Creametta Moolove Funmigurumi Cow

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Continuing with the Moolove family, we've got two more additions to it! Straight from the farm, comes Creametta, a sweet little calf.

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aran (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Pale Yellow (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Petal Pink (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Blunt needle
Pins
Fiberfill
Scissors

Size: 10" h x 9" w.


Body #1
First Half of Body Front- (Make 2):
With Cafe and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Buff, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)
Second Half of Body Front- (Make 2): With Pale Yellow and hook size H, ch 16.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Row 15- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 16- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 17 to 29- 1 sc in each sc across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off Aran, leaving long tail to sew with. (15 sc)

Placing Front and Back of body together, either in a way that mill match color squares or the way I did it (in a way that does not match color squares because it increases the illusion of the cow being more spotted) thread a blunt needle and using leftover tails, sew sides together, leaving bottom and top open for now. Fasten off, weave in ends.


Body Spots-

Spot # 1-

With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 4 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of sc across, ch 5, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 7 and 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving all other sc unworked.
Rows 10 to 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 2-With Black and H hook, ch 8.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc)
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, leaving last 2 sc unworked. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the rest of the sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, ch 1 turn. (3 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Ch 6, turn. (3 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 11- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Fasten off, Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #3-With Black and H hook, ch 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (10 sc) ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each of first 8 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (8 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 1 sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (6 sc)
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, ch 1, worked, leaving last 2 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 9- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot #4-With Black and H hook, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Ch 7, work 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch and sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 1 sc in each sc across. (12 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 10 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 2 sc unworked. (10 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (10 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each of first 7 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (7 sc)
Row 8- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 9- 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving the last 3 sc unworked. (4 sc)
Row 10- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot # 5-With Black, ch 7.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (6 sc)
Row 3- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (4 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, Ch 1, turn, leaving last sc unworked. (3 sc)
Row 6- 1 sc in each sc across. (3 sc) Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.

Pin each spot to Body as seen in photos, and threading blunt needle with leftover tail, sew in place one at a time. Fasten off, weave in end.


Legs-


Leg #1-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Black and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Cafe, leaving long tail to sew with.

Spot for Leg #1-With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)
Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with. Sew spot to leag. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Leg #2-With Café and H hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in second ch from hook and sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc) Fasten off Cafe and weave in ends.
Rnd 7- Join Pale Yellow. Make 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnds 8 to 12- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13- 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off Pale Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew bottom of Body using appropriate colored tails. Fasten off. Stuff legs and sew in place. Weave in ends. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Arms-
Arm #1-
With Café and Ho hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Aran. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Arm #2-With Café and Ho hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnds 4 to 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Rnd 7- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnds 8 to 10- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)

Stuff arms and sew to sides of Body, making sure they are at the same level. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Muzzle-
With Petal Pink, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Work 8 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (8 sc)
Rnd 2- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, rep around. (18 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each sc around. (18 sc)
Rnd 6- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (24 sc)
Rnds 7 to 8- 1 sc in each sc around. (24 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With Black, embroider mouth as seen in photos.

Nostrils (Make 2)-With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- 4 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Sew nostrils to Muzzle as seen in photos, fasten off, weave in tail. Stuff muzzle, measure Front and center Muzzle. Pin down and threading a blunt needle, sew in place. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes- (Make 2)With Black, ch 2.
Rnd 1- Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. Fasten off Black, leaving long tail to sew with.
Sew eyes on top of Muzzle, embroider eyelashes. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Thread needle with Black and embroider eyebrows. Fasten off, weave in tails.


Ears-
Ear #1-
Top of Ear-
With Cafe, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, weave in tail.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Café and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc) Fasten off Café, leaving long tail to sew with.
Row 8- Join Buff. Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Buff,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Ear Spot-With Black, ch 2.
Row 1- 6 sc in second ch from hook, sl st to join rnd. (6 sc)
Row 2- 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew Pink of Ear to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Pin Spot to Front piece of ear and sew in place. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Ear # 2-
Top of Ear-
With Pale Yellow, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Weave in tail.

Bottom of Ear-With Bright Yellow and H hook, ch 6.
Row 1- 1 sc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (7 sc)
Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. (7 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 4- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (9 sc)
Row 5- 1 sc in each sc across. (9 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. (11 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 7- 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 8- Work 1 sc in each sc across. (11 sc)
Row 9- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (9 sc)
Row 10- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 11- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (5 sc)
Row 12- Sc2tog over first 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc. (3 sc) Fasten off Pale Yellow,
Leaving long tail to sew with.

“Pink” of Ear-With Petal Pink, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (4 sc)
Rnd 2- Working in foundation loops, make 2 sc in first loop, 1 sc in each of next 2 loops, 2 sc in last loop. Sl st to join rnd. (Rnd will have a total of 10 sc)
Rnd 3- 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (14 sc)
Rnd 4- 1 sc in each sc around. (14 sc)
Rnd 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around. (20 sc) Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew to the piece that will be the bottom of the ear. Fasten off, weave in tail. Place, both pieces of ear together, with right sides facing outward and wrong sides facing each other, sew around, leaving top open to attach to head.

Stuff Body and close top. Fasten off, weave in end. Sew ears to both sides of the head. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Tail-Cut 2 yarn strands 27 inches long on the following colors:
Buff
Cafe
Pale Yellow

Fold in half, and make wrapping the yarn around your thumb, make a knot, leaving a small loop on top to sew tail with.
Now, divide the strands in 3 sections of 2 strands each and braid.
Wrap again around your thumb and make a knot. Cut the ends evenly to make a tassel of the end of the tail.
Measure center of Back, and pin the tail. Thread a blunt needle with yarn and sew tail in place through the loop you left on top. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Note 1- If you would like a thick tail, cut 3 or 4 strands per tail color and proceed as explained above.
Note 2- Sew firmly because you know that children like to pull tails!

You’re done!
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