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Amigurumi Sheep – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sheep – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the soft and fluffy world of amigurumi! 🐑✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Sheep—a cuddly and adorable companion perfect for farm-themed collections, cozy décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting irresistibly woolly plush animals! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up gentle creatures, enjoy making textured and expressive designs, or simply want to add a sweet little sheep to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush friend with curly fleece, tiny hooves, and that classic sheepish charm! 🤍

This design embraces soft textures, rounded shaping, and warm neutral tones to bring a heartwarming touch to your crochet creations! 🧶🌾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Sheep turns out just right—ready to graze in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out cozy whites, soft creams, or playful pastel shades, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly huggable sheep friend! ✨

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🐑 Amigurumi Sheep – FREE Crochet Pattern

Create your own cuddly sheep friend with this soft and fluffy amigurumi project! With adorable loop-stitch fleece and sweet floppy ears, this little sheep is sure to bring joy to your collection or make a perfect handmade gift for little ones.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and loop stitch technique.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall using DK weight yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK weight):

    • Beige (head, limbs, ears)

    • White (body and head fluff)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Safety eyes (8 mm)

  • Black embroidery thread for mouth/nose

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • ch – Chain

  • st(s) – Stitch(es)

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

  • – Repeat instructions inside brackets

  • lp st – Loop Stitch

🐏 Head (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

  4. [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

  5. [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

  6. [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36)

  7. [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

  8. [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

  9. [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, about 6 stitches apart
    – Begin stuffing

  10. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close the hole and weave in the end.

🐏 Body (White, use Loop Stitch)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

  4. [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

  5. [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

  6. [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
    7–16. lp st around (36)

  7. [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

  8. [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

  9. [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

  10. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)
    – Stuff firmly

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and weave to close.

🧵 Loop Stitch Tip: Insert the hook into stitch, wrap yarn over your finger to form a loop, yarn over again and pull through – now you have 3 loops. Yarn over and pull through all 3. The loop will remain on the surface. Adjust loop length as desired.

🐏 Ears (Make 2, Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

  5. sc around (12)

  6. Fold flat and sc across to close (6)
    FO, leave tail for sewing.

🐏 Arms (Make 2, Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–7. sc around (12)

  3. dec x6 (6)
    FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing.

🐏 Legs (Make 2, Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. dec x6 (6)
    FO, stuff firmly, leave tail for sewing.

🐏 Top Head Fleece (White, Loop Stitch)

  1. MR, 6 lp st (6)

  2. inc x6 in lp st (12)

  3. [1 lp st, inc] x6 (18)

  4. sc around in lp st (18)
    FO, leave tail to sew onto the top of head.

✂️ Assembly

  1. Sew the head to the top of the loop-stitched body.

  2. Attach arms on either side, around Round 16 of body.

  3. Attach legs evenly at the base.

  4. Sew ears slightly downward on the sides of the head.

  5. Attach fleece to the top of the head.

  6. Embroider a simple mouth and nose with black thread.

💡 Final Touches

Your amigurumi sheep is complete! 🎉 Fluff up the loops for extra volume and consider adding a tiny bow or bell for charm.

This sheep is perfect for nurseries, springtime gifts, or just cuddly crochet fun. Happy stitching and may your yarn always be soft and tangle-free! 🧶🐑


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