Adorable Crochet Lamb Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (White, color 80301) or YarnArt Dolce (White, color 741).
- Cotton/Blend Yarn: YarnArt Jeans in Beige (color 03, milky) and Brown (color 71, coffee with milk).
- Embroidery Yarn: Small amount of White and Black yarn (YarnArt Jeans or embroidery floss is suitable).
- Safety Eyes: One pair, 4mm or 5mm in diameter.
- Crochet Hooks: Size 3.0mm (for plush yarn) and 2.0mm (for cotton/blend yarn).
- Other Supplies: A yarn needle for sewing, stitch markers, and fiberfill stuffing.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (crochet 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (crochet 2 sc together)
- (…) * N: repeat the instructions in parentheses N times
- (X): total number of stitches in the round
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project. However, ensure your stitches are tight enough that the stuffing does not show through the fabric. Use the appropriate hook size for your yarn and tension to achieve a clean look.
Pattern Instructions
Head
Start with Beige yarn and a 2.0mm hook.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6. (24)
Round 5: 24 sc. (24)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) * 6. (30)
Round 7: 30 sc. (30)
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) * 6. (36)
Round 9: 36 sc. (36)
Round 10: (5 sc, inc) * 6. (42)
Round 11: 42 sc. (42)
Eye Placement: Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, with about 12-13 stitches between them. Position them so the seam from the upcoming color change will be at the bottom of the head after assembly.
Change to White plush yarn. Continue using the 2.0mm hook for a tighter fabric.
Round 12: 42 sc. (42)
Round 13: (2 sc, dec) * 10, 2 sc. (32) (Note: original pattern has 3sc, but 2sc makes the math work)
Round 14: (14 sc, dec) * 2. (30)
Rounds 15-16: 30 sc. (30)
Round 17: (3 sc, dec) * 6. (24)
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) * 6. (18)
Round 19: (1 sc, dec) * 6. (12)
Round 20: 6 dec. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Use a needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the end.
Body
Using White plush yarn and a 3.0mm hook.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6. (24)
Rounds 5-8: 24 sc. (4 rounds total) (24)
Round 9: (2 sc, dec) * 6. (18)
Rounds 10-12: 18 sc. (3 rounds total) (18)
Round 13: (1 sc, dec) * 6. (12)
Round 14: 12 sc. (12)
Round 15: 6 dec. (6)
Stuff the body firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the tail through the final stitches and pull to close the opening.
Arms (Make 2)
Start with Brown yarn and a 2.0mm hook.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6. (18)
Round 4: 18 sc. (18)
Round 5: 1 dec, 16 sc. In the last stitch, change to Beige yarn. (17)
Round 6: 17 sc. (17)
Round 7: 7 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc. (16)
Round 8: 1 dec, 14 sc. (15)
Round 9: 6 sc, 1 dec, 7 sc. (14)
Round 10: 1 dec, 12 sc. (13)
Round 11: 5 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc. (12)
Round 12: 12 sc. (12)
Round 13: 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc. (11)
Round 14: 11 sc. (11)
Round 15: 4 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc. (10)
Rounds 16-18: 10 sc. (3 rounds total) (10)
Stuff the hand portion lightly. Do not stuff the rest of the arm. Fold the opening flat and crochet 5 sc across, working through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 15-20 cm) for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with Brown yarn and a 2.0mm hook.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6. (24)
Round 5: 24 sc. (24)
Round 6: 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc. In the last stitch, change to Beige yarn. (22)
Round 7: 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc. (20)
Round 8: 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc. (18)
Round 9: 1 dec, 16 sc. (17)
Round 10: 1 dec, 15 sc. (16)
Round 11: 1 dec, 14 sc. (15)
Round 12: 1 dec, 13 sc. (14)
Round 13: 1 dec, 12 sc. (13)
Round 14: 1 dec, 11 sc. (12)
Rounds 15-16: 12 sc. (12)
Round 17: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc. (10)
Stuff the foot portion firmly. Do not stuff the leg. Fold the opening flat and crochet 5 sc across, working through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 15-20 cm) for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
Using Beige yarn and a 2.0mm hook.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6. (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
1. Head to Body: Sew the head to the body at approximately a 45-degree angle so it is looking slightly upwards.
2. Ears: Fold the ears into a “teardrop” shape at the base. Sew them to the head at eye level, about 2 rows down from the start of the white plush yarn.
3. Arms and Legs: Sew the arms to the body, about 1 row down from the head seam. Sew the legs to the body, about 4 rows up from the bottom. When attaching, make sure the “step” from the color change on each limb is facing the back so it is not visible.
4. Secure Limbs: To prevent the arms and legs from sticking out, use the sewing yarn to add a few small “side stitches” that tack the front and back of the limb’s upper edge securely to the body.
5. Facial Details:
- With White yarn, embroider small highlights on the outer edge of each eye.
- With a single strand of Black yarn, embroider small eyelashes and a subtle upper eyelid line.
- With Brown yarn, embroider the nose and mouth in a “Y” shape on the muzzle.
Thank you for using this pattern by Alina Luchik! If you have any questions, you can find her on Instagram at @lu4ik_toys. Please tag her in photos of your finished lamb; she would love to see your creation!
