Crochet Cow | Keep Calm and Crochet On U.K

I’m beyond excited to finally introduce Hamish the Highland Cow – the latest, cuddly, tuft-haired friend in the Dear Ewe character collection!

A handmade plush toy of Hamish the Highland Cow, featuring tufted hair and a friendly smile, displayed alongside a cotton project bag and a tag indicating the crochet kit details.

We first launched Hamish at the Stafford Wool Gathering at the end of October, and wow – you absolutely loved him. So much so, we sold out at the show! After a quick restock, he has continued to sell out at every show and pop-up since. We are absolutely thrilled by how much love and enthusiasm you’ve shown for Hamish, and we’ve managed to get a restock through before Christmas so we’ve got some available for you.❤️

Hamish isn’t just a crochet project, he’s a little bundle of Highland charm, ready to bring warmth and whimsy into your home, your craft room, or to delight a friend as a handmade gift.

A handcrafted crochet toy resembling a Highland cow, featuring tufted red fur, large ears, and a cheerful expression, set against a plain white background.

What’s Inside the Kit?

Like the other Dear Ewe crochet kits the Hamish the Highland Cow kit is packed with high-quality materials to ensure your crafting experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Here’s what you can expect inside:

Premium Yarn: Soft, durable cotton / acrylic blend Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn perfect for those signature “fluffy” Highland-cow locks.
Stuffing: High-quality toy fiberfill so Hamish ends up cuddly and huggable.
Pattern Booklet: A tech edited pattern booklet with written instructions and photos in UK crochet terms to guide you through every part of the process.
Project Bag: An exclusive ‘Hamish illustrated’ reusable 100% cotton project bag to keep your project together while you work.

A 'Hamish the Highland Cow' crochet kit displayed on a flat surface, featuring premium yarn in shades of red and cream, a pattern booklet, stuffing, and a reusable project bag with an illustration of Hamish.

Optional extras, such as the perfect hook size, stitch markers, and a yarn needle, are also available if you’d like everything ready to go from the moment the package arrives.

Hamish is a lovely project for those with some experience of working in the round and doing amigurumi; if you’ve made a few soft toys before, he’ll be a delight to create.

A crocheted plush toy of Hamish the Highland Cow, featuring tufted hair, a smiling face, and a reddish body with cream accents on its feet and snout.

How to Order

Kits start at £27.95, and since Hamish has already been a sell-out superstar at every show and pop-up, we never quite know how long they’ll stay in stock – so if you’d love to welcome him home, don’t wait too long!

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Whether you’re making him for your own collection, your home, or as a thoughtful handmade gift we hope Hamish brings you as much joy and cosy charm as we felt when we created him.

And don’t forget his other pals – explore more Dear Ewe craft kits in my Etsy Store alongside a range of modern gifts for crocheters, knitters and makers.

The Dear Ewe luxury amigurumi crochet kit bundle featuring Little Ewe, Fletcher the Frog and Flynn the Fox. Kits available from www.etsy.com/shop/dearewe

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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I really like the idea of Chinese New Year, I like the idea that the festival signals the beginning of Spring and that it’s seen as a time to spend with family.

I also find the mythology of the Chinese zodiac animals fascinating, I remember learning about it in primary school, and it’s just something that has always stuck with me – I’m a horse by the way, if you share a similar fascination I’ll bet you know what animal you are too.

Last January I released Reginald the Royal Rat for the year of the rat which is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac. I enjoyed trying to think of a different way to create a rat and so I thought I would create a new design for the year of the Ox – allow me to introduce Olin the Ox!

Olin the Ox is a calm and patient fellow that can always be trusted for a cuddle. He loves lily of the valley and to run freely in the fields! His horns radiate with some rainbow positivity and who can’t help fall in love with his big soulful eyes! Olin’s a perfect pal!

I had sketched an idea I had for an Ox last September, and the main feature I knew I wanted was his rainbow horns! I do so love a rainbow, but you could easily replace the rainbow colours for white or cream for a more ‘natural’ looking ox.

Did you know that the Ox is the second of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party, Ox could have arrived the first but it kindly gave a ride to Rat, who hopped out first. However the diligent ox did not mind and simply continued on to arrive second.

Olin is made from a mixture of Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, Scheepjes Stonewashed (both in Boulder Opal) that I’ve had in my stash for ages, that I was glad to fit to a project, and some Scheepjes Catona and a bit of Gold thread for the ring in his nose. I used some 12mm orange glitter eyes (that I’d been desperate to use!), a 4.5mm and a 3mm hook and for the finishing touch I added a lovely large 38mm bell on a thin piece of red ribbon around his neck.

This would make a fun design for anyone born in the year of the Ox, or for ox and cow lovers everywhere!! The 4 page PDF pattern is available in either UK or US terms and includes explanations of all stitches and abbreviations.

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After a year of much anxiety let’s hope that 12 February brings with it some characteristics of the Ox for all – the time to take things slowly, some stability and some strength for those that need it.

I don’t know if I’ll create designs for every Chinese new year, but that would certainly be something fun to do – and next year is the tiger!

I hope you’ll tag @kcaco.uk on Instagram or share your projects on my Facebook page as I love to see your finished work! Happy Crocheting!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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