Sherman the Sheep Free Pattern

 

 Sherman the Sheep

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 4.5” tall (sitting) or 6” tall (standing)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
• Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • color A (white): 44 yds
  • color B (cream): 24 yds
  • color C (black): 20 yds
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Stitch Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, legs, and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the tail.
• All tutorial photos referenced in this document are available at the end of this pattern, or in sequential order in the full-color, formatted PDF that was included with your purchase.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color B (cream):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)
R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)
R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)
Using color A (shown as white):
R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Fill head with stuffing.
R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R5-8: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R10: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 2 unworked sts at the end of the fold. (3 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Using color B (shown as cream):
R8-10: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R14: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (7 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Using color B (shown as cream):
R7-11: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R12: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: Fold the tail closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. (4 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembling & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

• Attach ears to the top of the head, with about 9 sts between each, at R13-14.
• Attach head to the body so that the snout is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-15 of the bottom of the head.
• Using black yarn, embroider a nose on the front of the head in the shape of a V, with the point of the V being in the middle of the magic ring. Then embroider a line down from the point of the V.
• Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with the inside of each leg touching in the middle.
• Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 16 sts between each arm across the front of the body.
• Attach tail over R4-5 of the back of the body.

We Crochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted

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Tips & Tricks

When assembling and sewing the pieces of this free sheep crochet pattern together, I like to use pins to hold the pieces in place. This helps keep the pieces from moving around while sewing to ensure proper placement. Remove the pins as you get each piece sewn on.

To further improve your amigurumi, be sure to check out this post on amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

I’ve used a worsted weight yarn and a 4.0mm crochet hook for this pattern. If you would like to use a larger plush yarn (such as chenille yarn or blanket yarn) to make this sheep crochet pattern, simply adjust your yarn and hook size accordingly. There is no need to make any further adjustments to the pattern itself.

Keep in mind that if you use a thicker yarn and larger hook size, this sheep crochet pattern will provide a larger finished project.