Adorable Fluffy Sheep Crochet Pattern
Soft and fluffy sheep are simply irresistible—so why not crochet your own? This pattern might be a bit challenging for beginners, as working with fluffy yarn can make it tricky to see your stitches. Plus, there are some surface crochet bobble stitches involved. But trust me—the end result is totally worth it!
Table of Contents
Sheep Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: (Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn for the face – weight 4, Bernat Blanket yarn for the wool – weight 6)
- Crochet hook: (I used a 4.5mm hook)
- Safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tc – triple crochet
- ss – slip stitch
- FLO – front loops only
- BLO – back loops only
- mc – magic circle
- (…) – repeat the section in parentheses the specified number of times
- (#) – number of stitches after completing the round
Finished Size
Approximately 3.5 inches long, but size may vary depending on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.
Notes
- You’ll use the same hook for both the face and wool but switch yarn weights accordingly.
Pattern Instructions
Body
Starting with cream yarn (weight 4)
- mc 6 (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18) Repeat 2 times
(Switch to wool-colored yarn – weight 6, using the same hook) - FLO sc around (18)
6-10. sc around (18) Repeat 5 times - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole.
Ears (Make 2)
Using wool-colored yarn (weight 6)
- Chain 2
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Weave the yarn from the start of the chain through to the end.
Feet (Make 4)
Using black yarn (weight 4)
- Insert your crochet hook into one of the stitches where you want the foot.
- Pull a slip knot through.
- Chain 2 and create a bobble stitch.
- Fasten off.
- Repeat for each foot.
Tail
Using wool-colored yarn (weight 6)
- Chain 2, then sc in the first chain made.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the ears onto the sides of the head, close to the transition between the face and wool.
- Attach the tail to the lower back.
- Add all four feet using the same method described in the feet section.
Final Touches
I’d love to see your finished sheep! If you share it online, please credit Crochetto
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment! Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
This version keeps all the original details but flows a bit more smoothly while keeping the instructions clear and beginner-friendly. Let me know if you’d like any further tweaks! 😊
