Fluffy Amigurumi Sheep
This adorable fluffy amigurumi sheep is perfect for cuddling and makes a delightful gift for children or anyone who appreciates handmade gifts. With its soft texture and charming features, this sheep will surely bring joy to anyone who receives it.
Fluffy Amigurumi Sheep
Materials:
- Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in grey (approx. 100g), orange (approx. 50g), and white (approx. 25g)
- Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing for filling the sheep
- Safety eyes or black embroidery thread for eyes
- Needle: Yarn needle for sewing
- Scissors
Gauge: Wrap a sample of 10 stitches in the grey yarn and measure it. The gauge should be about 6 stitches per inch. Adjust your tension or hook size if needed.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec - decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st - slip stitch
- FO - fasten off
Instructions:
Body
- With grey yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch* repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: *sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch* repeat around. (24)
- Round 5-10: sc in each stitch around. (24) - Repeat for 6 rounds.
- Round 11: *sc in next 2 stitches, dec* repeat around. (18)
- Round 12: *sc in next stitch, dec* repeat around. (12)
- Begin stuffing the body with fiberfill stuffing.
- Round 13: dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 4)
- With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3-5: sc in each stitch around. (12) - Repeat for 3 rounds.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Head
- With grey yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc in next stitch, inc* repeat around. (18)
- Round 4: *sc in next 2 stitches, inc* repeat around. (24)
- Round 5-7: sc in each stitch around. (24) - Repeat for 3 rounds.
- Round 8: *sc in 2 stitches, dec* repeat around. (18)
- Round 9: *sc in next stitch, dec* repeat around. (12)
- Begin stuffing the head with fiberfill stuffing.
- Round 10: dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the legs to the body using the long tail left from the legs.
- Sew the head onto the top of the body.
- With white yarn, crochet a small oval for the face and attach it to the head.
- Using black yarn, embroider the eyes and stitch the mouth.
- Sew on the ears with orange yarn to the head.
Finishing Tips
- Weave in all ends with a yarn needle to secure.
- Block the finished project gently to maintain its shape if necessary.
Optional variations: You can change the colors, add a scarf, or experiment with different yarn textures for a unique touch!