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

ByLina Morgen

Adorable Crochet Sheep Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Tutorial

Looking for a cozy, sweet project to brighten someone’s day? Meet our little crochet sheep! This darling amigurumi project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or simply as a heartwarming gift for a loved one. With its combination of smooth cotton and fluffy chenille yarn, this sheep is as tactile as it is cute.

This pattern is designed to be a “seamless” experience. Instead of crocheting every part and sewing them on at the end—which can often leave visible seams or misplaced limbs—we will be crocheting the arms, legs, and ears first and then integrating them directly into the body as we go. If you’ve never tried this technique, don’t worry! We will walk you through it step-by-step.

Materials & Abbreviations

To achieve the look in the photos, you will need a mix of textures. We recommend a sport-weight cotton yarn for the structure and a plush chenille yarn for the fluffy parts.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn:
    • Beige sport-weight cotton yarn (for the face, limbs, and body base).
    • White sport-weight cotton yarn (for the hooves and paws).
    • Light pink plush/chenille yarn (for the fluffy wool).
    • Small amounts of black and pink embroidery thread for the face.
  • Crochet Hooks:
    • 2.0mm hook (for the cotton yarn).
    • 3.0mm hook (for the plush chenille yarn).
  • Other Tools:
    • 2.0mm knitting needles (if making the knitted scarf).
    • 6mm safety eyes.
    • Polyfill stuffing.
    • Yarn needle and scissors.
    • Optional: Small button for the scarf.

Finished Size: Approximately 8 inches tall.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • 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(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Ears (Make 2)

Using beige cotton yarn and a 2.0mm hook. Do not stuff the ears.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • Rounds 5-7: sc in each st around (24)
  • Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  • Round 9: sc in each st around (18)
  • Round 10: Fold the piece in half and sc through both layers for 9 sts (9)
  • Round 11: Fold once more and sc through both layers for 4 sts (4)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining later.

The Legs (Make 2)

Using white cotton yarn, then switching to beige. Use a 2.0mm hook.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • Rounds 5-9: sc in each st around (24)
  • Color Change: Switch to beige yarn.
  • Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  • Rounds 11-22: sc in each st around (18)
  • Stuff the bottom (hoof area) firmly.
  • Round 23: Fold the leg in half and sc through both layers for 9 sts (9)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

The Arms (Make 2)

Using white cotton yarn, then switching to beige. Use a 2.0mm hook.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Rounds 4-8: sc in each st around (18)
  • Round 9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  • Color Change: Switch to beige yarn.
  • Rounds 10-21: sc in each st around (12)
  • Stuff the bottom (paw area) firmly.
  • Round 22: Fold the arm in half and sc through both layers for 6 sts (6)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

The Body and Head (Main Piece)

Using beige cotton yarn and a 2.0mm hook. We will join the limbs as we work.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  • Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  • Round 9: sc in each st around (48)
  • Round 10 (Joining Legs): 15 sc, sc 9 times together with the 9 sts of the first leg, 15 sc, sc 9 times together with the 9 sts of the second leg (48)
  • Round 11: sc in each st around (48)
  • Texture Change: Switch to pink plush chenille yarn and use the 3.0mm hook.
  • Rounds 12-25: sc in each st around (48)
  • Color Change: Switch back to beige cotton yarn and 2.0mm hook.
  • Round 26: sc in each st around (48)
  • Round 27 (Joining Arms): 18 sc, sc 6 times together with the 6 sts of the first arm, 18 sc, sc 6 times together with the 6 sts of the second arm (48)
  • Begin stuffing the body firmly as you progress.
  • Round 28: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
  • Round 29: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
  • Round 30: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  • Round 31: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Completing the Head

  • Rounds 32-33: sc in each st around (24)
  • Round 34: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • Round 35: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  • Rounds 36-40: sc in each st around (36)
  • Round 41: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  • Round 42: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
  • Round 43: sc in each st around (48)
  • Round 44 (Joining Ears): 20 sc, sc 4 times together with the 4 sts of the first ear, 20 sc, sc 4 times together with the 4 sts of the second ear (48)
  • Round 45: sc in each st around (48)
  • Eyes: Insert safety eyes at Round 42, leaving 6 stitches between them.
  • Texture Change: Switch to pink plush chenille yarn and 3.0mm hook.
  • Rounds 46-50: sc in each st around (48)
  • Round 51: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
  • Round 52: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
  • Round 53: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  • Round 54: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  • Round 55: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  • Round 56: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  • Round 57: dec until the hole is closed. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing the Face

Now it’s time to give your sheep some personality! Using a yarn needle and embroidery thread, add the following details:

  • Nose: Embroider a small inverted triangle using pink thread.
  • Nose Detail: Use black thread to outline the bottom of the pink nose.
  • Eyes: Add small white stitches to the safety eyes to create “highlights” (glint) for a cuter look.
  • Eyelids: Stitch a small black line across the top of each eye to create a sleepy, sweet expression.

Accessories

The Knitted Scarf

Using beige cotton yarn and 2.0mm knitting needles:

  • Cast on 5 stitches.
  • Work in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) until the scarf reaches your desired length.
  • Bind off the stitches.

Crocheted Hearts (For Scarf Ends)

Using pink or white cotton yarn and a 2.0mm hook:

  • Start with a magic ring.
  • Ch 2, 2 tr, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 tr, ch 2, sl st into the ring.
  • Pull the ring tight and fasten off. Repeat for 2-4 hearts and sew them to the ends of the scarf.

Alternative Crocheted Scarf

If you don’t knit, you can make a crochet version:

  • Row 1: Ch 37.
  • Row 2: Starting in the 3rd ch from hook, hdc 34, 3 hdc in the last ch.
  • Row 3: Working along the opposite side of the chain, hdc 34. Ch 5 and sl st to create a loop.
  • Fasten off and sew a small button to the other end.

Tips for Success

  • Tension: When working with the plush chenille yarn, be careful not to pull too tight, as the yarn can stretch or snap more easily than cotton.
  • Stuffing: Stuff the head and body very firmly. This prevents the “lumpy” look and ensures the sheep can sit upright.
  • Limb Placement: Ensure the arms and legs are positioned strictly on the sides of the body. If you notice the limbs shifting as you crochet, use a stitch marker to keep your place.
  • Seamless Joining: When joining the limbs, make sure you are crocheting through both the body stitch and the limb stitch simultaneously to create a strong, invisible bond.

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