO - Yarn Over* -- work instructions following * as many more times asspecified in addition to first time.Single Crochet Decrease - Insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, insert hook into next st, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through remaining loops on hookDouble Crochet Decrease - YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, insert hook into next stitch, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw hook through two of the loops on hook, YO, draw through remaining

loops on hookMarkers - Markers are used to specify where a round begins and ends. Use a small piece of contrasting yarn or a small safety pin placed in the stitch before the first stitch of each round. Move the marker as you go.Back or Front Loop Only - Work only in stitches marked by arrows below:

MATERIAL LISTWorsted Weight Yarn in the Following:White - 5 ouncesBlack - 3 ouncesCountry Rose - 4 ouncesCrochet hook Size GTapestry needle12 mm animal eyes1 Pair doll wire rim doll glasses

BODYWarning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features and eliminate the glasses. Rnd 1) With White yarn, ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to first sc with a sl st, DO NOT TURN (6 sc)Rnd 2) 2 sc in next sc and in each sc around (12 sc)Rnd 3) 2 sc in each sc around (24 sc)Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (36 sc)Rnd 5-6) Sc in each sc around (36 sc)Rnd 7) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (54 sc)Rnd 8) sc in each sc around (54 sc)Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (72 sc)Rnd 10) working in BLO sc around (72 sc)Rnd 11) sc in each sc around (72 sc)Rnd 12) *sc in next 4 sc, dec; repeat from * around (60 sc)Rnd 13-40) sc in each sc around (60 sc) Rnd 41) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)Rnd 42) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)

NECKRnd 43) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (20 sc)Rnd 44) sc in each sc around (20 sc) firmly stuff body

HEAD Rnd 45) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (30 sc)Rnd 46) *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (40 sc)Rnd 47) *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (50 sc)Rnd 48) *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around (60 sc) Rnd 49-62) sc in each sc around (60 sc) NOTE: Insert eyes between rows 57 and 58 leaving 5 sc between each eyeRnd 63) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around (40 sc)Rnd 64) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (30 sc)Rnd 65) *sc in next sc, dec; repeat from * around, firmly stuff neck and headRnd 66) Dec around (10 sc) stuff more if necessaryRnd 67) Dec around (5 sc); finish off leaving an long length for sewing; sew top of head closed; secure ends; clip end

ARMS (make 2)Rnd 1) With Black yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; join to first sc with sl st (6 sc)Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)Rnd 3) sc in each sc around (12 sc)Rnd 4) *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around, (18 sc)Rnd 5-6) sc in each sc around, change to White (18 sc)Rnd 7) *sc in next 4sc, dec; repeat from * around (15 sc)Rnd 8) *sc in next 3 sc, dec; repeat from * around (12 sc)Rnd 9) *sc in next 2 sc, dec; repeat from * around (9 sc)Rnd 10) 2 sc in each sc around (18 sc)Rnd 11-23) sc in each sc around (18 sc)Rnd 24-25) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next 9 stsRnd 26) sc in next 9 sts, sl st in next st; finish off leaving a long length for sewing, stuff firmly; attach to sides of body using photograph as a referenceEarsRnd 1: With Black, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, join to first sc with a sl st (6 sc)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)Rnd 3-8: Sc in each sc around (12 sc) leave long length for sewing.HornsRnd 1: With Yellow, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, join to first sc with a sl st (6 sc)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)Rnd 3-8: Sc in each sc around (12 sc) leave long length for sewing.SnoutRnd 1: With Black, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on backside of chain sc in next free loop, 2 sc in next free loop, join to first sc with a sl st (8 sc)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16 sc)Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around (16 sc)Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (20 sc)Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around (20 sc)Rnd 6: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around (25 sc)Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around (25 sc) leave long length for sewing.

DressSkirtRow 1: With Country Rose, ch 49, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn (48 sc)Row 2: 2 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (96 sc)Row 3: Sc in first sc, dc in next sc, *sc in next sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn (96 sts)Rows 4-18: Repeat Row 3, change to White at end of Row 18Row 19: Repeat Row 3

BibRow 1) With Country Rose yarn and working in free loops of foundation row, join yarn in 15th free loop with a sl st, ch 3, dc in next 19 loops, ch 3 turn (20 dc)Row 2-6) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (20 dc)Row 7) First shoulder strap: Dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)Row 8-15) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)Row 16) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18 length for sewingSecond shoulder strap:

Row 1) With Country Rose yarn, join with a sl st in the 3rd dc from end of bib, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 turn (3 dc)Row 2-9) Dc in each dc across, ch 3 turn (3 dc)Row 10) Dc in each dc across, finish off leaving an 18 length for sewing

Dress FinishingUsing tapestry needle and Country Rose, sew back seam closed. Sew shoulder straps to top of back of skirt, do not criss-cross.Warning: Choking hazard due to small parts. If you are making this item for a child under the age of 3 years please embroider facial features and eliminate the glasses.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical errors.Copyright 2007 C.L. Halvorson

ABBREVIATIONSBODYNECKBibDress Finishing