This pattern guides you through creating a Sweetheart Cow, a small, flat-constructed crochet plush featuring soft shaping and delicate heart appliqués.

The cow is made using two flat panels, shaped with single crochet stitches and simple increases and decreases. The panels are then joined together to create a soft, dimensional piece.

The signature detail of this design is the heart-shaped spots, which are crocheted separately and sewn onto the finished body, allowing you to customize placement and color.

This pattern is beginner-friendly and written in a clear, structured format.

FINISHED SIZE
Approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide, depending on yarn and tension.

MATERIALS
White acrylic yarn (sample: Premier brand)
Pink yarn (for snout and accents)
Fine (2) cotton yarn (YarnArt Begonia) for hearts
3.5 mm crochet hook (body)
2.0 mm crochet hook (hearts)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Fiberfill stuffing (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ss = slip stitch
FO = fasten off

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