Crochet Sheep Amigurumi Pattern

ByLina Morgen

Materials

To crochet your adorable sheep amigurumi, you will need the following:

  • Brown yarn (for hooves and lower legs)
  • Light brown yarn (for upper legs, arms, ears, and snout)
  • Milky white yarn (for body and wool texture)
  • Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with these standard crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:

  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • MR: magic ring (or magic circle)
  • ch: chain
  • bl: back loop (work into the back loop only)
  • (…): total number of stitches in the round
  • *: repeat the sequence in parentheses

Gauge

Gauge is not provided for this pattern. Work tightly to ensure no stuffing shows through.

Finished Size

Your completed crochet sheep toy will stand approximately 15 cm tall.

Crochet Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your charming sheep.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with brown yarn.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
  4. Row 4: To form the hoof, work 15 sc into the back loop only (bl) (15)
  5. Rows 5-6: 15 sc (2 rows) (15)

Change to light brown yarn.

  1. Row 7: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
  2. Row 8: (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
  3. Rows 9-13: 9 sc (5 rows) (9)
  4. Row 14: dec, 7 sc (8)
  5. Rows 15-16: 8 sc (2 rows) (8)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing if desired (though the pattern joins directly). Lightly stuff the arm with fiberfill.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with brown yarn.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
  4. Row 4: To form the hoof, work 15 sc into the back loop only (bl) (15)
  5. Rows 5-6: 15 sc (2 rows) (15)

Change to light brown yarn.

  1. Row 7: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
  2. Rows 8-16: 12 sc (9 rows) (12)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing if desired. Lightly stuff the leg with fiberfill.

Ears (Make 2)

Knit with light brown yarn.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Row 2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
  3. Rows 3-5: 9 sc (3 rows) (9)
  4. Row 6: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
  5. Row 7: 6 sc (6)

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for attachment. Do not stuff the ears.

Body and Head

Work all rows into the back loop only with milky white yarn. Stuff the body as you knit.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
  6. Row 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
  7. Row 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
  8. Row 8 (Join Legs): 7 sc, then 6 sc connecting with one leg, 15 sc, then 6 sc connecting with the second leg, 8 sc (42)
  9. Rows 9-11: 42 sc (3 rows) (42)
  10. Row 12: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
  11. Row 13: 36 sc (36)
  12. Row 14: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
  13. Row 15: 30 sc (30)
  14. Row 16: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
  15. Row 17 (Join Arms): 6 sc, then 4 sc connecting with one arm, 8 sc, then 4 sc connecting with the second arm, 2 sc (18)
  16. Row 18: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
  17. Rows 19-21: 18 sc (3 rows) (18)
  18. Row 22 (Snout Opening): 8 sc, chain 12 (this forms an opening for the snout, ensure it is centered in the front), skip 6 sc, 4 sc (24)
  19. Row 23: 24 sc (24)
  20. Row 24 (Join Ears): 7 sc, then 3 sc connecting with one ear, 9 sc, then 3 sc connecting with the second ear, 2 sc (24)
  21. Row 25: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
  22. Row 26: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
  23. Row 27: 6 dec (6)

Cut the yarn, pull the opening tight to close. Hide the yarn end inside the piece.

Snout

Knit with light brown yarn. This piece is worked directly onto the body.

  1. Row 1: Attach yarn to the neck opening (from Row 22 of the body), with the body facing you. Work 3 sc along the neck edge, then 12 sc into the chain stitches, then 3 sc along the other neck edge (18)
  2. Row 2: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
  3. Rows 3-5: 15 sc (3 rows) (15)
  4. Row 6: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18)
  5. Row 7: 18 sc (18)
  6. Row 8: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Stuff the snout with fiberfill.

  1. Row 9: 6 dec (6)

Cut the yarn, pull the opening tight to close. Hide the yarn end inside the snout.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

Facial Features

  • Eyes: Embroider the eyes onto the 2nd row of the snout, leaving 2 single crochets between them.
  • Nose: Embroider the nose as shown in the reference photo, typically a small inverted ‘V’ or triangle shape.

Adding the Wool Texture

To create the sheep’s woolly coat, attach milky white yarn to the 1st row of the body. You will be working in a spiral, moving upwards towards the crown of the head. For each stitch, create a loop by working (3 ch, 1 sc) into the stitch.

Attention: As you transition from the neck to the head, the rows may shift slightly. This is normal. Simply continue knitting one half of a row, then half of another row, also in a spiral, until the entire body and head are covered with loops.

Cut the yarn, fasten it securely, and hide the end inside the head.

Tips for Beginners

Crocheting amigurumi, like this charming sheep, can be incredibly rewarding. If you’re new to amigurumi, here are a few pointers:

  • Stitch Markers: Always use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round when working in a spiral to keep track of your stitches.
  • Tight Stitches: Try to keep your stitches tight and even to prevent stuffing from showing through. A smaller hook than typically recommended for your yarn weight can help achieve this.
  • Stuffing: Stuff your pieces firmly but evenly to maintain shape, especially for the head and body. Use small amounts of fiberfill at a time.

Enjoy the process of bringing your crocheted sheep to life

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