Crochet Valentine Sheep Pattern: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Tutorial

ByLina Morgen

Adorable Crochet Valentine Sheep Pattern: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Tutorial

Looking for the perfect handmade gift for Valentine’s Day or a cozy addition to your amigurumi collection? This sweet, plushy sheep is the ultimate project for lovers of all things cute. With its combination of smooth cotton yarn and fluffy chenille, this little lamb has a wonderful tactile feel that makes it irresistible to cuddle.

This pattern is designed to be worked as a single, seamless piece of fabric. Instead of crocheting parts separately and sewing them on later, we will join the limbs and ears directly into the body as we go. This creates a sturdier toy and a cleaner look. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to level up your skills, this tutorial will guide you through every stitch.

Materials & Abbreviations

To achieve the look in the photos, you will need a mix of textures. I recommend using a cotton-blend yarn for the structural parts and a chenille/velvet yarn for the fluffy sections.

Supplies Needed

  • Yarn:
    • Beige cotton-blend yarn (for the face, legs, and arms)
    • White cotton-blend yarn (for the paws and hands)
    • Pink chenille/plush yarn (for the fluffy body and head)
    • Small amounts of pink and black embroidery thread for the face
  • Crochet Hooks:
    • 2.0mm hook (for the cotton-blend yarn)
    • 3.0mm hook (for the chenille yarn)
  • Knitting Needles: 2.0mm (for the optional knitted scarf)
  • Safety Eyes: 6mm black safety eyes
  • Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill
  • Other: Yarn needle, scissors, and a small button for the scarf

US Crochet Terms & Abbreviations

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • hdc: Half Double Crochet
  • dc: Double Crochet
  • tr: Treble Crochet
  • ch: Chain
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • st: Stitch

Finished Size: Approximately 8 inches tall.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Ears (Make 2)

Use the 2.0mm hook and beige yarn.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
  • Rounds 5-7: sc in each st around (24)
  • Round 8: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 9: sc in each st around (18)
  • Round 10: Fold the piece flat and sc through both layers across 9 stitches (9)
  • Round 11: Fold once more and sc through both layers across 4 stitches (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining later.

The Legs (Make 2)

Use the 2.0mm hook. Start with white yarn.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
  • Rounds 5-9: sc in each st around (24)

Switch to beige yarn:

  • Round 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Rounds 11-22: sc in each st around (18)

Stuff only the bottom foot section firmly. Fold the top of the leg flat and sc through both layers across 9 stitches (9). Fasten off.

The Arms (Make 2)

Use the 2.0mm hook. Start with white yarn.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Rounds 4-8: sc in each st around (18)
  • Round 9: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)

Switch to beige yarn:

  • Rounds 10-21: sc in each st around (12)

Stuff the bottom paw section. Fold the arm flat and sc through both layers across 6 stitches (6). Fasten off.

Body and Head (Main Piece)

This section is worked from the bottom up. Use the 2.0mm hook and beige yarn to start.

The Lower Body

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)
  • Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)
  • Round 9: sc in each st around (48)

Joining the Legs

  • Round 10: 15 sc, sc together with the 9 sts of the first leg, 15 sc, sc together with the 9 sts of the second leg (48)
  • Round 11: sc in each st around (48)

The Fluffy Belly

Switch to the 3.0mm hook and pink chenille yarn:

  • Rounds 12-25: sc in each st around (48 for 14 rounds)

Joining the Arms

Switch back to the 2.0mm hook and beige yarn:

  • Round 26: sc in each st around (48)
  • Round 27: 18 sc, sc together with the 6 sts of the first arm, 18 sc, sc together with the 6 sts of the second arm (48)

Begin stuffing the body firmly as you work.

  • Round 28: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
  • Round 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
  • Round 30: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
  • Round 31: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)

The Head

  • Rounds 32-33: sc in each st around (24)
  • Round 34: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
  • Round 35: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
  • Rounds 36-40: sc in each st around (36)
  • Round 41: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)
  • Round 42: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)

Eye Placement: Insert the 6mm safety eyes at Round 42, leaving 6 stitches between them.

  • Round 43: sc in each st around (48)

Joining the Ears

  • Round 44: 20 sc, sc together with the 4 sts of the first ear, 20 sc, sc together with the 4 sts of the second ear (48)
  • Round 45: sc in each st around (48)

The Fluffy Crown

Switch to the 3.0mm hook and pink chenille yarn:

  • Rounds 46-50: sc in each st around (48 for 5 rounds)
  • Round 51: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
  • Round 52: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
  • Round 53: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
  • Round 54: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
  • Round 55: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
  • Round 56: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
  • Round 57: Decrease until the hole is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

The Face

Use your yarn needle and embroidery thread to give your sheep some personality:

  • Nose: Embroider a small inverted triangle or oval in pink.
  • Eye Highlights: Add a tiny white stitch to the top of the safety eyes to make them look shiny.
  • Eyelids: Stitch small black curved lines above the eyes for a sleepy, sweet expression.
  • Nose Detail: Add a thin black line underneath the pink nose to define the mouth area.

The Accessories

You can choose between a knitted or crocheted scarf!

Option 1: Knitted Scarf

Using 2.0mm knitting needles and beige yarn, cast on 5 stitches. Work in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) until the scarf reaches your desired length. Cast off.

Option 2: Crocheted Scarf

Using the 2.0mm hook and pink yarn:

  • Row 1: Chain 37.
  • Row 2: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work 34 hdc. In the final chain, work 3 hdc.
  • Row 3: Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, work 34 hdc. Finish by creating a loop of 5 chains.

Fasten off and sew a small button to the other end to secure the scarf.

Crochet Hearts for Scarf Tips

To add extra love, make small hearts: Create a MR, ch 2, work 2 tr, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st into the ring. Pull tight and sew to the ends of the scarf.

Tips for Success

  • Tension: When switching between the cotton yarn and the chenille yarn, be mindful of your tension. Chenille is bulkier, so using a larger hook prevents the fabric from becoming too stiff.
  • Stuffing: Stuff the head and body very firmly. Because the chenille yarn is fluffy, it can hide lumps, but it can also sag if not stuffed enough.
  • Alignment: When joining the legs and arms, make sure they are positioned exactly on the sides so the sheep can sit or stand evenly.
  • Working with Chenille: If the chenille yarn starts to “shed” or split, try using a hook with a slightly more rounded head to avoid snagging the fibers.

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