Bring peace and pastoral charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Jesus the Shepherd with Lambs pattern! Featuring a gentle shepherd figure with flowing robes and a kind expression, surrounded by sweet little lambs, this heartwarming set beautifully captures the spirit of care and guidance. Whether you’re crafting a meaningful gift, adding to a nativity scene, or simply love stitching up characters full of love and purpose, this project is a tender tribute to compassion and faith. 🧶🐑💖
Designed for storytelling and serenity, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, expressive features, and thoughtful extras like a shepherd’s staff, grassy base, or even a tiny satchel. Customize the lambs with playful poses or add accessories like a flower crown or bell for extra charm. Whether displayed as a keepsake, used in teaching moments, or gifted with heartfelt intention, this Jesus the Shepherd with Lambs Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade grace, one loop at a time. ✨🌟🙏
🐑 Amigurumi Jesus the Shepherd with Lambs Crochet Pattern
This gentle amigurumi scene captures the peaceful beauty of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, tenderly holding a lamb while standing among His flock. With soft facial features, flowing robes, textured woolly sheep, and a simple golden halo resting behind His curls, this design reflects warmth, care, and serenity. Perfect for Easter displays, church décor, Sunday school classrooms, or as a meaningful handmade gift, this project is designed to be both expressive and structurally sound.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Includes shaping, multiple components, textured stitches, surface embroidery, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Jesus figure: approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 in) tall
- Standing lambs: approx. 8–10 cm (3–4 in) long
- Held lamb: approx. 6–7 cm (2½–3 in)
- Optional base: 25–30 cm (10–12 in) wide
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts
Yarn (DK or light worsted cotton recommended):
- Skin tone (light peach/beige): 20 g
- Hair & beard (medium brown): 25 g
- Robe (cream/off-white): 55 g
- Cloak / sash (light blue): 30 g
- Halo / crown (golden yellow or wheat): 5 g
- Staff (beige/tan): 8 g
- Sandals (brown): 6 g
- Lamb fleece (white): 60 g
- Lamb face/legs (light tan or pale pink): 20 g
- Lamb hooves & details (dark brown/black): 5 g
Other Materials
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 8 mm (Jesus), 6 mm (lambs) or embroidered
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: pipe cleaner or floral wire (staff support), blush or pastel chalk
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
st(s) – stitch(es)
✨ JESUS THE SHEPHERD
🧠 Head (Skin Color)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R12: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 6–7 sts apart.
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R15: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R16: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close.
👃 Nose
R1: MR 4
R2–R3: sc around (4)
FO, stuff lightly and sew just below eye line.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
R1: MR 5
R2–R3: sc around (5)
FO, flatten slightly and sew between R9–10.
💇 Hair & Beard (Brown)
Hair Cap
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R8: sc around (30)
FO, sew to top/back of head.
Curls (Make 6–8)
ch 20, 2 sc in each ch across.
Sew around sides and back.
Beard & Mustache
ch 15, 2 sc in each ch.
Curve slightly and sew under nose, covering lower face.
👑 Halo / Crown (Golden Straw Style)
Ch 36–38, join with sl st into a ring.
R1: sc around
R2: sl st, sc repeat around for braided texture
FO.
Place behind hairline, slightly tilted back. Sew only into hair stitches.
👗 Body / Robe (Cream)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R20: sc around (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff
R23: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R24: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close.
🧥 Cloak / Sash (Light Blue)
ch 28
Row 1: sc across, ch 1 turn
Rows 2–10: sc across
FO.
Drape diagonally over shoulder and sew along edges.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Skin color:
R1: MR 6
R2–R5: sc around (6)
Switch to cream:
R6–R12: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, FO.
Sew high on torso. Shape one arm to cradle the lamb.
🩴 Feet / Sandals (Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R4: sc around (12)
R5: BLO sc around
R6: sc around
FO, stuff and sew to base.
🌿 Shepherd’s Staff
ch 30, sl st back along chain.
Curl top into spiral.
Optional: insert pipe cleaner.
Sew into hand.
🐑 LAMBS (Make 4–5)
🐏 Lamb Head (Tan)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around
R7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff
R8: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Add eyes between R3–4.
Ears (Make 2)
ch 4, sc 3, FO. Sew to sides.
🧶 Lamb Body (White, Textured)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R9: alternate bobble stitch and sc for fleece texture
R10: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R11: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff
R12: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 per lamb)
Dark brown:
R1: MR 6
R2: sc
Switch to tan:
R3–R6: sc
Stuff lightly, sew under body.
🐑 Held Lamb (Smaller Version)
Follow lamb pattern but:
- Stop head at 12 sts
- Body max 18 sts
- Shorten legs
Sew into Jesus’ arms securely.
🧩 Assembly Order
- Finish Jesus (head → hair → halo → body → cloak → arms → feet)
- Attach staff
- Crochet lambs
- Position standing lambs around feet
- Place held lamb in arms and stitch firmly
🌸 Optional Scene Elements
- Crocheted grass base
- Flowers, clouds, sun appliqués
- Rolling hills backdrop
🌿 Final Thoughts
This Good Shepherd amigurumi captures a moment of calm love and protection, expressed through gentle posture, soft textures, and careful detail. From the humble straw halo to the woolly lambs at His feet, every stitch contributes to a scene filled with warmth and meaning. Whether displayed as a spiritual centerpiece or gifted as a symbol of care and faith, this handmade shepherd brings peace wherever He stands.
