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

ByLina Morgen

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

There is nothing quite as charming as a handmade amigurumi animal. If you are looking for your next crochet project, this adorable little sheep is the perfect choice. With her fluffy white wool, tiny coral bow, and sweet light blue skirt, she makes for a wonderful nursery decoration, a thoughtful gift for a baby shower, or a darling companion for a child’s toy collection.

This pattern is designed with a beginner-friendly approach in mind. While it involves some color changes and texture work to create that signature “fluffy” sheep look, the instructions are straightforward. We will walk through every stage of the process, from the tiny coral feet to the beautifully ruffled skirt. Grab your favorite yarn and a cup of tea, and let’s get started!

Materials & Abbreviations

To ensure your sheep turns out looking just like the photos, I recommend using a soft, medium-weight (worsted) cotton or acrylic yarn. For the best results, use a smaller hook than usual to keep your stitches tight, which prevents the stuffing from peeking through.

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn Colors: Coral (for feet, bow, and arm accents), Light Beige (for face and ears), White (for wool and tail), and Light Blue (for the skirt).
  • Crochet Hook: A size suitable for your yarn (typically 3.25mm to 3.5mm).
  • Safety Eyes: Small black plastic safety eyes (or black embroidery thread for a safer option for infants).
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
  • Tools: A tapestry needle for sewing, scissors, and stitch markers.

US Crochet Abbreviations:

Please note that this pattern uses standard US terminology. All stitch counts are provided in brackets [ ] at the end of each round.

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • BLO: Back loops only
  • FLO: Front loops only
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Legs and Body

We will start by crocheting the legs. Each leg is worked in one continuous piece that eventually joins to form the body. Note that you will make two identical legs.

The First Leg (Left Leg)

Using Coral yarn:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in a MR [6]
  • Round 2: 6 inc [12]
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
  • Round 4: 18 sc in BLO [18]
  • Rounds 5-6: 18 sc [18]

Switch to Light Beige yarn, working in BLO:

  • Round 7: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc [14]
  • Round 8: 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc [12]

Switch to White yarn, working in BLO:

  • Round 9: 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc [11]
  • Round 10: In BLO, (inc, sc) x 2, 3 inc, (sc, inc) x 2 [18]
  • Round 11: 4 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc. Leave the remaining 4 stitches unworked for now [16].

Lace Detail: To add a delicate lace look to the leg, use white yarn. In the FLO of Round 10, work (3 ch, sl st) into each stitch. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

The Second Leg (Right Leg): Repeat the exact same steps as the first leg. Ensure you have 4 stitches left unworked on both legs.

Joining the Body

Now, we will join the legs to create the body. Using the 4 unworked stitches from the first leg, join your work to the second leg and continue crocheting around both pieces.

Using Coral yarn:

  • Round 12: 33 sc, inc, 6 sc [41]
  • Round 13: 6 sc, inc, 34 sc [42]
  • Round 14: 36 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc [44]
  • Round 15: 4 sc, 2 inc, 38 sc [46]
  • Rounds 16-18: 46 sc [46]
  • Round 19: 1 dec, 44 sc [45]
  • Round 20: 10 sc, 1 dec, 22 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc [43]
  • Round 21: 1 dec, 41 sc [42]
  • Round 22: 42 sc [42]
  • Round 23: 1 dec, 40 sc [41]
  • Round 24: 1 dec, 13 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 13 sc [38]
  • Round 25: 1 dec, 36 sc [37]

Switch to Light Pink yarn, working in BLO:

  • Round 26: 37 sc [37]
  • Round 27: 37 sc [37]
  • Round 28: 18 sc, 1 dec, 17 sc [36]
  • Round 29: (8 sc, 1 dec) x 3, 6 sc [33]
  • Round 30: 17 sc, 1 dec, 14 sc [32]
  • Round 31: (1 dec, 6 sc) x 4 [28]
  • Round 32: (1 dec, 5 sc) x 4 [24]
  • Round 33: (1 dec, 2 sc) x 6 [18]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs and the body firmly with fiberfill.

Head and Fluffy Wool

The head is worked separately in Light Beige and then “fluffed” with white wool.

The Head

Using Light Beige yarn:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in a MR [6]
  • Round 2: 6 inc [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: (13 sc, inc) x 2, 14 sc [44]
  • Rounds 9-10: 44 sc [44]
  • Round 11: 15 sc, 11 sc, 18 sc [44]
  • Round 12: 14 sc, 13 sc, 17 sc [44]
  • Rounds 13-15: 14 sc, 14 sc, 16 sc [44]
  • Round 16: 14 sc, 1 sc, (inc, sc) x 6, inc, 16 sc [51]
  • Round 17: 14 sc, 1 sc, 1 dec, 16 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 15 sc [49]
  • Round 18: 14 sc, 20 sc, 15 sc [49]
  • Round 19: 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 sc, 1 dec, 14 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 15 sc [46]
  • Round 20: 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 9 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 3 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc [42]
  • Round 21: 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 2 sc, (1 dec, 5 sc) x 2, (1 dec, 5 sc) x 2 [36]
  • Round 22: 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 sc, (1 dec, 4 sc) x 2 [30]
  • Round 23: 2 dec, 1 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc, (2 dec, 1 sc) x 2, 1 sc, (2 dec, 1 sc) x 2 [18]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the head firmly.

Creating the Fluffy Wool

To create the sheep’s texture, we will work loops around the head using White yarn.

Join your white yarn to the first stitch of Round 1 of the head. Work (4 ch, sl st) into that stitch. Repeat this around the head up to Round 23. Do not cut the yarn while working around the sheep’s face! Continue the loop pattern until you reach Round 22, then finish the final loop in Round 23. This will give your sheep that iconic, curly wool appearance.

Ears, Arms, and Tail

Ears (Make 2)

You will need both Light Beige and White yarn for this.

Using Light Beige:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in a MR [6]
  • Round 2: inc, (hdc inc), (hdc inc) x 2, (hdc inc), inc [12]
  • Round 3: sc, inc, hdc, hdc inc, (hdc, hdc inc) x 2, hdc, hdc inc, sc, inc [18]

Repeat for the second ear using white yarn. To join them, place the beige ear on top of the white ear. Working through both layers: 1 ch, 1 sc. In the Light Beige ear, work in BLO. In the White ear, work through both loops. Finish with 18 sl st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

Using Light Beige:

  • Round 1: 5 sc in a MR [5]
  • Round 2: 5 inc [10]
  • Rounds 3-4: 10 sc [10]

Switch to Light Pink, working in BLO:

  • Round 5: 10 inc [20]
  • Round 6: 20 sc [20]
  • Round 7: (1 dec, 2 sc) x 5 [15]
  • Round 8: 15 sc [15]
  • Round 9: (1 dec, 1 sc) x 5 [10]
  • Rounds 10-13: 10 sc [10]
  • Round 14: (1 dec, 3 sc) x 2 [8]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly, fold the arm in half, and sew to the body.

Tail

Using White yarn:

  • Round 1: 5 sc in a MR [5]
  • Round 2: 5 inc [10]
  • Round 3: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 2 [8]
  • Round 4: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 2 [6]

Fasten off and sew to the center of the sheep’s bottom.

The Skirt and Bow

The Ruffled Skirt

Using Light Blue yarn:

  • Foundation: Chain 44 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
  • Round 1: 1 ch, 44 sc, sl st [44]
  • Round 2: 1 ch, 4 sc, 12 ch, skip 13 sts, 10 sc, 12 ch, skip 13 sts, 4 sc, sl st [42]
  • Round 3: 1 ch, 42 sc, sl st [42]
  • Round 4: 1 ch, in FLO: 1 sc, 2 inc, 12 sc, 2 dc, 12 sc, 2 dc, 12 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, sl st [50]
  • Round 5: In BLO, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc, (dc inc) x 2, 5 sc, (dc inc) x 2, 6 sc, (3-dc cluster) x 2 in the ch-4 space from R4, 12 dc, (3-dc cluster) x 2 in the ch-4 space from R4, 6 sc, (dc inc) x 2, 5 sc, (dc inc) x 2, 3 dc, sl st [64]
  • Round 6: In BLO, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 dc, (dc inc) x 2, 50 dc, (dc inc) x 2, 6 dc, sl st [66]
  • Rounds 7-9: In BLO, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 64 dc, sl st [66]

Fasten off and weave in ends. Gently pinch the skirt to create folds and shape.

The Coral Bow

Using Coral yarn:

  • Foundation: Chain 27.
  • Round 1: 2 ch, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 25 hdc, sl st [27]
  • Round 2: In BLO, 2 ch, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 11 hdc, 1 dc inc, 13 hdc, sl st [28]
  • Rounds 3-4: In BLO, 2 ch, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 26 hdc, sl st [28]

Fasten off. Pinch the center of the bow and wrap yarn around it tightly about 10 times. Secure the yarn and sew the bow to the front of the skirt.

Finishing

Now comes the fun part—bringing your sheep to life! Follow these steps for a perfect assembly:

  1. Eyes and Nose: Using black embroidery thread or safety eyes, create the eyes and a small nose on the light beige face. Don’t forget a little pink blush on the cheeks for extra cuteness!
  2. Attach the Head: Sew the head onto the body.
  3. Attach the Ears: Sew the ears to the sides of the head. For a realistic look, slightly curve them downward. Use a small piece of yarn or ribbon between the ears and head to help them stay in place.
  4. Attach the Skirt: Place the skirt over the body and sew it in place.
  5. Attach the Bow: Sew the bow onto the center of the skirt’s waistband.
  6. Final Touches: Sew the arms to the sides of the body and the tail to the rear.

Tips for Success

  • Tension is Key: Amigurumi requires tight stitches. If you find your stuffing is showing, try using a smaller hook or making your stitches slightly tighter.
  • Color Changes: When changing colors, pull the new color through the last two loops of the previous stitch to ensure a seamless transition.
  • Stuffing: Stuff the limbs and body firmly, but be careful not to overstuff the head, as you want it to maintain its shape without becoming too heavy.
  • Safety First: If you are making this for a small child or an infant, please avoid using plastic safety eyes. Instead, embroider the eyes using black yarn to ensure the toy is completely safe.

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