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Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a stackable farm toy set including a hay-covered cone base, horse, cow, pig and rooster. Each animal is a stuffed ring-shaped body with stitched features, manes, tails and small accessories for personality. The pattern uses common stitches worked in continuous rounds and includes assembly notes and photo guidance to help you position pieces correctly.

Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for confident beginners, the instructions are detailed and include measurements, yarn recommendations and step-by-step rounds for each piece. You will enjoy the playful finishing touches like hay strands, comb and colorful tail feathers.

Why You'll Love This Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi shapes with playful details that bring each animal to life. I enjoy how the stacked design creates an interactive toy that is fun to assemble and display. The hay-covered cone is one of my favorite features — it adds texture and a cheerful base for the animals. I also appreciate that the pattern is forgiving: you can adjust rounds or yarn choice to change scale and personality easily.

Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize colors and create a whole family of animals by changing yarn shades and small details like eye placement or mane length.

To make a mini keychain version, use sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook and reduce rounds where possible to shrink each piece proportionally.

I often swap the hay color for pastel shades to create a softer nursery set — pale pinks, mints and creams look lovely as alternatives to bright yellow.

If you want a sturdier toy for play, use a denser stuffing and tighter tension; for a squishier feel, go with softer stuffing and a slightly larger hook.

Try adding tiny removable accessories such as a crocheted scarf, a little saddle, or a felt flower for personality and play value.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions — moving the eyes slightly closer or farther apart instantly changes the character's look and mood.

For an eco-friendly option, use recycled or cotton yarns and a biodegradable filler, and you can also skip the foam cone and make a crocheted cone insert instead.

To create a themed stack, make seasonal color palettes: autumn tones for fall, reds and greens for holiday displays, or pastels for springtime gifts.

I like to add wire inside legs for poseability in display pieces — this makes the animals more dynamic but is optional for toys for young children.

One of my favorite finishes is a subtle tufting of the hay or mane — trim yarn strands to different lengths for a natural, textured look that photographs beautifully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers at the start of rounds leads to lost stitch counts and uneven shaping; place a marker or use a contrasting yarn strand to mark the beginning of each round. ✗ Overstuffing the body rings causes the pieces not to slip over the cone smoothly; stuff gradually and test the ring length on the cone as you go. ✗ Not keeping consistent tension makes rings and heads uneven in size; maintain steady tension and check gauge periodically to ensure consistent sizing. ✗ Not sewing parts in the correct position creates a lopsided toy; pin pieces in place and compare to the photos before sewing securely.

Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming stackable farm toy set featuring a hay-covered cone base, a horse, cow, pig and a playful rooster — perfect for gifting or nursery play. This pattern walks you through each piece with clear, photo-referenced instructions and helpful tips so you can assemble a delightful stack that balances and stacks beautifully. You will enjoy making detailed faces, manes, tails and the bright hay cone that brings the whole farm to life.

Beginner Friendly 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Down On The Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 10 oz. #324 Bright Yellow (Cone, Hay, Rooster)
  • 02
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 8 oz. #360 Cafe Latte (Horse)
  • 03
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 2-1/2 oz. #365 Coffee (Horse mane/tail accents)
  • 04
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 8 oz. #311 White (Cow)
  • 05
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 3 oz. #312 Black (All - accents/patches)
  • 06
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 3 oz. #368 Paddy Green (Rooster, Body)
  • 07
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn - 1 oz. each #355 Royal Green, #319 Cherry Red, #254 Pumpkin, #334 Buff (Rooster details)
  • 08
    Caron yarn - 6 oz. #1050A Peach (Cow snout, Pig, some heads)
  • 09
    Fiberfill stuffing (one 20 oz. bag is more than enough)
  • 10
    Optional: extra small amounts of contrasting colors for facial details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    One CraftFom #9 Styrofoam Cone 3.7" x 8.9" (9.3 cm x 22.6 cm) - purchased at JoAnns
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Stitch markers or a pin/strand of contrasting yarn to mark beginning of rounds
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Cone Base :

Info :

Work in Bright Yellow..

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, work 2 st in next st) Rep ( ) around. (36)

Round 7 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (42)

Round 8 :

Only if another rnd is needed so piece will completely cover base of cone - Sc in each st. (42) Fasten off, set aside.

— Outer Cone Base :

Info :

Beg with Bright Yellow..

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (15)

Round 4 & 5 :

Sc in each st. (15)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Round 7 & 8 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 9 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (21)

Round 10 & 11 :

Sc in each st. (21)

Round 12 :

(Sc in next 6 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Round 13 & 14 :

Sc in each st. (24)

Round 15 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (27)

Round 16 & 17 :

Sc in each st. (27)

Round 18 :

(Sc in next 8 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 19 & 20 :

Sc in each st. (30)

Round 21 :

(Sc in next 9 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (33)

Round 22 & 23 :

Sc in each st. (33)

Round 24 :

(Sc in next 10 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (36)

Round 25 & 26 :

Sc in each st. (36)

Round 27 :

(Sc in next 11 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (39)

Round 28 & 29 :

Sc in each st. (39)

Round 30 :

(Sc in next 12 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (42)

Rounds 31 - 36 :

Sc in each st. (42) -- don't fasten off.

Round 37 :

Slip Outer Cone Cover onto Cone. Holding right side of Cone Base on bottom of Cone, and with the top of Cone towards you, join pieces by working through sts of Rnd 36 of Outer Cone Cover and last Rnd of Base. Work (sc in next 6 sts, work 2 sc in next st) Rep ( ) around. (48 sc) Join with sl st in first st.

Round 38 :

Work in bk lps only, for this rnd and each rnd to end. Ch 3 - counts as first dc in each rnd - dc in next 2 lps, inc (dc in next 3 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (60) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Round 39 :

Ch 3, dc in next 3 lps, inc, (dc in next 4 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (72) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Round 40 :

Ch 3, dc in next 4 lps, inc, (dc in next 5 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (84) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Round 41 :

Ch 3, dc in next 5 lps, inc, (dc in next 6 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (96) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Round 42 :

Ch 3, dc in next 6 lps, inc, (dc in next 7 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (108) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Round 43 :

Ch 3, dc in next 7 lps, inc, (dc in next 8 lps, inc) Rep ( ) around. (120) Sl st in top of ch 3 to join. Fasten off.

Infos :

Hay Strands: Cut several strands of Bright Yellow 6-1/2" long. (Hint: I wrap my yarn around a pack of Post-It Notes for the ideal length) Beg with outer rnd of strands, knot 1 strand of yarn in each fr lp of sts of Rnd 43. Knot 1 strand of yarn in each rem lp of sts of Rnds 37 - 42. Strands shouldn't need to be trimmed but that's up to you if you choose to do so.

Info :

Note: When working the Body Rings, the length of the ring should be long enough for the stuffed ring to go around the cone and have the ends meet without stretching the piece too much. If you need to work a couple of extra rnds or a couple less than what the instructions state, that's perfectly fine.

— Directions for Horse :

Section Info :

Body Ring Work in Cafe Latte.

Round 1 :

Ch 26, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (26)

Rounds 2 - 78 :

Sc in each st. (26) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 78.

Section Info :

Neck Work in Cafe Latte. Leave long tail at beg of ch.

Round 1 :

Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch. (24)

Rounds 2 - 5 :

Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew to Body Ring as shown in photo, so Neck is angling upwards

Section Info :

Head Work in Cafe Latte.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Rounds 4 - 10 :

Sc in each st. (24)

Round 11 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (27)

Round 12 :

Sc in each st. (27)

Round 13 :

(Sc in next 8 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 14 :

Sc in each st. (30)

Round 15 :

(Sc in next 9 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (33)

Round 16 :

(Sc in next 10 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (36)

Rounds 17 & 18 :

Sc in each st. (36) Stuff as you work.

Round 19 :

(Sc in next 2 st, dec) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Rounds 20 & 21 :

(Sc next 2 sts tog) Rep ( ) around. (12)(6)

Round 22 :

Sl st in every other st 3 times. Fasten off. Work in ends.

Info :

Sew Head to top of Neck as shown in photo.

Section :

Ears (Make 2) Work in Cafe Latte. (Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch) Rep ( ) twice. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Place wrong sides tog, whipstitch pieces tog, leaving bottom (dc end) unsewn. Sew Ears 1" apart to Rnd 18 of Head.

Section Title :

Legs (Make 4) Beg with Coffee.

Round 1 :

Ch 6, sl st in first ch. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (15) Break Coffee, attach Cafe Latte.

Rounds 4 - 14 :

Sc in each st. (15)

Round 15 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Rounds 16 & 17 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 18 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (21)

Round 19 :

(Sc in next 6 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (24) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Legs to Body Ring as shown in photo.

Section :

Tail Cut about 28 strands of Coffee 11" long. Wrap 1 strand around center of strands, knot tightly. With ends of strand, attach Tail to back end of Body Ring. Trim if desired.

Section :

Mane Cut several strands of Coffee 8" long. Holding 2 strands tog, knot 2 to 3 rows of strands from Rnd 16 of Head (between the Ears) to the bottom of Neck. Trim strands as desired. Strands between Ears should be shorter than the rest.

Section :

Facial Features Eyes With Black and yarn needle, work 4-5 vertical str sts over Rnds 12 & 13 of Head, 1-1/4" apart. Nostrils With Black and yarn needle, work 2 vertical str sts for each Nostril, working over Rnd 5 of Head, about 1" apart. Mouth With Black and yarn needle, working in rev st, work smiley mouth at the end of Muzzle, about 3/4" across. Secure and work in all ends.

— Directions for Cow :

Section :

BODY RING Work in White.

Round 1 :

Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (24)

Rounds 2 - 68 :

Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 68.

Section :

Neck Work in White. Leave long tail at beg of ch.

Round 1 :

Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch. (24)

Rounds 2 - 4 :

Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew to Body Ring as shown in photo, so Neck is angling upwards

Section :

Head Beg with Peach.

Round 1 :

Ch 5, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next 2 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work down other side of ch; sc in next 2 chs, sc in same sp as first 2 st. (10)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. (16) Break Peach, attach White.

Rounds 3 - 5 :

Sc in each st. (16)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, inc) Rep twice. (18)

Round 7 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 8 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Round 9 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 10 :

Sc in each st. (30)

Round 11 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (36)

Rounds 12 & 13 :

Sc in each st. (36)

Round 14 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, dec) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 15 :

Sc in each st. (30) Stuff as you work.

Round 16 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, dec) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Round 17 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, dec) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Round 18 :

(Sc in next st, dec) Rep ( ) around. (12)

Round 19 :

(Sc next 2 sts tog) Rep ( ) around. (6)

Round 20 :

Sl st every other st 3 times. Fasten off. Work in ends. Sew Head to top of Neck as shown in photo, having the beg ch going horizontally.

Section :

Horns (Make 2) Work in Peach.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Rounds 2 & 3 :

Sc in each st. (6) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff slightly. Sew Horns to top of Head 2" apart.

Section :

Ears (Make 2) Work in White. Leave 4" tail at beg of ch. Ch 6, hdc in 3rd ch from hk and in next 2 chs, sl st in last ch. Fasten off, leave 4" tail. With tails, attach Ears to sides of Head just below Horns, with right side facing forward.

Section :

Legs (Make 4) Beg with Black/

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (15) Break Black, attach White.

Round 4 :

Work in bk lps only - Sc in each st. (15)

Round 5 :

Sc in each st. (15)

Rounds 6 - 11 :

Sc in each st. (15)

Round 12 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Rounds 13 - 15 :

Sc in each st. (18) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Legs to Body Ring as shown in photo.

Section :

Tail Leave 4" tail at beg of ch. Ch 11, working in bk bumps only; sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. Fasten off, leave 4" tail. With tails, attach Tail to back end of Body Ring.

Section :

Tail Ends Cut 3 strands of Black 8" long. Holding all strands tog, knot onto the end sp of the Tail. Trim ends as desired.

Section :

Patches (Make 5) Work in Black.

Row 1 :

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. (3) Turn

Row 2 :

Ch 1, inc, sc in next st, inc. (5) Turn.

Row 3 :

Ch 1, inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc. (7) Turn.

Row 4 :

Ch 1, inc, sc in next 4 sts, inc. (9) Turn.

Row 5 :

Ch 1, dec, sc in next 4 sts, inc. (7) Turn.

Row 6 :

Ch 1, sc in each st. (6) Turn.

Row 7 :

Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, dec. (5) Turn.

Row 8 :

Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts. (5) Turn.

Row 9 :

Ch 1, inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc. (7) Turn.

Row 10 :

Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, inc. (8) Turn.

Row 11 :

Ch 1, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec. (6) Turn.

Row 12 :

Ch 1, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec. (4) Turn.

Row 13 :

Ch 1, dec 2 times. (2) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Sew Patches to Body Ring and Legs as desired, having the Patches turned different ways.

Section :

Mane Cut a few strands (about 9) of Black yarn 5" long. Knot strands to top of Head between Horns. Trim ends as desired.

Section :

Facial Features Eyes With Black and yarn needle, work 4-5 vertical str sts over Rnds 8 & 9 of Head, 1" apart. Nostrils With Black and yarn needle, work 2 vertical str sts for each Nostril, on front of Muzzle (Peach) area, about 1/2" apart.

— Directions for Pig :

Section :

Body Ring Work in Peach.

Round 1 :

Ch 20, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (20)

Rounds 2 - 50 :

Sc in each st. (20) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 50.

Section :

Head Work in Peach.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Rounds 2 & 3 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)(24)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Rounds 5 - 8 :

Sc in each st. (30) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Head to one end of Body Ring.

Section :

Snout Work in Peach.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next 3 chs, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work down other side of ch; sc in next 3 sts, end with sc in same sp as first 2 sts. (12)

Round 2 :

Sc in next st, inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc, sc in next st, inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc. Sl st to join.

Round 3 :

Ch 1, work in bk lps only - Sc in each lp. (16) Sl st to join. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Snout to front of Head as shown in photo, having the beg ch going horizontally.

Section :

Ears (Make 2) Work in Peach. (Right Side) Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch. Fasten off leave tail for sewing. Sew hdc end of Ears to top of Head, 1-3/4" apart so Ears "flop" out to the sides. See photos.

Section :

Legs (Make 4) Beg with Black.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, work in bk lps only - Sc in each st. (12) Break Black, attach Peach.

Rounds 4 - 10 :

Sc in each st. (12) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Legs to Body Ring as shown in photos.

Section :

Tail Work in Peach. Leave 4" tail at beg of ch. Ch 6, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across. Fasten off, leave 4" tail. With tails, attach Tail to back end of Body Ring. "Curl" tail.

Section :

Facial Features Eyes With Black and yarn needle, work 3-4 vertical str sts just above Snout, about 1/2" apart. Nostrils With Black and yarn needle, work 2 vertical str sts for each Nostril, on front of Snout about 1/4" apart.

— Directions for Rooster :

Section :

Body Inner Body Work in Paddy Green.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Rounds 5 - 10 :

Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off. Set aside.

Section :

Outer Body Beg at Head with Buff.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

Work 2 sc in each st. (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next st, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Rounds 4 - 9 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 10 :

(Sc in next 5 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (21)

Round 11 :

Sc in each st. (21)

Round 12 :

(Sc in next 6 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (24) Turn.

Round 13 :

Sl st in next st. Turn.

Section :

Ruffle With top of Head away from you and working in bk lps only (Ch 3 sl st in next 2 lps) Rep ( ) around. Fasten off.

Round 14 :

With top of Head towards you, join Paddy Green in any rem lp of Rnd 13. Sc in each lp. (24)

Round 15 :

(Sc in next 7 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (27)

Round 16 :

Sc in each st. (27)

Round 17 :

(Sc in next 8 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (30)

Round 18 :

Sc in each st. (30)

Round 19 :

(Sc in next 9 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (33)

Round 20 :

Sc in each st. (33)

Round 21 :

(Sc in next 10 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (36)

Rounds 22 & 23 :

Sc in each st. (36)

Round 24 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, dec) Rep ( ) around. (24)

Section :

Assemble Body Stuff Head and Body leaving unstuffed area in center of Body so Inner Body may be inserted. Insert Inner Body into Outer Body, add more stuffing around Inner Body if needed, but making sure Inner Body will slip onto the top of Cone when done. Working through both pieces, sc around to close. (24) Sl st to join. Fasten off. See photos for detail.

Section :

Rooster Hay Cut 48-50 strands of Bright Yellow 6" long. Holding 2 strands held tog and with the bottom of Body towards you, knot strands on fr lps only of Rnd 24. Trim if desired.

Section :

Tail Work in Paddy Green

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc) Rep ( ) around. (9)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (12)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (15)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Rounds 6 - 8 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 9 :

(Sc in next st, dec) Rep ( ) around. (12)

Round 10 :

(Sc next 2 sts tog) Rep ( ) around. (6) Sl st in next st. Ch 1, close top of Wing by working 3 sc across Rnd 10. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Sew Wings to sides of Body below Neck Ruffle, having Wings on a slight slant, pointing towards back of Body.

Section :

Tail Feathers (Make 12) - 3 Cherry Red, 3 Bright Yellow, 2 Pumpkin, 2 Royal, 2 Paddy Green Leave 5" tail at beg of ch. Ch 17, sl st in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next ch, hdc in next 13 chs, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leave 5" tail. With tails and wrong side facing up, attach Feathers to end area of Tail. Try to not have 2 of the same color right next to each other.

Section :

Beak Work in Pumpkin. (Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hk, sc in next ch, dc in next ch) Rep ( ) twice. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Sew dc sts tog (this will be the inside of Beak) and sew to front of Head between Rnds 6 & 7.

Section :

Comb Work in Cherry Red. Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hk, 4 dc in next ch, sc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, sc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Sew Comb to top of Head, centering 3 rnds above Beak. See photos.

Section :

Eyes With Black and yarn needle, work 4 vertical str sts for each eye just above the Beak, about 1/4" apart.

Section :

Waddle Work in Cherry Red. Leave 5" tail at beg of ch. Ch 5, hdc in 3rd ch from hk, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Fasten off, leave 5" tail. With tails, attach Waddle to Head directly below Beak with wrong side facing up.

Section :

Wings (Make 2) Work in Paddy Green.

Round 1 :

Ch 3, sl st in first ch. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6)

Round 2 :

(Sc in next st, inc) Rep ( ) around. (9)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (12)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (15)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep ( ) around. (18)

Rounds 6 - 8 :

Sc in each st. (18)

Round 9 :

(Sc in next st, dec) Rep ( ) around. (12)

Round 10 :

(Sc next 2 sts tog) Rep ( ) around. (6) Sl st in next st. Ch 1, close top of Wing by working 3 sc across Rnd 10. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Sew Wings to sides of Body below Neck Ruffle, having Wings on a slight slant, pointing towards back of Body.

Section :

Feet (Make 2) Work in Pumpkin. Leave 5" tail at beg of ch. Ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hk and in next 2 chs, (ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hk and in next 2 chs) Rep ( ) twice. Sl st in last 5 chs of ch 9. Fasten off, leave 5" tail. With tails attach Legs to bottom of Body directly above Hay with wrong side facing up.

Info :

Beak, Comb, Waddle and Feathers sewn as described. See photos for positioning.

Assembly Instructions

  • Slip the Outer Cone Cover onto the Styrofoam cone and join Outer Cone Cover to the Cone Base by working through the last round of the base and the corresponding round of the cover (as in Round 37), then work the textured dc rounds (Rounds 38-43) and fasten off.
  • Insert the Inner Body into the Outer Body for the rooster and then whipstitch or single crochet around to close so the stuffed body will slip onto the cone top; stuff head and body and sew onto the cone.
  • Sew each animal's Head to the top of its Neck, then sew Neck to the Body Ring so the neck angles as shown in the photos, and position legs evenly around the bottom of the body ring before sewing.
  • Attach ears, horns, manes, tails and facial features according to the placement notes: e.g., horse ears to Round 18, rooster beak between Rounds 6 & 7, cow horns 2" apart, and pig ears so they "flop" out.
  • Knot and attach hay strands and rooster tail feathers by following the instructions for knotting strands through the outer loops of the cone and body ruffle rows; trim for shape and fullness.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or a contrasting yarn strand to mark the beginning of each round when working in continuous rounds for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually while shaping to maintain natural curves and avoid overstuffing the body rings so they still slip onto the cone.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place and compare to the photos before final sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry.

This delightful Down On The Farm stack toy set brings cheerful, stackable fun to playrooms and nurseries. Handmade animals stack on a fluffy hay cone and make a charming gift for little ones or a playful display piece. Each piece is designed with easy shaping and bright details to spark imaginative play. 🧶🐴✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The full stacked set measures approximately 13-1/2" tall when assembled using the recommended yarn and CraftFom #9 cone.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights; changing yarn weight and hook size will alter the final size. Use a hook appropriate for the yarn to maintain fabric and fit over the cone.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly for confident beginners; you should know basic stitches like sc, inc, dec, hdc and dc and be comfortable working in rounds.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend about 12-15 hours completing the full stacked set, though time varies with experience and how many animals you make.