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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 stacked farm scene featuring a cone base with hay and four animals: horse, cow, pig and rooster. Each animal is made as a stuffed body ring with separate heads, legs, tails and facial features. Techniques include working in continuous rounds, back loop rounds, simple shaping increases and decreases, and yarn fringe for hay and manes. Photos are included for assembly guidance and finishing touches.

Down on the Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for a confident beginner, the instructions walk you through every round with stitch counts for clarity. The finished set stacks into a playful display about 13-1/2" tall when assembled.

Why You'll Love This Down on the Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a full farm scene to life in a compact, stackable toy that kids adore. I love the simple ring bodies which make assembly straightforward while still creating expressive characters. The hay and mane details let me add texture with minimal effort and big visual impact. This pattern lets me mix colors and small embellishments for endless variations, and I always enjoy seeing how each stack turns out uniquely.

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 the colors in this pattern — I often change the yarn shades to create a pastel nursery set or a high-contrast playful set.

To make a smaller or larger version, I change yarn weight and hook size; a thinner yarn makes tiny keychain-friendly animals while bulky yarn creates a chunky, cuddle-ready set.

I sometimes replace the embroidered eyes with safety eyes for a different look — just be sure to attach them before stuffing and closing the head.

For a posable horse or rooster, I add a thin wire inside the neck before stuffing so I can pose them for play or display.

I like to experiment with different hay textures — using boucle or novelty yarn makes an extra fluffy nest, while yarn fringe gives a tidy straw look.

Try adding tiny accessories like a felt flower, a crocheted blanket or a ribbon collar to personalize each animal for gift-giving.

I occasionally embroider different mouth expressions or eyebrows to change the character's personality — a simple stitch can make them grumpy, surprised, or happy.

If you want a quieter toy for babies, I skip extra embellishments and secure tails and fringes very tightly, trimming any loose ends close to the knots.

To create a themed stack, choose yarn colors that match holidays or seasonal palettes; for example, autumn tones for a fall display or pastels for Easter.

I also enjoy turning this into a learning toy — using different colored rings and asking children to stack animals by size or color makes it educational and fun.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the beginning of each round causes confusion in continuous rounds; place a marker at the first stitch of every round and move it as you work to keep accurate counts. ✗ Not stuffing evenly makes rings and heads lumpy and misshapen; stuff gradually while checking shape, and add more stuffing as you close each piece to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Not checking stitch counts during increases and decreases leads to mismatched rounds; count stitches after each shaping round and correct mistakes immediately before continuing. ✗ Using inconsistent tension produces uneven rings and misfitting pieces; practice consistent tension on a swatch and adjust hook size if needed to match gauge. ✗ Attaching parts without pinning makes asymmetric placements likely; pin each piece in place and compare both sides before sewing to ensure symmetry.

Down on the Farm - Stack Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming stack of farm animals with this detailed Down on the Farm amigurumi pattern. You will make a cone base, hay, and four adorable animals (horse, cow, pig, rooster) to stack. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, yarn and tool lists, and assembly tips so you can follow step-by-step. Perfect for gifting or a playful nursery display.

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)
  • 04
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn: 8 oz. #311 White (Cow)
  • 05
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn: 3 oz. #312 Black (All)
  • 06
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn: 3 oz. #368 Paddy Green (Rooster)
  • 07
    Red Heart SuperSaver acrylic yarn: 1 oz. each of #355 Royal Green, #319 Cherry Red, #254 Pumpkin, #334 Buff (Rooster accents)
  • 08
    Caron yarn: 6 oz. #1050A Peach (Cow, Pig)
  • 09
    Fiberfill stuffing: one 20 oz. bag (more than enough)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size H (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    CraftFOM #9 Styrofoam Cone 3.7" x 8.9" (9.3 cm x 22.6 cm) - suggested source JoAnns
  • 03
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 04
    Yarn needle / tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers or pins to mark beginning of rounds
  • 07
    Small pack of Post-It Notes or ruler for measuring hay strand length
  • 08
    Pins for assembly and positioning parts

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— Cone Base :

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 sc 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)

Round 31 - 36 :

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

— Assemble Cone Base and Cover :

Info :

* Note: I prefer to leave the packaging plastic cover on my styrofoam cone. I remove the label, but I feel the cone is less likely to break when the plastic is left on. It also makes it easier to slip the cone cover onto the cone. But this is my preference, but do whichever works best for you.

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) Fasten off.

— Hay Strands :

Info :

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)

Info :

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 :

Body Ring (P1) :

Work in Cafe Latte. Rnd 1: Ch 26, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (26) Rnd 2 - 78: Sc in each st. (26) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 78.

Neck (P1) :

Work in Cafe Latte. Leave long tail at beg of ch. Rnd 1: Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch. (24) Rnd 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.

Head (P1) :

Work in Cafe Latte. Rnd 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.

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.

Legs (Make 4) :

Beg with Coffee. Rnd 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.

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.

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.

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 :

Body Ring (P1) :

Work in White. Rnd 1: Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (24) Rnd 2 - 68: Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 68.

Neck :

Work in White. Leave long tail at beg of ch. Rnd 1: Ch 24, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch. (24) Rnd 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.

Head :

Beg with Peach. Rnd 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 sts. (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. Rnd 3 - 5: Sc in each st. (16) Rnd 6: (Sc in next 7 sts, inc) Rep twice. (18) Rnd 7: Sc in each st. (18) Rnd 8: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep () around. (24) Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep () around. (30) Rnd 10: Sc in each st. (30) Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep () around. (36) Rnd 12 & 13: Sc in each st. (36) Rnd 14: (Sc in next 4 sts, dec) Rep () around. (30) Rnd 15: Sc in each st. (30) Stuff as you work. Rnd 16: (Sc in next 3 sts, dec) Rep () around. (24) Rnd 17: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) Rep () around. (18) Rnd 18: (Sc in next st, dec) Rep () around. (12) Rnd 19: (Sc next 2 sts tog) Rep () around. (6) Rnd 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.

Horns (Make 2) :

Work in Peach. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2 & 3: Sc in each st. (6) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff slightly. Sew Horns to top of Head 2" apart.

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.

Legs (Make 4) :

Beg with Black. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st. (12) Rnd 3: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep () around. (15) Rnd 4: Work in bk lps only - Sc in each st. (15) Rnd 5: Sc in each st. (15) Break Black, attach White. Rnd 6 - 11: Sc in each st. (15) Rnd 12: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc) Rep () around. (18) Rnd 13 - 15: Sc in each st. (18) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Legs to Body Ring as shown in photo.

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.

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.

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.

Mane :

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

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 :

Body Ring (P1) :

Work in Peach. Rnd 1: Ch 20, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (20) Rnd 2 - 50: Sc in each st. (20) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Rnd 1 to Rnd 50.

Head :

Work in Peach. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2 & 3: Work 2 sc in each st. (12)(24) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc) Rep () around. (30) Rnd 5 - 8: Sc in each st. (30) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Head to one end of Body Ring.

Snout :

Work in Peach. Rnd 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) Rnd 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. Rnd 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.

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.

Legs (Make 4) :

Beg with Black. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st. (12) Rnd 3: Ch 1, work in bk lps only - Sc in each st. (12) Break Black, attach Peach. Rnd 4 - 10: Sc in each st. (12) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Legs to Body Ring as shown in photo.

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.

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 :

Body Inner Body :

Work in Paddy Green. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st. (12) Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) Rep () around. (18) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) Rep () around. (24) Rnd 5 - 10: Sc in each st. (24) Fasten off. Set aside.

Outer Body :

Beg at Head with Buff. Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st in first ch to join. Ch 1, work 2 sc in each ch. (6) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st. (12) Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) Rep () around. (18) Rnd 4 - 9: Sc in each st. (18) Rnd 10: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) Rep () around. (21) Rnd 11: Sc in each st. (21) Rnd 12: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) Rep () around. (24) Turn. Rnd 13: Sl st in next st. Turn.

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)

Round 22 & 23 :

Sc in each st. (36)

Round 24 :

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

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.

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.

Tail :

Work in Paddy Green. Rnd 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) Round 6: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc) Rep () around. (21) Round 7: (Sc in next 6 sts, inc) Rep () around. (24) Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Stuff. Sew Tail to lower Body. See photo.

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.

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.

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.

Eyes :

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

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.

Wings (Make 2) :

Work in Paddy Green. Rnd 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) Rnd 6 - 8: Sc in each st. (18) Rnd 9: (Sc in next st, dec) Rep () around. (12) Rnd 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.

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.

— Photos & Finishing :

Info :

Refer to included photos for assembly, hay placement, manes, and stacking order. Pin parts and adjust positions before permanently sewing. Work in ends as you go. Enjoy creating your stack toy!

Assembly Instructions

  • Slip the Outer Cone Cover over the cone and join Outer Cover to Cone Base by stitching Rnd 36 of the cover to the last rnd of the base, working (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around to create the cone exterior.
  • Attach each stuffed Body Ring by placing the inner body inside the outer body (if applicable), stuffing around it, then sewing the opening closed; ensure the inner body will slip onto the cone top when assembled.
  • Position and sew the Neck to the Body Ring so it angles upward as shown in photos; then sew the Head to the top of the Neck with the beginning chain horizontal if instructed in the head notes.
  • Sew legs evenly spaced to the lower side of each Body Ring so toys sit flat; use photos as reference for spacing and orientation (legs pointing outward for stability).
  • Knot hay strands into the outer loop stitches of the cone (Rnd 43) and into remaining loops of Rnds 37-42 to create the hay skirt; trim and shape as desired for a full hay look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Pattern is worked in continuous rnds unless otherwise stated; mark beginning of rounds with a pin or strand of contrasting yarn and move as you go.
  • 💡Work in ends as you go to keep assembly simple and tidy, especially on small body rings and facial features.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly while shaping; overstuffing will distort rings and under-stuffing will make pieces floppy.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place and compare both sides before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement.
  • 💡If the cone cover doesn’t slide on easily, leave the plastic packaging on the styrofoam cone for extra protection and smoother fitting.

This delightful Down on the Farm stack toy brings a whole barnyard to your home in one playful set. Customize colors and sizes to make a unique gift for little ones or a charming nursery accent. Stack, play, and display — handmade joy for every day! 🧶🐄✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The stacked set measures approximately 13-1/2" tall when assembled on the recommended cone and with all animals stacked.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size will change; adjust hook size and stuffing to suit the yarn and maintain consistent gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly (confident beginner), so basic single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds are required for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

This is a multi-day project taking around 12-15 hours to complete, depending on your pace, how many animals you make, and finishing/assembly time.