There's something undeniably charming about handmade toys, especially when they come in the form of adorable, huggable plushies. If you're in search of the perfect cuddle companion for your child or a friend, why not consider crocheting a soft sheep plushie!
These are my favorite amigurumi to make. They are soft, unique and survived my son playtime so you know they are durable!!!
Crocheting a sheep plushie isn't just about creating a toy; it's about weaving love, care, and creativity into each stitch. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just starting, this project promises to be both enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just starting, this project promises to be both enjoyable and rewarding. It's incredibly straightforward to follow along. The faux fur introduces a touch of intricacy and uniqueness.
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight white yarn (or desired color) for the sheep's head, legs and ears
- Pink faux fur (or desired color) for the body. I used Lion Brand Yarn Go for Faux in the color Mink and Pink
- Crochet hook (E/3.5mm for worsted yarn and H/5mm for faux fur) I used the Clover Amour hooks listed above
- My favorite affordable starter set
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes (optional)
- black thread for face features
- One of my favorite way to get quick supplies mid project is amazon prime ( I get a small commission that help support me if you sign up using my link)
Abbreviation
This pattern is written in US Standard Crochet Terms
- mc : magic circle
- sc : single crochet
- inc : single crochet increase. 2 single crochet in the same stitch
- dec : single crochet decrease. crochet 2 sc together
- [ ] : crochet the sequence inside the square brackets for the specified number of times
- ( ) : total stitch count at the end of the round
Pattern
Head
Using worsted yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
Round 2: [Inc]x6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, Inc]x6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, Inc]x6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, Inc]x6 (30)
Round 6-11: sc around (30)
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| cut yarn, close off and change to faux fur |
(Optional) Attach the safety eyes between round 7 and 8 leaving 8 stitches in between
cut off yarn and change to faux fur yarn. join new yarn at any stitch
Round 12: [3 sc, Dec]x6 (24)
Round 13: [2 sc, Dec]x6 (18)
Round 14. [sc, Dec]x6 (12)
Round 15. [Dec]x6 (6)
Stuff and close off
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| use 5mm for the faux fur. The first round can be stiff but it gets smoother in the next round. |
Body (using faux fur yarn)
Round 1 : 6 sc in mc (6)
Round 2 : [Inc]x6 (12)
Round 3 : [Sc, inc]x6 (18)
Round 4 : [2 sc, Inc]x6 (24)
Round 5-8 : sc around (24)
Start stuffing as you go
Round 9 : [2sc, Dec]x6 (18)
Round 10 : [1sc, Dec]x6 (12)
Round 11 : Dec (6)
stuff and close off
Finished plushie body
Legs (Make 4)
Round 1 : 8 sc in mc (8)
Round 2 : Inc (16)
Round 3 : sc in back loop only (16)
Round 4-6 : sc around (16)
Round 7 : 2 sc, Dec ()
cut yarn and lightly stuff (Leave a long tail for sewing)
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| Lightly stuff the legs. Overstuffing won't let the sheep stand well |
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1 : 6 sc in mc (6)
Round 2 : [Inc]x6 (12)
Round 3 : [sc, Inc]x6 ( 18)
Round 4-7 : sc (18)
Round 8 : [sc, Dec]x6 (12)
Round 9 : sc across both sides
cut yarn off (Leave a long tail for sewing)
Assembly
- Embroider the eyes, mouth and nose on the head using the black thread
- Attach the ears to the head ( Use pins to keep everything in place for easier sewing)
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| use pins to position everything before sewing |
- Attach the head and legs to the body
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