Carry a touch of cozy charm wherever you go with this Amigurumi Sheep Handbag crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for playful accessories, whimsical gifts, or simply love adorable animal-themed designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful sheep-shaped bag full of personality. With its fluffy texture, sweet embroidered face, and practical crossbody style, this crochet handbag is perfect for adding a fun and functional touch to your wardrobe. Whether used as a cute everyday purse, a charming storage pouch, or a thoughtful handmade present, this amigurumi sheep handbag is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🐑✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different yarn textures, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a bow or a tiny bell for extra charm. Craft a classic white woolly sheep, create a pastel version for a dreamy aesthetic, or even stitch up a whole collection of farm-inspired bags! Whether displayed as a stylish accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Sheep Handbag is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade cuteness to every stitch! 🧶💛
👜 Amigurumi Sheep Handbag Crochet Pattern
Craft the cutest accessory with this Amigurumi Sheep Handbag pattern! With its adorable spiral fleece, cuddly face, and sturdy handles, it’s perfect for gifting or adding a whimsical touch to your outfit.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires familiarity with amigurumi basics, puff stitch, and bag shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10″ tall (25 cm) without handles
🧵 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight)
- Pink (for body/fleece puffs)
- Cream/Off-white (face, ears, feet, handles)
- Black (embroidery for mouth and eyes if not using safety eyes)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes (12 mm) or black buttons
- Optional: inner fabric lining + zipper or snap closure
- Purse handle rings or clips (optional, for attaching handles)
🧶 Abbreviations (US)
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
MR – magic ring
FLO – front loop only
BOB – bobble stitch (for fleece balls)
🐑 BODY (Make 1 – Pink)
This forms the base pouch:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Continue increasing (same pattern) until 72–78 sts around.
7–18. sc evenly around to build up sides
19–20. Add holes for optional drawstring/zipper, or just sc around.
FO. Weave in ends.
🌸 FLEECE BALLS (Make 40–50 – Pink)
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around
- dec x3, FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing
Sew evenly around the body in staggered rows.
🐏 HEAD (Cream)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO
Stuff firmly.
👂 EARS (Make 2 – Cream & Pink Inner)
- ch 6
- Turn and work 4 sc, inc, 4 sc on opposite side of chain (10)
- sc around
- Fold in half and sew flat.
👣 FEET (Make 4 – Cream)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff, FO and sew to underside.
🧵 FACE DETAILS
- Sew ears to sides of head.
- Attach safety eyes between rounds 6–7.
- Embroider smile and nose using black yarn.
- Sew head to the top front of the body.
🪝 HANDLES (Make 2 – Cream)
- ch 60 (or preferred length)
- sc in each, repeat 2–3 rounds for thickness
- FO, sew or attach with clips to bag body
🪡 Assembly
- Attach feet flat to the base evenly spaced.
- Sew fleece balls all over the body, leaving a few gaps near the top for handle space.
- Attach the head centered between handles.
- (Optional) Line inside with fabric and add a zipper or button.
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Use pastel rainbow shades for a whimsical look.
- Add safety lashes for a feminine touch.
- Turn it into a backpack by adding long straps.
This adorable sheep handbag is sure to turn heads wherever you go! Happy crocheting and may your bag carry joy along with your essentials. 🐑💗
