🐄 The Barnyard Squares Afghan is growing, and this charming Cow Square is ready to join the herd! Originally designed for C2C, this adorable bovine is now available in Single Crochet (SC) and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)!That means more flexibility for your farm-themed afghan. Whether you love the textured look of SC or the sleek finish of TSS, this cute cow is ready to bring some farmhouse charm to your next project! 🧶✨
For those new to written row-by-row instructions, here’s how it works! 🧶✨ Each row is written out in detail, making it easy to follow along stitch by stitch.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters will read each row left to right.
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters will read each row right to left.
This ensures that your stitches flow naturally in the direction you're working, no matter which hand you crochet with! Happy stitching! 😊
Cow Square - SC
Starting at the bottom, working towards the top
With Fern, chain 73
SC in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across (counts as row 1)
At end of each row chain 1 and turn
Row 2 (>>) Fern x72
Row 3 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 4 (>>) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 5 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 6 (>>) Fern x2, Spring x20, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x21, Fern x2
Row 7 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x21, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x20, Fern x2
Row 8 (>>) Fern x2, Spring x20, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x21, Fern x2
Row 9 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x11, Carolina x5, Black x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 10 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x11, Carolina x5, Black x11, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 11 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 12 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 14 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 16 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 18 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 20 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 22 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Peach x38, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Peach x40, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 24 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Peach x42, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Peach x44, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 26 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Peach x46, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 28 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 30 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 32 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 34 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 36 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 38 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Peach x46, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 40 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Peach x44, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Peach x42, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 42 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Peach x40, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x7, Black x3, White x8, Black x3, White x7, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 44 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 46 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 48 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x7, Black x3, White x8, Black x3, White x7, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, White x32, Black x5, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 50 (>>)Fernx2,Carolinax14,Blackx6,Whitex33,Carolinax15,Fernx2
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, White x35, Black x7, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 52 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x8, White x36, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, White x37, Black x9, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 54 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Black x16, White x16, Black x10, White x6, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, White x6, Black x10, White x16, Black x16, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 56 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x9, Black x17, White x15, Black x11, White x7, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x9, White x7, Black x13, White x13, Black x17, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 58 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x9, Black x17, White x12, Black x14, White x7, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 60 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Gray x6, White x10, Black x6, Gray x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 62 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Gray x6, White x10, Black x6, Gray x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 63 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 64 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Gray x6, White x10, Black x6, Gray x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 65 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 66 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Gray x6, Carolina x16, Gray x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 67 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 68 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Gray x6, Carolina x16, Gray x5, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 69 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 70 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 71 (<<) Fern x72
Row 72 (>>) Fern x72
How to Follow the Graph
When using the graph, you will work back and forth in rows. Each square on the graph represents one stitch in your chosen technique. Below are instructions for both Single Crochet (SC) and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS), with guidance for both right- and left-handed crocheters.
Single Crochet (SC) Instructions
For Single Crochet, you will be working back and forth in rows.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters:
Odd-numbered rows are worked from right to left
Even-numbered rows are worked from left to right
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters:
Odd-numbered rows are worked from left to right
Even-numbered rows are worked from right to left
Each square on the graph represents one single crochet stitch. Simply follow the graph row by row, and your design will take shape as you go.
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) Instructions
For Tunisian Simple Stitch, you will be working in forward and return passes, always moving in the same direction on the forward pass.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters:
Forward pass: Work right to left, picking up loops.
Return pass: Work left to right, closing the stitches.
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters:
Forward pass: Work left to right, picking up loops.
Return pass: Work right to left, closing the stitches.
Each square on the graph represents one Tunisian stitch. Keep an even tension, and your design will come to life as you progress through the rows.
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Pack
Save when you buy a 4-pack of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn! This pack includes 1 multi-shade skein with 3 complementary solid colors, making it easy to create perfectly coordinated projects.
- 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn
- Solids: 7 oz (198g), 364 yd (333m) per skein
- Prints/Multis/Heathers: 5 oz (141g), 236 yd (223m) per skein
- Machine washable and Oeko-Tex certified
- Perfect for home décor, wearables, and crafts
TSS Written Instructions
For those who prefer written row-by-row instructions, you can follow along with the stitch counts below instead of using the graph. Each row lists the number of stitches per color, making it easy to track your progress.
Rows are worked from bottom to top.
Each row includes stitch counts for the forward pass.
Follow the color changes as listed, keeping even tension for the best results.
This method allows you to focus on your stitches without needing to check the graph constantly.
Cow Square - TSS
Starting at the bottom, working towards the top
Row 1 (<<) Fern x72
Row 2 (<<) Fern x72
Row 3 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 4 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 5 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x68, Fern x2
Row 6 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x21, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x20, Fern x2
Row 7 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x21, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x20, Fern x2
Row 8 (<<) Fern x2, Spring x21, Black x11, Spring x5, Black x11, Spring x20, Fern x2
Row 9 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x11, Carolina x5, Black x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 10 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x11, Carolina x5, Black x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 11 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 12 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 14 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 16 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, White x11, Carolina x5, White x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 18 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 20 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Black x5, White x11, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 22 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Peach x38, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Peach x40, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 24 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Peach x42, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Peach x44, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 26 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Peach x46, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 28 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 30 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 32 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 34 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 36 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x10, Black x5, Peach x18, Black x5, Peach x10, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 38 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, Peach x48, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Peach x46, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 40 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Peach x44, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Peach x42, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 42 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Peach x40, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x7, Black x3, White x8, Black x3, White x7, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 44 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 46 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Black x5, White x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 48 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, White x7, Black x3, White x8, Black x3, White x7, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, White x32, Black x5, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 50 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, White x33, Black x6, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Pack
Save when you buy a 4-pack of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn! This pack includes 1 multi-shade skein with 3 complementary solid colors, making it easy to create perfectly coordinated projects.
- 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn
- Solids: 7 oz (198g), 364 yd (333m) per skein
- Prints/Multis/Heathers: 5 oz (141g), 236 yd (223m) per skein
- Machine washable and Oeko-Tex certified
- Perfect for home décor, wearables, and crafts
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, White x35, Black x7, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 52 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, White x36, Black x8, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, White x37, Black x9, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 54 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, White x6, Black x10, White x16, Black x16, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x10, White x6, Black x10, White x16, Black x16, Carolina x10, Fern x2
Row 56 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x9, White x7, Black x11, White x15, Black x17, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x9, White x7, Black x13, White x13, Black x17, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 58 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x9, White x7, Black x14, White x12, Black x17, Carolina x9, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 60 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 62 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 63 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 64 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Black x6, White x10, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 65 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 66 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 67 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 68 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 69 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Gray x5, Carolina x16, Gray x6, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 70 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 71 (<<) Fern x72
Row 72 (<<) Fern x72
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