{"product_id":"crochet-charlie-the-calf-pattern-standard-highland-mod","title":"Crochet Charlie the Calf Pattern (Standard + Highland Mod)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet Charlie the Calf Pattern \u003ci\u003e(Standard + Highland Mod)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a calf that lives on your shelf and makes everyone who walks past stop and look twice. Charlie has that quality: big floppy ears, a soft pink muzzle, and a personality that comes through before you've even tucked in the tail. Make the classic version or go full highland with fur and horns, either way, Charlie is the kind of make you'll be proud to hand over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/charlie-the-calf-4-angle.png?v=1785942514\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"403\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo versions in one: the classic Charlie the Calf and the Highland mod with fur hair and horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus dainty vintage topknot accessory pattern included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto references and linked video tutorials throughout for body joining, eye shaping, ear tacking, and hair placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-sew construction where parts are crocheted directly into the body, so there is no tedious assembly after the fact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA snuggly, character-rich finish that reads handcrafted and intentional, not homemade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper bulky (6) yarn: approx 35 yds in main color (lighter shade, shown in Bernat Blanket Birch), approx 30 yds in contrast color (shown in Crafted by Catherine Taupe), plus a small amount of muzzle color (shown in Bernat Baby Blanket Coral Blossom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsted (4) yarn for optional headband and eye embroidery and shaping (Lion Brand 24\/7 Cotton recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFur yarn for hair (highland mod only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm, 7mm, and 8mm crochet hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyfil stuffing, darning needle, scissors, and stitch markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14mm safety eyes (optional; not recommended for children under 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches used: magic ring (MR), single crochet (SC), half double crochet (HDC), double crochet (DC), triple crochet (TR), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), back loop only (BLO), puff stitch (PS), slip stitch (sl st), invisible color change (CC), chain (ch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate to complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be comfortable crocheting in the round, working invisible color changes, and joining body parts as you go. The pattern includes detailed photo references and video links for the trickier steps, so if you've made amigurumi before, you have everything you need to work through it confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Crocheters Will Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-sew construction means you crochet the arms, legs, ears, and body directly together, so there are no loose parts to attach at the end and no weak joins over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo versions in one purchase lets you make a classic dairy calf or a shaggy highland with fur and puff-stitch horns, without buying a second pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded vintage topknot accessory gives you a ready-to-gift option straight out of the pattern, with no extra shopping needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinked video tutorials for every complex step mean you are never stuck guessing, just pause and watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffed head and unstuffed body give Charlie that satisfying snuggly feel that holds its shape without going stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper bulky yarn works up fast, so the finished size of about 12 inches comes together in a single sitting or two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully customizable colorway means every Charlie can look completely different, perfect for making a whole herd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate amigurumi makers ready for a character-driven project, handmade gift-givers who want something truly one of a kind, market sellers with an eye for what moves, and anyone who has been looking for a highland cow pattern that actually delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic or highland, Charlie is the calf everyone wants to hold. Pick your colors and get started!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crochet Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43461135761456,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/charlie-the-calf-1-hero.png?v=1785942507","url":"https:\/\/www.crochetlibrary.shop\/products\/crochet-charlie-the-calf-pattern-standard-highland-mod","provider":"Crochet Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}