Black & White Crochet Cow Beanie

The Black & White Cow Crochet Beanie pattern is here, and it is absolutely adorable! This baby beanie, featuring a cute cow design, is being introduced for the first time ever.

We are grateful to have Katherine Rombold Tarr as a guest blogger for this pattern in the Autumn Harvest Blog Hop.

This pattern is perfect for beginners as it uses basic stitches and simple assembly techniques. Let’s dive into this delightful crochet project!

Materials Needed:

To create your own Black & White Cow Crochet Beanie, gather the following materials:

• H/5 MM hook for Newborn Size
• J/6 MM hook for 3-6 month Size
• Worsted (#4) Weight yarn in black, white, and light tan
• Yarn Needle
• 3/4 inch black button for eye
• 3/4 inch white button for eye
• Two 1/2 inch black buttons for nose

Pattern Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
• Join the first stitch of each row.
• Abbreviations & Terms are in US Terminology.

Pattern Instructions:

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to crochet your Black & White Cow Beanie.

Hat:

1. Using white yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Chain 2, hdc 8 into the 1st chain, join to 1st stitch. (8 stitches)
3. Round 2: Chain 1, hdc increase in each stitch around, join. (16 stitches)
4. Round 3: Chain 1, (hdc increase, hdc) around, join. (24 stitches)
5. Round 4: Chain 1, (hdc in 2 stitches, hdc increase) around, join. (32 stitches)
6. Round 5: Chain 1, (hdc increase, hdc in next 3 stitches) around, join. (40 stitches)
7. Round 6: Chain 1, (hdc in 4 stitches, hdc increase) around, join. (48 stitches)
8. Round 7: Chain 1, hdc in each stitch around, join. (48 stitches)
9. Rounds 8-14: Repeat Round 7. (48 stitches)
10. Round 15: Change yarn to black. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, join. (48 stitches) Finish off.

Ears:

1. With black yarn, make two ears using the following rounds:

• Refer to the provided pattern for the specific stitch counts for each round.

Inner Ears:

1. With white yarn, make two inner ears using the provided pattern instructions.

Eye Patch:

1. With black yarn, make the eye patch using the provided pattern instructions.

Muzzle:

1. With tan yarn, make the muzzle using the provided pattern instructions.

Horns:

1. With tan yarn, make two horns using the provided pattern instructions.

Finishing:

1. Start by sewing in all the loose ends on the hat.
2. Sew the inner ear onto each ear, ensuring not to sew through both sides of the ear.
3. Flatten the hat to determine the best placement for the ears, typically between rows 5 and 6.
4. Sew the horns just inside the ears, usually on row 4.
5. Center the muzzle on the lower rows of the hat and sew it on.
6. Finally, place the eye patch just above the muzzle on the right side of the hat.

Full Pattern: Click Here

Congratulations on completing your Black & White Cow Crochet Beanie! This adorable beanie, with its cow-inspired design, is sure to bring smiles and charm to any little one. Enjoy the process of crocheting this beanie, and don’t forget to show some love to Katherine Rombold Tarr, the talented crochet designer behind this pattern. We hope this beanie brings joy to the wearer and those around them. Happy crocheting!