The Cow Sweater by Oli

The Cow Sweater

by Oli
Knitting
June 2026
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
Made to measure
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for €8.00.

Knit your own Cow Sweater!

Pattern language: English
Pattern level: Advanced beginner (suitable as a first knitted sweater)

The sweater is worked top-down, which means you’ll start at the collar and finish at the hem.
This is a made-to-measure knitting pattern, meaning you’ll customize it to your own measurements. You can decide on the length as you go.
The pattern is worked using circular needles.
The sweater is knit using a raglan construction.
The cows are embroidered at the end using the duplicate stitch method.
This is a seamless pattern.

Recommend yarn: worsted weight or bulky yarn

Worsted weight yarn:
Recommended yarn: Wool Ease by Lion Brand Yarns
4 mm circular needles for the collar and ribbing / 4.5 mm circular needles for the rest of the sweater
Short cable for the sleeves (40-60 cm) / Long cable for the rest of the sweater (80-100 cm)

See pictures for estimated size chart and yarn quantities needed.

Bulky yarn:
5 mm circular needles for the collar and ribbing / 5.5 mm circular needles for the rest of the sweater
Short cable for the sleeves (40-60 cm) / Long cable for the rest of the sweater (80-100 cm)

See pictures for estimated size chart and yarn quantities needed.

Other materials needed: stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle

The PDF pattern includes step by step illustrated instructions.

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, edit, redistribute, share or resell this pattern.

If you need help with anything, feel free to contact me: @onesnowmanshow on Instagram or by email at onesnowmanshow !at gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest in my work! I hope you’ll enjoy making this cow sweater as much as I did!