Create your very own cuddly sheep with some yarn and a crochet hook! This delightful crochet sheep pattern lets you make a soft, little friend complete with a fuzzy body, cute little legs, a tiny nose, and adorable ears. You can make the sheep's woolly body fluffy by following step-by-step rounds of stitches, switching colors from white to beige to bring your sheep to life.
Crochet Sheep Pattern
Once you've crocheted all the parts—like the little legs that dangle, the ears that stick up, and the teeny nose—you sew them together. Cleaning up any extra yarn ensures your sheep looks neat and ready to charm anyone who sees it. It's a fun little project that will make you smile every time you hold your finished sheep in your hands!
Crochet a charming sheep with this step-by-step pattern. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this project will bring a touch of whimsy to any space.
Materials Needed
- Yarn (white and beige for the body, black for detailing)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing
Body
Round 1:
In a magic ring, sc 6 [total 6 sts]. Tighten the ring. Place your stitch marker.
Round 2:
Increase x 6 [12 sts]
Round 3:
(sc, increase) x6 [18 sts]
Round 4:
(sc 2, increase) x6 [24 sts]
Round 5:
sc 7, change color as follows:
- Start the 8th stitch with the original color but do not complete it.
- Wrap the beige yarn around your hook and pull through the two loops of the original color to finish the stitch.
- 1 popcorn stitch with beige yarn, then change back to white yarn, sc 6.
- Repeat popcorn stitch with beige, then sc 8 with white yarn [24 sts]. Cut and knot the beige yarn.
Round 6 to 11:
Follow the pattern instructions for each round, including color changes and stitch specifics. In Round 11, change color to beige in the last decrease.
Round 12 to 17:
Continue as per the pattern, noting the color change back to white in the last stitch of Round 16.
Round 18 to 23:
Complete each round according to the pattern details. Place eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, and start filling the body as directed. Continue filling as you close up the head.
Legs
Wool Legs Method:
- Pass the yarn through the loop with the hook.
- Round 1: Chain 3 and sc in the next loop. Repeat this to the end of the round [36 loops].
- Follow the pattern through Rounds 2 to 4, decreasing the number of loops as directed. After Round 4, tie off and secure the ends as instructed.
Nose
- Separate one ply of black yarn for the nose.
- Create and secure the nose as directed in the main pattern section.
Ears
- Start with a magic ring and sc 6 [total 6 sts]. Tighten the ring and cut the yarn.
- Repeat to make a second ear. Sew the ears to the head as instructed.
Finishing Up
Cleaning
- Weave in any loose ends to clean up your project.
This pattern results in a cute, handmade sheep perfect for gifting or adding a cozy touch to your home decor. Enjoy your crafting!
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