Cute Fluffy Crochet Sheep Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Materials

  • Plush yarn: (e.g., Wolans Bunny Baby) in White (Color 01)
  • Faux fur yarn: (e.g., Wolans Fox) in Gray/Beige (Color 71)
  • Crochet hooks: 3.5mm (for the head) and 4.5mm (for the body)
  • Safety eyes: 10mm
  • Fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and finishing
  • Optional: Black embroidery thread for the muzzle and blush for the cheeks

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch – chain
  • MR – magic ring
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec – decrease (2 stitches together)
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • dc – double crochet
  • st – stitch
  • Bobble – 4-dc bobble stitch (4 dc into one stitch with a single top)

Head Pattern

Use plush yarn and a 3.5mm hook. Stuff the head as you go.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
  4. Round 4: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
  5. Round 5: 15 sc (15)
  6. Round 6: 4 sc. Create Ear: (ch 3, 2 sc starting from the second chain from hook). Continue on head: 6 sc. Create Ear: (ch 3, 2 sc starting from the second chain from hook). Finish round with 5 sc (15)
  7. Round 7: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)

Note: Insert 10mm safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5. Position them centered and opposite the ears.

  1. Round 8: (2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)
  2. Round 9: (1 sc, dec) * 3 (6)

Close the opening, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body Pattern

Use faux fur yarn and a 4.5mm hook. The legs are made by switching to plush yarn mid-round.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)
  4. Round 4: 6 sc (fur), switch to plush for Leg: (4-dc bobble stitch), switch back to fur: 2 sc, switch to plush for Leg: (4-dc bobble stitch), switch to fur: 6 sc (16)
  5. Rounds 5-7: 16 sc (16)
  6. Round 8: 7 sc (fur), switch to plush for Leg: (4-dc bobble stitch), switch to fur: 2 sc, switch to plush for Leg: (4-dc bobble stitch), switch to fur: 5 sc (16)
  7. Round 9: (2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)
  8. Round 10: 1 dec. Create Tail: (ch 3, 2 hdc back along the chain). Continue on body: 5 dec (6)

Tighten the remaining hole and fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

  • Sewing: Securely sew the head to the body using the long yarn tail from the head.
  • Face Details: Use black embroidery thread to stitch a small “Y” shape for the nose and mouth between the eyes.
  • Cheeks: If you like, apply a little bit of pink blush or acrylic paint under the eyes for a rosy look.

Congratulations! Your “Little Sheep” is ready to be cuddled!

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