Just a cow, in a field, with the sun beaming down on her. But this cow is covered with intricate, zen-tangle inspired, designs worked in overlay mosaic crochet! An optional border is also included in the pattern.

On purchasing this pattern, you will be able to download the PDF files - the pattern in written format (please note the pattern is written in English only), is available in both US and UK Terminology. There are also separate PDFs that includes the charts for both versions of the pattern in 1-, 6-, and 12-page formats.

This pattern is suitable for experienced level crocheters.

The finished blanket (without the optional border) is 228 stitches wide and has 252 rows. The pattern for the optional border consists of 7 rows

When crocheted with a fingering weight yarn and a 3.00mm (size D; No. 10/11) (tested using Garnmanufaktur Lola yarn), the blanket measures 94cm x 98cm (38 x 39 inches) without the optional border. With the border, the blanket will measure approximately 97cm x 104cm (39 x 41 inches).

With worsted weight yarn, using a 5.00mm (size H; No. 6) crochet hook, the blanket will measure approximately 168cm x 188cm (66 x 74 inches) without the optional border.

Any yarn weight can be used to make Buttercup Cow, the pattern has been tested using fingering and worsted weight yarns.

If using fingering weight yarn (tested using Garnmanufaktur Lola yarn; quantities required will differ depending on which yarn brand you choose) – you will need a total of approximately 807 grams (30 ounces) or 3027 metres (3311 yards), including the optional border
Main colour – 380 grams (14 ounces) or 1425 metres (1559 yards)
Contrast colour – 427 grams (16 ounces) or 1602 metres (1752 yards)

Worsted weight yarn (tested using Red Heart yarn) - 2230 grams (80 ounces) or 3751 metres (4100 yards)
Main colour – 1143 grams (41 ounces) or 1922 metres (2100 yards)
Contrast colour – 1087 grams (39 ounces) or 1829 metres (2000 yards)

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