Amigurumi Blueberry Cow Pattern: A Boutique Milk Carton Set Guide

 My dearest creator, welcome back to the worktable. Today, we are not merely stitching a toy; we are sculpting a character with soul. Bonnie is designed to be a "high-ticket" creation—the kind of piece that stops customers in their tracks at a craft fair. We are trading simple shapes for premium structure. Let us begin.

About This Creation & Our Angle

Many makers struggle to price their work fairly because the market is flooded with simple, tubular dolls. To command a boutique price, your work must exhibit "intentional shaping." Bonnie features our signature "Echo of Youth" proportions—a weighted bottom for shelf stability and a widened gaze for maximum emotional connection.

By including the miniature milk carton and the cookie, we transform a single item into a "Story Set." Sets psychologically increase perceived value, allowing you to price your work significantly higher than a standalone doll.

Project Snapshot:

📊 Difficulty: Intermediate (Color work & shaping)

⏰ Est. Time: 6-8 Hours

📏 Size: Approx. 16cm (seated)

"The difference between a toy and a keepsake is found in the tension of the stitch and the placement of the eyes." — Patricia

Materials & Tools Needed

🧶 Yarn: Cotton DK weight in Soft Lavender (Skin), Cream (Muzzle/Dress), Denim Blue (Hooves/Dress Hem), Deep Blueberry (Berries), and Leaf Green.

🪡 Hook: 2.5mm (Keep tension tight to prevent gaps).

✨ Other Materials: 8mm Safety Eyes, Polyester stuffing, Cardboard (for Milk Carton base), Pink embroidery thread.

Abbreviations & Stitches Used

We will be working in continuous rounds.

📍 ch: chain

📍 sl st: slip stitch

📍 sc: single crochet

📍 inc: increase (2 sc in one st)

📍 dec: invisible decrease

📍 BLO: back loop only

📍 FLO: front loop only

📍 Bobble: 4-dc bobble stitch

The Complete Bonnie the Cow Pattern

Component 1: The Signature Head

(We begin with Soft Lavender. We want a wide, flattened sphere, not a tall egg.)

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42 sts)

Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48 sts)

Rnds 9-16: Sc in each st around. (48 sts)

Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42 sts)

Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36 sts)

Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30 sts)

Artisan's Note: Insert safety eyes between Rnds 13 and 14, roughly 9 stitches apart. This wide spacing creates the "innocent" look.

Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24 sts)

Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly.

Component 2: The Muzzle

(Using Cream yarn. We want a chubby oval.)

Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work along bottom: 3 sc, inc. (12 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18 sts)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc), 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2. (24 sts)

Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc around. Fasten off. Stuff lightly before sewing.

Component 3: The Horns (Make 2)

(Using Cream yarn.)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2. (6 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each st. (6 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2. (8 sts). Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Component 4: The Ears (Make 2)

(Using Soft Lavender.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3. (9 sts)

Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12 sts)

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) x 3. (9 sts). Flatten and fold in half to sew.

Component 5: The Body & Dress Base

(Start with Denim Blue for the dress hem.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36 sts)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42 sts)

Rnd 8: BLO Sc in each st around. (42 sts) (The front loops will be used for ruffles later).

Rnd 9: Change to Cream (Dress). Sc in each st. (42 sts)

Rnds 10-12: Sc in each st. (42 sts)

Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36 sts)

Rnd 14: Sc in each st. (36 sts)

Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30 sts)

Rnd 16: Sc in each st. (30 sts)

Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24 sts)

Rnd 18: Change to Soft Lavender (Skin). BLO Sc in each st. (24 sts)

Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18 sts)

Rnds 20-21: Sc in each st. (18 sts). Fasten off. Stuff firmly.

Component 6: Skirt Ruffles

(Using Denim Blue. Attach yarn to the FLO left at Rnd 8 of body.)

Row 1: Ch 2, 3 dc in every st around. Sl st to join.

Row 2: (Ch 3, sl st in next st) around to create a scalloped lace edge. Fasten off.

Component 7: Apron Bib

(Using Cream. Work in rows.)

Row 1: Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6 sts)

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sts)

Straps: At the corner of Row 4, Ch 16 (measure against body), sl st to the back of the waist. Repeat for other side.

Component 8: Arms (Make 2)

(Start with Soft Lavender.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3. (9 sts)

Rnds 3-8: Sc in each st. (9 sts)

Rnd 9: Change to Denim Blue (Sleeve). Inc in every st. (18 sts)

Rnd 10: Sc in each st. (18 sts)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6. (12 sts). Lightly stuff hand only.

Rnd 12: Dec around. (6 sts). Close hole.

Component 9: Legs (Make 2)

(Start with Denim Blue for shoes.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)

Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st. (18 sts)

Rnd 6: (Front of foot shaping) 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc. (15 sts)

Rnd 7: Change to Soft Lavender. BLO Sc in each st. (15 sts)

Rnds 8-12: Sc in each st. (15 sts)

Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 3. (12 sts). Stuff firmly. Fasten off.

Shoe Strap: Surface slip stitch a line across the top of the foot in Denim Blue.

Component 10: Headband Base

(Using Leaf Green.)

Row 1: Ch 40 (Check fit around head). Sl st to first ch to form ring.

Row 2: Sc in each ch around. Fasten off.

Component 11: Blueberries (Make 5)

(Using Deep Blueberry.)

Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (10 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc around. (10 sts)

Rnd 4: Dec around. (5 sts). Stuff with yarn scrap. Close hole. Use needle to make an "X" on top.

Component 12: Leaves (Make 3)

(Using Leaf Green.)

Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Sl st in same st. Turn to work other side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Fasten off.

Component 13: Milk Carton Bag

(Using Denim Blue and Cream.)

Rnd 1 (Base): Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn, 4 sc, inc. (14 sts)

Rnd 2: BLO Sc around. (14 sts)

Rnds 3-7: Sc around. (14 sts)

Rnd 8: (Change to Cream). Sc around. (14 sts)

Rnd 9: Sc around.

Rnd 10: (Sides only) Work only on the 3 stitches of the short sides to build triangles up, or simply pinch the top closed and sew to create the carton ridge.

Details: Embroider "MILK" in Denim Blue on the front.

Component 14: Bag Strap

(Using Cream.)

Row 1: Ch 45. Sc across. Fasten off. Sew to sides of carton.

Component 15: Bonus Cookie

(Using Light Brown.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring.

Rnd 2: Inc in every st. (12 sts). Fasten off.

Detail: Sew small dark brown specks for chips.

Assembly & Final Touches

1. Face: Sew the Muzzle low on the face, between Rnds 14-20. Embroider two small nostrils in Soft Lavender. Sew Horns at Rnd 5. Sew Ears at Rnd 7, slightly curved down.

2. Head to Body: Sew the head to the body. Ensure the neck is firm so the heavy head does not wobble (you may insert a rolled felt tube into the neck for support).

3. Limbs: Sew legs to the bottom of the body (Rnds 4-6) so she sits securely. Sew arms at the neck seam.

4. Accessories: Sew the apron bib to the front of the body. Arrange leaves and blueberries on the headband and tack it to the head (or keep removable).

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is the head wobbling? A: The "Echo of Youth" style uses a large head. You must stuff the neck very firmly, almost to the point of over-stuffing, or use a support like a glue stick or rolled felt inside.

Q: Can I use chenille yarn? A: You can, but the milk carton will lose its shape. If you use chenille for the cow, keep the bag in cotton yarn for structure.

A Final Word

You have now created Bonnie, a piece that tells a story of farm-fresh sweetness. This is not just a pattern; it is a lesson in value-added design.