Amigurumi sheep free crochet pattern

This amigurumi sheep free crochet pattern is very simple and easy to follow which makes it a very beginner friendly project. It takes very little amount of yarn and can be made with scrap yarn too, so if you’re looking for a perfect stash buster project, look no more. If don’t like using tiny dowels as legs, you can even crochet and sew them on. My Amigurumi fever is quite recent, and I have my bub to thank for that. 🙂 I have been continuously designing so many Amigurumi patterns lately, I can’t wait to share them with you all. I used to not like it as much because of the tiny parts and amount of sewing involved, but now I have a newfound love for Amigurumi.

Design inspiration:

I wanted something cute and tiny as a display piece for my craft table and needed some handmade photography props. While browsing through Pinterest looking for something else, I saw some tiny amigurumi projects and loved them. My bub has this cute story book series on sheep which gave me the inspiration to design this amigurumi sheep free crochet pattern.

I’ve used short wooden sticks as legs as I don’t plan to use these as toys but just display pieces. If you plan to use them as toys for babies, I’d recommend crocheted legs.

If you liked this Amigurumi sheep free crochet pattern, you might also like my other free amigurumi patterns:

amigurumi sheep free crochet pattern three tiny crocheted sheep in turquoise, variegated green and ice blue colours standing on a mahogany table with three sheep story books in the background

Supplies:

Small amount of any worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colours. I’ve used Red Heart Comfort in Peacock and Ice Blue and Red Heart Super saver in oatmeal
Small amount of black yarn for embroidering the eyes
4mm crochet hook
Large eye tapestry needle and scissors
Small twigs/sticks for legs
Stuffing
Glue gun to stick the legs

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet

Pattern Notes:

Puff stitch- yo, insert into the specified stitch/space, pull up a long loose loop, *(yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, pull up a long loop) ; rep from * 3 times, yo and pull through all 9 loops on the hook, ch1 to lock the loops to form the puff.
HERE is a video demonstrating the Puff stitch.
Puff2tog – [yo, insert into the indicated stitch/space, pull up a long loose loop, *(yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, pull up a long loop) ; rep from * 2 times], skip next stitch, [yo, insert into the next indicated stitch/space, pull up a long loose loop, *(yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, pull up a long loop) ; rep from * 2 times] , yo and pull through all 14 loops on the hook, ch1 to lock the loops to form the puff.
Magic circle is a technique used to start a crochet project in the round.

Pattern:

Body:

R1: 6sc into the circle , sl St into first sc.

R2: (ch2, 1 puff into the same stitch), 1 puff in each stitch around, sl St into top of ch2 [6]

R3: ch2, 1 puff into the same stitch, 1 puff in each stitch around. [12]

R4: *(1 puff in next stitch, skip 1 stitch) [12]

R5: *(1 puff in next stitch, skip 1 stitch) [12]

R6: *(puff2tog in next stitch, skip 1 stitch); rep around [6]

Stuff lightly.

R7: sc2tog in each stitch around [6]

Stuff more now if needed.
Fasten off. Thread the tail into tapestry needle and cinch the hole shut

Head:

R1: 6sc into the circle , sl St into first sc [6]

R2: *( 1sc, 2sc in next stitch,); rep from * 6 times [12]

R3: 1sc in each stitch round [12]

R4: *( 1sc,1sc, 2sc in next stitch,); rep from * 6 times [18]

R4: 1sc in each stitch round [18]

R5: join body colour yarn, *(1 puff in next stitch, skip 1 stitch) [6 puff stitches]

Stuff lightly and fasten off with a long tail. Thread the tail into tapestry needle and cinch the hole shut

Sew the head at a slight angle to the body as it gives a more natural look to the sheep.

Ears and tail:

R1: 4 sc into the circle , sl St into first sc [4]

R2-3: 1sc in each stitch round [4]

Stop here for ears. Continue for tail.

R4: only for tail. 1sc in each stitch round [4]

Make 2 ears and 1 tail.

Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing.

Sew the ears right where the puffs on the head end.
Sew the tail.

Eyes:

I have used a french knot to make the eyes and you can do the same or use safety eyes or beads or buttons. Keep in mind they are not suitable if babies are around.

Legs:

I decided to use shorts sticks as legs for them. I applied glue to the sticks and just inserted them into the body. You can also use twigs or maybe even crochet some legs to make them baby proof 🙂

And Tadaaaahhhh!!!!
They’re all done and ready to be displayed on your craft table or office desk 🙂 Aren’t they cute ?