Mini Highland Cows by Sachiyo Ishii

Mini Highland Cows

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
6cm
English
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Finished Size: 6cm long
This pattern is worked flat on two straight needles and seamed at the end. The project is small and assembly can be a bit fiddly, so previous toy-making experience is helpful. The body is knitted and stuffed first. The hair is sewn along the spine, then the yarn strands are separated. Brush them with a pet brush for a fluffy effect; synthetic yarn gives the best result. If you prefer not to brush, simply separate the strands. Using a felting needle is optional but useful: gently needle-felt some fibres into the body to tidy the shape and refine small details.
The project calls for small amounts of DK (8-ply) weight yarn. Synthetic yarn is suitable if you would like to achieve fluffy look.
One body pattern with 3 colour variations.
6 pages
Yarn
Yarnsmiths Create DK
A Rust (3074)
B Sand (3066)
C Chocolate Brown (3080)

About the yarn
DK weight, 100% Acrylic, 290m per 100g

Tools & Supplies
• 3mm knitting needles
• Chenille needle
• Stitch marker or scrap yarn
• Toy stuffing
• 4mm mushroom-shaped sew-on amigurumi eye beads
• Cotton thread
• Felting needle (optional)
• Pet brush (optional)