Crochet Highland Cow Chocolate Orange Cover Free Pattern

Wrap your sweets in whimsy with the Free Crochet Highland Cow Chocolate Orange Cover Pattern, bringing a touch of Scottish charm to your treats!

It is a delightful way to dress up your favorite sweet treats with a dose of whimsical charm. This unique pattern captures the endearing features of the Highland cow, from its distinctive horns to its shaggy coat, making it an adorable and eye-catching accessory. Designed to snugly fit over a chocolate orange, this cover adds a playful touch to any gift or holiday decor, turning a simple treat into a memorable and festive surprise.

Crochet Highland Cow Chocolate Orange Cover

With clear instructions and detailed steps, even beginners can achieve impressive results, creating an intricate and charming piece that’s sure to delight recipients of all ages. The durable stitches ensure the cover maintains its shape, providing lasting enjoyment and a reusable decorative element for various occasions.

Tip:

Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and maintain symmetry.

 

Materials Needed:

• Three colors of yarn: Fluffy brown for the head and ears, cream for the horns (white as an alternative), and a different brown for embellishments.
• Toy stuffing for the horns.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.
• Crochet hooks: 2.5 mm for the horns and 3.5 mm for the ears and head.
• PVA glue for the hair.
• A metal hook or similar tool for making the hair curly.

Head Pattern:

Start with a magic ring.

• Round 1: Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
• Round 2: Make an increase (inc) in each stitch (st) around (12 stitches total).
• Round 3: Sc in the first st, inc in the next st repeat – around (18 stitches total).
• Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next st repeat – around (24 stitches total).
• Round 5: Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next st repeat – around (30 stitches total).
• Round 6: Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next st repeat – around (36 stitches total).
• Round 7: Sc in each st around (36 stitches total).
• Rounds 8-14: Repeat Round 7 for each round to create several rounds of 36 sc each. Adjust the number of rounds as needed to fit the chocolate orange snugly.

Ears Pattern (Make Two):

• Start with a magic ring.
• Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring.
• Round 2: Sc in each st around (6 sc total).
• Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st repeat 3 times (9 sc total).
• Round 4: Sc in each st around (9 sc total).
• Round 5: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st repeat 3 times (12 sc total).
• Round 6: Sc in each st around (12 sc total).
• Round 7: Sc in each st around (12 sc total).
• Round 8: Sc in the next 2 sts, then do a decrease (dec) repeat 3 times (9 sts total).
• Round 9: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st repeat 3 times (6 sts total).
• Finish off and leave a long tail for attaching to the head.

Horns Pattern (Make Two):

• Switch to a 2.5 mm hook and cream-colored yarn.

Start with a magic ring.

• Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring.
• Round 2: Sc in each st around (6 sc total).
• Round 3: Inc in the first st, sc in the remaining sts around (7 sc total).
• Repeat this pattern, increasing the number of sc between inc in each round until you have a horn shape, finishing with rounds of 11 sc. Stuff the horns lightly before attaching them to the head.

Assembly:

• Attach the ears and horns to the head.
• Cut lengths of yarn for the hair and secure them to the top of the head between the horns.
• Optionally, apply PVA glue to the hair and use a metal hook to curl them into tight spirals.
• Allow the glue to dry to set the curls.