Creating amigurumi sheep is such a delightful endeavor! 🐑 The charm lies in the soft, cuddly nature of these crocheted creatures, bringing a touch of whimsy and warmth into any home. Crafting these woolly wonders is like knitting a story with each loop and stitch, where the end product is a huggable, squishy companion that can brighten any day. The process of making these adorable sheep involves using an amiable lamb pattern, which serves as a guide to shape and personalize these creatures for either a playful addition to a child’s toy collection or a unique piece of handcrafted home décor.
Embarking on this crochet adventure is both relaxing and rewarding. It usually starts with gathering some cozy yarn, a trusty crochet hook, and the perfect lamb pattern—your roadmap to a charming sheep family. 🧶 The journey unfolds with each stitch, as you form the sheep’s fluffy body and tiny limbs, gradually bringing life to your imaginative creation. Even for beginners, the process is made accessible with easy-to-follow instructions, making it a joyous activity for both seasoned crafters and newbies alike. There’s something truly special about seeing your little lamb come to life, each with its own personality, ready to bring smiles all around! 😊
🐑 Amigurumi Sheep with Lamb Crochet Pattern
This sweet mama sheep with her adorable lamb is perfect for nursery decor or Easter gifts! Their soft boucle-style wool and gentle expression will melt anyone’s heart.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires loop stitch technique and sewing of parts.
📏 Finished Size
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Sheep (Mom): ~25 cm (10 in) tall
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Lamb (Baby): ~15 cm (6 in) tall
🧶 Materials Needed
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Yarn (Worsted weight or DK):
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Beige (head, ears, limbs)
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Cream or white boucle/yarn for wooly body (loop stitch or textured yarn)
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Gray or blue (hooves and feet)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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8–12 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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(x6) – repeat the sequence in parentheses six times
🐏 Head (Make 2, one for each)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, approx. 6 sts apart -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff, close, and weave in
👂 Ears (Make 4)
With beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc (9)
Flatten, FO, leave a tail for sewing
Sew to sides of the head
🐑 Body
With boucle/textured white yarn or loop stitch in white/cream:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc (42) – use loop stitch for texture -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close and weave in
🐾 Legs (Make 8)
With gray or blue yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc (12)
Switch to beige yarn:
6–10. sc (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew 4 legs to each body
🐑 Arms (Make 4)
With gray/blue for hoof then beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc (12)
Switch to beige yarn:
4–8. sc (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew to sides under neck
🌼 Wool Collar & Hair Tufts
Use white boucle yarn or make small loop stitch swatches:
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Chain 20–25
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sc back in each ch using loop stitch
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Wrap or sew in place on top of the head and around neck if desired
🧷 Assembly
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Sew ears to each side of the head
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Attach head to body securely
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Sew arms and legs to sides and bottom of body
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Add loop stitch “wool” to body or around neck and top of head
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Embroider nostrils and optional smile
You now have a cuddly sheep and her little lamb ready to snuggle and brighten any room! 🐑💗
